No thinking required, just purchase and put on 😉 Experiment! It’s 10 items for the season, 10 outfit ideas, all laid out for you. If you can’t, and visualizing all this is too difficult for you, maybe you should consider my seasonal guide, Effortless Outfits. Trust that these combos will look good, and… Simplicity is best! And also because if you’re following the Lean Wardrobe philosophy, you’ll have all these colors in your closet.Īdditionally, if you’re adding mid- and top-level items based off the Lean Wardrobe pyramid, you don’t have to worry about matching those things (because it’s all about complementing, not matching). It’s good to keep it simple, and to master the easy stuff before you move onto the more advanced color combinations. These are not necessarily representative of any specific type of shirt, pair of pants, or shoes. This visual guide contains symbols representing tops, bottoms, and shoes. We’re discussing color, not illustration accuracy or level of formality. These Are Symbols (So Focus on the colors) Once you get the hang of it, you’ll no longer need this article and you’ll be able to figure out how to put together any color combination, not just the basics. But, to make it easy when you’re starting out, focus on the top three choices I put together for you (basically the entire bottom section, 3 outfits per pant color). In the graphic above, you’ll see these are basic solids, and technically, all combinations can work. Here’s what you should keep in mind: Start With The 3 outfits For Each Pair Of Pants Yes it’s simplistic, but that’s a good thing. Tap here for full size in new window Using The Color Matching Chart Interchangeable and versatile: Almost every shirt / pants / shoes combo within each group of three is interchangeable, so don’t feel stuck with these exact match-ups.In reality, there are many more possible combinations! But try these first. A small selection of what’s possible: The choices that don’t make the list could still work, though I’m trying to keep this simple.I labeled each column B1-B5, one pair of pants per column. Look at each column from top to bottom to see the different options for each pair of pants. Bottom Section: Each column = one pair of pants.I think most of us choose a pair of pants first, then the shirt, then the mid-layer, shoes, jacket, etc. Pants Out! For every outfit example, I started each outfit with the pants as the base.I labeled shoes A, pants B, and shirts C. This makes up your base outfit, with every color I’m using in this example. Top Section: You have your pants, shirts, and shoes.Now you won’t have to constantly ask yourself what color clothes go together… just use this chart and you’ll have (practically) endless possibilities. The whole idea is to show you how easy it is to pair shirts and pants, and how to finish off the outfit with shoes. How To Match Clothing Well: 5 Easy Tips For Matching Colors In Your Outfit Here’s The Color Matching Chart For Men’s Clothes (Save It For Reference Later) Read this article for a more in-depth explanation. Avoid tops that are too close to your skin tone.It’s a more advanced style concept which we’ll cover in a different article. It can be pulled off successfully, but also has the possibility of looking kind of terrible. Stay away from tonal outfits (all three pieces being the same color, or close in value).

You want a good amount of contrast among the three. Watch the video above to see what I mean. Menswear neutrals are the KEY to outfits that ALWAYS “match” and never clash. Let’s do this! Figuring Out What Color Clothes Go Together So I put together this article with easy-to-follow guidelines and tips, plus a color matching chart for clothes, if you’re more of a visual person, so you’re never unsure how to match your clothes again. But hey, it’s not always so intuitive when trying to combine different color shirts, pants, and shoes together. In fact, it’s one of the most common questions I get! Usually, guys have a tough time figuring out what colors go together when it comes to clothes. There’s a good chance you asked yourself at some point, “Does this color shirt go with that color pants?”, or “Do these colors match, or do I look ridiculous?”ĭon’t worry, you’re not alone. If you’re reading this, you’re probably a tad confused when it comes to color matching your clothes.

Navy blue pants with light blue top