11 Unexpected Summer Color Combinations That Look Incredible

last updated 20 July 2020

It's summer. You promised yourself you would start wearing more color, but the truth of the matter is that you are really confused and don't even know where to start. Hello, and welcome to my Ted Talk. Today we are going to get granular on the color wheel and engage with out-of-the-box color combinations that are easy to re-create while still looking like you tried really hard (in a good way). Thanks to the world of social media, we have been able to spot not one, not two, but 11 new summer color combinations that are definitely random but still cool.

You'll see that the outfits ahead include some of this season's hottest colors, including slime green, bright fuschia, tangerine, and more… much more. Before you go on and get all intimidated by the wild summer color combinations listed below, remember that all it takes is two items to create the bold looks that these stylish women have. Additionally, if you don't own a specific set of the colors listed below, use the looks we selected to inspire you to combine some of the more obscure colors in your wardrobe to create even more random yet beautiful outfit ideas.

Tangerine + Turquoise

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Araks

Usha Cut-Out Swimsuit

Wear your bodysuit as a top and thank us later.

Ashley Williams

Tie-Dye Skirt

This skirt is proof tie-dye can be elevated.

Yellow + Lavender

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Gucci

Leather Blazer

Pricey, but also goals.

Paloma Wool

Valdimontone Pant

The texture on these pants feels so fresh.

Mint + Orange

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Jourden

Satin Blouse

There are so many fun details on this top, we don't even know where to start.

Jacquemus

Le Bello Bag

That's going to be a yes from us.

Double Orange

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Ochi

Belted Faux Leather Trench Coat

Potentially the most perfect faux-leather trend that ever did exist.

Violeta by Mango

Snake Print Shirt

Slither into the heat of summer in style.

Lime + Slime

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Miss Selfridge

Strappy Body

You'll wear this tank a lot more than you think, trust us.

PRISCAVera

Pleated Knit Seamless Pant

Pleats, please!

Bubblegum + Baby Blue

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Zara

Oversized Tie-Dye Shirt

The perfect bathing suit cover-up doesn't exi…

Tori Praver Swimwear

Layla Smocked Bikini Bottoms

This shade of blue makes us crave a beach vacation ASAP.

Red + Green

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H&M+

Cotton Shirt

Wear this to the office and as a bathing suit coverup.

Topshop

Satin Bias Skirt

This might not be as deep of a green as pictured above, but we liked it all the same, so here we are.

Cobalt + Kelly Green

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Cotton Citizen

Standard Tank

The slight acid wash finish gives this tank some much-needed edge.

Kwaidan Editions

Green Bonded Trousers

Sorry not sorry for all the green in this story.

Burnt Orange + Magenta

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H&M

Ribbed Tank Top

It looks like a basic tank…

Nanushka

Biker Stretch Shorts

… until you pair it with these stunners.

Light Green + Pastel Pink

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Etro

Paisley Print Shirt

You'll be looking like a scene from That '70s Show in no time.

Viden

Elma Canvas Pant

Random little pockets might be our new thing.

Orange + Yellow

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Urban Outfitters

Rylie Ribbed Cut-In Tank Top

The price and color of this top are out of this world.

Mute Muse

Amuse Bag

We have high hopes for this handbag brand.
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Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over eight years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Kristen Stewart.

She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.