Summer is Coming, and I’m Already Saving These 4 Color Combinations

I used to think that spring is the ideal time to experiment with wardrobe post-winter 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 closet-cleaning. When I finally have my clothes sorted out, summer's already here, so I'm dedicating all efforts to preparing for the warmer months in full force. What's first on my agenda? Perfecting my color palette. After all, the warmer months are the best times to get creative with with bright and bolder hues.

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

Keep scrolling to see which color combinations I'll be testing out this summer.

Butter Yellow + Bright Red

Red is a powerful color, but something about contrasting it with a delicate and light shade like butter yellow just feels right.

Bright Red + Cerulean Blue

But if you want to balance the boldness of the red with another punchy color, I suggest cerulean. Doesn't this combination just immediately fill you with joy? Red and blue always work, since they're both primary colors, but I think swapping the typical cobalt blue for this one makes the combination feel more fresh.

Mint Green + Burgundy

Who knew a minty green and dark burgundy would go together? Not me, until I saw the funky color combination popping up on my feed. I usually wear burgundy in the fall and winter, but this pairing creates an easy way to wear it in the summer.

Dark Brown + Chartreuse Green

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