'Cloud Dancer' Is The 2026 Color Of The Year

And no, it's not just white.

POSTED BY JOSEPHINE ALLEN

When Pantone announced that the Color of the Year would be 'Cloud Dancer,' I had mixed feelings. My first thought was: so, just white?

I am a big fan of wearing white, so this seemed like good news for me. There's a common perception that black is the most wearable color and suits everyone, and as much as I love it, I feel like I actually gravitate more toward white. In a white sundress, I feel cute, summery, and angelic.

However, I couldn't help but wonder what this meant for style in 2026. White never really goes out of style, but will this mean clothing becomes more corporate, clean, and minimalist? Many people love this look, but it feels a far cry from my girlier visions of lace and sundresses.

I came to realize that the shade is actually more of a pale gray, which at least spices things up a bit. The dress I've been working on as a craft project is this exact color, and I've added lace, bows—you name it. I think this was the reminder I needed that white and off-white shades are known for their versatility and can be every bit as girly and fun as the clean girl aesthetic.

Here are my 'Cloud Dancer'-inspired Fizzypicks.

view 1 of 4 Audri Dress in Ivory

LPA
Audri Dress
$239

 

Crocheted dress with scalloped hem - Medium plane

MANGO
Crocheted Dress With Scalloped Hem
$149.99

 

Stretch Cotton Ruffle Shirt, Organic Cotton, in colour Snow White - 1 - GANNI

GANNI
Stretch Cotton Ruffle Shirt
$350

 

Sheer polo knit, White/brown, 2000x

ACNE STUDIOS
Sheer Polo Knit
$540

 

Sequined top with draped neckline - Medium plane

MANGO
Sequined Top With Draped Neckline
$69.99

 

Sue Heeled Mules in white, Recycled Leather, in colour Egret - 1 - GANNI

GANNI
Sue Heeled Mules In White
$545

 

OW COLLECTION
Ella Shirt Dress
$110

 

Ivory Fringed Scarf, Recycled Wool, in colour Egret - 1 - GANNI

GANNI
Ivory Fringed Scarf
$205

 

White long-sleeved loose shirt set with a round neck and toggle front closure, and white wide-leg pants.

ZARA
Linen Oversized Shirt With Frog Fastening
$59.90

 

view 1 of 4 Mila Ruffle Mini Dress in White

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Mila Ruffle Mini Dress
$72

 

Multipocket shoulder bag, White/grey, 2000x

ACNE STUDIOS
Multipocket Shoulder Bag
$1750

 

White Washed Stretch Cotton Tie Strap Blouse, Organic Cotton, in colour Bright White - 1 - GANNI

GANNI
White Washed Stretch Cotton Tie Strap Blouse
$295

 

Semi-sheer white blouse and white wide-leg pants with side pockets.

ZARA
ZW Collection High Waist Wide Leg Jeans
$59.90

 

Crochet Cotton Blend Dress

BURBERRY
Crochet Cotton Blend Dress
$1990

 

Posy Bag in White Ostrich, Recycled Polyester, in colour Egret - 1 - GANNI

GANNI
Posy Bag In White Ostrich
$1280

 

view 1 of 4 Molli Mini Dress in White

LOVERS AND FRIENDS
Molli Mini Dress
$228

 

Dress in White Cotton, Organic Cotton, in colour Bright White - 1 - GANNI

GANNI
Dress In White Cotton
$575

 

HELSA
Tesca Knit Dress
$398

 

Satin white shirt set with frog closures, shirt collar, long sleeves, and patch pockets; wide white pants.

ZARA
Satin Effect Frog Clasp Shirt ZW Collection
$59.90

 

Sporty Ballerina in White Mesh, Recycled Polyester, in colour Egret - 1 - GANNI

GANNI
Sporty Ballerina In White Mesh
$535

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