5 Color Trends French and Italian Women Are Wearing This Summer

Even the most color-averse dressers would have to agree that summer is the perfect time to experiment with fun hues. While all-black outfits will always feel right for fall and winter, now's your chance to expand your fashion horizons a bit. If you're eager to inject color into your wardrobe this summer, might I suggest looking to stylish French and Italian women for inspiration?

While doing some sleuthing on Instagram, I noticed that a handful of specific colors kept popping up on the chicest women's feeds over and over again. For starters, French and Italian women seem quite partial to cherry-red pieces this summer, including swimsuits, dresses, blouses, and more. If you don't want to wear the color from head to toe, consider incorporating it via accessories such as handbags and shoes. Keep scrolling for five color trends to wear right now.

1. Cherry Red

Whether you go all in or stick to one colorful accessory, cherry red will make for a striking look this summer.

Sabina Socol wears a red one-piece swimsuit.

(Image credit: @sabinasocol)

A woman wears a red printed maxi dress.

(Image credit: @tamaramory)

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2. Baby Pink

Pastels aren't just for spring—they're for all the time. This delightful shade of baby pink is worn by the fashion set fairly often, and it pairs best with other pastels or shades of gray and black.

A woman wears a black blazer with a pink skirt.

(Image credit: @emmanuellek_)

A woman wears a pink tank top with thin straps.

(Image credit: @annelauremais)

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3. Slime Green

Some may think this color is "ugly," but I think it's incredibly cool. After all, just look at how it pops against the neutral pieces in the outfits below.

A woman wears a white pantsuit with a green shirt.

(Image credit: @frannfyne)

A woman wears a green long-sleeve T-shirt with a matching miniskirt.

(Image credit: @camillecharriere)

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4. Butter Yellow

Yellow can be a tricky color to style, but the French and Italian fashion set is not afraid of a challenge.

A woman wears a yellow jacket and a matching skirt.

(Image credit: @sabinasocol)

A woman pushes a stroller wearing a yellow floral maxi dress.

(Image credit: @annelauremais)

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5. Barbie Pink

If you want to make a statement, consider swapping out your LBD for a bright-pink number on your next night out.

A woman wears a strapless pink dress with blue heels.

(Image credit: @slipintostyle)

A woman wears a hot pink long-sleeve blouse with black pants.

(Image credit: @juliesfi)

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Erin got her start as a Who What Wear intern over 13 years ago—back when the site only published a single story per day. (Who What Wear has since increased that number twentyfold.) She graduated magna cum laude from USC, which is how she ended up moving to Los Angeles from her hometown of San Diego. In college, she also interned at Refinery29, where she was promoted to editorial assistant and then assistant editor. After nearly three years at R29, she came back to WWW in 2016, where she currently holds the title of Associate Director of Fashion News (as well as the unofficial title of resident royal expert—in case you haven't noticed her numerous Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton stories). She spends her days trying to incorporate her idols, Anna Wintour and Roger Federer, into as many stories as possible. Outside of work, she loves tennis, classic rock, traveling, and smothering her dog with affection.