Dynamic Duos

3 Fool-Proof
Color Combinations

3 Fool-Proof
Color Combinations

3 Fool-Proof Men's Wardrobe Color Combinations

Think of peanut butter and chocolate or Hans and Chewie—iconic duos that prove that some things are just better when they're paired up. And the same can be said for pairing the right colors together. More than the sum of their parts, these cool combos have been proven over time and should definitely be a part of your weekly wardrobe rotation. Herewith, our current favorites along with some styling suggestions.

Olive Green & Navy

Suitsupply Shirt Jacket

A classic combination of military colors that, without a doubt, makes any guy look good. The coolness of a deep navy works well against the earthy tones of olive drab.

Shirt jacket,
$149 by Suitsupply

Suitsupply Shirt Jacket

Shirt jacket,
$149 by Suitsupply

Taylor Stitch Ojai Jacket

Ojai jacket,
$188 by Taylor Stitch

J.Crew Broken-In Chinos

Broken-in chinos,
$68 by J.Crew

Uniqlo Textured Sweater

Textured sweater,
$29.90 by Uniqlo

NN07 Tapered Twill Trousers

Tapered twill trousers,
$190 by NN07

Tan & Indigo

ASOS Wool Mix Coat

The luxe shade of camel contrasted with the rugged, relaxed nature of denim is a smart study in contrasts.

Wool mix coat,
$111 by ASOS

ASOS Wool Mix Coat

Wool mix coat,
$111 by ASOS

Bonobos Camel Topcoat

Camel topcoat,
$598 / $418 by Bonobos

Polo Ralph Lauren Slim Stretch Jeans

Slim stretch jeans,
$100 by Polo Ralph Lauren

Levi's Denim Jacket

Denim jacket,
$98 by Levi's

Mr P. Twill Chinos

Twill chinos,
$170 by Mr P.

Pink & Brown

Citizens of Humanity Trucker Jacket

A more masculine way to wear pink is to pair them with rich shades of brown. It allows the pink to read more as a neutral.

Trucker jacket, $329 by Citizens of Humanity

Citizens of Humanity Trucker Jacket

Trucker jacket,
$329 by Citizens of Humanity

Champion Logo Sweatshirt

Logo sweatshirt,
$99 by Champion

Vans Sk8-Mid Sneakers

Sk8-Mid sneakers,
$65 by Vans

Todd Snyder Silk and Cotton Knit Polo

Silk and cotton knit polo,
$188 by Todd Snyder

Bonobos Italian Cotton Pants

Italian cotton pants,
$198 by Bonobos

FYI

Computer and phone screens can produce about 16.8 million different color combinations for display.

(SOURCE: HowStuffWorks)