Men, as often as we like to be laid back and casual, we also like to look good. But a number of guys are confused about what to wear and what not to wear when it comes to colors. I’ve gathered up the most frequently asked questions by men when it comes to mixing and matching.”Should the belt always match your shoes?”
Yes. If you are wearing brown shoes, it is more advisable to match it with a brown belt. This also applies to black shoes and a black belt. This simply shows that you know something about style and that you know what you are doing. Although you can break this rule, it takes a lot of style and perhaps courage and confidence to pull this off.
“What socks should I wear with my pants?”
You should always match your socks and your pants. If you are wearing black pants, pair them with black socks, and it goes the same with khakis and brown pants. However, if you are wearing jeans and pairing them with leather shoes, the rule is that you should always match your socks and your shoes.
When wearing jeans, wear black socks if you are wearing black leather shoes, for example. Also, if you are pairing brown shoes with jeans, going sockless is more stylish and laid back. If your feet sweat and you can’t go without socks, you can get those really low cut socks that are virtually invisible when you wear a shoe. If this wouldn’t work, you can always stick to the rule of the shoes and sock coordination.
“Can the right color improve my build?”
Absolutely. Wearing the right color can improve your build by creating the right shape and hiding those imperfections. The number one rule is that light color maximizes and dark color minimizes. So if you have a beer belly, don’t wear white shirts, because it will only make your body look bigger. Wearing the right color can also make you look taller. To elongate your legs, put on a darker shade of pants or jeans. Or if you would like to do the same on your upper body, match your shirt with your belt, and it will create a sleeker silhouette.
“I have a fair complexion. What colors should I stay away from?”
Red is the color that shouldn’t be found in your closet. If you have a fair complexion or perhaps if you have red hair, wearing red only makes your redness pop, and it can make you look washed out. Instead, stay with the soft shade colors, like mint green, light blue, and light gray. And you can also add the warmer or richer colors, which bring out your skin and your outfit. These colors are the navy blues, dark and rich browns, and the always classic black.
“I go tanning. What colors can highlight my tan?”
To boost up your tan, go for bright colors such as orange, turquoise, sky blue, and pink. You can also wear beige and white, which create contrast to your skin, therefore making your skin color pop. Stay away from red though, because this only creates an illusion of a sunburn, and we don’t want to look like a lobster anytime.
“Is it okay to wear blue and black?”
Yes. Matching blue and black is actually more advisable compared to black on black. When mixing these colors, however, go for a darker shade of blue, like midnight blue or navy. This also makes your skin color come out, so it’s advisable to wear when you go tanning.
In addition, mixing brown and black is also advisable. These colors are both neutral and make sure that you go for a darker or richer shade of brown to mix with black.
“What pants should I wear with a bright colored shirt?”
Khaki pants are your best bet when you have a bright colored shirt. Wearing black can only make your shirt look like a neon-glow-in the dark lamp. Khakis and brown pants neutralize the bright-colored shirt, which sets off a cool tone that is not overwhelming.
With your new knowledge about colors and mixing it up, don’t be afraid to try them on. I can guarantee you that this will make a difference in the way you look and the way you feel. You don’t have to wear black all the time, just to be on the safe side.
Go ahead and experiment and have fun!