How to Match a Tie With a Patterned Shirt or Jacket

Photo on Unsplash A pattern on the shirt and a pattern on the tie can look sharp or like a mess. The secret is contrast and scale. Once you know these two ideas, you can combine stripes, checks and dots with confidence. Here is how, and you can test colors in Fashionalista. Rule one: vary […]

Top 5 Best Spring Outfits for Men

Man in a light blue jacket and sunglasses sitting on a bench in a park

Photo by umar muazu on Pexels Spring weather changes fast, so the best spring outfits are light, layered and fresh. Think pale colors, thin fabrics and a jacket you can take off. Here are five outfits for the first warm days of the year. Try them in Fashionalista. 1. Light jacket, white tee and beige […]

What Color Shirt Goes With a Navy Blazer

Man in a navy blazer over a rust brown button-up shirt in a modern interior

Photo by Iskandar Qadamov on Pexels A navy blazer is the base of a smart casual wardrobe, and the shirt you pick decides the mood. White looks sharp, light blue looks friendly and a rust shirt like the one in the photo looks bold. Here are the colors that work and why. Try them in […]

What Color Tie Goes With a Light Blue Shirt

Man in a light blue shirt adjusting his tie outdoors

Photo by Vinicius Quaresma on Pexels A light blue shirt is the most useful shirt a man can own, and a tie lets you change its personality in seconds. The right tie color can make you look serious, friendly or stylish. Here are the colors that work, and why. Check each combination in Fashionalista. The […]

What Color Shirt Goes With Charcoal Trousers

Man in a pale shirt and dark grey trousers standing in front of a concrete wall

Photo by foad shariyati on Pexels Charcoal trousers are one of the most useful pieces in a wardrobe. They are dark enough to look serious and soft enough to wear with almost anything. The shirt you choose changes the whole mood of the outfit. Here is a clear guide to the colors that work, with […]

Job Interview Outfit: Colors That Build Authority

Photo on Unsplash You have only a few seconds to make a first impression, and the colors you wear speak before you do. In an interview, you want to look calm, capable and trustworthy. Here is how to choose a shirt, a tie and a suit that build that image, and you can try them […]

What to Wear With Olive Pants

Bearded man in a light shirt and olive trousers standing in front of a stone building

Photo by Vincent Santamaria on Pexels Olive pants are a smart alternative to jeans and chinos. The color is calm and earthy, and it works with more colors than most men think. Here are five ways to wear them in a smart casual way. Test your own match on Fashionalista. 1. Light blue shirt and […]

What to Wear With Brown Trousers

Man in wide brown cropped trousers and black leather loafers standing by a stone wall

Photo by Efe Ersoy on Pexels Brown trousers are underrated. They look warm, grown up and a little bit different from the usual grey and navy. They also work in more outfits than most men think. This guide shows the shirts, jackets and shoes that make brown trousers look sharp. Test your own pair in […]

Top 5 Best Outfits With a Light Blue Shirt

Man in a light blue shirt with rolled sleeves and a navy belt standing by a wooden door

Photo by Mihaela Claudia Puscas on Pexels A light blue shirt is the second most useful shirt after white. It looks fresh, calm and professional. Here are five outfits built around it. Test your own on Fashionalista. 1. Light blue shirt and navy trousers A classic that works every day. Add brown shoes and a […]