Summer Is Here! 4 Fun and Incredibly Chic Colour Combinations I've Spotted Fashion People Wearing

There's nothing I love more than wearing colour in the summer, and these four unusual colour combinations have convinced me to ditch my whites and embrace the bold. Scroll on to see the classic summer colours that aren't neutral, but are just as chic.

Three fashion people wearing differing use of the colour blocking trend.
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I used to think that summer was the ideal time to experiment with my wardrobe, but I've accepted the fact that fluctuating weather ends up leaving me in more of a style rut than anything. I spend half of the season watching the weather app like a hawk, wondering what I'm going to experience the next day, and the other half decluttering and wardrobe-cleaning. When I finally have my clothes sorted out, I'm dedicating all efforts to preparing for the summer in full force. What's first on my agenda? Perfecting my colour palette. After all, summer is the best time to get creative and experiment with bright and bold hues.

My social media feeds (Instagram, TikTok, and Substack) have all been filled with creators diving into different colour combinations—in interiors, clothes and even food. It's quite soothing to the eyes, and I want to replicate that feeling with my wardrobe. I went down a rabbit hole of finding colourful inspiration for the season and I found the four combinations that stand out but also feel extremely wearable.

Keep scrolling to see the colour combinations I'll be testing out this summer.

4 Colour Combinations for Summer 2025:

1. Butter Yellow + Bright Red

@leandramcohen wearing sheer yellow dress and red mesh ballet flats. She is stood in front of a brick wall in a recent photo taken from her Instagram.

(Image credit: @leandramcohen)

Style Notes: Red is a powerful colour, but something about contrasting it with a delicate and light shade like butter yellow just feels oh so right.

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2. Bright Red + Cerulean Blue

@aniyahmorinia wearing red t-shirt and cerulean skirt

(Image credit: @aniyahmorinia)

Style Notes: If you want to balance the boldness of the red with another punchy colour, I suggest cerulean. Doesn't this combination just immediately fill you with joy? Red and blue always work since they're both primary colours, but I think swapping the typical cobalt blue for this hue makes the combination feel fresher.

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3. Mint Green + Burgundy

@smythsisters wearing mint green sweatshirt, white shorts, and has a maroon hat around her wrist. She is wearing black and white socks and the cream and blue Adidas x Wales Bonner collab trainer. She is taking a mirror selfie and is stood on light wooden floor in front of a white wall in a recent image from her Instagram.

(Image credit: @smythsisters)

Style Notes: Who knew a minty green and dark burgundy would go together? Not me—until I saw the funky colour combination popping up all over my feed. I usually wear burgundy in the autumn and winter, but this pairing creates an easy way to wear it in the summer.

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4. Dark Brown + Chartreuse Green

lucy williams wearing cream t-shirt, brown skirt, and lime green mules

(Image credit: @lucywilliams02)

Style Notes: Miuccia Prada is the one to thank for the popularity of this colour combination, as it's one she frequently incorporates into her collections. After all, who other than Prada would think to pair a slimy green with a muddy brown?

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Yusra Siddiqui
Associate Fashion Editor

After interning atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing in 2019, Yusra Siddiqui found her way to the team after graduating with a fashion media degree. She's also spent time writing and working for publications such as Fashionista, Coveteur, Nylon, and Allure. When she's on the job, she's perusing runway shows, analyzing Wholesale Replica Bag social media trends, and diving deep into all things Gen Z-related.

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