Fall 2018 Unexpected Fashion Pairings

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There's something so comforting about classic fashion pairings, like sweaters and skirts, or a white tee and jeans (they serve as the backbone to any number of everyday uniforms, after all). But instead of relying on the standard fare for fall, drum up unpredictability with runway-inspired combos you wouldn't think to try. Surprising, yes, but unwearable, they are not. From snakeskin mixed with plaid to layering your camisole over a sweater dress, read on to find out how to pull off five unexpected pairings.

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MIDI DRESS + TROUSERS

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Runway inspiration: Tory Burch

Shop the combo: Printed Midi Tie Neck Dress, $125; stories.com. Flared pants, $70; zara.com.

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SILK BLOUSE + JOGGERS

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Runway inspiration: Chloe

Shop the combo: Chain Print Blouse, $70; zara.com. Cargo pants, $101; nordstrom.com.

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SWEATER + FANCY SKIRT

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Runway inspiration: Paco Rabanne

Shop the combo: Sweater, $110; aritzia.com. Embellished pencil skirt, $375; aliceandolivia.com.

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CAMISOLE + SWEATER DRESS

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Runway inspiration: Louis Vuitton

Shop the combo: Camisole, $40; nordstrom.com. Sweater dress, $395; neimanmarcus.com

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SNAKESKIN + PLAID

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Runway inspiration: ALC

Shop the combo: Snake print blouse, $70; zara.com. Snake print pants, $70; zara.com . Double-breasted coat, $129; hm.com.

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