Back to School Fashion Guide: Fall 2010 Color Trends
(Above Looks: Bottega Venetta, Mulberry, Fendi | Photo Source: Style.com)
Fall is just around the corner, and you know what that means- it’s time for back to school shopping! But with tons of trends and styles to choose from, a girl can easily get overwhelmed.
Fortunately for you, I’m here to help! In the weeks ahead, I will guide you in your fall shopping and give you tips on what clothes to look for, jackets to don, and shoes to pick out for this coming season. I’ll also fill you in on trends and tell you what to seek out on your trips to the mall, thrift store, or flea market. For this week, my main focus will be on the trendiest colors for fall 2010. Interested? Read on!
Color #1- Olive Green
(Above Look: Burberry Prorsum | Photo Source: Style.com)
Saying that green is going to be a big color for fall would be an understatement: it’s going to be HUGE. Last season’s military trend is once again going to be popular this fall, but in a bit a different way- instead of black and blue military pieces, this fall, it’s all about olive green. Look out for clothes like trench coats, military jackets, loose cargos, and layerable tops to work into your everyday wardrobe.
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Product Links: Sneakers, Button Up, Hooded Jacket, Trench Coat, Pants, Tshirt
Color #2- Purple/Magenta
(Above Look: Brian Reyes | Source: Style.com)
Rich purples and vibrant magentas, perpetual fall favorites, will be big again this season- they’re perfect for cheering up a drab winter day! Purples will be deep and luscious and magentas will brighten up otherwise-basic outfits. To get the maximum bang for your buck, look out for anything layer-worthy in these colors- be it a blouse, top, skirt, or pair of tights.
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Product Links: Pocket Tee, Blouse, Ruffle Tank, Heels, Crop Top, Open Cardigan
Color #3- Gold
(Above Look: VPL | Source: Style.com)
Kid Cudi once said that “Everything that shine ain’t always gonna be gold,” but clearly that was before he caught a glimpse of the Fall 2010 runways. Jokes aside, colors like golden off-white, beige, and gold will be big this fall. Look for gold jewelry, tops in light, creamy colors, and fun metallic shoes that demand attention.
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Product Links: Bow Earrings, Studded Ring, Ankle Boots, Purse, Flower Blouse, Gold Shoes, Blouse
Color #4- Red/Crimson
(Above Look: Bottega Veneta | Source: Style.com)
Step out in red this fall, and your friends will be green with envy. (Oh, puns…) The FW 2010 runways displayed lots of beautiful blood-red hues splashed across everything from pants to outerwear. So when it comes to looking for red garments for fall, you can have it all- tops, bottoms, accessories like purses and shoes, and the like. Crimson is an excellent accent color and a welcome addition to any wardrobe.
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Product Links: Cardigan, Beanie, Flats, Purse, Tank, Heels
Color #5- Grey
(Above Look: DVF | Source: Style.com)
Fans of neutrals, rejoice! Grey, a popular color from last fall, will continue its fashion reign this season. Whether it’s on warm winter knits, flirty blouses, or cute pumps, grey is the ultimate “cool girl” color. It effortlessly blends into any outfit while adding just a touch of jazz, and works like a neutral while still being a modern step up from basic black. Be on the lookout for trench coats and jackets in this lovely shade, as well as easygoing shirts and cardigans.
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Product Links: Hooded Toggle Coat, Striped Tee, Ruffle Blouse, Beanie, Heels, Open Cardigan
Thoughts?
You’ve seen the hottest colors for fall, now tell me your thoughts! Is there a color on this list you absolutely love? Will you be wearing this season’s trendy colors? Do you even subscribe to “trendy colors?” What do you think of my look choices? Whatever your thoughts, let me know in the comments!
Posted on on August 16, 2010 / Filed Under: Trends / Tags: Colors, Fall, Fall 2010, Featured, gold, green, Metallics, Military, nude, Purple, Trends
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Serena
LOVE the olives & greys! Especially excited for the olive military trend
Milana
I can never get enough of grey! Great colors this fall!
Lizzy
Very cool post. You guys have SUCH great sense of shoes… I love the shoes in this post (I’m a shoe-aholic). Love some of these ideas.
Emily
I’ve been waiting for this post forever! And I HEART it! I love that purple and grey are IN! :)
Emily.
aish
love all the colours
Mahana
Awesome – gray is my favorite color and I love olive drab green. Now it’s going to be easier for me to find stuff in colors I like :-D
Ronnie
I’ve seen so many magazines saying that camel is going to be a huge color this fall and leopard seems like its going to be a popular print.
