While vibrant green is most often associated with spring and summer—it’s the same color as fresh grass and budding leaves, after all—we’re more excited to style it for fall. Bally, Prada, and Saint Laurent all showed variations of the shade in this season’s shows, and we spotted tons of it at Copenhagen Fashion Week. (Brat summer never ends.) We recommend you lean into texture here, whether it’s sheer organza, slick nylon, fuzzy cashmere, or soft suede. Ground it with black, brown, and denim blue.
Pairs well with: Black, rich brown, white, navy blue, khaki
Tuckernuck Cashmere Shell
Mango Straight-Fit Suit Pants
Banana Republic Matte Silk Halter Maxidress
Larroudé Verona Ballet Flats
Orolay Cropped Lightweight Jacket
J.Crew Collection Wrap Skirt in Silk Organza
3. Smoke gray
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When in doubt, go with gray. This season’s preeminent shade is a relatively light, wispy gray, as seen at Khaite and Calvin Klein. It’s right for pretty much any occasion, associated as much with corporate attire as with sweatpants. The color pairs well with everything in your closet, although you might just want to pile it on; these days, all-gray outfits read as luxe and expensive rather than lazy. (There’s a reason it’s a cornerstone of the whole stealth-wealth look.) Start with a sweater and matching trousers or a knit skirt, either for the office or a dinner date.
Pairs well with: White, black, chocolate brown, purple, tomato red
Abercrombie & Fitch Cashmere Crew Tee
Prettygarden High-Waisted Work Pants
Polo Ralph Lauren Wool-Blend Dolman Dress
4. Chocolate brown
MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 20: Heart Evangelista wears brown long skirt, brown boots, brown top, brown long cardigan and brown bag outside Tod’s show during the Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2025 on September 20, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Raimonda Kulikauskiene/Getty Images)Raimonda Kulikauskiene/Getty Images
