3 Unexpected Color Combinations for Fall
Kelli Conway • 10/12/2017
Photo: Vogue
We are creatures of habit, especially when it comes to dressing for fall and winter. That means when days get shorter and the temperatures drop, we instantly reach for our black jeans, grey sweaters, and hunter green parkas. We just can’t help but correlate cooler weather with muted, darker colors.
But this year, we may be emboldened to try something new—involving colors like hot pink, fire-engine red, and bright green (to name a few) that result in a head-turning, modern look that’s brilliant and unexpected for fall. And we aren’t just talking about donning one of these colors alongside our previously mentioned black jeans—nope, we are ready to dive into the deep end of this season’s color-mixing craze. The boldly-paired hues have made their mark all over the fall runways (just take a peek at Balenciaga or Calvin Klein for a reference point) and spotted time and again on the street-style set...and we're ready to take part.
However, figuring out which colors to pair can be tricky. To help you out, we’ve created three fail-proof formulas so you can nail a fashion-forward ensemble like a seasoned pro...
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Red + Pink
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Camel + Lavender
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Cobalt + Green