7 Fall Color Combos That'll Make You Look Truly Innovative

You probably already know the typical fall colors—brown, camel, maroon, etc.—and how to pair said color families quite easily. While those color combos are still as reliable as ever, I thought I'd direct your focus to some more exciting color combos I saw while looking through the latest slew of street style shots. Street style stars are known for taking more risks when it comes to fashion, so they're always my main source of fashion inspiration when I feel like stepping outside of the box a little bit.

I hope you're into bold greens, pinks, and reds because they're featured quite prominently in this roundup of looks worn by the fashion set this season. Keep scrolling to see the innovative color combinations you'll want to work into your wardrobe right about now and to shop a few new pieces while you're at it. (Warning: Friends who are into minimalistic looks and color pairings, you might want to avert your eyes and check out this instead.)

1. Tangerine + Kelly Green

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If you're looking for a juicy color palette that's sure to pop, it's kelly green and orange. It's probably the most unexpected pair in this mix, but they just look so good together, don't you think?

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2. Red + Chocolate Brown

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I often see red and black mixed together, so why not swap in brown for the fall? They're both warm tones, so they're bound to look good together. It's like an apple pie in an outfit.

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3. Camel + Kelly Green

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If you're going to incorporate your neutral camel into an outfit, try pairing it with a bright hue like kelly green. Despite your camel pieces being wardrobe staples, this color pairing will add a trendy twist.

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4. Red + Bubblegum Pink

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Red and pink are a color combination that seems to never go out of style. Every time I see it on a member of the fashion set, I feel the need to incorporate the romantic hues into my next colorful look.

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5. Celery Green + Chocolate Brown

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I opt for this color combination quite a bit, and I need you to get on board. Green and black can give Wicked vibes, and brown tones down the bright green perfectly.

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6. Sky Blue + Lilac

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This duo was well-loved in the spring and summer months, but I think it's just as good for the fall, too. When your outfit rotation starts to look a little too moody, brighten it up with this combo. Plus, lilac is trending hard this season.

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7. Olive Green + Rust Orange

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If there's an ultimate fall color combination, it's this. Just looking at the outfit above reminds me of taking a walk through a park and eyeing the foliage. Olive green and rust are beautiful colors on their own, and together, they create fashion magic.

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Associate Fashion Editor
Yusra Siddiqui is an editor who resides in New Jersey but bounces between the suburbs and NYC. (She's a Jersey girl at heart.) After interning at Who What Wear in 2019, she found her way to the team after graduating from LIM College in 2022 with a fashion media degree. She's also spent time writing and working for publications such as Fashionista, Coveteur, and Nylon, but she always knew that Who What Wear was where she was meant to be. When she's on the job, she's perusing runway shows, analyzing the latest thing fellow Gen Zers are up to on the internet, and sharing what she can about the modest-fashion market. You can also catch her dabbling in entertainment, talking about the costume choices of the latest Netflix series or diving deeper into how the plotline affects the viewers in a myriad of ways. Lastly, she likes to create content for Who What Wear's TikTok. Her personal time is spent doing similar but also different things—deep diving into almost every new TV show (Bridgerton, Gilmore Girls, and Stranger Things are favorites), planning her next local getaway (whenever that may be), and reading the latest Emily Henry or Sally Rooney novel in one sitting.