Logan Voss
For the past 20 years, Pantone has released the Color of the Year. As a leader in the universal language of color for brands and manufacturers, people around the world adhere to their color standards. Designers, fashionistas, and consumers alike look to Pantone for trendy ways to bring the Color of the Year into their life.
This year, the 2019 Color of the Year is Living Coral. A stunning and happy color, Living Coral is both vibrant and mellowing. Pantone describes the color and its meaning perfectly, stating that it “embraces us with warmth and nourishment to provide comfort and buoyancy in our continually shifting environment.” In a world that’s dominated by social media and technology, this color helps us connect to the beauty of nature and its ability to immerse us with the life that’s around us. Living Coral encourages activity and interaction and symbolizes our “innate need for optimism and joyful pursuits.”
Add a splash of Living Coral to brighten up your wardrobe, whether it’s a pair of socks, a soft cardigan, or an airy sundress. There are so many ways to incorporate this life-affirming color in your day-to-day living.
How to Bring Living Coral to Your Wardrobe
Living Coral left its mark after its debut in Prada, Stella McCartney, and Prabal Gurung’s Spring/Summer 2019 shows. Here are a few different ways to bring the color into your wardrobe.
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Dresses & Sweaters
Whether it’s a vivid day dress or a comfy sweater, there’s going to be an influx of coral clothing items to bring into your closet. Coral dresses are the perfect way to transition into spring, and coral sweaters give a joyful summer feel even when it’s still cold.
Floral Patterns
A lot of floral designs can be accented with a nice pop of Living Coral. You’ll notice a lot more patterns with this color in them.
Silk Scarf
With hair scarves and silk kerchiefs back in vogue, these accessories are a great way to bring a pop of the 2019 Color of the Year into your life. Coral scarves are a lovely way to liven up your outfit and still stay relatively neutral.
Coral Purse
Tory Burch, Chloe, and many other purse designers are making sure that they have a coral bag on their shelves. A Living Coral purse will keep you feeling spirited and sophisticated all at once!
Makeup
Try a coral lipstick or eye shadow this new year. Take a look at Pantone’s Living Coral color palettes for creative ways to bring the color into your beauty routine. The Sympatico palette is a great one for blushes and rosy eyeshadows.
