ARE YOU A ‘SPRING’ MAN? WHAT COLORS DO YOU WEAR IN SPRING?
Making the transition from Winter to Spring means two things for your wardrobe, especially for a man:
1. It’s time to switch to outfits that make you look cool on the eyes, and yes, feel cool too.
2. It’s also the time to make a changeover from black and navy to brighter shades (tad less so)
No wonder, most men avoid bright colors. They don’t want to get drenched in colors as if forcibly thrown upon them. They feel a lot safer when they are out with staple colors like black, navy and grey. Bolder hues such as pink, red and yellow are either a turn off for them or simply asking for trouble. But on the flip side, colors, especially this Spring, are a reflection of your skin tone as well as your character. But let’s remember you can always look outstanding–and that too almost instantly–by changing color settings to suit your style. Easy, ah? To help you easily steer the pitfalls of an expansive palette, I have shared a few insights for those men looking to go bold and daring with three vibrant spring colors. Read on…
1. It’s time to switch to outfits that make you look cool on the eyes, and yes, feel cool too.
2. It’s also the time to make a changeover from black and navy to brighter shades (tad less so)
No wonder, most men avoid bright colors. They don’t want to get drenched in colors as if forcibly thrown upon them. They feel a lot safer when they are out with staple colors like black, navy and grey. Bolder hues such as pink, red and yellow are either a turn off for them or simply asking for trouble. But on the flip side, colors, especially this Spring, are a reflection of your skin tone as well as your character. But let’s remember you can always look outstanding–and that too almost instantly–by changing color settings to suit your style. Easy, ah? To help you easily steer the pitfalls of an expansive palette, I have shared a few insights for those men looking to go bold and daring with three vibrant spring colors. Read on…
Millennial Pink
Always considered feminine, pink is staging a comeback, scripting a strong men’s fashion statement.
Pros: Highly versatile. A shirt or fine-gauge crew neck jumper can be easily paired with blue or black jeans, navy or sand shorts, in addition to green chinos.
A word of caution: Like any dashingly bright color, it is important to analyze your skin tone before experimenting with the shade. If you’ve a dark complexion, go for any shade of pink you like. On the contrary, fairer skin should choose deeper variants and forms to avoid the washout effect.
Always considered feminine, pink is staging a comeback, scripting a strong men’s fashion statement.
Pros: Highly versatile. A shirt or fine-gauge crew neck jumper can be easily paired with blue or black jeans, navy or sand shorts, in addition to green chinos.
A word of caution: Like any dashingly bright color, it is important to analyze your skin tone before experimenting with the shade. If you’ve a dark complexion, go for any shade of pink you like. On the contrary, fairer skin should choose deeper variants and forms to avoid the washout effect.
Sage Green
Will green might just be the new black? Truth be told, the look is trending this Spring and won’t really fade out that easily as it’s a workhorse both in the armed and civilian services.
Pros: Put over a white tee and faded jeans in spring, and transition to sand chinos in the scorching summer heat. Stock up on deep reds, light neutrals and blues to give the sage green an awesome effect. It can be paired with almost everything from navy and white to pink and yellow.
A word of caution: Though it goes well with basics including chinos or T-shirts, a pocketed overshirt or field jacket in this shade is a strict no no.
Will green might just be the new black? Truth be told, the look is trending this Spring and won’t really fade out that easily as it’s a workhorse both in the armed and civilian services.
Pros: Put over a white tee and faded jeans in spring, and transition to sand chinos in the scorching summer heat. Stock up on deep reds, light neutrals and blues to give the sage green an awesome effect. It can be paired with almost everything from navy and white to pink and yellow.
A word of caution: Though it goes well with basics including chinos or T-shirts, a pocketed overshirt or field jacket in this shade is a strict no no.
Gen-Z Yellow
Any denying that this color is a bit tricky to ace? It is way too strong a hue to pronounce its death knell.
Pros: As with pink, yellow works like a charm toned-down. The best way to grab any onlooker’s attention is to pair it with subtler pieces. Go for a mustard fisherman raincoat won over a navy overshirt, any black jeans, a white tee and white sneakers (as accessories) for a basic style generating some interest.
A word of caution: If you’re characterized by lighter skin tones, you most definitely need a bit of sun before trying out yellow.
If you think the above-mentioned Spring colors may invite canned laugher and comedy jibes from the audience, think again. These colors are no less macho, stirring up a renewed interest in the men’s everyday fashion game. So, what are you waiting for? The game is on, play on your own, ask for help or talk to me on any specific style. This blog also brings an end to the men’s wear color series. Do read our previous blogposts before making an informed decision on picking the right color for your suit anytime.
Any denying that this color is a bit tricky to ace? It is way too strong a hue to pronounce its death knell.
Pros: As with pink, yellow works like a charm toned-down. The best way to grab any onlooker’s attention is to pair it with subtler pieces. Go for a mustard fisherman raincoat won over a navy overshirt, any black jeans, a white tee and white sneakers (as accessories) for a basic style generating some interest.
A word of caution: If you’re characterized by lighter skin tones, you most definitely need a bit of sun before trying out yellow.
If you think the above-mentioned Spring colors may invite canned laugher and comedy jibes from the audience, think again. These colors are no less macho, stirring up a renewed interest in the men’s everyday fashion game. So, what are you waiting for? The game is on, play on your own, ask for help or talk to me on any specific style. This blog also brings an end to the men’s wear color series. Do read our previous blogposts before making an informed decision on picking the right color for your suit anytime.