Do you prefer to wear an outfit in bright colours? Or do you rather play it safe and usually choose blue or grey? Many people find it difficult to combine the right colours and therefore quickly reach for neutral colours like blue and grey. A pity, because with a touch of colour you give your outfit – and mood! – the perfect boost. No matter how colourful your personality is, with our 5 tips you add the right amount of colour to your outfits. Say it with colour and discover how to easily combine different colours for a trendy and refined look!
Are you unsure which colours suit your outfit? Then choose one colourful item that takes the lead. For example, combine a striking navy blue suit with a beige, soft green or pink shirt. Going to a family dinner? Style a ochre yellow linen shirt with beige or blue trousers. Wear matching loafers underneath and you have a casual-chic look in no time.
Do you want more than one colour in your outfit? An important rule of thumb is to combine a maximum of three colours. Choose items in colours that are close to each other and avoid a combination of primary or complementary colours. A mix of primary colours – red, yellow and blue – comes across as harsh and somewhat cheap. Complementary colours like yellow and purple also do not match and make your outfit ‘heavy’. A combination of blue, purple and pink or a mix of moss green and orange or brick red makes your outfit interesting. This way you create a stylish, colourful whole and prevent your outfit from becoming a busy fairground attraction.
Do you dare to wear the same colour from head to toe? With a tone-on-tone outfit you set the right tone. Whether you are going to the office or a friends’ gathering: a tone-on-tone look always works! A favourable side effect: you appear even taller if you choose an outfit in the same colour tones. Make sure the colour tones are close to each other and preferably choose items of different materials. Match a pink polo with aubergine-coloured trousers, or an ice blue sweater with a denim blue chino.
Another option is a monochrome outfit: entirely in black or camel for a timeless, refined look. A pair of nicely coloured sneakers or loafers provide the finishing touch. Which colour tones do you choose: lavender purple, striking green or rather chic in brick red?
Wear dark on light to make different colours in your outfit stand out better. Under a blue jacket, for example, wear a sky blue or trendy mint green shirt. A sand-coloured polo under a black vest gives you a look with a classic feel. Remember: neutral colours such as black and grey enhance both bright and light colours.
Although basic items such as a white shirt, blue jacket and grey trousers are indispensable in your business wardrobe, investing in a colourful jacket or a shirt with a striking print is also a must. In blue you come across as relaxed and confident, and in yellow or with a playful print you show your creative side. Want a presentable appearance during that important meeting? With a stylish blue checked suit or jacket with a subtle striped pattern, that is a breeze. On Thursday you already smell the weekend and start making plans for Friday evening. To keep your creative spirit at work, choose a shirt with an inspiring, colourful print. Once Friday arrives and the deadlines are met, it is time for the Friday afternoon drink. Add a pair of sneakers with colour accents and jeans to your printed shirt and go with the flow!
