The Unexpected Colour Combination Everyone Is Wearing Right Now

When it comes to complementary and clashing colours, it can be hard to know which hues work together and which hues just don't. Really, it's down to trial and error (our fashion mantra is to try everything once). And right now, there's a particular pairing doing the Instagram rounds which, on paper, really shouldn't work—but it somehow does.
Countless influencers are putting two of this season's top colours—green and lilac—together to unexpectedly chic avail. It appears that one of the easiest (read: less daunting) ways to wear it is by opting for pastel iterations of green and purple, which blend together beautifully. That said, if you're looking to make a true statement, perhaps you'll be keen to try María Bernad's ultraviolet-and-moss duo.
Either way, rest assured you'll look very much on trend. Keep scrolling to see our favourite green-and-lilac outfits this week has given us, and then shop our edit of the best buys in each hue.
Jessie Bush balances out her green skirt–and–purple top combination with simple monochromatic accessories.
Fanny Ekstrand slings a green knit over her lilac blouse for a subtle take on the trend.
Maria wholly invests in the look by pairing bright green trousers with a chic lilac blouse. The addition of tan accessories? Inspired.
Laura Werner gives the trend a downtime spin by wearing her chic green skirt with a tucked-in purple T-shirt.
Karo Dall pairs her purple wrap dress and lilac Havaianas with a neon-green bucket hat.
Marie pairs her checked & Other Stories dress with a lilac overcoat and chunky trainers.
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Opening Image: @fannyekstrand
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Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s Deputy Editor and has over fourteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and authoritative content for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, talent interviews self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their search and keyword planning, works closely with the fashion and beauty team on strategy and continues to pen many of her own articles. Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine's contributed to publications including Grazia, InStyle Marie Claire, Elle and Look, amongst others.
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