What are the ‘in’ colors for Spring 2010? This, the color question, is the number one question I’m asked from season to season.


While most designers base their color choices on the Pantone report, it really takes getting into a season a bit to see what is actually going to take off with retailers and consumers. In this case, it looks like Pantone was pretty right on in their color forecast; turquoise is the color of choice this Spring.


Does that mean you should run out and buy a monochromatic turquoise wardrobe? Absolutely not!


Turquoise can be added to your wardrobe with accessories and pieces you already have. Or, you can buy one or two new bright pieces to liven up what you already have.


And, let’s not forget all of the other colors that are stylish this Spring. Choose the ones that you like best and run with those!


Here’s a rundown of the season’s most trendy colors. It’s what we saw on the Spring 2010 runways and what we’re seeing in retail stores now that Spring collections are being debuted.

Shades of Blue

Navy has always been associated with Spring. It’s the whole sailor thing, I’m sure. This Spring, that color has gotten a bit brighter with turquoise and what Pantone is calling ‘amparo’. Again, the inspiration is nautical. These blues are meant to prompt visions of beach vacations, blue skies and sparkling pools. Want something a little more classic? Navy is still a very stylish option.

Bright Pastels

Not quite neon, not quite pastel, bright pastels are the perfect way to brighten up your wardrobe and kiss those gray Winter skies goodbye. Similar to that bright blue shown above, bright yellows, corals and violets are sunny colors perfect for the warmer weather headed our way.

Neutrals

Subtle neutrals were perhaps the most popular shades on the runways for Spring 2010. Of course, the thing about neutrals is that they don’t jump out at you. That’s the beauty of their subtlety. With neutral shades, you are more prone to notice the designs of the pieces rather than the colors. It’s only when recapping the shows that you realize most of the pieces were nudes, grays, dusty pinks and beiges. Neutrals are super versatile and inherently feminine. They can be emboldened with bright accessories or kept subdued with other neutral shades.

Fire Shades

Bright poppies, flame reds and fire oranges are a bold choice for Spring 2010. With the exception of the super bright blue and turquoises, vivid fire shades were the only vibrant colors this Spring. Pair with neutrals to tone them down or wear fire shade accessories to add a pop of vivid color to the other muted shades of the season.

Black & White

While it’s ultra classic and never out of style, the black and white combination is exceptionally stylish this season. Go for a colorblock piece or a geometric design.

Thoughts?

Which of these colors is your personal favorite? Looking through lots of options as I was creating this post, I’ve discovered I am very drawn to the bright blues and am still a huge fan of navy. I might try some of the bright fire colors and maybe even some bright pastels. So, in short, I’ll probably be wearing all of these colors this Spring. Ha!
What about you?