Trends may come and trends may go, but certain seasonal tentpoles remain. Where winter is laden with black coats and leather boots (no matter how much effort we put in to dressing otherwise), spring is a rejuvenating period of colourful trends and exposed legs. Once sunlight starts to linger beyond 4 o'clock, even if we're still dodging rain puddles on the pavement, neutral-toned storefronts seem to transition, Wizard of Oz- style, into a technicolor fantasy.
With a literal rainbow of options to choose from, we're breaking it down to the six hues you need to keep your eyes on this spring. From expected winners like an Easter-ready baby blue to some belated adoration for a rich brown, these trending colours will be worth breaking your winter shopping fast for. And forget the olden days of picking just one statement colour: If you love them all, wear them all — the more colours, the better.
What was once called "clashing" is now deemed power styling, so throw as many hues into your spring wardrobe as you want — starting with our forecasted picks ahead.
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Purple Mania
Spanning from pretty lavenders to bold fuchsias to vibrant violets, purple's having its renaissance. With ultra violet leading the way as 2018's Pantone Colour of the Year, we're not surprised to see this colour family making waves in clothing and accessories.
Apiece Apart Isak Lace-Up Cotton-Voile Peplum Top, £200, available at Net-A-Porter
Araks Pink Jireh Cutout Swimsuit, £240, available at Browns
Topshop Point Polly Cat Eye Sunglasses, £18, available at Topshop
Pale Pastel Green
This retro shade has arrived in the modern age. Cool, classic, and clean, this light colour pairs well with vintage tortoiseshell sunnies and bright white mules.
Topshop Washed Twill Seam Midi Shirt Dress, £49, available at Topshop
Monki Flowy Party Trousers, £35, available at Monki
Illesteva Marianne Cat-Eye Acetate Mirrored Sunglasses, £170, available at Net-A-Porter
Milk Chocolate Brown
Maybe we're hungry, or maybe we're just noticing the rich, almost delectable shade of brown that's popping up this season. Either way, we're falling for this Hershey's-approved colour from head to toe. Amid a throng of rainbow and pastel colours, this deeper hue is an unexpected yet strong play for spring.
Arket Ice Crepe Dress, £59, available at Arket
Rupert Sanderson Maeve Cutout Leather Slides, £425, available at Net-A-Porter
Uniqlo Women Vintage Belt, £24.90, available at Uniqlo
Sweet Baby Blue
Think Baby Spice Barbie's famous blue mini dress. This sky-blue hue is as sweet as the first blooms of spring and makes the case for being a new neutral. A good substitute for white, this easy colour is the perfect backdrop for brightening up any look.
Nicole Saldaña Sarah Sandal, £273.51, available at Opening Ceremony
Mango Floral Print Linen-Blend Dress, £25.99, available at Mango
Topshop Lucy Metal Tab Backpack, £22, available at Topshop
Cherry Tomato Red
Easily the most energetic colour of the bunch, we're dubbing this the new hue you'll see across Instagram vacation photos everywhere. Pack this fiery tone for your upcoming stroll through seaside towns or desert oases.
&Other Stories O-Ring Belted Midi Dress, £59, available at &Other Stories
Stradivarius Red Espadrilles With Bows, £25.99, available at Stradivarius
Uterqüe Trousers With Gold Snap Buttons, £89, available at Uterqüe
Lemon Yellow
It's tough to pinpoint just which shade of yellow is emerging as this season's winner, but we're placing our bets on the bright, sunny shade. Ingest some sunshine into your wardrobe with a pair of citrusy sandals or a pastel corduroy set.
Zara Double-Breasted Corduroy Blazer, £79.99; Corduroy Culottes, 39.99
adidas Originals Trefoil Oversized Sweatshirt In Yellow, £45, available at ASOS
Joseph Marla Stand-Collar Silk-Twill Dress, £395, available at Matchesfashion.com
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