Pre-Spring’s smartest switch-up? Keep your Winter neutrals and add one confident colour pop. Purple is the discerning go-to colour; tomato red is everywhere; teal and mint feel fresh; lilac and fuchsia punctuate the palette. Here’s how to wear it now and into SS26.
A single saturated piece resets familiar layers, sharpens tailoring and makes denim dinner-ready without a full wardrobe overhaul.
Work the 90:10 rule: 90% neutral, 10% colour. Start with camel, black, navy or grey; add one bold item; echo the tone on lips, belt or earrings.
The Palette in Practice
Left to right: Prada Alpaca Cardigan, Vince Satin Trousers, Vince Off-Shoulder Satin Dress
Purple
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Prada Alpaca Cardigan: Cosy up with warm winter layers with a dash of purple.
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Vince Satin Trousers: Drapey satin is the Pièce de résistance under a blazer.
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Vince Off-shoulder Satin Dress: after-dark minimalism perfection. Pair with a sleek clutch bag and heels.
Left to right: Miu Miu Red Coat, Prada Quilted Nylon Zip Jacket, Tory Burch Pumps
Tomato Red
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Miu Miu Red Coat: Throw over denim or a slip for evening chic.
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Prada Quilted Nylon Zip Jacket: sporty vibes perfectly paired with straight-leg trousers.
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Tory Burch Pumps: a precise flash of red under navy suiting.
Left to right: Hugo Boss Asymmetric Hem Dress, Vince Mint Suit
Teal & Mint
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Hugo Boss Asymmetric Hem Dress: clean lines; pair with black slingbacks.
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Vince Mint Suit: From boardroom to the bar, turn heads effortlessly in mint.
Left to right: Bettina Vermillon Gigi Pump, Christian Louboutin Me Dolly Spike 55
Fuchsia & Lilac
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Bettina Vermillon Gigi Pump: lift camel and charcoal with one step.
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Christian Louboutin Me Dolly Spike 55: soft edge with crisp white shirting.