Zara is Backing These 6 Colours For Summer—Take Notes if You Love Compliments

Every time I find myself scrolling the Zara website (occupational hazard!) I notice just how good the high street retailer is with colour. Getting colour right in fashion is not an easy feat, even for the luxury design houses. Knowing the shades that are about to take off and making them feel instantly wearable takes an expert eye—and the Zara design team seems to be overflowing with them. Even for a neutral-lover like me, a few scrolls into the new-in section and I'm feeling encouraged to experiment with butter yellows, ripe cherry tomato reds and powder blues—and honestly, my wardrobe is all the more interesting for it.

For summer 2026 Zara is definitely leaning into these playful accents, but they still sit against a backdrop of expensive-looking neutrals like espresso brown, clean whites and creamy ecrus. All covetable colours in their own right, but together the brights and neutrals create a polished colour story that feels entirely modern and easy to style. So, whether you're looking to refresh your holiday wardrobe, invest in a few new elevated basics or simply want to know which hues fashion people are gravitating towards right now, scroll on to see the colour trends that Zara has given its seal of approval for summer. Compliments guaranteed.

Butter Yellow

I love the fluidity of this dress. It would be perfect worn with a chocolate brown sandal.

A simple way to add a pop of colour.

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Flowing Pleated Trousers

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Zw Collection Flowing Blouse With Frog Fastening

Easily mistaken for a designer piece.

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Asymmetric Long Dress

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Oversize Cargo Trousers

Powder Blue

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Linen Blend Wide-Leg Trousers

A chic alternative to white linen.

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Poplin Shirt With Frog Fastening

Accessories are a fun way to get some colour into a look, especially if you're feeling apprehensive.

Cherry Tomato Red

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Zw Collection Poplin Trousers

Red and crisp white is one of my favourite colour combinations for summer.

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Flat Leather Sandals

Switch your black leather strappy sandals for these and you'll immediately get more compliments.

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Oversize Poplin Shirt

I personally find it easier to incorporate colour with classic designs like this button down shirt, so it doesn't feel too overwhelming.

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Poplin Midi Dress With Belt

A little red dress you'll pull out every year.

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Plain Knit Boat Neck Top

Feeling bold? Pick a colour and wear it head to toe—a trick fashion people often use to look chic.

Espresso Brown

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Midi Dress With Belt

Such a gorgeous throw-on piece.

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Braided Effect Maxi Handbag

Switch light and tan baskets for a dark brown style this summer for extra style points.

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Combined Lace Shorts

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Sarouel Trousers With Elastic Waist

Dress these up or down this summer.

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Fringed Pareo Midi Skirt

Great as a two-piece, just as good with a white vest top and flip flops too.

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Puff Sleeve Strappy Top

Dark brown is typically an autumn colour, which is why I strangely find it extremely chic to wear it in summer.

Clean White & Ecru

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Zw Collection Limited Edition Feather Skirt

I literally stopped mid scroll to gasp. Need to find an occasion to wear this skirt immediately.

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Zw Collection 100% Linen Fringed Dress

This looks so designer, I instantly added it to my cart.

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Zw Collection Short Dress

Such an easy heatwave essential.

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Combined Knit Halter Dress

It's giving South of France elegance

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Zw Collection Scarf Shirt

I love this white on white look.

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Tie-Belt Bermuda Shorts

Tailored bermuda shorts are a summer capsule essential.

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Zw Collection Front Pleat Trousers

Zara always nails its trousers.

Blush Pink

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Voluminous Chiffon Midi Dress

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Zw Collection 100% Linen Pleated Trousers

I'd wear these trousers with a chocolate brown tank top.

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Zw Collection Satin Lace Dress

Just so pretty for events.

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Barrel Trousers With Elasticated Waist

I know I would wear these to death.

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Rustic Cotton T-Shirt

Simple but effective as a perfect pop of colour.