Bring joy to your wardrobe by wearing a touch of colour this new season. While you may think it’s trickier to style than classic neutrals here’s how to choose, combine and carry off colour in a way that adds some dopamine-inducing pep to your day without making people stare.

How to add colour to your wardrobe

Colours that go with navy

When wearing navy this spring, use white or beige to lift your look. A white shirt with a navy suit will always look clean and classic and soft pink can also lift navy, while light shades of blue provide a gentle blend of similar tones. Touches of maroon, or red can also compliment navy.

Colours that go with green

Green is a versatile colour, the trick is choosing the right shade. Dark green hues as well as olive and khaki tones are flattering for most men. If you keep your colour combinations simple it will help to highlight your green clothes without any clashing. Black always complements green, and of course white looks fresh. Surprisingly brown, burgundy, and navy also look great, so don’t be afraid to experiment.

Colours that go with beige

As beige is a soft shade it works best with light colours and looks especially stylish when worn with crisp white, blue, or tan. Just take note of the shade of beige you are wearing as yellow-based shades of beige can be more challenging. This shade looks good with richer tones such as maroon, navy, or brown.

Colours that go with red

Red is a strong colour so you have to be mindful of what you wear with it. Mostly it looks best with neutral colours so when partnering go for white for a fresh bright look or black for something edgier. Wearing red with navy is a flattering and classic look and instantly balances red.

Colours that go with white

White is a great neutral colour and can be paired with most colours but remember that cooler tones such as black, navy, and light blue work best. Neutral tones like beige and sand also look great especially as the weather warms up and is the ultimate holiday outfit.

Colours that go with grey

When choosing what colour to wear with grey it's all about the shade of grey. Light tones of grey look best with other lighter colours like white, light blue, soft pink, and peach. Dark grey looks great with white but also look good with darker tones like black and burgundy.

Colours that go with brown

Like grey, brown also requires some balance when styling it. Light shades of brown like tan and camel work well with other light shades such as cream, white and light blue. Dark brown looks good with neutrals like white but also suit rich shades such as burgundy, navy, or deep green.