The Pantone Color Institute is a world authority on color for fashion, home decor, paints…and the Color of the Year! In 2026 it’s named Cloud Dancer. They’ve based this choice on the social mood worldwide, deciding on a shade that they believe is “a whisper of peace in a noisy world.” I believe most of us would agree that is a perfect goal for these times. So I’m taking a look at how to use this in our outfits, keeping in mind its therapeutic qualities.
Let’s clear our minds, purify ourselves, let our dreams guide us and flow like angels in the clouds. Let’s replace heavy trudging with dancing, light and free. The way you dress gives off a vibe that stays with you all day and emanates outward toward others around you. Age doesn’t matter.
Below, discover Cloud Dancer. Wearing white may sound like a simple thing, but we can all benefit from exploring special ways to wear it in our outfits. You’ll find the psychology of this color at the end of this post. For its healing properties, see “How to Dress Yourself for Immunity Using the Amazing Powers of Color” HERE.
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Color Combos, Color Series
Color, Color of the Year, Color Trends, White, White Outfits
No matter how many winters have turned to spring, age doesn’t matter. The weather isn’t transitioning the way it used to, so coping with the variable temperature changes can be more challenging than ever. Let’s take a look at how to dress during the transition to warm weather with layers, colors, Spring outfit formulas, tips and ways to put it all together!
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Color Combos, Outfit Combinations, Tips and Tricks, Ways to Wear It
Color Combinations, Layering, Outfit Formula, Outfit Ideas, Spring, Spring/Summer Colors, Style, Transitional Weather
Wearing black may be slimming, but it’s not flattering to most complexions and can be boring without plenty of texture. That’s why the proverbial pop of color is so popular. As an installment in my Style Tips Series, today I have another idea to share on how to spice up a black outfit. And age doesn’t matter when you’ve got style. So this may be quite simple, but it really makes a difference!
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Color Combos, Style Tips
Black, Color Style Tip, Style Tips
Black or white go with anything so they pair easily with olive green, a versatile color in its own right. And it’s a no-brainer to wear an olive top or jacket with blue jeans, since they go with everything too! But do you know off the top of your head what colors go best with olive to make the most beautiful outfits? Age doesn’t matter when you use color to your advantage!
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Color Combos, Color Series, Outfit Combinations
Autumn/Winter Colors, Color Combinations, Fashion
Earth tones are the basic neutrals that continue to be a classic component of cold-weather style year after year. They are the backdrop or even the monochrome composition for other trending colors during the cold seasons. Think spice colors and all sorts of browns including mustard, turmeric, curry, cinnamon, maize, gold, burnt orange, cognac, chestnut, saddle brown, toffee, coffee, milk chocolate, dark chocolate, camel, tan, sand, taupe, khaki, stone, oxblood, burgundy, maroon, bronze, rust, tortoiseshell and animal patterns in these earthy shades. Include greens such as olive, forest, sage and moss for even more options. You can mix earth tones with ANY palette. Age doesn’t matter. So let’s take a look at how to wear the ever-popular earth tones for Fall and Winter!
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Color Combos, Color Series, Ways to Wear It
Autumn/Winter Colors, Color, Color Combinations, Color Trends, Dress in the Colors of Nature, Earth Tones, Neutral Color Combos
