5 Fall Colors Fashion Girls Are Completely Passing On

Updating your fall wardrobe doesn’t always have to mean
snatching up every new trend in existence. Instead, take only a
small step outside of the box and adopt a new color this
season instead. If you’re someone who wears head-to-toe black
come the cooler months, this story might be a bit jarring at first,
but you know what they say—change ain’t easy.

Ahead, we have reached out to some of the most stylish women
in the industry to find out what each of their color
preferences is for the fall season ahead. And by preferences we
mean what they prefer and what they don’t. It shouldn’t come as a
surprise, but not one, but three of the ladies ahead said they are
passing on black clothing this season for more reasons than one. No
one expects you to part ways with black entirely, but take this
story as a challenge to start incorporating more color into your
wardrobe, whether it’s something as neutral as beige or as vibrant
as bright orange. Between the quotes and the shopping, the hues
ahead are ones you won’t be able to keep off your radar as you
complete your fall 2019 shopping. You’ll see.

“One color you will definitely find very little of in my
wardrobe this fall is black. While it’s obviously a year-round
favorite for many, and thought to be a staple for every New Yorker,
during the colder months I find it both depressing and just so
boring being a part of a sea of black coats and jackets in the
streets and on the train.”

“Instead, I am excited for some creamy oat hues as well as warm
tones like bright orange. Lighter tones like ivory and beige have
the same ease of styling and neutrality as black, but makes for
much softer looks and I think helps radiate some of the light we
start losing come October and November. Again with bright warm
shades like orange and yellow, they are a necessary boost of fun
needed when temperatures drop. Fall in New York is deceptively
short and mostly feels like winter, so dressing like a seasonal
pumpkin or a flamin hot cheeto makes the inevitable seasonal
changes a little easier to deal with.”

“Although everything in me wants to hold on to slime, it’s time
to finally let it go. This color has been carrying on for a few
seasons now, and rightfully so, but it’s time for it to retire for
the winter.”

“Blush tones + neutrals, although it may sound boring there is
something so simplistic about a nude color palette and the range it
offers. Despite what many think, there are so many ways these
colors can enhance your features and body type.”

“Sunshine yellow. I love the color but it reminds me too much of
summer (RIP) so I think I’ll leave it out of my fall wardrobe to
avoid being too sad that all the perfect summer sunshine is in my
past.”

“Lavender! I’ve been obsessed with this particular light shade
of purple that’s been everywhere since I saw it at the Nanushka
presentation last season. Plus The Cut described the color as
melodramatic and since I’m feeling particularly melodramatic now
that summer is over, the color just feels right. It’s still light
and soft like millennial pink but not as expected.”

“This fall is am going to try and avoid black!”

“There are so many cool, dark colors this season like purples,
reds, and greens, I want to spice it up with those.”

“I have never really been one to experiment with browns and
creams, but this season I can’t get enough. Whether it is a buttery
leather jacket, croc-embossed bags, heels, or loafers, I am
sold.”

“This fall, my inner New Yorker is crying because I am swapping
all black for brown.”

“While white is generally one of my favorite colors to wear,
since moving to NYC I’ve become much more sensitive to seasonal
dressing, and it’s starting to feel more and more out of place in
my wardrobe post-labor day.”

“While I won’t be giving up my white tees and tanks any time
soon when it comes to other items such as sweaters, pants, jackets,
and boots, I’ll be getting my neutral fix through beige—a trend
from last fall which I’m still very much into.”—Nicole

“I’m excited about all of fall’s unexpected color trends,
but purple is one that I’ll probably be sitting out. It can
definitely be chic and fun when done right, but ultimately it just
reminds me of Barney or the eggplant emoji and those are two looks
that I’m definitely not going for this season. I think it’s
okay to sit out the color trends that don’t feel like
“you.””

“I tend to wear mostly neutrals and black, but I’m really into
the bright orange trend that’s happening this season. It’s an
unexpectedly flattering hue and when done in a bright dress or
chunky knit sweater, lends a ‘70s vibe to your look. Plus,
it’ll be a good way to combat my seasonal depression when New
York gets extra chilly this winter. I’m eyeing this bright Staud
dress that’s an instant LEWK when paired with knee-high boots and
a fun bag.”