Summer is the best season to play with color. The warmer months have a tendency to bring out bolder fashion choices, even for those who generally gravitate towards neutrals in their wardrobe. The top summer color trends of 2025 play with many themes we have seen across the spring/summer 2025 runways.
Pastels continue to rule. We saw a continuation of the butter yellow trend at Proenza Schouler, Prada, and Loewe, while ballet pink won us over at Chanel, Khaite, and Victoria Beckham, by way of dreamy, light-as-air dresses and separates that are ideal for battling a summer heatwave, to wear to work or on an upcoming vacation.
Ahead, explore these and more of the top summer 2025 color trends dominating the season.
1. Butter Yellow
Butter yellow continues to make us melt. Take this softer shade for a spin at the office, with a tailored vest and full skirt, or a slinky slip dress for a night out. Woven ballet flats and a structured bag are easy ways to test drive the trend with a subtle pop, should you prefer not to go head-to-toe monochrome.
2. Pistachio Green
Perhaps inspired by one of the best gelato flavors, pistachio green felt like the perfect palette cleanser on the catwalk at Chloé, Collina Strada, Coach, and more. Whether you want to go feminine with a flowy sundress— sporty with a new pair of color-drenched sneakers— or even classic with a structured shoulder bag, this will be your new go-to hue to brighten up any summer look.
3. Ballet Pink
We’re forever fans of something pretty in pink, and the rosiest shade took center stage at the spring/summer 2025 shows. Ethereal looks at Chanel, Khaite, and Victoria Beckham conjured the feeling of a night at the ballet, and we plan to inject this sentiment into everything from our work wardrobes to our summer wedding guest attire.
4. Mocha Mousse
Named Pantone’s 2025 color of the year, mocha mousse is still feeling right for summertime. Take inspiration from the warm-weather-appropriate looks at Alaïa, Hermès, and Fendi, and invest in a breezy sundress that can be worn for a weekend brunch in the city or a beachside apertivo on vacation. Seasonless separates and accessories are never a bad idea, either, and our eyes are all on suede footwear and handbags in this rich coco shade, which can easily transition into the fall.
5. Periwinkle Blue
Another dreamy shade to pepper into your summer rotation is periwinkle blue. Slightly darker than baby blue, this hue melds perfectly with the season’s quintessential fabric—poplin. Shop the shade via crisp button-downs, skirts, and maxi dresses—the cornflower-inspired shade brings new life to core basics. However, if you’re looking to have a little more fun, scoop up a jelly sandal or crochet handbag in the refreshing hue that feels just right for summertime.
6. Cherry Red
Although tomato girl summer may have been a fleeting aesthetic, cherry red is a color trend we can stand by. Spotted on the runways at Tory Burch, Proenza Schouler, and Louis Vuitton, the statement color is one way to heat up your wardrobe in style. Stick to clean, minimalist-forward pieces, such as a linen shirt, trousers, a drop-waist dress, and punchy accessories, like a pair of heeled flip-flops or a woven bag to keep things versatile and modern.