Fall Fashion Colors Archive

Knowing what colors will be popular in Fall and Winter clothing this year is as easy as reviewing last February’s New York Fashion Week and looking at the Pantone Fashion Color Report for Fall 2009. The Color Report comes out to the public each year during the New York Fashion Week and is the result of Pantone’s survey of the designers who show products during Fashion Week. Their Report for Fall includes the top 10 fashion colors, designer sketches, and quotes from designers.

Last year the dominant colors proved to be purple and blue. This fall and winter will see a dominance of lighter colors mixed with a few darker colors. This year’s colors feature natural tones with a couple of darker shades to give dramatic effect.

Among the numerous lighter colors this fall will be the warm and golden Honey Yellow, a variation of the Mimosa 2009 color of the year. A good color to combine with Honey Yellow will be the pinkish, earthy Burnt Sienna. Reminiscent of Mediterranean roof tiles, this color has been described as the most fall-like of the Pantone colors. Iron is another good color to combine with Honey Yellow and Burnt Sienna. This fall’s Iron, neither a true gray nor a brown, is described as the “new black” of the season and has been called a good grounding color for all other hues.

Two other good colors to combine with Burnt Sienna will be Nomad and Rapture Rose. Nomad is a timeless classic neutral color which falls between a light gray and beige. It can easily stand alone or be combined with other strong colors. Rapture Rose is a fresh and new color for fall. It is very feminine and should enliven other subdued fall tones. This color will also be seen in cosmetics and accessories.

Another great neutral color this fall will be Creme Brulee, named after the delicious French dessert. This is a beige color, though much lighter than Nomad. It is said to look good enough to eat. » Continue Reading

The summer colors tended toward fun and bright turquoises, pinks, and greens. We are going to warm things up and tone down a bit with the fall selection. No matter what color names the designers give them, the trend this year is very much in the gold tones. Burgandy, rust, wine, camel, and dark chocolate brown.

However the two hot colors for fall are purple and green. The green is a continuation of the summer, but warmed up a bit with burnt olives, celeries, and a darker celadon. We expect green to be around for another season or so. The trend color of the season is purple and the warmer the purple the better.

The makeup industry very closely mirrors the trends of the fashion industry. The color palettes this fall are golds, peaches and plums. As with anything in color, remember to choose colors that are right for your skin tone.

So now that you know what the colors are for the season, how do you make them work for you? Here is the bad news. While green is the fashion color of the minute, it is one of the most difficult colors for most people to wear. You can quickly go from looking vibrant and on top of your game to looking sickly by just wearing the wrong color. Purple is a lot more forgiving so if you are not sure what colors work for you, steer away from green, try the purples and if all else fails, contact a color consultant.

Tip: Listen to what people are saying about how you look. Are they commenting on the clothes or are they saying that YOU look fabulous? Usually a few minor adjustments to style or color can make all the difference. » Continue Reading