14 Shades of High Fashion: Fall/Winter 2021-2022 Color Trends
Pantone knows color. In fact, you could argue they’re the leading authority of what shade is in and what shade is faded. So if you’re asking what the 2021-2022 Fall and Winter trends are, they have all your answers. According to Pantone NY Fashion Week, a few shades shone brighter than others. We’ve compiled these shades in one neat collection alongside a few fall-winter outfit ideas and style inspiration – have fun!
1) ILLUMINATING
Friendly and joyful, an optimistic yellow offering the promise of a sunny day. This shade of yellow has truly earned its name. It’s got all the hope and positivity of sunflower-bright yellow combined with the glowing power of the sun rays. It speaks of fun, confidence, and bucket's full of energy in defiance of the darkening fall evenings.
1) Banana Republic - Aire Crew-Neck Sweater Price: $98.50
2) Banana Republic - Sculpted-Fit Italian Wool Blazer Price: $209.00 - $229.00
Banana Republic - High-Rise Wide-Leg Italian Wool Pant Price: $149.00
3) Banana Republic - Petite Unlined Italian Melton Car Coat Price: $298.00
4) Lulus - Don't Tell 'Em Bright Yellow Bodycon Midi Dress Price: $58.00
5) Revolve - Pandora Dress Price: $228.00
6) Lulus - Cozy Opportunity Mustard Yellow Cutout Drawstring Sweater Price: $48.00
7) Amazon - V-Neck Sleeveless Ribbed Knit Crop Cami Price: $8.99 - $16.99
8) Asos - MAC Frost Small Eyeshadow - If It Aint Baroque Price: $18.00
9) Revolve - Brea Earring by Cult Gaia Price: $128.00
10) LKBennett - Flora Yellow Satin Curve-Cut Courts Price: $295.00
11) Amazon - Synthetic Leather women's Handbag Messenger Price: $38.99 (Price may vary)
2) LEPRECHAUN
Leprechaun is a wondrous green hue emblematic of the mythical imps featured in Irish folklore. Green has never looked charmingly formal. Proud, wise, and all-knowing, this intriguing and fresh shade is ideal for those smart occasion dresses.
1) Lulus - Heavenly Hues Forest Green Maxi Dress Price: $88.00
2) Lulus - Figure Eight Dark Green Bodycon Dress Price: $56.00
3) Revolve - Theo V Neck Sweater Price: $128.00
4) Revolve - Cece Bodysuit Price: $188.00
5) Amazon - Women's Evening Clutch Bag Price: $23.99 (Price may vary)
6) Lulus - Literary Lover Forest Green Wrap Sweater Dress Price: $58.00
7) Amazon - Women's Pointy Toe High Heel Stiletto Price: $32.69 - $36.69 (Price may vary)
8) Banana Republic - Essential Shift Dress Price: $129.00
9) Banana Republic - Silk Shirtdress Price: $229.00
10) Lulus - Cozy Twist Emerald Green Ribbed Midi Sweater Dress Price: $64.00
11) Lulus - Emerald Green Sequin Embroidered Bodycon Dress Price: $78.00
3) FUCHSIA FEDORA
Vivid Fuchsia Fedora is a flirtatious, bold pink with allure. Grab all gazes when you walk into a room in this easy to dress up and easy to dress down shade. Pair with a black blazer or leather jacket for those blustery fall days before unleashing the sun-hot pink that stands alone beautifully when accessorized with golden bangles.
