After a Week in Copenhagen, I’ll Be Trying These 7 Colorful Fall Outfits

1 month ago 6

There was a time in my life where I once exclusively wore shades of black. You couldn't pry my moody teenage self away from my beloved edgy clothes, and color was something I didn't think fit into my wardrobe. Eventually, I dropped the love for everything black, along with the perpetual attitude and insecurities that came with it. As I got older, I began to embrace color in my wardrobe and now it's something that brings me joy as I get dressed in the morning.

I was in a bit of a style rut this past summer, but after spending a week in Copenhagen and seeing all the colorful outfits everywhere, I was immediately inspired to be brave with color for fall. Although I love color, I can still be nervous about which shades coordinate with each other and overthink on whether an outfit is too saturated or not. But after seeing a myriad of colors all over the danish city, I realized that getting dressed is supposed to be joyful, and there's no need to stress out over an outfit.

Since I can't transport you to Copenhagen myself, I rounded up outfits from the city's street-style stars to give you a little dose of the colorful looks I saw myself. Here's to a non-neutral fall!

showgoer wearing grey coat, red tights, and red handbag

(Image credit: Launchmetrics)

The #1 color trend I saw in Copenhagen had to be a striking red. You would think I'd be tired of the color by now, but I actually fell in love with it even more after my trip. I especially love how it stands out against moody colors like storm grey or espresso brown.

Oversize Double Breasted Coat

Topshop

Oversize Double Breasted Coat

Thin Veiled Tights - Women | Mango Usa

The Greta Ballet Flat

Madewell

The Greta Ballet Flat

showgoer wearing yellow button-down, brown shirt, and yellow skirt

(Image credit: Launchmetrics)

Butter yellow may seem like a summer color, but I think this one showgoer from CPHFW proves flawlessly that it can easily be transitioned into the fall with the right pairing. I would never think to pair yellow with brown or baby blue, but they all look beautiful with eachother.

Striped Poplin Shirt

Zara

Striped Poplin Shirt

Drapey Long Sleeve Rib T-Shirt

Madewell

Drapey Long Sleeve Rib T-Shirt

Topshop Poplin Full Midi Skirt in Lemon Yellow

Topshop

Poplin Full Midi Skirt

showgoer wearing green blazer, green shirt, and colorful sweater tied around the waist

(Image credit: Launchmetrics)

When in doubt, focus on one shade range. Why bother finding another colored shirt when the matching green top looks this good?

The Suits You Blazer

Favorite Daughter

The Suits You Blazer

Rita Cotton T-Shirt

Mango

Rita Cotton T-Shirt

Good '90s Suiting Pleated Wide Leg Pants

Good American

Good '90s Suiting Pleated Wide Leg Pants

showgoer wearing striped top, striped shorts, trench coat, and hat with scarf

(Image credit: Launchmetrics)

Mixing prints along with colors is something I'm always hesitant to try, but this outfit is convincing me otherwise. This is your sign to not overthink it—mismatched stripes can work so well!

Cotton Turtleneck Sweater in Stripe

J.Crew

Cotton Turtleneck Sweater

Linen-Blend Pull-On Pants

H&M

Linen-Blend Pull-On Pants

Crinkle-Effect Trench Coat

& Other Stories

Crinkle-Effect Trench Coat

showgoer wearing cream coat with bright orange pants

(Image credit: Launchmetrics)

If you're new to wearing color, the easiest way to wear a punchy shade is to add that pop to a fully neutral outfit. You can't go wrong with it!

Double Breasted Topper Coat

Avec Les Filles

Double Breasted Topper Coat

Mimi Low Rise Satin Pant

Reformation

Mimi Low Rise Satin Pant

showgoer wearing brown coat with dark jeans, black boots, and blue scarf

(Image credit: Launchmetrics)

Cobalt blue is a bright color I never get tired of seeing. I love it year-round, but I have to admit, I truly see it as a fall color, as it pairs best with shades of camel, tan, and brown.

The Dani Michelle Madeline Coat

Joe's

The Dani Michelle Madeline Coat

Wool Cashmere Scarf - Women | Mango Usa

Mango

Wool Cashmere Scarf - Women | Mango Usa

Helena Croc Embossed Over the Knee Boot

Schutz

Helena Croc Embossed Over the Knee Boot

Launchmetrics street style inspo

(Image credit: Launchmetrics)

The easiest way to add pops of color into your fall wardrobe is with a multicolored scarf. I wore mine from Acne Studios a few times during my trip, and I'm going to make sure I get even more use of it now that I'm back home.

Spade Denim Trench Coat

Levi's

Spade Denim Trench Coat

Baggy High Waist Wide Leg Dad Jeans

Levi's

Baggy High Waist Wide Leg Dad Jeans

Vally Plaid Alpaca, Wool & Mohair Blend Scarf

Acne Studios

Vally Plaid Alpaca, Wool & Mohair Blend Scarf

Read Entire Article