Whether you want to make your suit the star of the show or wear a fun shirt and tie color combo, consider this the ultimate guide.
Mixing and matching colors, prints, and pieces is the perfect opportunity for a pop of personality—a sleek way to showcase your style no matter the occasion. The right combo can elevate your look—and your attention to detail will show.
We’ll start simple.
What’s Your Go-To Shirt Shade?
Do you keep things black and white, or do you have a collection of colors at your disposal? While white and black can work with nearly anything, there are a few things to consider when pairing ties with colored shirts. Let’s break down your options.
Option 1: Monochromatic
Subtle sophistication starts with monochrome menswear. Monochromatic outfits can elongate your silhouette, effortlessly flatter your figure, and showcase your streamlined style. This look is both perfectly polished and the right amount of edgy. Monochromatic looks require the same shade across the board but can be easy to achieve with blacks and dark blues.
Option 2: Tonal
The great thing about tonal color pairings is how they instantly create a perfectly put-together look. You know that each piece will work together seamlessly, so going tonal is a great choice if you’re pinched for time or in a style rut. The aesthetic will just work.
Option 3: Complementary
We’re taking it back to elementary art class with complementary colors. Complementary colors add fashionable flair, and they’re often considered out of the box or interesting—they stand out. New to color theory? No problem: Just take a look at a traditional color wheel and choose the color opposite of what you’re working with. That’s the complementary color. For red, that’s green. For blue, orange. For purple, yellow. You get the idea. Be mindful of saturation and tone, but as a general rule of thumb, opposites attract.
‘Tis the Season for Seasonal Color Palettes
Certain color combos just work better in the winter. The same applies to spring, summer, and fall, naturally. Jewel tones are effortlessly eye-catching during the colder months yet too bright and bold for springtime. Earth tones are vibrant in autumn yet might read dull in the peak of the summer. Soft pastels are right and romantic in the spring yet might wash one out during autumn or winter. Finally, summer calls for bright, saturated tones and fun prints, but that doesn’t really work in the other seasons. Of course, there are exceptions to the “rule” (and by no means are we the rule-makers—buuuut you should still take our word for it), and personal preference should prevail, but generally, these are the rules of seasonality.
If you’re truly stuck when it comes to color, reach out to the event organizers—the bride, the groom, and friends of the family—and see what they have to say. Or, check your invitation. Inspiration and guidance come from everywhere nowadays!
When in Doubt, Let The Modern Groom Help You Sort It Out
No matter what your occasion is, we’ll help you dress to impress. After all, we don’t do virtual consultations for us; we do them for you. We’ve made the custom suiting process as easy as 1, 2, 3… literally. Book your online consultation so we can get a sense of you, your style, the vibe of your occasion, and your budget. From there, we’ll take your measurements, and within 3-5 business days, you’ll be ready to suit up, just like that.
Trust us—nothing off the rack or pieced together will suit you the way a Modern Groom menswear package will. And nothing will curate confidence the way custom clothing will. Actually, don’t just take our word for it; get started to see for yourself.
