How to Shine in Fall Fashion Colors

Fashion designers and marketing experts aim to make clothing that will sell by choosing colors, shapes, textures, and patterns that appeal to our senses, flatter and refresh us, and even make us feel ravishing this fall. 

Updated 10/01/2026

In fact, research shows that specific colors have vibrational properties that speed up, balance, or calm down thinking and behavior.

As consumers, we sort through the offerings and do our best to choose those garments that will last for years, and have a positive influence on our mood, behaviors, and even impact our sense of well-being. To learn about sustainable fashion see "10 Simple Steps to Being More Sustainable." 

Just be mindful that color preferences work at the cellular level and bypass reason. What's right for one person may not be right for someone else.

Read "Secrets to Selecting Top Fashion Colors to Flatter You" for ideas about how to coordinate your attire to your complexion and skin undertone.

How to Shine in Fall Fashion Colors

1. START WITH WHAT YOU HAVE.

I'm a big believer in repairing, redesigning, and upcycling clothes that are already in my closet. Before each season begins I look through my clothing and try on pieces I am considering using during the coming months. 

I question "does the garment look attractive as is or can it be altered, paired with something I haven't thought of before, or layered underneath or above something else? Can I accessorize it with a colorful pair of shoes, belt, shawl, or handbag?"

I weed out those items that are beyond repair or look unsightly on me. Then, before I change my mind and stick the clothes back in my closet, I donate them and/or hold a clothing exchange event with friends.

Any time I buy or thrift something new, I maintain the one piece in and one piece out rule.

Then I observe which colors catch my eye during the day, and what feelings they evoke. 

You can do this too. Sort through your closet and wardrobe. Then check out what the online and local clothing stores are showing. 

See what others wear and evaluate which clothing colors relax and calm you. Try to become more mindful of specific color combinations and ways they make you feel.

2. EMBRACE COLOR COMBINATIONS THAT RESONATE WITH YOU. 

Feel unsettled, down in the dumps, or invisible? An excellent color to wear is RED. It’s the color of the root chakra, the energetic base of all the ascending chakras. Read "Root Chakra Tips to Support, Stabilize, and Sustain You" to discover what I mean.

Doing grounding yoga poses like forward bend in RED attire helps us feel centered, energized, focused on our strengths, and helps us get on with our day. 

Another way to practice connecting to earth red/energy is to recite affirmations. Use those that are meaningful to you.

 I feel invigorated and empowered whenever I visualize the root chakra.

 

My health is excellent and I am fortunate to be well-balanced, fit, prosperous, and strong.

 

My spirit is grounded deep in the earth. I reserve time to balance and nurture mind, body, and spirit in the great outdoors often.

GREEN provides healing energy for most physical and emotional illness. Hues of green create balance, harmony, personal development, self-acceptance, self-compassion, and rejuvenation. When we wear or envision GREEN it helps lift anxiety, self-pity, confusion, and renews our spirits.

GREEN symbolizes nature and is a soothing, refreshing color to don, especially for those who are hyperactive or have a racing mind.

Look for a deep, rich GREEN hue called Pine Needle. This hue adds a touch of nature to your fall wardrobe, exuding a sense of grounding and stability. Incorporate Pine Needle into your outfits with a scarf, sweater, or trousers for a sophisticated, outdoorsy look.

Another GREEN you'll see everywhere comes from Pantone, and it's fashioned after the color of the vegetable, Kohlrabi, a medium light shade of green similar to Pistachio.

BLUE hues are calming, relaxing, and soothes fears. Blue is favored by more people than any other. This color represents release and renewal, free flow, inspiration, and relaxation.

One example of a muted BLUE tone popular this fall is Lacecap Hydrangea. This icy blue offers a color punch without being over the top. It’s also a color that can work for all four seasons, depending on what you pair it with. 

For fall, balance this floral-inspired blue with deeper shades like gem-tones, caramel brown, mustard yellow, or even fiery red.

 

BLUE hues can be bright and attract attention. One example of a powerful blue hue is Cobalt Blue.

Turquoise is a wonderful hue of BLUE to select, if you need some help bringing your health and wellness to the forefront. It's sometimes called our master healer. Turquoise energy can enhance the immune system. Wear a turquoise necklace or earrings, turquoise tee, or jacket.

