This Has Been Declared The “Color Of The Summer” And Well … We Cannot Stand It. Wear This Instead.
Hint: Pantone 15-1360 TN
Image: Emily in Paris | Netflix
by The Candidly Team
Before you accuse us of rage-baiting, keep in mind we’re talking about a color here. Some of you will love it. Some of you will loathe it. Some of you will look ravishing in it it. And some of you will look like traffic cones.
Oops, did we give it away?
That’s right! It’s BRIGHT ORANGE baby. Not burnt. Not coral. Orange orange. This kinda orange:
It’s everywhere lately - the color of summer … supposedly. But I mean, come on:
Are we missing something? Wouldn’t every single one of these items look better in almost any other color?
We do get the point of a thrilling pop of color. Just not one that reminds us of plastic Halloween decorations or a prison jumpsuit.
And so, allow us to propose an alternative … via a vision board:
Images: (left to right) TriStar Pictures, United Artists, HBO, Instagram @traceeellisross, NBC, Twentieth Century-Fox, Netflix
Lilac! Lovely, lovely lilac. Or is it lavender? Anyway, it’s a soft, graceful purple. We would argue it looks gorgeous on everyone, every skin tone, every hair color, every color season!
And just to drive home the point, here are 9 of our favorite summery pieces in our favorite, non-neutral color.
1. This Summery Button-Down
WHAT: Shrunken Bennet Button Down Shirt by Maeve in Purple Stripe*
Why We Love It: Before we even get to the color, can we talk about how perfect the length is? Covers your tum yet it’s short enough to not have to tuck. Plus that billowy sleeve makes it so you can move freely and look undyingly chic. Wearing this color of striped button-down instead of a blue, white, or gray, be it with linen trousers or boring jeans, one makes us look 4x more interesting. Plus, it just makes us feel more alive.
Price: $118
2. This Dress That’s Great For Thicker Waists
WHAT: Maeve Cotton Ruched Midi Dress*
Why We Love It: The way the smocking cinches in to give you an hourglass, even though the whole dress is nice and loose is a dream for rounder bellies, hips, and butts. Wear it with THIS*, our favorite sandal of the year, and THIS basket bag* for a trip to south of France or to the farmers market.
Price: $148
3. This Tote That Zhuzhes Up Every Neutral Outfit
WHAT: Clare V. La Côte Tote*
Why We Love It: We were ready to own a non-boring tote to turn our neutral-colored swimsuits and linen shorts and white cover ups into complete “poolside chic” looks. And at last, we’ve found the one.
Price: $275
4. This Knit Tank We Didn’t Know Existed But Now Cannot Live Without
WHAT: Jensen Cashmere Muscle Tank by Pilcro*
Why We Love It: We fell in love with this cashmere tee (or is it a tank?) as it makes anything we wear it with look wildly luxe. With poplin pants* and a boat shoe*. Martha’s Vineyard, anyone?
Price: $138
5. This Supremely Flattering Swimsuit
WHAT: J.Crew Nia Ruched Squareneck One-Piece in Early Purple*
Why We Love It: Ruching round the torso is the best way to smooth and flatter curves. We also appreciate the fact that J.Crew suits cover our butts without looking like diapers. But this color takes us back to 1989 in the best way poss.
Price: $69.50
6. These Pants That Feel Like Pajamas But Are Actually Fashion Thanks To The Color
WHAT: Daily Practice Twist Bubble Pants in Lavender Grey*
Why We Love It: We live in soft pants. These are the softest. Don’t fear the bubble. With a fitted tee or tank, you’ll look gorj and feminine and feel like you’re walking on a cloud.
Price: $78
7. This Romantic Top You Can Wear With Denim Shorts Or Jeans And Look Gorgeous
WHAT: Free People Monica Top in Purple Dove*
Why We Love It: Like Dôen but far, far from the price of Dôen.
Price: $78
8. This Dress That’s So Pretty On Curves
WHAT: Daily Practice Off-Shoulder Waisted Mini Dress*
Why We Love It: We imagine you will be scared of this dress. The bottom half anyway. But the stretch is deliciously smoothing, and because there’s a spacious top, a sleeve that covers the thick of your arms, and a tie-front to hide your lower tum, it could actually be the first tight, mini dress you’ve ever felt completely comfortable in. And you’ll look hot, hot, hot.
Price: $88
9. This Perfect-Fitting Tee
WHAT: J.Crew Perfect Rib Dolman-Sleeve T-Shirt*
Why We Love It: This could easily be out fave fitted tee, but owning it in lavender uplevels all our jeans and tee outfits.
Price: $42.50
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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