1) Americae - The Tailored Blazer Price: $378.00
Americae - The Tailored Cigarette Pants Price: $268.00
2) The bay - mbyM Dianna Cata Balloon-Sleeve Sweater Price: $188.00
3) Lulus - Snuggle With You Pink Turtleneck Midi Sweater Dress Price: $64.00
4) Wolf & Badger - Magenta Faux Fur Teddy Coat Price: $314.00
5) Banana Republic - BR x HARBISON | Balloon-Sleeve Top Price: $98.50
Banana Republic - BR x HARBISON | Mini Skirt Price: $109.00
6) Zara - Animal Print Mini City bag Price: $29.90
7) Zara - High Heeled Shoes Price: $59.90
8) Nasty Gal - Wide Leg Suit Pants Price: $79.00
9) Nasty Gal - Deep V Neck Puff Sleeve Romper Price: $32.00
10) Revolve - Catalina Vegan Leather Top Price: $185.00
11) Revolve - City Blazer Dress Price: $184.00
12) Revolve - Julinha Mini Dress Price: $240.00
13) Revolve - Elizabeth Cole Gaylen Earring Price: $96.00
4) PALE ROSETTE
An endearing and gentle romantic pink. Draw out your softer side with this delightfully delicate, playful shade of light pink. Perfect for contrasting with lighter, neutral hues or stark, refined whites.
1) Lulus - Sweet Sparkles Rose Gold Sequin Fringe Embroidered Romper Price: $95.00
2) Lulus - Get to Know You Dusty Rose One-Shoulder Pullover Sweatshirt Price: $54.00
3) Lulus - Scenic Route Dusty Pink Knit Turtleneck Sweater Price: $60.00
4) Revolve - Edwin Mini Dress Price: $158.00
5) Revolve - x REVOLVE Cordelia Midi Dress Price: $218.00
6) Lulus - Bound to Wow Rose Gold and Pink Rhinestone Earrings Price: $18.00
7) Michael Kors - MICHAEL KORS Avril Large Leather Top-Zip Satchel Price: $478.00
8) Lulus - Dawson Pink Suede Pointed-Toe Mid Calf Boots Price: $58.00
9) Lulus - Cozy Memories Blush Pointelle Knit Turtleneck Sweater Price: $52.00
5) ADOBE
Adobe is a warm and supportive sundried clay. Almost teetering towards a “cinnamon-esque” tone, there’s just a tinge more citronella in this shade. Whatever about its Fall staple similarities, it’s beyond warming and comforting, matching ideally with warmer pieces such as beanies, wrap-around coats, and scarves. However, when paired with leprechaun – the intense yet lightly contrasted shades form an unparalleled power couple.
1) Revolve - ANINE BING Dylan Coat Price: $790.00
2) Intermix - HARRIS WHARF LONDON Pressed Wool Volcano Wrap Coat Price: $698.00
3) Dynamite Clothing - Carsen Satin Wrap-Front Dress Price: $69.95
4) Lulus - Sweet Demeanor Camel Turtleneck Cold-Shoulder Sweater Dress Price: $56.00
5) Lulus - On the A-List Brown Ruched Long Sleeve Cutout Bodysuit Price: $38.00
6) Amazon - Women Boots Over Knee Long Boots Price: $52.99 (Price may vary)
7) Lulus - Chic Street Cognac Tote Bag Price: $38.00
8) Revolve - Miranda Cashmere Cardi Price: $319.00
9) Revolve - Lovers and Friends Booker Sweater Price: $138.00
6) MYKONOS BLUE
A brisk blue evocative of the Aegean Sea. Evoke an aura of mystical, deep-sea blue with this sumptuous shade that brings elegance wave after wave. Blue is often touted as the “royal” color for its cool confidence and nature-given force – perfect for standing out this fall.
1) Asos - Vero Moda round neck sweater Price: $38.00
2) Zara - Satin Effect Wrap Dress Price: $69.90
3) Nordstrom - Swim Too Deep Turtleneck Sweater FREE PEOPLE Price: $128.00
4) Revolve - Bedford Mini Dress by MAJORELLE Price: $178.00
5) Kate Spade - Harper Satchel Price: $359.00
6) Banana Republic - BR x HARBISON | Leisure Suit Jacket Price: $229.00
Banana Republic - BR x HARBISON | Leisure Suit Pant Price: $159.00
7) Zara - High Collar Knit sweater Price: $35.90
7) FIRE WHIRL
A vigorous red with a dynamic presence. Be the heat you need this winter with this fire-hot, bewitching color that breathes confidence into whoever wears it. Such a strong, no-nonsense shade needs little to no help with accessories or ally colors.
