Stay away from tonal outfits (all three pieces being the same color, or close in value). It can be pulled off successfully, but also has the possibility of looking kind of terrible. It’s a more advanced style concept which we’ll cover in a different article. So what color tie goes with a blue shirt? It all depends on the shade of blue you wear, but colors like burgundy, green, gray, orange, gold, and silver work pretty much with all shades of blue. You can also wear purple and navy ties with a light blue shirt or a lighter blue tie with a dark blue shirt. Always go for perfect contrasts and they must have a balance between light and a dark tone. Choose a lighter shade for your shirt and go for a darker tone for your pants. While wearing a tie, keep the shade in mind!! I would recommend going for some shiny oxford or derby shoes both of which work great with this outfit.

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. These Are Symbols (So Focus on the colors) For very bright shades in shirts, or if you like sparkling colors, choose nylon, silk, or rayon. These give bright shiny hues so they are best for party wear selection. But such fabrics are less comfortable and good when the weather is pleasant. They make the best combinations with Cotton-Silk blend pants, denim, or polyester pants. What about patterned or multi-color shirts? Multi-color shirts—anything from a basic contrast collar shirt to a tartan or multi-colored gingham—are best handled by asking yourself what the overall hue of the shirt is.

A man’s complexion has a huge impact on how the colors he chooses to wear suit him or make him just blend into the crowd. Always go for the basic colors while buying your pants- Brown and Beige usually go best with the Red and Blue shades. There are ways of making this combo stand out from a crowd and you’re about to learn the best of them. That doesn’t mean matching the two items exactly. In fact, this is generally considered a no-no in men’s style. Khaki pant is recently in trend because of their versatility to match with any shirt. One can use khaki pants as a formal and casual dress code.

Pure cotton or linen is most popular in men’s shirts. Linen shirts are comfortable and come in subtle colors. When going for plain shirts, linen fabric is the best. The best color ties to match a light blue shirt are burgundy, green, purple, gray, orange, pink, gold, and navy. What Color Tie With Dark Blue Shirt? While a light blue shirt wouldn’t be a terrible choice at a wedding, a white shirt would be the more traditional and preferable choice.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. 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. How To Read The Color Matching Chart

Top Section: You have your pants, shirts, and shoes. This makes up your base outfit, with every color I’m using in this example. I labeled shoes A, pants B, and shirts C. (You’ll see why in a minute.)If you do feel you need to wear a tie in a smart-casual setting, a more vibrant color such as the ones mentioned above would be reasonable. It’s important to consider all the questions above to ensure you don’t make any fashion mistakes and look your best. Usually, the invitation tells you if the dress code for the event is formal or casual, but if it doesn’t, you can always ask the person, a colleague, or a friend how they will dress that day or night. When choosing the best color tie to wear with your blue shirt, you must consider the dress code and the occasion. Is it formal or informal? Is it with friends or clients? Is it a celebration or a time when you need to be respectful? This is another really important thing. The fabric of your shirt can have a great impact on your overall outfit. Out of the two suitable dress codes, business-professional would be the dressy one, while smart-casual would obviously be the casual one.

However, in smart-casual settings, strongly consider whether a tie is necessary in the first place. In the graphic above, you’ll see these are basic solids, and technically, all combinations can work. 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).

Men with very spectacular contrast in their skin (usually fair) and dark hair fall into this category.