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10 Colorful Items That We're Feverishly Adding To Our Carts

We know neutrals are your happy place, but hear us out. It’s time for a little mood boost.
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Six to Sunday
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7.11.2023

We know, we KNOW, neutrals are your happy place.

But hear us out. Pops of color breathe life into all the pieces you rely on in summer—jeans, khakis, and alllll the white!

Color is fun, color is mood-boosting, and color will give your look a little oomph.

If you’re living in the world of beige and want guidance on where to start, here are our favorite style hacks:

  • Add one, bright accessory. For instance, sand-colored jeans, a white top, tan flats, and… a tangerine-colored bag.
  • Stick to classic styles. Choose a more classic style. For example, a button-down shirt in a bright color, like bright pink or cobalt blue, to make it more wearable.
  • Explore translucent or pale picks. Sunglasses in translucent acetate or accessories in pale colors (like lavender) can cut the boldness and offer easy wardrobe integration.

Enough said. Now onto the goods!

The Hat

A bucket hat gives you a little sun protection in a super cute package, in a perfectly packable size. Pattern too much for you? It is reversible and features a pretty orange second side. At this price, it will go fast, so grab yours.

COS Reversible Floral-Print Bucket Hat

The Readers

When just a little pop of color will do ya some good, this is the answer.

IZIPIZI Collection C Square Readers, 45mm

The Sunglasses

You already have a neutral pair of sunnies (tortoise, black), so why not try a color to brighten your face? The beauty of gold is that it enhances any natural summer glow.

Madewell Layton Sunglasses

The Slides

A classic sandal in a fun color? Yes, please. Create a color block look with these: army green cargo pants, gray t-shirt, and yellow slides.

ALDO Elenaa

The Bag

Love the camera bag style—it’s a new shape that’s big enough for the essentials but won’t bog you down. Fashion editor's tip: orange looks great with navy.

Proenza Schouler White Label Watts Leather Camera bag

The Knit

For cool nights or blasted air conditioning, a poncho is a great alternative to all the cardigans you own. This knit is pretty—we love the border detail—and the tangerine is totally a mood-boosting color.

Talbots Crochet Poncho

The Top

This colorful print packs a punch, but it’s the whisper-weight cotton fabric that we’re obsessed with. You could wear it with white jeans, of course, but we also love it with khaki, which goes great with orange and will tone down the brightness.

Cleobella Talia Blouse

The Jacket

A ladylike style, in a wowza shade. With this in your wardrobe, you can give your jean jacket a night off.

J.Crew Odette Sweater Jacket

The Skirt

The shape and style of this skirt are as easy as it gets, and the green shade is very on-trend this season. Wear it with a ribbed tank and flat sandals.

& Other Stories Smocked Waist Midi Skirt

The Pants

We love when a color and print read timeless, and we’re mad for this lemon trouser! Pair these printed beauties with summer white and off you go.

J.Crew Ingrid Linen Pants
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