After a period dominated by neutrals inspired by quiet luxury, fashion’s biggest color trends are shifting to more playful and bold styles this summer. While seasonal color palettes have always played a role in setting the mood of fashion collections, this year we’ve seen an explosion of vibrant and fun colors, from futuristic silver, to butter yellow and the continued dominance of cherry red.

Whether summer for you means parties and sprees or you like to romanticize your holidays, there are plenty of shades to make an impression this season and suit every occasion. Read below for the top seven fashion color trends this summer.

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  • Brat Green

We’re excited about Charli XCX’s sixth album… and the fluorescent (and see-through) looks the Brat has inspired. While this vibrant shade of green has a reputation for being difficult to pull off, all you need is a good design. Try the monochromatic path with a stylish tweed set, or start by pairing a neon top with your favorite jeans. We’ve heard that Brat green and all the other 365-party-girl elements are summer’s dress code.

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  • Seafoam Green

Yes, mint green is back, but it’s different than what you remember from the pre-Instagram days of #OOTD, circa 2012. This season, we’re focusing on the mysterious, softer side of seafoam green, with mostly embellished with crystal flat shoes and elegant jade bags in the foreground. Today’s fashion items eschew zigzagging in favor of light, sleek finishes, and the result couldn’t be cooler.

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Day 7 of modest summer outfits. This butter yellow crochet skirt

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  • Butter Yellow

Never underestimate a crème yellow palette. While it might be easy to pass up this pastel shade, its unexpected sweetness works almost as a neutral color, bringing a progressive element to your outfit.

@elisamariastyle Cherry red for fall 🤌🏼 all items are linked in my bio! #fashion #inspo #fallfashion #falloutfits #falltrends2023 #cherryred #fyp ♬ bsss – Bruno’s

  • Cherry Red

The rumors are true: Cherry red is still everywhere. About a year into the trend, we continue to see an array of bright red accessories, tops, skirts and shoes on our social media. This summer and fall, we would suggest changing your style (such as choosing red as the dominant color of the outfit or choosing a trendy pattern like plaid) to freshen up your total look.

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  • Seashell Blue

It’s hard to go wrong with a mid-tone blue in the summer, and this slightly quieter shade of cornflower is perfect for adding color to your wardrobe. To add visual interest, try pairing this soft color with eye-catching elements such as stripes and fabric textures.

@oliviaiveyb Something perwinikle on @Morgan Jones #somethingblue #periwinkledress #bridalstylist #bridalfashiontok #greenscreen ♬ Au Revoir – Sweet After Tears

  • Soft Periwinkle

Sometimes a playful shade is all you need to liven up your wardrobe. Periwinkle, which ranges from blue-toned red to soft lilac, is a big trend, with celebrities like Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Olivia Rodrigo trying it out. While it’s easy to think of Periwinkle as a special-occasion shade, we’re proud to tell you that you can incorporate it into your looks in unexpected ways (like sportswear or casual wear).

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  • Futuristic Silver

If you’ve been scrolling through any social media in the last few months, you’ve probably seen a lot of silver dominating. There’s something inherently fresh and special about introducing bold metallics into our everyday wardrobe, whether that includes ballet flats or a maxi skirt. Try treating silver as a neutral—à la leopard print—or mix and match it with contrasting metallic pieces.