This Trendy TikTok Color Is Making Us All Look Old. Here Are 3 Colors That Will Actually Make You Look Younger.
Pink is the new red.
by The Candidly Team
We’ll just tell you the color so you don’t have to hate-scroll for it.
It’s red.
If you love red, great. Enjoy! But for us, red is one of those colors that if we’re not careful, we start looking like a grande dame (pr: grahhhnd dahhhm) and we can’t figure out why.
Yes red can be very pretty. A “power color” you might say. But red is also very harsh, and its manifold shade varieties can all too easily veer off into Chico’s territory, and we just can’t risk it.
And so, when the entire earth including all media and all TikToks and all magazines tell us that red is “trending,” we become very skeptical. An orangey red in a dark skin tone? Perfection. A vibrant red lip color on a pale face? Classic. But if you’re pasty and doughy and have no clue how to find your “perfect undertone” like us, you might want to run just as fast as your feet will carry you. Away from red…
…And towards 3 colors that are universally great on everyone. Brightening. Youth-giving. Impossible to get wrong.
And even if you’re a “soft summer” or a “cool winter” or know “your colors” (which is also a massive trend right now) you can wear these colors. Maybe not all of them are perfect to be worn right at your face, but somewhere. We can all but guarantee it.
We love all three colors deeply but the third is our current favorite. You?
1. PINK
Aritzia Peyton Zip Hoodie
There are a lot of sweaters in the world. But this one is singular. We even wrote a whole long article about it after trying it on (and buying it in multiple colors) in-store. The feel of it is so soft and surreal, spongey and spectacular we felt the need to tell the world. And then all at once last year, every color and size seemed to sell out faster than we could click “publish,” but this year Aritzia has restocked our beloved sweater hoodie and come out with new colors, including this perfect pink that looks gorgeous and graceful on every human.
Price: $98
Beyond Yoga Spacedye At Your Leisure High Waisted Midi Legging
This material is magic if you’re scared of doing a non-black legging. It hides all bumps, while being the butteriest, most breathable, holds-you-in legging in existence.
Price: $35
Kimberley Polo Tee
The perfect polo shirt that makes your boring, everyday jeans and tee look into a lovely and complete “look.” The pink is perfect for spring!
Use the code CANDIDLY15 to get 15% off.
Price: $135
Aritzia Wilfred
Cannelle Dress
Wedding season is upon us. Plan accordingly.
And don’t forget to get THESE* so you fear no spaghetti strap.
Price: $148
2. WHITE
AYR The Deep End
If you take one thing from this article, let it be the possibilities of a bright white button-down. This is our favorite, because we can style it 17 ways: half-tucked into ankle jeans, tied over a midi skirt (say #1 on this list), unbuttoned at the top or bottom over shorts in the spring/ summer. Every option feels easy but looks incredibly chic.
Price: $165
Quince Mongolian Shrunken Cashmere Sweatshirt
Behold! The classic, fitted, “cool girl” sweater we’ve been searching for our entire adult lives. Completely cashmere. Great price.
Price: $70
The Colette Crop Wide-Leg Jeans by Maeve
The fit is flawless. Nips the waist. These are by far and wide the LEAST scary white jeans that look perfect on all curves. They size in plus, tall, and petite and will match a wild number of tops you never wear because you’ve thus far refused to wear white on teh bottom.
Price: $130
Quince Italian Leather Lug Sole Loafer
Life hack: find a chic loafer that feels like a sneaker it’s so cushioned and comfortable, then buy it in white or cream instead of black. It will elevate everything you wear. You can style this cloud-like leather pair from Quince a million ways. See HERE for proof.
Price: $98
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3. LILAC
Ralph Lauren Satin Charmeuse Midi Skirt
Aritzia Babaton
Scope Top
This drapey, crepe de chine button-down looks gorgeous tucked into high-waist jeans with a brown belt and ballet flats. Easy peasy.
Price: $110
Anthropologie The Somerset Linen Petticoat Crop Pants
Dare you to find something comfier you can wear (and look adorable in) outside the house.
Price: $128
Quince 100% Organic Cotton Tiered Maxi Dress
Any non-dress people are probably screaming at us right now, but eeeeven non-dress people will be forced to admit how easy this particular dress is to just throw on any day of the week and make us look our best. It’s so light and airy but the cinched waist lets us feel sophisticated instead of like slobs.
Price: $70
At The Candidly, we try a lot of stuff so you don’t have to. We only recommend things we truly love, and that we think you’ll love, too. All products are chosen independently by our creative team, and all details reflect the price and availability of products at the time of publication. If you buy something we link to, The Candidly may earn a commission.
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