The 5 Colors Fashion Girls Will Be Wearing This Winter

When it comes to seasons, there's none that makes us gravitate towards black like winter. It's cold, the sun sets at 4 pm, and we're really looking for pieces that function rather than fashion—warmth is of the utmost priority! But, according to the Fall/Winter 2026 runways, black isn't the only option for the winter months. Instead, you can bring warmth and joy to winter with hues like purple, teal, mustard, and black velvet in the form of your favorite cold-weather staples: cozy knits, wool trousers, gloves, boots, you name it.

By opting for these colors during the winter months, our hope is that it helps you avoid the seasonal sadness as much as possible. These bright shades are easy to pair with neutrals, too, so you don't have to worry about going all out on color. Just mix them in sporadically, and they'll bring life to you and onlookers alike.

Purple has been the unexpected frontrunner for Fall 2026, and it's very much making its way into our winter wardrobe. In the form of a cozy polo sweater or dramatic long gloves, purple adds a much-needed pop to a simple outfit.

Teal feels inherently warm-weather appropriate, but the Fall/Winter 2026 runways proved it has a place in our winter wardrobes, too. It came down the Hermès FW26 runway by way of dramatic coat, and on Jacquemus in a sheer number that can be layered during the season.

Black is no surprise for the winter months, but for Fall/Winter 2026, designers opted for sexy black velvet to bring the shade to life. Many added velvet blazers to their collections—Maria Grazia Chiuri at Fendi and Veronica Leoni at Calvin Klein, included.

Burnt orange feels like a tricky one, but as seen on the FW26 runways, it's an option that should be used for statement making. At Prada, for example, the burnt orange zip-up sweater made the outfit. It captures your attention immediately, while also adding warmth to the overall look.