Citrus Summer Is Here — How To Style The Brightest Fruity Colors

Forget "Cruel Summer," because we're all about the citrus summer now. We first saw citrus colors move to the forefront of fashion back in winter 2020, but now they're back at a time that makes a little more sense — the summer. Essentially, this trend is all about incorporating bright colors into your wardrobe, inspired by the likes of limes, lemons, and oranges. So we're focusing mainly on bright greens, yellows, and oranges here, similar to the fruity nails we've seen trend in summer 2024.

But, we know, these colors may not be the shades that a lot of us have in our wardrobe rotation. They're pretty bold, so it can be difficult to know exactly how to style them without looking like you're cosplaying as orange juice with a slice of lemon and lime. But there are ways to make this look chic and wearable, and we're sharing our very best citron styling tips to have you feeling juicy well into the summer.

If you're worried about how bold and attention-grabbing citrus shades can be, one of the ways to make them a little easier to wear is to buy products that are pleated, as they tend to be more floaty, flattering, and easy to style. A great example is a lemon yellow skirt balanced out with a white top and accessories. This look will still bring a bold summer vibe, but will help you feel a little more comfortable than something more form-fitting.

Because citrus shades are already so out there, there's no rule that says you can't wear them together. For a super fun take on this trend, try a green top and yellow pants to really command attention. We'd recommend keeping the accessories to a minimum though with a look like this, as you want your clothes to do all the talking without going over the top. You can also help balance your outfit out by changing up the texture of the materials.

On the opposite end of the spectrum, if more understated outfits are your thing, citrus shades make a great pop of color. For those who don't want to be drenched head to toe in color, wear an outfit in a more understated color such as white or black and add a jacket in something bright and citrusy like lime green. This will elevate your look without being too busy or attention-grabbing.

Seeing as citrus shades have a tendency to be bright, one way to balance out the attention-grabbing pieces is to pair them with an unexpected material. Wearing a leather-look skirt or leather-look pants is a fun and edgy way to style a green, orange, or yellow top and will make this trend accessible to so many people. This mix-and-match option is perfect for those who like a grungy or sultry style.

We get it, citrus-colored clothing just isn't for everyone, but that doesn't mean you can't give this trend a go. If you don't want to bring the colorful style to your clothes, instead, wear a simple outfit that makes you feel most comfortable and then bring an injection of citrus via your accessories. Try a lemon yellow bag or orange shoes to give your outfit a trendy upgrade in a more understated way. Just make sure you're not picking up outdated bags.