Let’s face it: Winter is a somber season post-holidays. After the festive decorations are taken down, we’re really left with nothing but gray skies and snow (or in New York City's case, a lack thereof). It's far too easy to slide into all-black outfits, but consider these unexpected color combos to wake up your cold-weather wardrobe. Keep scrolling for major style inspo with these offbeat (but surprisingly easy) color pairings, below.
Pale Pink + Emerald Green
Touches of black (aka the forever neutral) prevents this pastel duo from looking too sweet.
Shop the combo: Topshop coat, $160; topshop.com. Express snood, $40 (originally $60); express.com.
Mustard Yellow + Black
Mustard yellow against dark shades. Color-block with wooly textures to prevent a bumblebee vibe.
Shop the combo: Zara coat, $60 (originally $100); zara.com. Uniqlo sweater, $25 (originally $30); uniqlo.com.
Rust + Charcoal Gray
We love this look not only for the fantastic rust-gray combo, but also the brilliance in layering two coats.
Shop the combo: J. Crew coat, $378 (originally $378); jcrew.com. A.P.C. coat, $635; usonline.apc.fr.
White-Red-Black + Cobalt Blue
Introduce your second bright color (in this, cobalt blue) by way of your accessory—it's a more wearable way to pull off the red-white-blue trio without looking patriotic.
Shop the combo: Étoile Isabel Marant coat, $615; net-a-porter.com. Clare V. clutch, $235; shopbop.com
