Fall color is having such a moment right now, and I am loving the unexpected combinations I am seeing everywhere. Playing with color is nothing new, but I am so excited to see people having fun with it again. I have always been a longtime lover of color, and lately, putting together different shades in ways that feel fresh and a little surprising has been inspiring me all over again.

In Made You Look, I’m sharing 9 head-to-toe fall looks built around color combinations that caught my eye—think plum + burnt orange, brown + marigold, teal + apple green, and plenty of other pairings that feel bold but still completely wearable.

And these combinations are really meant to be a starting point. This might be J.Cathell’s version of purple and red, but if purple is not your thing, try cobalt blue. If brown and marigold do not work for you, swap in butter yellow. If plum and burnt orange are not your favorite, trade the orange for blush pink. There are no rules here—the fun is figuring out which version feels most like you.

The idea is simple: use these looks as inspiration, play with the colors already in your closet, and try a combination you might not have reached for before. Sometimes two unexpected shades are all it takes to make getting dressed feel exciting again.