Mr. Porter Style Clinic: How to Add Colour

by thesouthernmostgentleman

As a gentleman of style, you are constantly faced with different ways to amp up your current wardrobe. For those in a style bind, the easiest way to do that is expanding your color horizon. Thankfully, MR PORTER has just the way to do it.

As part of MR PORTER’s Style Clinic, the fabulous people over at MR PORTER have given those seeking it sound advice just on how to subtly begin to add color to your daily wardrobe. Whether that color be added in a bold pattern or in a sleek solid, their video shows just how to do it.

The best way to introduce color is by diving in feet first. Literally. By adding color to your shoes or even your socks and matching it back to a similar subdued color in the pant, it shows that you’re confident enough to rock some colorful kicks but subdued enough to make it look like you’ve been doing it for years.

After you’re comfortable where you’re at on your color journey, it’s time to move it on up–to the torso that is. MR PORTER gives the advice of beginning with blues. With blue having the ability to have so many shade and already being considered a neutral in many of those shades, it’s time to kick it up a bit. By going with a royal blue crew neck along with a slim silhouette, it looks like you really tried without putting much effort. Throw a dark zip-up over the bright shirt so it’s not too overpowering, and you’re ready to go.

Finally, when you’re ready for it, go floral. Floral has been making a huge comeback, despite the way Kim Kardashian used it. But again, like the royal blue, you want to have complimentary subdued pieces on as well so you end up wearing the floral, rather than the floral wearing you. Pair a floral button up with a slim pant, and throw a leather jacket (which never goes out of style by the way) on top, and you look like you’ve spent hours on your outfit. Make sure to tuck the shirt in to give you a streamlined look.

Make sure to take a look at the rest of MR PORTER’s Style Clinic on how to amp up your wardrobe. And remember, just like the addition of color, gradual changes can make all the difference.