It’s time to say goodbye to Barbie pink and embrace Pantone’s 2024 color of the year—peach fuzz. The Color Institute described this hue as:
“An appealing peach hue softly nestled between pink and orange, [that] inspires belonging, recalibration, and an opportunity for nurturing, conjuring up an air of calm, offering us a space to be, feel, and heal and to flourish from.”
PANTONE 13-1023, aka Peach Fuzz, is a soothing color that was specifically chosen to inspire peace, warmth, tenderness, and compassion in trying times. It’s already permeating different industries from fashion to beauty, hair, art, interior decor, etc.
In fashion, we see it translating into alluring textures and delicate details. Gabi De La Rosa, while writing for Culture Map Houston, described this hue as the new neutral. If you’re looking to sport the color of the year 2024, wear it as staples like dresses, shorts, pants, tops, and accessories such as jewelry, sunglasses, shoes, handbags, etc. In addition, this muted tone is a great combo with other colors including black, white, cream, lavender, muted orange, salmon, bold hues, etc.
From clothing to accessories, we’ve rounded up the best ways to incorporate peach fuzz into your wardrobe.
How to Wear Peach Fuzz & Make a Style Statement
Pantone collaborated with several brands to be the first official peach fuzz stockists. One is Cariuma, the footwear brand, which has already dropped cute canvas sneakers in the trendy color. Similarly, top brands like Bottega Veneta, Balmain, Converse, Jill Sander, Chanel, and many more have existing offerings in flowy silhouettes, tailored coordinates and separates, and lavish textures in this hue. And celebrities aren’t left out too. We’ve seen the likes of Zoë Kravitz, Rihanna, Florence Pugh, etc., sporting this color.
Now, it’s your turn to mix Peach Fuzz into any look. Ahead, is our edit on how to pull it off:
Start Small with Your Manicure
Little beginnings are a thing in fashion. They come in handy when it’s time to try new trends without going overboard. So if you’re still skeptical about embracing this color trend for 2024, start with your accessories. Wear it as daisy nails, chrome nails, matte nails, glossy, or any pretty nail design that catches your fancy.
Go Further with Accessories
Wear this hue as scarves, sunglasses, wristwatches, handbags, beads, earrings, and other add-ons. This way, you embrace the emollient trend without overstretching yourself.
Peach Up Your Outerwear
Throw on a jacket, faux fur coat, cardigan, sweater, blazer, or other outerwear in peach fuzz. Doing this lets you layer your outfit with a pop of this color.
Peach Fuzz Streetwear
Incorporate this shade into your urban wardrobe by copping tees, joggers, cargo pants, hoodies, sweatpants, jeans, sweatshirts, etc., in the trendy color. It’ll elevate your streetwear outfits.
Wear Peach Fuzz Dresses
Think floral pieces, bodycon, maxi, mini dresses, sequins, frills, layered, and other types of dresses in doses of this soft hue. They’ll ramp up your feminine vibe, giving you a sumptuous look whenever you dress up.
Exude Some Sporty Vibes
From gym wear to athleisure, this color won’t be left out this year. So ensure you cop new yoga pants, tank tops, sports bras, leggings, shorts, jerseys, and tees in peach fuzz.
Go Sheer
Translucent clothing is another way to adopt this color. So cop sheer dresses, pants, and tops in mesh, lace, organza, crocheted, and other transparent fabrics. And be ready to own your softness as your skin flashes under the hue.
Underwear & Swimwear
Give your underwear section a facelift by getting thongs, G-strings, boy shorts, seamless panties, brassiere, boxers, briefs, chemise, Spanx, lingerie, etc., in this shade. Do the same when you want to spend some time at the beach or pool. Your peach fuzz bikini or swimsuit will show how much of a trendy fashion enthusiast you are.
Suit Up
Give off that boss lady vibe with a cleanly tailored suit in some peachy color. Don it to work, business meetings, luncheons, weddings, and other occasions where you need to announce your presence without saying a word.
Other Workwear
Think dress shirts, pants, blazers, midi skirts, etc., in this color. It’s a timeless addition to your workpieces.
Smart Casual
For a laid-back yet chic look, wear a jumpsuit or a pair of peach-colored jeans with a white shirt. But if you choose to wear blue or dark wash jeans, rock it with a peach-colored top. You’ll exude a relaxed, trendy vibe.
Throw on Some Peachy Shoes
From pumps to sneakers, stilettos, flip-flops, boots, Oxfords, loafers, etc., your options are limitless when it comes to trying on this hue as footwear.
Rock Some Peach Fuzz Makeup
Adorn your face with lipstick, eyeshadow, or any makeup product in this shade. It’s muted so you don’t have to worry about looking too loud.
Pull off a Monochromatic Ensemble
Coordinate your look by keeping all components in this color. It’s a simple yet chic way to jump on the trend.
Rock Peach Fuzz Hair
Thinking of trying out a new hair color? How about you keep things on trend by opting for this shade? You’ll love your look.
Combine it With Other Colors
The beautiful thing about this shade is that it pairs well with other hues whether muted or bold. So rock them with blue, green, purple, pink, black, and any other color that gives you comfort.
Peach Fuzz is the Way to Go in 2024
Expect an influx of peach fuzz-colored items this year. From makeup to clothes, hair, interior decor, and even movies, this hue will rule 2024. For you not to be left out, use the ideas we’ve shared to create gorgeous outfits with this color and unleash the style icon in you.
