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
This is my first style post of the new year and as usual I’m sharing the best of Your True Self Blog! If you’re new here, every week I publish a style post late on Tuesday nights to appear on Wednesday mornings and a weekend blog roundup of the Beauty & Style Spotlight Team on Saturday mornings. At the beginning of each year, I present the top ten most popular blog posts of the previous year. As I looked back at 2025, I discovered there are top ten most viewed posts AND a popular style guide as well! In my Shop, I have two style guides so far and one of them attracted a lot of attention. I hope that you will enjoy reading these ten postings and also consider purchasing the featured style guide.
In everything I present, I always like to remind you that age doesn’t matter. When you wear what you love, you’ll enjoy each day of your life more fully!
Below, I’m starting the countdown from number ten to one and then following that up by announcing the featured style guide. Connect to each one by clicking on its headline.
Thanks so much for visiting Your True Self and have a happy 2026!
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Best of Your True Self Blog
Best Of, Boho Chic, Color, Color of the Year, Dress Like an Artist, Earth Tones, Gypsy, Punk, Red Pants, Scarves, Sequined Tops, Sequins, Style Guide, Tulle, Velvet, Velvet Tops
Pantone regularly chooses the color of the year based on a global mood and attitude. This year they chose the color of chocolate and coffee, answering a desire for comfort: a warming brown hue imbued with richness. It evokes wonderful taste and multi-sensory appeal. And neutrals create a classy palette so that age doesn’t matter. The name of the color of the year 2025 is mocha mousse.
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Color Combos, Color Series
Color, Color Combinations, Color of the Year, Color Trends, Neutral Color Combos
It’s 2024 and time to say goodbye to Barbie pink and hello to peach fuzz! This color has more warmth than pink, so it is more inviting. It’s also easier to style in monochromatic looks. The Pantone Institute of Color marks their 25th anniversary of this annual program with their announcement of the 2024 Color of the Year.
This post describes:
- Peach Fuzz and its alternatives,
- the reasons behind choosing this particular color at this time,
- its meaning globally and personally,
- the warm qualities of this color choice and
- how to use it in apparel and accessories through textures and color combinations.
So let’s take a closer look at Peach Fuzz: its depth of meaning, feelings it evokes and ways to wear it!
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Color Combos, Color Series, Ways to Wear It
Color, Color Combinations, Color of the Year, pantone, Style
Please accept my apologies for being absent over the past week. But, I have a doctor’s excuse: I suddenly ended up in the hospital for surgery and was not released for a week. I’m grateful that I was able to celebrate my birthday with my beloved family beforehand. I am now at home with my husband taking good care of me while I recuperate. With the help of The Beauty Spotlight Team, I am included in this week’s blog roundup. I will get back to my regular blog schedule with new style posts by Wednesday.
Thanks for your understanding. I am grateful for the support of my family, friends, neighbors, The Beauty Spotlight Team and you, my readers!
In this week’s blog roundup, we welcome a new team member and the following topics. Age doesn’t matter.
This Week’s Topics Are:
- Discover the best colors, shapes and styles for your face and figure.
- Now is the perfect time for a sale on cozy clothes that keep you warm through the coldest winter temps.
- Below are some special bath treats that are highly recommended for your Valentine’s Day indulgence.
- Get my styling tips on how to add the color of the year to your wardrobe.
- Find out about some special products that give you stronger, thicker hair that won’t go down the drain.
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Beauty Spotlight Team
Bath & Body, Body Shape, Color Analysis, Color of the Year, Hair Care, Personal Style, Weekly Blog Roundup, Winter Wear
