With the arrival of a new year, the saying “Out with the old and in with the new” rings true. Refresh your wardrobe in 2016 with unexpected yet trendy color combinations. This styling trick will not only instantly breathe new life into the items that you already own, but it will also take your sartorial style to new heights. Give primary colored separates a jolt by pairing them with dark contrasting shades, or, revive neutrals with pastels or saturated hues. We have rounded up 20 color couplings taken from the Spring 2016 collections to help you get rock this trend.
20 Unusual Trendy Color Combinations to Try This Year
Add a feminine twist to a tailored suit and opt for vibrant color combinations, like cantaloupe and coral as seen at Racil.
Faissal El-Malak brightens up a dark palette with pastel hues as seen in this chocolate and mint pairing.
You can’t go wrong with putting together orange and blue.
Take inspiration from Olympia Le-Tan and coordinate tomato red and purple.
Pleated separates by Stella McCartney are elevated in chartreuse and sky blue.
This pale yellow and navy blue pairing from Hâshé feels very nautical.
This sand and cherry tracksuit by Chloé is reminiscent of the ‘80s.
Play with bright primary colors and contrasting deep hues, like this bumblebee yellow and forest green combination from Marni.
Pair separates from the same color family but in varying shades, like this sequined red and burgundy coupling from Lanvin.
Balance your look and pair similar color saturations, like these separates in violet and marigold from Dries Van Noten.
Mix creamy neutrals like beige with pastel shades, inspired by Rochas.
This blush pink and dark teal contrasting combo from Maison Margiela makes for a winning color blend.
Punctuate khaki green with sunset orange á la MSGM.
This sorbet coral and tangerine duo courtesy of Emporio Armani is perfect for spring.
A statement duo by Gucci: grass green with a touch of canary red.
Deep mulberry and bright coral make for a balanced combination from Fendi.
Whoever said black and brown don’t match hasn’t been introduced to this Alberta Ferretti number.
This citrus color combination of orange and lime green courtesy of Rosie Assoulin is refreshing for the eyes and your sartorial style.
This teal and carnation pink gown by Delpozo is a beautiful alternative to solid colored evening dresses.
Magenta and midnight blue complement each other in plaid prints at Tanya Taylor.