1) Net-A-Porter - ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Double-breasted silk-satin blazer Price: $3,460.00
Net-A-Porter - ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Silk-satin straight-leg pants Price: $1,240.00
2) Lulus - Fireside Memories Red Plaid Scarf Price: $18.00
3) Lulus - Casita Wine Red Lace Sleeveless Bodysuit Price: $28.00
4) Lulus - Carmichael Red Off-the-Shoulder Knit Sweater Price: $48.00
5) Revolve - Temptation Long Sleeve Mini Dress Price: $209.00
6) Lulus - Power of Love Red Strapless Jumpsuit Price: $64.00
7) Revolve - Jupiter Puffer Jacket Price: $219.00
8) Revolve - Sepulveda Sweater Price: $98.00
9) Revolve - Misha Cardigan Price: $345.00
10) Amazon - Women's Lace Up Stilettos Ankle Boots Price:
11) Browns - Red Handbag Price: $125.00
8) RHODONITE
Rhodonite is a balancing blue-based purple that aids in achieving one’s highest potential. Blue is a calming color that sheds serenity and peace wherever it goes. And while this particular prepossessing shade encapsulates that norm, it extends towards a more business-like, in-control, and no-frills feel.
1) Cynthia Rowley - Niall Cropped Bonded Sweatshirt Price: $220.00
Cynthia Rowley - Niall Bonded Sweatpants Price: $308.00
2) Revolve - Camp Hoody Jacket Price: $595.00
3) SSENSE - ISABEL MARANT Gold & Navy Stone Earrings Price: $165.00
4) Amazon - Women's Long Sleeve Turtleneck Bodycon T-Shirt Dress Price:
5) Lulus - Don't Tell 'Em Navy Blue Bodycon Midi Dress Price: $58.00
6) Lulus - Weekender Navy Blue Sequin Faux-Wrap Mini Dress Price: $84.00
7) Amazon - Navy Faux Suede Clutch Purse for Women Price:
8) SSENSE - CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Navy Ankle-high suede boots in navy Price: $995.00
9) SPRING LAKE
A quiet and restful midtone blue. Frosty, reassured, and bitingly cool are the adjectives that come to mind when affronted with this almost steely shade befitting any modern fashionista who wants to let their ice-queen show this fall/winter.
1) Markarian - Alexandria Blue Cashmere-Wool Knit Dress Price: $750.00
2) Lulus - Literary Lover Slate Blue Wrap Sweater Dress Price: $58.00
3) Banana republic - Soft Satin Dress Price: $129.00
4) Banana Republic - Ruffle-Sleeve Top Price: $74.50
5) Banana Republic - Oversized Italian Wool Shirt Jacket Price: $98.50
6) Revolve - Cassini Dress Price: $187.00
7) Dynamite Clothing - Wrap Sweater Price: $49.95
8) Lulus - Forever Your Girl Slate Blue Satin Bodycon Dress Price: $46.00
9) Amazon - Charming Clutch Purse for Women Price: $29.83 (Price may vary)
10) Amazon - Women's Open Toe High Stilettos Platform Heels Price: (Price may vary)
10) ROOT BEER
An herbal brown tone symbolic of the root bark of the sassafras tree. Ground lighter shades or contrast and deepen darker hues with this malleable deep brown, the staple of all good fall/winter wardrobes. A touch of earthiness and organic goes a long way in today’s fashion scene, making this indulgent chocolate-like color thrive.
1) Michael Kors - Logo Jacquard Mock Neck Sweater Dress Price: $225.00
2) Banana Republic - Satin Pleated Midi Dress Price: $159.00
3) Lulus - Wonderful Weather Brown Ribbed Turtleneck Sweater Price: $54.00
4) Meshki - LINA Faux Leather Trench Coat - Chocolate Price: $145.00
5) Dynamite Clothing - Off Shoulder Sweater Price: $49.95
6) Lulus - So Iconic Brown Long Sleeve Button-Front Ribbed Knit Top Price: $34.00
Lulus - Smart Style Beige Plaid Asymmetrical Mini Skort Price: $44.00
7) Banana Republic - Pleated Satin Top Price: $69.50
11) COCONUT CREAM
A thick and rich velvety white. This must-have color is almost pearly in its ivory-like sophistication while giving shades of beautifully buttery in its soft texture that invites you to feast your eyes upon it. Perfect for combining with stark black footwear and iridescent statement pieces.
