How to Combine the New Fall/Winter Fashion Colors Now

Nowadays, it seems that the end-of-summer weather is still too warm even after Labor Day to wear the Fall clothes that our society expects. During this time, I like to explore seasonal colors to get in the mood. And then when we’re in the swing of Autumn with crisp, cool temperatures followed by the cold Winter, our clothing colors automatically change to match the natural world around us. (See my Style Tip on How to Dress With the Changing Seasons HERE.) No matter what the weather, I’m here today to help you find out how to combine the new Fall/Winter fashion colors now and later in bold and creative ways. Age doesn’t matter.

This is my annual update on the Fall/Winter trending colors. There are traditional Autumn wardrobe colors and then there are those that the Pantone Color Institute has noted as trends on the Fashion Week runways.  To find out about timeless classics, see my post “How to Use Colors That Will Get You in the Fall Spirit” HERE.

In this post, you will find out about the top ten New York Fashion Week (NYFW) Autumn/Winter 2024-2025 (A/W 2024/2025) trending colors identified by Pantone, as well as the five new core classic neutrals. Then I have a style tip for you. And finally, I will give you ways to combine these hues in your outfits.

You will be able to find variations of the colors from the New York collection in American stores easily as they stock up for Fall and Winter sales.

What Are the New Fall/Winter Fashion Colors?

“Colors for NYFW Autumn/Winter 2024/2025 strive for balance between the more familiar and the new and exciting, embracing longevity and seasonless style,” said Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute. “Functional and adaptable, they are reliable and robust, servicing our increasingly hybridized style of living, providing a strong chromatic foundation and at the same time delivering playful and energetic accents for moments of magic.”

Peach Fuzz

Let’s start with the Color of the Year 2024, Peach Fuzz. A shade of peach was one of Pantone’s A/W colors last year as well. Normally, this is belongs in a Spring palette, but now is the time to enjoy peach in your outfits for Fall and Winter. For inspiration, see my post on this 2024 Color of the Year HERE.

Here are the rest of this season’s color trends:

Tomato Cream

This is a reddish shade of toast. Pantone calls it a nourishing hue that warms the soul.

Scarlet Smile

Scarlet is a warm, bright red with hints of orange. Wear it for an advenurous feeling when you want a glamourous and decadent red that captures desire.

Golden Palm

The blouse above uses a shade of Golden Palm as the background of the print.

Aventurine

Pantone says Aventurine is a rich, mineral-based tone. It’s closely toned to teal, which would be a good alternative to find in your closet or in stores.

Aventurine is, in fact, considered the luckiest of crystals and is also known as the Stone of Opportunity. So I would suggest wearing this gemstone as jewelry at this time.

For more inspo, see my post “What Colors Go Best With Teal for Sensational Outfits From Summer to Fall?” HERE.

Red Orange

The blend of red orange is featured for A/W 2024/2025 for the second year in a row in its plain and simple form. That’s how integral this color is to the sights and feels of Autumn. Pantone calls this a vibrant shade connected to energy and empowerment. And it will definitely make us feel cozy during the dreary days of a cold Winter, almost as good as a crackling fire!

Fern

Olive is a perennial favorite for Autumn and this year is no exception. But Pantone is favoring a version of it this year called Fern and describing it as a leafy green rooted in the natural world. It is a medium olive green. But go ahead and use any shade of olive as you like. Choose your shade according to what looks best on you and/or what you love the most!

Italian Plum

Pantone’s Italian Plum is a deep, dark purple. Cloak yourself in this color’s magical energies.

Moonstruck

According to Pantone, Moonstruck is “a shadowy gray hue that lives behind the clouds.” Wear any light gray to achieve the same mood this season.

Winter Sky

Moving on to Winter, this blue is a medium light shade of cyan. The Color Institute calls it “a cooling blue hue that takes our breath away.”

Lucent White

This shade in described as “an optically brightened white conveying effective simplicity.” The color of snow, this is another harbinger of Winter. But since pure white is so basic, it can give your outfit a touch of class anytime.

NYFW A/W 2024/2025 New Classics

Pantone also notes a classic color palette for each season.  These are the basic neutral colors that you need all year round, year after year.  They have lasting worth, so they are a good investment.

White Swan

This is a “soft and downy white full of grace.” It is basically a creamy beige color that lends itself to an elegant look. So if you already have this something of this sort in your closet, think of it as a basic that can make an outfit look glamorous and elevated.

Raw Umber

This what Pantone calls “a grounded brown emotionally connected to the earth.” Use any medium earthy brown that works for you.

Dark Gull Gray

This is a basic color named “a solid and dense gray that is forever relevant.” This makes sense because a dark gray is conventional and serious. Or, conversely, it can make your outfit edgier and moodier. It’s a go-to that always fits in.

Baritone Blue

Look for a rich, deep and dark blue hue to go with everything during the colder months. Or use navy in its place.

