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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Brooke Knappenberger

I’m a Minimalist Who Loves Neutrals, But Zara and H&M’s Winter Color Trends Won Me Over

Collage of fashion week attendees wearing navy blue, light pink, white on white background.

One peek into my winter wardrobe and you'll see that I wear a lot of black. Color trends come and go with the seasons, but none have made a lasting impact on my personal style—until winter 2026 came along. After spotting a few rich color recipes on fashion insiders, I've decided to update my colorless closet.

For starters, it's shaping up to be a big season for blue. Shopping editor Julia Marzovilla (a fellow advocate of all-black outfits) has me swapping out my black basics for navy. Meanwhile, fashion editor Lauren Tappan convinced me to try the lighter, cooler blue color trend. The other shades I'm eyeing fit like a charm into my minimalist outfits—think Cloud Dancer white and camel brown.

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