Every season comes with its own color story, and for Fall/Winter 2025/26, Pantone is calling for rich jewel tones and bold accents layered over timeless neutrals. It’s a season of balance—vivid hues reimagined through cozy fabrics, polished silhouettes, and versatile styling. I love how a single pop of color can breathe life into an outfit, instantly making it modern and fresh. Today I’m sharing 3 easy outfits with a pop of color that will take you into fall, each one tying back to this season’s trend forecast.
Here’s What You’ll Find in This Post:
- A quick look at Pantone’s Autumn/Winter 2025/26 color inspiration
- Outfit One: Tweed + Denim with a Pop of Pink
- Outfit Two: Striped Skirt Styled for Now & Into Fall
- Outfit Three: Bold Iris with Sophisticated Neutrals
- ✨ Tips on how to add just the right amount of color to your everyday looks
Pantone’s Fall/Winter 2025/2026 Color Trends
For Autumn/Winter 2025/26, Pantone’s palette is all about reinvention. Classic neutrals meet dramatic seasonal hues, encouraging us to balance what’s familiar with fresh, expressive color. Think of it as a color story that invites creativity, individuality, and authentic self-expression.
Top 10 Standout Colors
The Seasonless Shades
It’s not about chasing the entirely new, but about reimagining classics with modern textures, silhouettes, and pairings. The result? A season of color that invites experimentation, individuality, and authentic self-expression.
Outfit One: Tweed Jacket & Denim with a Pop of Pink
This look shows how a bold seasonal hue can transform a classic base. A tweed jacket in playful pinks and oranges instantly energizes a neutral foundation of ivory denim and a simple top. A pink belt and blush pink bag echo the jacket’s palette, while pearl jewelry keeps the look elegant and timeless. Pantone’s forecast emphasized reimagining familiar shades—this outfit does exactly that, taking a polished jacket silhouette and infusing it with fresh, expressive color.
Outfit Two: Striped Midi Skirt Now & Into Fall
A striped linen-blend midi skirt is the perfect statement piece for late summer—and with just a few swaps, it transitions beautifully into fall.
For Now: Paired with a ribbed tank and an easy white button-down, the skirt feels breezy and relaxed. White espadrille wedges keep the look light, while oversized hoops add a modern, playful edge.
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For Fall: As the season shifts, layer in deeper tones and cozy textures. A wine-colored wedge sweater tee with a matching cable cardigan pulls straight from Pantone’s autumn palette, or layer on a taupe cardigan for contrast. Suede kitten-heel mules ground the look with polish. The skirt’s vibrant stripes echo the forecast’s call for bold hues reimagined with timeless fabrics, proving it can carry you seamlessly from summer evenings into crisp fall days.
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Outfit Three: Bold Color with Sophisticated Neutrals
Last year, punchy reds were everywhere, and while Pantone forecasts Poppy Red is still on trend, you can recreate this look by choosing a saturated jewel-tone, like J.Crew’s fresh take on the New Delaney Kickout Sweater Pant.
Pantone’s Autumn/Winter 2025/26 palette celebrates saturated jewel tones, and this look brings that forecast to life. The New Delaney Kickout Sweater Pant in Iris makes a confident statement, while a cashmere-silk blend sweater tee in a cool neutral balances the bold color. To keep the outfit modern, I’ve added accessories from Rothy’s: the Petal Point II flats and the wristlet in Black Carnation, both adding subtle pattern and texture. This mix of vivid color with timeless neutrals shows how a single bold piece can define your outfit, making it chic, wearable, and trend-forward all at once.
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✨ Beth’s Style Wisdom
How to Add A Pop Of Color
When working with color, don’t feel pressured to build an entire outfit around it. Often, the most stylish looks come from combining one bold piece with a backdrop of timeless neutrals. That balance keeps the outfit sophisticated and wearable, while still giving you the fun and freshness a pop of color provides.
Below, check out my collection of accessories that perfectly hit the right color note for fall/winter, 2025/2026.
Pop of Color Trends: Accessories
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Closing Thoughts
Pop of Color Trends for Women Over 50
Color is one of the simplest ways to refresh your wardrobe, and this season is the perfect time to try it. Whether it’s a pink accent, a striped skirt, or bold iris pants, these pop of color trends for women over 50 make it easy to step into fall feeling modern and confident. I hope today’s looks inspire you to add a little vibrancy to your own closet. Sometimes, all it takes is one bold piece to transform your style.
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