The Clash

Don't err on the side of caution when it comes to color this season. Neon brights, muted fall colors, deep jewel tones, or classy black, red and white... Anything goes this fall. But for an unexpected twist, pair your favorite hue with its partner across the color wheel. To keep these unexpected color combos looking thoroughly modern, keep the silhouettes simple and avoid patterns. Solid pieces look best.

If you start with a simple green base, like this Banana Republic Collarless Coat, and wear it with mostly black, adding a shot of another color, like purple, is easy. Try pairing it with a cozy cashmere scarf, purple heels, or even a pretty purple dress. Just pick one (don't go overboard) and you will end up looking surprisingly chic.















Rich tomato red looks great with muted fall yellows... Pair this girly Herringbone Cheshire Jacket with small touches of the color for maximum effect. (You don't want to walk around looking like a McDonald's sign...) Layer it over a couple plain tees... as shown, or pair it with some fun accessories, like enamel jewelry.

Other fun color combos to try:

• Cobalt blue with yellow, or a hot red
  
• Deep purples with bright fuschia
• Fall's forest green with orange, or even a deep scarlet