Buckthorn Brown

This beautiful earth tone is a golden brown. It is a steady basic that works easily into your Fall wardrobe and continues to be useful throughout the Winter.

How to Use the New Fall/Winter Fashion Colors

Style Tip:

The trick to looking good wearing seasonal colors is to combine them with your most flattering colors.  If they are colors that are not flattering to your skin tone, you can use the seasonal colors in your accessories.

The Trending Colors That Are Best for Your Skin Tone

If you have golden tones in your skin, hair and/or eyes, your best colors are warm.  If you have bluish undertones in your skin, your best colors are cool.  For each trending color (to make it easier to identify, I am assigning a general name to the Pantone name for each color) note whether it is a cool or warm color.  Some are neutral (called universal colors), which can be worn by everyone.

If you are not sure whether your coloring is warm or cool, bright or soft, light or deep, you might like to check out my post “Did You Know Colors Can Make You Look Amazing?” HERE.  It contains a link to an online color consultant. Or, just click on Your Color Style in the right sidebar of this post to take a free color quiz.

Ways to Combine the New Fall/Winter Colors

Below are some ways to combine the new fall/winter fashion colors in your wardrobe.  You might also like to think about using some of these color combinations in your home.

The color combos below should inspire you to be more daring in mixing and matching outfits. And remember, older is bolder!

When combining two trending colors, balance the rest of your outfit with neutrals.

The first set of color combos is using the named Pantone colors from A/W 2024-2025.

The second set of color combos is using the named Pantone colors from this season’s classic palette. These classic colors work together and with any of the this season’s trending colors.

A/W 2024-2025 Suggested Color Combinations

Try some of these ideas for how to combine the new A/W fashion colors:

• Peach Fuzz  – For more about Peach Fuzz, see my post “2024 Color of the Year:  Goodbye to Barbie Pink & Hello to Peach Fuzz” HERE.
• Tomato Cream + soft browns, beige, muted yellows. For a bold contrast, pair with deep blues or purples.
• Scarlet Smile + Baritone Blue/navy, taupe, sand, beige, champagne, cream, soft gray, cognac, basil and chocolate brown, pale pink, bright yellow and orange, emerald green, Aventurine/Teal, bright blue or gold.
• Red Orange + Peach Fuzz, beige, camel, cream, white, yellow, pink, purple, gray, navy, other blues or deep greens.
• Aventurine + soft yellows, browns, golds, navy blue or charcoal gray.

• Fern + Italian plum, brown, tan, beiges, cream, mustard yellow, soft pinks or lavenders. For more pairings, see my post “What Colors Go Best With Olive for the Most Beautiful Outfits?” HERE.
• Golden Palm + Peach Fuzz, Italian Plum, Baritone Blue/navy, dark greens, browns, soft shades of orange or burgundy.
• Italian Plum + soft pinks, grays, golds, dark greens or blues.
• Moonstruck + White Swan, Baritone Blue/navy, soft pastels, deep blues, rich purples and/or metallics.
• Winter Sky + White Swan, grays, soft pinks, deep reds or shades of purple.
• Lucent White + any color, but especially vibrant hues like red, blue or green. Buckthorn Brown (golden brown,) Raw Umber (medium brown) or Baritone Blue (navy) are good pairings. Add gold or bronze if you have warm-toned skin, or silver if you are cool-toned.

A/W 2024-2025 Suggested Neutral Color Combinations

In keeping with the Quiet Luxury trend that’s growing, wear any of these classic colors (White Swan, Raw Umber, Dark Gull Gray, Baritone Blue and Buckthorn) as a monochrome look.

Or mix these neutrals together. This also looks very expensive.

You could also pair  any of these neutrals as a bottom with any of the trending colors as a top. This is an easy color combo and you’ll look modern and up-to-date. That’s a recipe for a youthful look!

• White Swan + Winter Sky, Moonstruck, black and white, other neutral colors, soft pink, soft yellow and gold.
• Dark Gull Gray + Raw Umber/medium brown, Baritone Blue/navy, blush pink, pink, yellow, orange, red, green, blue and black.
• Baritone Blue + Lucent White, White Swan, Moonstruck, Dark Gull Gray, Raw Umber/medium brown, Golden Palm, yellow, blue, blue green, sage, pink, coral, red, burgundy, brick, burnt orange, black and gold.

• Raw Umber + Lucent White, White Swan, Dark Gull Gray, Baritone Blue/navy, green, blue, orange, yellow, blush pink, beige, black and jewel tones (turquoise, olive green, gold, etc.)
• Buckthorn Brown + Lucent White, beige, blush pink, pink, yellow, gold, orange, green, blue and black.

Like this post?  You might also like to read:

• “How to Make Your Summer Outfits Professional for Fall“
• “How to Transform Your Outfits in the Fall“
• “Why Is Red the Most Brilliant Color Choice for Fall Fashion?”

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