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 Outfits With a Bottle Green Sweater

Man in a dark green sweater and grey shorts against a black background

Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels Bottle green is a deep, rich color that looks expensive and calm. A bottle green sweater is a smart way to add color to a wardrobe full of navy and grey, and it works in any cold month. Here are five outfits that make it look sharp. Test each […]

What to Wear With a Navy Sweater

Young man in a navy sweater with a collared shirt underneath, kneeling against a light green wall

Photo by Thedollasyn on Pexels A navy sweater is one of the most useful pieces a man can own. It looks smart, it keeps you warm and it works with almost every color. The trick is knowing what to put under it, what to put below it and which shoes finish the look. Here is […]

Rust and Terracotta: How to Bring Autumn Colors Into Your Wardrobe

Photo on Unsplash Autumn and winter are the best seasons for color. Rust and terracotta are warm, earthy shades that look rich against the grey sky. They are less common than burgundy and mustard, so they set you apart. Here is how to use them well, and you can test the colors in Fashionalista. What […]

Watch Strap vs Belt and Shoes: Do They Really Have to Match?

Photo on Unsplash Everyone knows that belt and shoes should match. But what about the watch? Many men worry that the strap, the belt and the shoes must be exactly the same, and that gold and silver should never meet. The truth is more relaxed. Here are the real rules, and you can test your […]

What to Wear With a Grey Sweater

Man in a grey crew neck sweater standing in front of a wooden door

Photo by Travel with Lenses on Pexels A grey sweater is a quiet piece, and quiet clothes are easy to build outfits around. It works with almost every color, and it looks good in an office or a cafe. This guide shows what to wear with it, from shirts to shoes. Test your own match […]

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 […]

How to Wear Grey Sneakers With a Blazer Without Looking Sloppy

Photo on Unsplash Sneakers and a blazer are a modern classic, but many men get it wrong. The shoes look too sporty, or the outfit looks like a costume. Grey sneakers are a calm choice that makes the combination work. Here is how, and you can test it in Fashionalista. Why grey works Grey is […]

„I Have Nothing to Wear”: How to End the Morning Outfit Stress

Photo on Unsplash You open the closet, see a lot of clothes and think: „I have nothing to wear”. Almost every man has this problem. The cause is not the lack of clothes, but the lack of a system. Here are simple formulas that remove the stress, and you can test each one in Fashionalista. […]

What Color Shoes Go With Olive Pants

Close-up of brown leather lace-up shoes with teal socks and dark trousers on a stone floor

Photo by furkanfdemir on Pexels Olive pants are easy to love and surprisingly hard to put shoes with. Black can look too hard, white can look too sporty and the wrong brown can make the outfit muddy. This guide shows which shoe colors work, and why. You can try each pair in Fashionalista. The short […]