Never Make This Mistake When You Wear Clashing Colors

One of the big trends we’re seeing on the street style scene right now is clashing colors. While it might sound hard to pull off, it’s surprisingly easy. The only rules for mastering this look? Skip subtle pieces and stick with bold statement items.

While a canary-yellow jacket and an oversize turquoise leather bag might not sound like they’d work together, they actually look modern and cool. On the other hand, a pair of hot-pink velvet trousers is the perfect mate to a voluminous tangerine top. If you need further proof, just look to the chic outfits fashion girls have been wearing.

Go on to see 14 ways to pull off clashing colors.

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Try pairing yellow with purple—this season's It-color combination.

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Try bold shades with more muted tones.

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If in doubt, try vibrant hues.

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One foolproof way to add in color is by wearing cool accessories.

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Try one color in different hues.

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Blue and yellow is always a winning combo.

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Mix together different pastels.

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When in doubt, add a pop of red.

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We love this combination of yellow and burnt orange.

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Pink and red might sound too saccharine, but it just works.

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Match your sleeves to your shoes.

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You can also mix clashing colors with two different prints.

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The bolder, the better.

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Who knew that yellow, orange, and pink could look so chic?

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Associate Director, Special Projects

Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury content and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, MyTheresa, and Luisa Via Roma, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Before Who What Wear, Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on assistant styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.