Mark My Words: *This* Will Be the Unexpected Color Combo to Wear This Spring

Well, yes! If styled properly, cherry red and butter yellow can be a really seamless pairing. They are both primary colors, after all. PureWow's Fashion Editor Abby Hepworth also gave this color duo her stamp of approval and the styling 4-1-1 on how to rock it effortlessly. She says, "I love an unexpected color combination. It's such a fun way to shake up your existing wardrobe, pairing things together you may not have thought to otherwise. My advice is to go big with one color, and small with the other. So if you wear a butter yellow dress, add in some cherry red flats or a mini bag or even just a swipe of bright lipstick. On the flip side, you can try wearing a red sweater with a butter yellow hair bow or a dainty crossbody bag."

I also find that incorporating a touch of blue is an easy way to ease into this bold color combo, and Hepworth agrees. "Another great way to mix two unexpected colors is by breaking them up with a third shade. Though to be safe, I'd stick with the Three Color Rule and not add any other shades to the mix. Break up your red blouse and yellow shoes with some blue-wash jeans or a lilac midi skirt. The addition of a third color works to dampen the impact of the other two to even out your look on the whole," she states.

If you need more examples, a butter-yellow blouse paired with classic denim jeans creates a balanced base, while cherry-red accents—like ballet flats or a statement handbag—add just the right pop of color for a subtle yet stylish take on the trend. You can also try the monochromatic ensemble approach—pick one of the hues as your outfit's base color, then accessorize with the opposing shade to act as an accent color. It all works, trust me.

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I see a vibrant spring in your future, and it includes this Cashmere soft cardigan. Boasting a boxy fit and a lightweight touch and feel, you’ll want to live in this sweater all season long. And believe me, I won’t judge.

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• Sizing: XXS to XXL
• Materials: 53 percent cotton, 47 percent nylon

We’re big fans of Abercrombie & Fitch denim here at PureWow, myself included. This pair has nearly a 5-star rating and conveniently enough comes in one of the trendiest shades of the season, a gorgeous butter yellow that is giving me serious daffodil vibes. This pair has more of a relaxed fit around the waist, hip and thigh area, so you won’t feel suffocated. An added bonus? It’s designed from lightweight denim you’ll want to wear daily.

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• Sizing: 23 to 37
• Materials: 78 percent cotton, 22 percent lyocell

Coach’s Tabby shoulder bag needs no introduction but let me give it a whirl. Crafted from polished pebbled leather, this bag is perfectly sized for when you’re on the go. Featuring two detachable straps—for shoulder or crossbody wear—the bag’s interior also houses several pockets to hold all your everyday essentials. Plus, just look at that sleek silver hardware nestled against the luxe cherry red leather. Need I say more?

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• Materials: polished pebble leather

What’s spring without a light flowy dress (or a poplin sleeve)? The sleeves on this beauty are adjustable, so you can wear it off the shoulder if that’s your fancy. I envision teaming this beauty with red flats for the weekend barbecue, then jazzing it up with some cherry red accessories (like the shoulder bag above) for a night out.

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• Sizing: XS to XL
• Materials: 100 percent cotton

ICYMI, ballet-inspired footwear is making its rounds again, so why not invest in these satin stunners from J.Crew? A best-seller, this structured flat boasts the real look of a traditional pointe shoe—sans the pain. They’d be a great pick for those warm weather-filled days ahead when outdoor hangs and long strolls are back on the menu.

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• Sizing: 5 to 12
• Materials: polyester upper, leather lining

Here’s the perfect tank for spring all wrapped up into two little bows. While the bows are embellished and not actual ties, they’re still a big step up from the average tank top. And the sultry V neckline adds just enough oomph, so it can also be styled for date night.

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• Sizing: XXS to XL
• Materials: cotton, elastane

With six card slots and a central pocket for cash, this sleek leather wallet keeps your essentials effortlessly organized (i.e., no more scrambling at the counter for your debit card). Designed to hold up to 10 cards, its slim profile fits seamlessly into even the smallest purses. You’re welcome.

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• Materials: full grain leather

If you ask me, an oversized button-down is the ultimate spring staple. This one, made from 100 percent cotton, delivers that perfectly relaxed, just-borrowed-from-your-boyfriend fit—no actual borrowing required. Team with a pair of worn denims for a relaxed yet stylish look.

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• Sizing: XS to 4X
• Materials: 100 percent cotton

While the arrival of spring marks the start of warmer temps, many of us will likely have to contend with chillier weather for at least a little bit longer (this New Yorker included). This jacket from Madewell is the ideal transitional wardrobe piece, as it’s made from a double-faced wool blend that will keep you warm as the seasons change, but won’t make you feel stuffy as it gets warmer.

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• Sizing: XXS to XXL
• Materials: 60 percent wool, 20 percent polyamide, 20 percent polyester

The perfect mini bag does, in fact, exist, and it’s available at Anthro. This Brigitte satchel bag is made from faux leather and is surprisingly spacious enough to hold all your day-to-day items. If the intricate weave detailing doesn’t reel you in, what will?

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• Materials: recycled polyurethane, cotton lining