The right color combination for menswear

Modern men are increasingly moving beyond conservative ideas about fashion and style. The ability to dress beautifully, fashionably and correctly is necessary in order to make the right impression and be pleased with yourself. Color plays a huge role in creating an image, however, few representatives of the stronger sex are familiar with the rules of color. Sometimes a person intuitively feels what looks good with what, and what shades are incompatible. If this skill is not there, it can be easily acquired by mastering the basic rules for creating a harmonious, holistic outfit.

The combination of colors in men's clothing is a very important nuance. After all, even the most expensive things can look ridiculous together and spoil the impression of their owner. Equally bad as a faceless, boring outfit, and vulgar, flashy and tasteless. To avoid such mistakes, you need to master the basic rules of color combinations.

It is recommended to take neutral achromatic palettes as a basis. Impeccable in this regard are:

• black;

• gray;

• white;

• brown;

• dark blue.

A plus neutral shades in that they are perfectly combined with each other and with other colors. But do not get carried away with one shade, otherwise the image will turn out to be too boring. The perfect outfit consists of 2-3 shades, but a larger number of them can lead to the opposite result. After choosing a base, take care of accents... The men's wardrobe in this regard is not as rich as the women's, but there are still options. One or two well-placed accents can transform your look, make your outfit chic and stylish.

The choice of shades for the base and accents should be taking into account the peculiarities color type... It is very important that the color matches the face, emphasizes the dignity.

In order not to be mistaken in your choice, determine your color type from the main range.

• High contrast - when the hair and eyebrows are black and the skin is light. A pronounced contrast in clothing is suitable, for example, black and white compositions.

• Low contrast - when the strands are light and the skin matches them. A muted palette of tones is optimal here, clothes should not distract too much attention from the face.

• Medium contrast - there are more color matching options, but it is necessary to take into account the color of the eyes and other nuances.

The color table used by colorists will help you to correctly combine colors in clothes.... At first, you can actively use the color wheel and select clothes based on it. The main rule of selection - the proportions of basic, complementary and accent shades.

It is much easier to combine monochrome things than printed ones. The closer the colors are in the circle, the easier they are to combine. For example, a base color and two adjacent ones on the sides are a great solution. A more effective move is a combination of shades located opposite each other. But here you need to be confident in your knowledge of color.

Using a color wheel is not always possible. Therefore, the most relevant and harmonious combinations are best remembered and put into practice.

At the same time, spectacular contrast is one of the most expressive techniques in color combination.

• Khaki and greens. These shades are perfectly combined with each other. To add contrast, add a white tone or check print to the look. An ideal duet for a green palette is brown.

• Red... This color works well with blue, but only if one of the tones is darker than the other, two bright shades are not the best choice. Red and yellow can be considered an effective combination, but overkill and excessive brightness are dangerous here. A red and black ensemble will be incredibly effective.

• Purple... The combination of purple in men's clothing is suitable for those who want to look stylish and emphasize their creativity. Combine it with white, gray, greens in a muted version.

• Blue... This palette does not work well with black, but it looks amazing with white, beige and brown. You can also use pink or burgundy.

• Bordeaux... A stylish shade that's not easy to match. In addition to blue, it looks good with white, black, gray and brown.

• Beige... This neutral shade goes well with light tones: white, blue, light red. The more yellow the beige, the more difficult it is to combine.

• Black... This versatile color works well with a variety of colors, but light options are the most beneficial. White, pink, blue, mint are great company for black. A red tint will add expressiveness and visibility to a gloomy image.

• White... Another neutral option that can be combined with almost any palette, but you need to take into account some of the nuances. White looks more interesting with cold shades - blue, light blue, black, graphite. Although beige and sand will work too.

• Gray... Light gray looks better in the company of light shades of other palettes, for example, with pink, blue, white. Dark - with dark: black, burgundy, blue.

• Brown... Here the shade is also important, light brown tones look good in a company with cream, blue, white. Dark ones will make an interesting contrast with blue, black, burgundy, dark greens. All brown options look gorgeous with white.

• Pink... Many do not like this color in a men's wardrobe, as it seems that it does not go well with typically brutal shades. In fact, if you bought a light pink shirt or sweater, it's easy to combine. But bright shades really require accuracy. Light shades of the palette can be safely worn with blue, gray, white, beige, brown.

It is very important to be able to choose a color depending on the purpose of the image, status, age and style.

• Business... Office outfit involves the use of neutral, mostly cold shades. Dark gray, white, black is the perfect solution for the strictest dress code. The black palette is the most relevant in this style, it "raises the degree" of presentability and respectability.Black goes well with white, gray, beige, blue. But with a red and black combination in a business look, it is better not to experiment.

• Vanguard... This style does not like boring combinations; neutral shades can be minimized here. Use emerald, steel, brown actively. Print is appropriate.

• Casual... Street casual style is not too strict, but minimalism dominates in it, so muted shades are preferable to bright ones. You can safely combine neutral and more expressive colors, for example, gray and burgundy. The most popular here will be blue, black, brown. White color will refresh the image well.

Our photo selection will clearly show you examples of successful men's outfits.

• Street style can be very expressive if you choose beautiful shades of blue, brown, and complement things with catchy details.

• Light shades a very refreshing casual look, even simple blue jeans in a company with them look more interesting.

• Bright plaid shirt, muted green vest, dark jeans and bright boots - a chic look for every day.

• In a business look, you can also play with color. Blue and reddish brown Is the perfect duet.

• Looks very stylish powdery shades in combination with dark clothes.

• If you prefer the avant-garde, the choice of combinations is great, here the most relevant will be bright contrasting compositions.

• Lovers of chic combinations should pay attention to tandem of red and black. It is quite effective and catchy, at the same time elegant and status.