Nothing says summer like citrus fruits. And it’s not only because they taste great. Their eye-catching colors also make them a fashion must for the warmer months ahead. From lime to lemon and even pink grapefruit, citrus shades are practically a requirement this time of year.
Thankfully, the Spring 2020 collections had a lot of awesome inspo. From a borderline safety orange jumpsuit courtesy of Emilia Wickstead to a pleated pink grapefruit-colored dress at Christopher Kane, the shows were full of fresh shades. And online retailers have already embraced the trend. We found great options available at Zara, & Other Stories, Mango and more.
When it comes to styling the citrus hues, it’s pretty much up to you. You can stick with one shade as the highlight of your outfit. Or go for a more fruit salad approach by mixing different hues into one ensemble.
See the slideshow above for the best summer clothes in citrus shades to rock all season long.
Citrus Hues
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Orange
Orange has been trending for a few seasons now. But for Spring 2020, the vibrant color really stood out on the catwalks. Try mixing it up with other arresting shades a la Emilia Wickstead.
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Orange
Zara Ruffled Knit Dress, $49.90 at Zara
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Orange
& Other Stories High Waisted Satin Trousers, $30 at & Other Stories
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Orange
Rotate Carmina Dress, $210 at Shopbop
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Orange
Topshop Orange Shell Stitch Knitted Crop Top, $30 at Topshop
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Orange
Susana Monaco Double V Ruffled Romper, $168 at Shopbop
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Pink Grapefruit
The flesh of a pink grapefruit boasts a deeper, richer pink hue that boarders on coral. Which makes it a great shade for summer, especially on breezy dresses, like this one from Christopher Kane’s Spring 2020 show.
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Pink Grapefruit
Eloquii Textured Midi Dress in Pink Salmon, $89.95 at Eloquii
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Pink Grapefruit
Urban Outfitters Ryan Ribbed Long Sleeve Henley Top in Pink, $49 at Urban Outfitters
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Pink Grapefruit
Universal Standard Metros Cocoon Sweater in Pink, $115 at Universal Standard
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Pink Grapefruit
Faithfull The Brand Fran Floral-Print Crepe Midi Wrap Dress, $189 at Net-a-Porter
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Pink Grapefruit
& Other Stories Ribbed V-Neck Polo Knit Top, $59 at & Other Stories
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Lemon
Butter yellow is trending, but lemon yellow is also in the mix. At Akris, a lemon top was worn over lemon pants for a monochromatic vibe. Feel free to follow suit or simply work one lemon piece into your summer wardrobe.
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Lemon
Derek Lam 10 Crosby Alene Tie-Front Jumpsuit, $487.50 at Shopbop
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Lemon
Topshop Yellow Belted Sleeveless Blazer, $125 at Topshop
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Lemon
Zara Swiss Dot Blouse, $39.90 at Zara
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Lemon
Pixie Market Yellow Belted Paperbag Waist Pants, $99 at Pixie Market
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Lemon
Zizzi Stretch Foil Print Top, $22 at Navabi
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Lime
While neon green has been popping up everywhere, we’re partial to lime. Not as retina-burning as its vibrant cousin but darker than pistachio or pastel, lime, like this cool leather jacket seen at Rochas, is a solid shade for the warmer months ahead.
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Lime
I.AM.GIA Nova Puff Sleeve Cropped Top, $69 at Urban Outfitters
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Lime
Mara Hoffman Edmonia Dress in Lime, $520 at Need Supply Co.
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Lime
& Other Stories Relaxed Marble Jacquard Blouse, $89 at & Other Stories
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Lime
J.O.A. Linen Paperbag Short – Lime Green, $82 at Urban Outfitters
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Lime
Maryam Nassir Zadeh Serpentine Dress, $419 at Need Supply Co.
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Blood Orange
Blood orange offers a nice contrast to all the safety orange out there. Sometimes called red orange, bright orange or even tangerine, the moodier hue is a great way to make an impression even without going sheer like Gucci.
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Blood Orange
Mango Cotton Cross Shirt, $49.99 at Mango
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Blood Orange
Victoria, Victoria Beckham Ruffled Crepe Mini Dress, $510 at Net-a-Porter
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Blood Orange
Amadi Genoveva Tie-Front Jumpsuit, $148 at Anthropologie
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Blood Orange
Zara Halterneck Bodysuit, $19.90 at Zara
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Blood Orange
ATM Anthony Thomas Melillo Distressed Slub Cotton-Jersey Top, $115 at Net-a-Porter
