Do you know how to combine clothes according to colors? Getting the color palette right is one of the secrets to making a good first impression. And is that in the list of things that demand the attention of a look, color is usually in the first position.
Whether you are more of soft or strong contrasts, in the following guide you will find tips and ideas to confidently solve the color issue when creating a look.
Combinations with neutral colors
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Neutral colors work well with all colors, including other neutral colors. This is one of the basic lessons for combining colors. Including a neutral piece in your look is the quickest way to make sure it doesn't clash. If you want to comfortably shape your looks or if you are simply an enthusiast of neutrals, you should get a good collection of pieces in the following colors:
- Blanco
- Black
- Beige
- Grey
- Navy blue
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Some color pairs cancel each other out, but this does not happen when one of them is one of the above. Neutral colors do not compete with other colors, but they give them all the prominence. What is achieved like this is avoid the feeling of chaos that can occur when there are too many points demanding attention.
In this way, they are the most used option when you need to introduce a garment of a bright color in a look. You can see an example in the image above, where a fluorescent pants is offset with a neutral blazer.
Tonal combinations
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It is about choosing a color (for example blue) and playing with its different shades. Up to five different shades of the same color can be used in a single look.
This way of combining clothes according to colors is a great idea when wearing a suit (wear a lighter shirt than your suit), but it also works well on casual looks.
Since they are based on the use of a single color, the tonal combinations are as safe as the previous ones, but forming them requires more planning. Sometimes it can be a happy coincidence when taking two pieces out of the closet that you would like to wear, but usually the preparation of tonal combinations begins in the clothing store.
It should be noted that a single tone can also be used for the entire look. The safe bet is black. Who has not ever resorted to the effectiveness of an All-Black outfit? For example, a black suit and shirt or a rocker look consisting of a t-shirt, jeans and sucks leather. Navy blue also works well with itself.
Soft contrast combinations
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This option revolves around analogous colors (those that are next to each other on the color wheel). It is a way of combining colors that results in a soft contrastas a team is formed with pieces of similar colors.
The following are two of the combinations that are worth considering when it comes to different colors that, despite this, hardly collide when you place them next to each other:
- Green and yellow
- Blue and purple
Strong contrast combinations
Most bet on moderation when combining clothes according to colors. On a daring scale, neutral and tonal combinations would be lowest. Those with soft contrast a notch above, while, since consist of joining colors that a priori do not interpenetrate, the one that occupies us now would be at the top.
The level of difficulty is not higher than in the previous ones. Deep down it comes down to going against the tide. However, they have a more colorful and striking effect, which is why they are more difficult to defend. So if your style is sober, this would not be the ideal way to combine clothes according to colors.
You can achieve a strong contrast combination by combining colors that are not next to each other on the color wheel or are directly opposite. Choose one for the top and one for the bottom, overlap them through jackets and shirts or use accessories. It should be noted that currently you can find many color block style garments that already get the job done..
Final word
This guide can be useful to start combining clothes according to colors. However, it should be borne in mind that there is no right or wrong in fashion. And this is demonstrated when designers tear down the walls of the established with great and inspiring results.
In the end, the important thing is to feel comfortable with the color palette that has been chosen, either by following the rules or exploring new territories.