This summer, achieving a stylish look is as simple as pairing these two color trends.

This summer, achieving a stylish look is as simple as pairing these two color trends.

      One of the simplest ways to create more stylish outfits is to play around with color. Fashion enthusiasts and well-dressed celebrities understand this well and often try out surprising color combinations with impressive results. This season, with primary colors gaining popularity and bold hues being paired on the cutting-edge runways of brands like Prada and Celine for 2026, we're witnessing a trend of contrasting colors. A particularly notable example is Gwyneth Paltrow’s recent outfit featuring red and sky blue. For her daughter Apple Martin's graduation from Vanderbilt University last week, Paltrow chose a red jacket from her own brand, Gwyn, layered over a blue poplin tank midi dress by Tory Burch, paired with red Manolo Blahnik heeled sandals. The color combination appeared modern, stylish, and somewhat preppy. The vibrant clash of poppy red and soft pale blue will undoubtedly look amazing in the summer sun and can be adapted for a more subtle look, such as red ballet flats with jeans and a sky-blue t-shirt. As summer approaches, continue scrolling to find inspiration in Paltrow's bold color pairing and shop for bright red and sky blue items to mix and match.

      The Color Pairing on Gwyneth Paltrow

      (Image credit: 4CRNS, WCP/Backgrid)

      (Image credit: 4CRNS, WCP/Backgrid)

      On Gwyneth Paltrow: Gwyn Sylvie Jacket ($695); Tory Burch Poplin Tank Dress ($650); Manolo Blahnik Chaos Sandals ($945); Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer Classic Sunglasses ($191)

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      GWYN

      Sylvie Jacket in Poppy Red

      Tory Burch

      Poplin Tank Dress in Washed Sky

      Manolo Blahnik

      Chaos Suede Sandals in Red

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      Zara

      Oversized Poplin Shirt

      Reformation

      Beck Trench in Ruby

      Madewell

      The Embroidered Melody Smocked Midi Dress in Wild Poppy

      Everlane

      Made in Italy Almond-Toe Flats in Rosa Red

      Shop More Sky-Blue Pieces

      J.Crew

      Pull-On Midi Skirt in Cotton Poplin in Deco Blue

      Aritzia

      Posh Tube Top in Ripple Blue

      COS

      Wide-Leg Linen Drawstring Pants in Light Blue

      Reformation

      Elva Skirt in Baby Blue

This summer, achieving a stylish look is as simple as pairing these two color trends. This summer, achieving a stylish look is as simple as pairing these two color trends. This summer, achieving a stylish look is as simple as pairing these two color trends. This summer, achieving a stylish look is as simple as pairing these two color trends. This summer, achieving a stylish look is as simple as pairing these two color trends. This summer, achieving a stylish look is as simple as pairing these two color trends. This summer, achieving a stylish look is as simple as pairing these two color trends. This summer, achieving a stylish look is as simple as pairing these two color trends. This summer, achieving a stylish look is as simple as pairing these two color trends. This summer, achieving a stylish look is as simple as pairing these two color trends. This summer, achieving a stylish look is as simple as pairing these two color trends. This summer, achieving a stylish look is as simple as pairing these two color trends. This summer, achieving a stylish look is as simple as pairing these two color trends.

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This summer, achieving a stylish look is as simple as pairing these two color trends.

Combining different styles is fashionable, and Gwyneth Paltrow is on board with that.