GREEN-BLUE colors including aqua, aquamarine, and teal are easy on the eyes. These shades reflect the colors in water and sky, and wearing a teal sweatshirt creates a sense of tranquility and ease.

Many people find bright YELLOW and golden yellow invigorate, help their power of concentration, and create a sunny outlook.

YELLOW also works to heal digestive track issues and infuse more joy into life.

Try to take your emotional and physical temperature at various times during the day. See whether you become tense, especially when you face a challenge, doubt your abilities, are sad, anxious, or have low energy. 

Wear yellow socks, a yellow slicker, or carry a yellow backpack. Pause to take in this yellow energy or visualize a yellow flower or sunlight streaming through the windows in your home or office workspace to enliven you.

ORANGE helps unblock emotions. If you need support as you grieve a relationship or feel another loss, wear orange. Put on an orange tee, scarf, or boots when depressed, and see whether orange can draw more joy and lightness into daily living. Red ORANGE is one of the most popular fall 2023 colors.

Do you own articles of clothing that are bright orange, terracotta, pumpkin, rust or other shade of orange? Those who wear colors in the orange family are usually people with a friendly attitude and lively demeanor.

A little bit of orange goes a long way. Wearing too much orange at one time may make you feel confused, disoriented, and claustrophobic. It can worsen nausea or dizziness.

Since ancient times, PURPLE has been associated with the color of the clergy, nobles, and the rich. Those who are attracted to purple may have an artistic or dramatic flair. 

Some wear purple clothing, because they intuitively sense it clears confusion and calms hyperactivity. 

Others wear it to connect with their higher wisdom, speed up natural healing energy in the body, or supply inspiration for transformation.

There are many hues of PURPLE, and this fall burgundy, plum, lilac, mauve, and violet are showing up often.

3. GO FOR PRACTICAL, ECO-FRIENDLY, AND BEAUTIFUL

Clothing can be comfortable, beautiful, and fun to wear, as well as provide warmth and protection.

Instead of owning a closet full of so-so clothes you "just feel okay in," decide on a capsule wardrobe of three outfits you feel great in. 

If you need to update an outfit, fill in with a high-quality piece like a blouse or sweater in a color you love.

Research sustainable fashion and find and support those businesses that use textiles that are manufactured, constructed, and marketed in a responsible, conscious way that accounts for their environmental and socioeconomic impact. 

Look for clothing that's made with organic and natural fibers, biodegradable materials, uses natural dyes, little or no-waste pattern making, employs ethical labor practices, and are handmade/artisan crafted. 

Spend time shopping vintage, perusing thrift stores, searching though hidden family heirlooms, or sorting through that old foot locker in the attic.

To shine from the inside, wear clothing that is comfy, attractive, made well, ignites pleasure, and delights your senses!

What's your favorite color and do you wear clothes made of that color often?

Do you use certain colors to create an effect and which ones are they?

Did you learn anything new about colors today and how do you think that can help you?

Before you go consider this. The world of color is fascinating. You can be more fascinating too. Which color or colors makes you feel great? Why not wear your favorite colors more often?

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How to Make a Tempting Red, White, and Blue Dessert

 

Want to learn how to make a tempting red, white, and blue dessert that’s perfect for Memorial Day, July 4th, or your next picnic or summer potluck?

Post Updated 5/09/2026

 

Put together this delicious, nutritious strawberry, blueberry, and coconut dessert to celebrate a national holiday or any day you crave a colorful, tasty treat.

Buy in-season, locally grown produce. This is an easy way to find strawberries and blueberries that are at the peak of their flavor and eye-appeal. 

In-season fruit and veggies are usually the ones on sale. If you have a green thumb, grow your own.

 

You're sure to see smiles on the faces of family and friends with this three ingredient recipe. It's a snap to assemble, so just follow the steps below.

Ingredients:

1 Quart Organic Strawberries or about 16 oz. of berries that are hulled (see below)

 

1 Quart Organic Blueberries or about 16 oz., washed in cool water

 

1 Cup unsweetened shredded coconut (either fine or coarsely shredded)

What to do:

1. Wash and hull strawberries by doing the following:

a. Angle a small sharp knife and cut, in a circular motion, around the green leafy top of the strawberry and into the pale flesh directly underneath, being careful to remove core (hull) and discard, but not a lot of the flesh of the strawberry. 

b. Then wash strawberries thoroughly in cold water before using.

