What colours are in your closet? If you are like most men, your wardrobe is limited to the basics: black, white, and navy blue. After all, these colours are essential in the business world for displaying confidence, authority, loyalty, and power.

They aren’t your only choices though, and, at certain times, aren’t even the best colour choices for a men’s suit. If you want to spice up your wardrobe, infuse it with colour, and still look like a confident professional, you should consider earth tones, browns, and beige.

What are Earth Tones?

Before we discuss how earth tones, beige, and browns can transform your wardrobe, it is important that you understand exactly what earth tones are. These are colours that mimic the hues found in nature, such as:

• Grey

• Brown

• Yellow

• Green

• Orange

• Ivory

• Taupe

• Some shades of red

How Earth Tones, Beige, and Browns can Transform Your Men’s Clothes

While it is true a black or navy suit can give you an appearance of power, they aren’t always the best choice when you are meeting with clients. Some clients may find this colour too intimidating or sombre. When you wear browns, beige, and earth tones, you are viewed as loyal, approachable, friendly, and less-intimidating. For this reason, a simple change to the colour of your wardrobe can often mean a significant increase in the number of clients you attract to your business.

These colours do more than just help you in business, however. They also provide you with that “wow” factor you have been searching for. Why? Because they are different. In a world engulfed by blacks and blues, earth tone suits help you stand out.

How to Wear These Suit Colours

While certain earth tones are generally reserved for particular seasons, such as beige in autumn and ivory in spring, you should take this type of seasonal advice with a grain of salt. After all, in order to wear only season-specific colours, you would need a rather massive wardrobe. When you are looking for the perfect colours for your wardrobe for each season, consider the following.

• Suits, Dresses, Sportswear: Spring and Summer are Bathed in Beige- Looking to dress to impress during the warmer months of the year? Beige is the perfect option. This colour can be described as light tan and is a bright and cheerful choice for sunny days. Other colour options during these seasons are yellows, browns, creams, greens, and ivory.

• Earth Tones Work Well for Men in Suit Slumps During Winter and Fall- When you are trying to spice up your wardrobe during fall and winter, there is no better place to turn than earth tones. Browns, beige, cream, oranges, and reds can warm up your leisure and suit collection during these cold months.

Are you stuck in a seemingly never-ending sea of blacks and blues? Don’t let yourself fall into a slump. Earth tones, browns, and beige can perk up your wardrobe, no matter what the season, and can provide you with the “wow” factor you have been searching for.

About Susan Grant

Susan has more than 7 years of experience as a Fashion Advisor for several reputed fashion houses and manufacturers including Brook Taverner. Her ultimate dream is to design and sell her own clothing line worldwide!

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