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Forget Black and White, These Unexpected Spring Colour Combinations are So Much Chicer

By Swedan Margen

Forget Black and White, These Unexpected Spring Colour Combinations are So Much Chicer

As we settle into a new season, I’ve found myself paying closer attention to the fresh colour pairings emerging right now. Whilst investing in new pieces can refresh a wardrobe, I find that a thoughtful shift in colour can more significantly enhance your look.

With warmer days slowly but surely on the horizon, now feels like the perfect moment to step away from dependable black-and-white formulas and get a little experimental. Below, discover the chicest unexpected spring colour pairings to have on your radar now.

3 Unusual Colour Combinations to Try This Spring

1. Green and Chocolate Brown

Influencer @mimixn wears a green top with a chocolate brown bag.

Style Notes: Earthier and more refined than your typical spring palette, olive green paired with chocolate brown offers a richer, more considered take on seasonal dressing. It’s the chicest option if you’re not quite ready to part ways with your winter palette just yet.

Shop Olive Green and Chocolate Brown:

Ruched Keyhole-Neck Top

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Ruched Keyhole-Neck Top

Honestly, this looks more expensive than it actually is.

Massimo Dutti, Small Braided Leather Shoulder Bag

Massimo Dutti

Small Braided Leather Shoulder Bag

This also comes in khaki, cream and black.

Emma Knit Top

Reformation

Emma Knit Top

I'm banking this ahead of the summer months.

Wool-Blend Tailored Trousers

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Wool-Blend Tailored Trousers

The chocolate brown trousers are such a sleek alternative to black.

2. Icy Blue and Tomato Red

Influencer @holliemercedes wears an icy blue top with a tomato red skirt and black pointed-toe heels.

Style Notes: Whilst vivid red is often grounded with classic black or white, it’s icy blue shades that truly allow the shade to shine. Whilst it might not be the most obvious pairing, the two tones play off each other beautifully, resulting in a combination that just works. With both hues trending in their own right, this is easily one of the most compelling ways to wear them now.

Shop Icy Blue and Tomato Red:

Fine-Knit Top - Women | Mango United Kingdom

This also comes in brown and white.

Yas Cotton Poplin Volume Maxi Skirt in Red

YAS

Cotton Poplin Volume Maxi Skirt

Style with sandals all summer long.

Monica Silk Top

Reformation

Monica Silk Top

This also comes in seven other shades.

Satin Ankle Strap Kitten Heel Sandals

Marks & Spencer

Satin Ankle Strap Kitten Heel Sandals

I can't see these staying in stock for long.

3. Blush Pink and Cobalt Blue

Influencer @amalienielsenn wears a pink skirt with colbat trousers and blue clogs.

Style Notes: Blush pink may lean sweet, but when offset with a jolt of cobalt blue, it takes on an entirely new energy. The boldness of cobalt cuts through the softness, giving the pairing a sharper, more fashion-forward feel. As cobalt continues to rise as a favourite among the style set, blush acts as the perfect counterbalance.

Shop Blush Pink and Cobalt Blue:

Tomoe Blouse - Rosewood Lace - Organic Cotton - Sézane

Wear with jeans or style with a floaty trousers.

Relaxed Twill Wide-Leg Trousers

COS

Relaxed Twill Wide-Leg Trousers

The cobalt colour trend isn't showing any signs of slowing down.

The Boyfriend: Linen, Grapefruit Pink

With Nothing Underneath

The Boyfriend Shirt

With Nothing Underneath's shirts are a fashion person's favourites.

Leather Drawstring Bag - Women | Mango United Kingdom

Mango

Leather Drawstring Bag

This looks more expensive than it actually it.

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