Leslie
love the purples and golds!!
jenny
so glad u posted this!i need a back to school shopping guide,and i love all these colors:)
Fran
The Liliana Ruffle Wedge (http://www.payless.com/store/product/detail.jsp?skuId=079488050&productId=67499&subCatId=cat10284&catId=cat10088&lotId=079488&category=&catdisplayName=Womens+) from Payless is another great purple shoe! Love my pair. :) Beautiful list– thanks for posting.
Iris
This is so funny! These are all of my favorite colors, and while I don’t really enjoy the ideas of colors being ‘trendy’ – it just means it’s easier to find on the racks this fall! Awesome.
Isabel
I’m really loving the subdued colors this fall… Can’t wait to wear the greys, olives, and off-whites!
Faith
I’ve been looking so hard for a good light grey creme nail polish. Any suggestions?
Lyra
I adore grey! I’m also in love with every pair of heels in this post, expecially the purple pumps. Great article! :)
MCR
so basically anything goes
Leslie
Long time reader, first time commenter (for a random post, but whatever).
I read through this list, and came across all of the major colors of my wardrobe. Grey has been my neutral of choice for the past year, so that makes it much easier. So I guess what I already wear is actually going to be trendy? Cool ^_^
Sari
I think “trendy” colors are a great way to update your wardrobe. Too bad I’m already done with my back-to-school shopping. But I did buy olive green tights :)
Alyssa
Gahhh I pay no attention to color when I shop (probably should). I, at very least, attempt to flatter my skin tone.
Monica
Beautiful colors! I’m happy I already have some pieces in those colors from a while ago so I don’t have to spend money now. I just bought so many books for college!
Yvonne
I love gold and off white are my FAVE colors!!!! Can’t wait for the fall!
Aryn
All great picks! I just love layering rich tones in fall. One of my favorite outfits of last fall was a pair of jeans with a eggplant colored top, olive military jacket and raspberry colored knee high boots. It sounds like a lot of color but it worked because they were all in the same jewel-tone family. I’d also wear a golden necklace with it.
This website also has a list of great fall colors: ( http://www.fashionising.com/trends/b–Autumn-Fall-2010-color-trends-3206.html)
Ann
Glad to see golds and off white on the list. They seem to work well with my skin tone. Loving the greys too.
Renee
All these colors are wonderfull! well except olive green Im not a fan of it but it obviously it will be a trend this fall. I totally love gold and offwhite, I use gold colored jewellery all the time and ofwhite is one of my favourite neutrals.
And your look choices are definetly great! Love it!
Martina
I’m in love with the red and the purple! I can’t wait to buy a pair of great red flats to cheer up my day and feel like a star!
Sarah
Ever since the Beauty and the Beast post, I’ve been dying to pair pink and red together just like one of the models in this post. I’m still working on the perfect outfit!
Breanna
Love the offwhite and my the all-time fall staple, grey ;) I’m a bit bored with purple, but I still have some purple pieces in my wardrobe and I’ll keep wearing them, but I don’t plan to buy any new purple things. Other “it” colors aren’t really going to work with my skintone. Will it be a fashion crime if I stick to navy with trench coats and stuff like that? I look much better in navy than in any other trench-appropriate neutral color.
Paula
It’s weird(in a good way) how all of these colors compliment my skin tone. Also, they all work with the nonexistent fall in Florida, unlike really rich jewel tones.
I’m a big fan of this article, I’m going to go do some shopping now!
liz
ohh, all these clothes are awesome! And the shoes!! i’m so ready for fall colors!
Christine
Anyone know where to get similar flats to the gold and red ones..?
Laura
So happy that purple is going to be big this fall! It is def. one of my favorite colors to wear!
Molly
I definitely already have a ton gray in my wardrobe, but I’m really loving the olive trend!
Callado
absolutely drop dead gorgeous. i’m loving the blood red.mmmhhh!
LittleFoxy
I absolutely looove the red!! one thing – the link for these amazing ankle boots isn’t working – any idea where to get them? gotta have them!!! ;)
Rae
I saw some of these coming!:D glad to know i’m not TOTALLY out of the fashion loop^_^
JJspice
I heard white is the new black!!!
Anna
Love these colours! I *adore* the gold/offwhite, and grey, because I actually own so many of those pieces! Loving the purple too!
24hbestprice
Awesome!! love all the colours.