1) Dynamite Clothing - Frida Satin Oversized Shirt Price: $49.95
2) Lulus - Keep Me Bundled Cream Fuzzy Knit Cardigan Price: $64.00
3) Banana Republic - Off-the-Shoulder Sweater Price: $109.00
4) Lulus - Stylish and Sincere Beige Long Sleeve V-Neck Top Price: $42.00
5) Farfetch - Paris Texas High Heels Ankle Boots In Beige Suede Price: $639.00
6) Banana Republic - Wood & Mixed Metal Earrings Price: $38.00
7) Lulus - Nearest and Dearest Cream Shearling Jacket Price: $84.00
8) Revolve - Shaker Knit Off Shoulder Sweater Price: $110.00
12) ULTIMATE GRAY
Quietly assuring and reliable, Ultimate Gray encourages composure. Just when you think you’ve had enough of grey, the innovative genius of the fashion industry finds a new to-die-for shade. And here we have it, with its more rounded hues that add an extra, exciting layer that spruces up this year’s trends.
1) Veronica Beard - Bayard Knit-Sleeve Dickey Jacket Price: $650.00
2) Banana Republic - Boat-Neck Cut-Out Top Price: $55.00
3) Lulus - Keep Me Bundled Cream Fuzzy Knit Cardigan Price: $64.00
4) Revolve - The Mazarine Top Price: $148.00
5) Zara - Fitted Knit Dress with Hood Price: $49.90
6) Lulus - Kick It Grey High-Waisted Trouser Pants Price: $44.00
7) Dynamite Clothing - Cropped Oversized Cardigan Price: $59.95
8) Lulus - Lucky Break Light Grey Oversized Jacket Price: $64.00
9) Lulus - Turnt Grey Long Sleeve Bodysuit Price: $68.00
13) SOYBEAN
Soybean is a mild and companionable blonde beige. Almost peachy and stopping just short of creamy – this soybean has taken off for good reason – it’s in the light-shade goldilocks zone. Its just-right effect means it matches, blends, and enhances per your wishes.
1) Free People - So Cozy Slouchy Moto Price: $168.00
2) Dynamite Clothing - Ribbed Mock Neck Price: $49.95
3) Lulus - Get Lucky Beige Vegan Leather Pants Price: $68.00
4) Dynamite Clothing - York Quilted Nylon Shacket Price: $79.95
5) Lulus - Happiest Hour Beige Asymmetrical Bodycon Midi Dress Price: $58.00
6) Revolve - Camila Coelho Bexley Sweater Price: $148.00
Revolve - Camila Coelho Azan Leather Shorts Price: $358.00
7) Lulus - In the Cards Beige Cable Knit Two-Piece Sweater Dress Price: $78.00
8) Revolve - Rosa Dress Price: $240.00
14) OLIVE BRANCH
Tasteful green Olive Brown is symbolic of growth. Invigorate your looks this year with a dash of life-giving green that evokes life in neutrals and just adores understated shades.
1) Lulus - Snowed In Olive Green Side-Button Sweater Dress Price: $58.00
2) Lulus - Twist Connection Olive Green Backless Cropped Sweater Top Price: $54.00
3) Revolve - Camila Coelho Giselle Top Price: $158.00
4) Asos Design - Mock neck mini dress with long sleeves in khaki Price: $46.00
5) Revolve - Bekah Deep V Midi Dress Price: $140.00
6) Lulus - Sebastian Olive Green Pants Price: $38.00
7) Lulus - Essex Olive Suede Mid-Calf Booties Price: $44.00
8) Revolve - Terrain Hoop Earring Price: $20.00
9) Dynamite Clothing - Ribbed Mock Neck Price: $49.95
10) Lulus - Ride On By Dark Olive Green Knit Backless Sweater Price: $48.00
11) Amazon - Women Elegant Ruched Bodycon Wrap Mini Dress Price: $ (Price may vary)