2. Wash blueberries. Place them in a medium-sized glass bowl and mix them together with strawberries.

3. Sprinkle the berries with coconut flakes. Insert serving spoons into bowl and place on your picnic table. 

For a more formal touch, portion mixture out into individual dessert dishes or cocktail glasses.

Strawberries and blueberries contain many healthful elements. They are high in vitamin C and phytonutrients and have no cholesterol. For more about blueberry and strawberry health benefits read 6 Colorful Summer Fruit Superstars.

The Environmental Working Group names 2026 dirty dozen fruit and veggies and strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries appear in that group. That's why it's important to buy, grown, and eat organic produce.

Shredded coconut adds a festive touch to this treat and provides fiber, iron, and healthy fat that satisfies and staves off hunger.

Isn't it amazing how simple and appealing a red, white, and blue dessert can be?

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Tips to Help You Use Cool Spring and Summer Colors to Relax

Want to know which colors can help you reduce stress and convert tension into calmness this spring and summer?

Post Updated 3/2/2023

You're in luck. Keep on reading to discover which cool shades of blue, green, and purple help you really relax.

Tips  to Help You Use Cool Spring and Summer Colors to Relax 

TIP #1

Cool color tones work at the cellular level to evoke the relaxation response. A key reason they work so well is cool tones are ones found in nature. Cool color wavelengths are shorter than warm colored ones. 

Cool shades appear to recede, when seen by the human eye. This makes cool colored objects or spaces feel larger and more open. See more about color psychology principles here. 

Try this. Observe what happens when you envision water, sky, sea, or vegetation. Recall a pleasurable time you've spent in the great outdoors. 

Then, notice each time the mere thought of your hike, boat ride, botanical garden visit, or seeing a magnificent sunset melts stress away.

TIP#2

Be mindful of the colors you choose to include in your home and office. 

When you place lilac flowers in a purple vase or display a rhododendron plant in a cobalt blue flower pot, each cool color vibrates peaceful energy to help you slow down and breathe easier. 

TIP #3

Paint the living room or family room walls with cool toned pastels like baby blue, lilac, or mint to create a calming, relaxing effect. 

Neutrals including soft white, sand beige, and blue-gray can also encourage you to feel serene. Avoid paint colors or wallpaper that is too bold, busy, or frenetic. It can increase your stress level. 

TIP #4

When you are selective and limit the variety of colors and amount of furniture, rugs, drapes, and lamps in your living space, your abode will have a unified, minimalistic feel.  

Learn to simplify home décor to make daily living easier during the lazy, hazy days of spring and summer. For more on this topic read Ways to Welcome and Embrace White Space. 

TIP #5

Consider updating your bedroom colors for spring and summer. Sleep experts agree. Soft blue, the most popular bedroom wall color, is soothing and many hues of blue are well liked by both sexes. 

Envisioning cool colors as you enter your bedroom can settle you down. Think blue, pale purple, or soft green as you climb into bed, and let cool colors soothe you as you drift off into a good night's sleep.

TIP # 6

Cool shades of aquamarine, pink, lavender, forest green, night sky blue, and gray/silver evoke thoughts of summer sunrises, cool breezes, summer rain, and relaxing in a cool shower. 

Pair any of these muted tones with light neutrals and dusty blue or beige to freshen up guest bedroom bedding.
 

TIP #7

Take advantage of green energy. It is a combination of cool blue and vibrant yellow, and is a cool-hued color that helps open your heart for good health and abundance.

Visualize breathing in restorative green energy to reduce anxiety, and promote healing. Green is the color of the Heart Chakra, and learning how to tune into its power will help you feel more balanced and refreshed this spring and summer.

TIP #8

Don cool colors and lightweight fabrics to dress comfortably for the season. Just remember, color preferences are subjective and personal. Find and wear those colors that flatter your skin undertone, hair and eye color, and/or personality. When you feel good in the clothes you wear it's reflected in a winning smile. 👍

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How are you going to update your home, office, or wardrobe for spring and summer?

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