These 7 Color Combos Make Orange Look Good on Everyone

I'm a huge fan of minimalism because it's most definitely the easiest way to look chic. But true success is taking unique statement pieces and color schemes and something making them all work together. That's why I'm telling you that if you're able to make this year's It color—orange—work in more than one way, you are going to be dressed on a whole other level.

My love for the color orange was accelerated last summer and I wasn't wearing it because it was trending. The color just looked so good on my skin tone, and my best friend who's the complete opposite complexion of me looked amazing in it as well. I feel like every time I see someone wearing this iconic color they're quite literally glowing. So let's just dive in on how to style it.

Burnt Orange + Khaki

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We're starting off with my current favorite color combination, orange, and khaki. This is definitely the 2022 way to wear this fun color. The fashion girls are behind me on this one.

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Sunset Orange + Cloud

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If you're new to wearing orange, the easiest approach for you is going to be pairing it with white. Especially for summer, this is a foolproof way to look great no matter where you're headed. 

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Bright Orange + Black

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Pairing orange and black together can be tricky. You want to make sure you don't look like Party City on October 30. This is the way to do it. Adding in a tropical print or something that feels different will leave you with no regrets.

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OJ + Pretty Pink

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The perfect athleisure look certainly does exist. This color combo is next level. Pink and orange surprisingly make for the perfect pair so you're going to have to try this out.

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Cheeky Orange + Mellow Yellow

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This is for the ultra-feminine girls who love playing around with color. You need to try pairing orange and yellow together. How chic.

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Burnt Orange + Military Green

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If you're a fan of the utility look, then you're going to love this fun way to style the color orange. One of my favorite shades of orange is a dark, burnt rendition and you're going to love how this looks with military green.

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Bold Orange + Chocolate Brown

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I, of course, saved the best for last. This color combo is out of this world. Dark brown and orange look so fabulous when paired together. Trust me—I wore orange shoes and a brown dress today.

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Associate Editor

Sierra Mayhew was always destined to work in fashion, but she didn't know it at first. Growing up with no choice but to wear a rotation of school uniforms and activewear, her love for fashion really blossomed when she moved away for college and was able to finally define her very own personal style. Shortly thereafter, she interned at Elle magazine and instantly knew that editorial was for her. After graduating from the University of Notre Dame, she worked for ShopBazaar, contributing regularly to Bazaar.com, and finally made her way to Who What Wear, where she is an associate editor. When she’s not working, you can catch her always trying to catch a flight, rollerblading through New York City traffic, or exploring the latest luxury vintage boutique.