Matching Clothes: Tips to Coordinate Colors

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around tips and guidelines for coordinating clothing colors, focusing on personal style choices, color matching principles, and social perceptions of fashion. Participants share their experiences and preferences regarding color combinations, clothing styles, and the practicality of dressing well.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about scientific rules for color matching in clothing and seeks resources for color coordination.
  • Another suggests wearing black or khaki pants and provides specific guidelines on shirt and sock color combinations, emphasizing not to match shirt color with pants.
  • Some participants express disagreement about the appropriateness of wearing black shirts with black pants, with one describing it as looking "monochrome" or like a "mobster."
  • Different color preferences are shared, with one participant noting a tendency to avoid black and white t-shirts in favor of other colors.
  • Advice is given to match the color of shirts with belts and shoes, while also cautioning against matching shirt and pants colors.
  • One participant questions the stereotype that gay individuals have a better sense of style, leading to a discussion about color coordination based on shirt brightness.
  • There are differing opinions on the acceptability of wearing white socks with jeans, with some arguing it is fine while others disagree.
  • Participants discuss the aesthetics of belts and the importance of proper fit, with some expressing a more practical view on extending the use of belts.
  • Humorous comments are made about fashion trends, such as plaid pants and lime green pants, along with references to pop culture icons and their fashion choices.
  • One participant shares their personal experience of wearing all black for special events, suggesting that it can be stylish when accessorized appropriately.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a variety of opinions on color matching and clothing choices, with no clear consensus on many of the fashion guidelines discussed. Disagreements arise particularly around the appropriateness of certain color combinations and the significance of matching accessories.

Contextual Notes

Participants' suggestions and preferences are based on personal experiences and subjective interpretations of style, which may not apply universally. The discussion reflects a range of aesthetic values and cultural influences on fashion choices.

  • #31
lunarmansion said:
and do not wear...white pants after labour day...
What's this no white after labor day about? Why not?
 
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  • #32
tribdog said:
I'm much more into pastel shades. Muted, like my personality
Pastels aren't muted, greyed down, they're colors that have been mixed with white.
 
  • #33
Evo said:
I was thinking of dress slacks. Blue Jeans don't matter.
What are "dress slacks"?
 
  • #34
and when does it stop being after labor day and start being before labor day?
 
  • #35
zoobyshoe said:
Pastels aren't muted, greyed down, they're colors that have been mixed with white.
I'll change my statement then.
I'm much more into pastel shades. I'm white.
 
  • #36
tribdog said:
and when does it stop being after labor day and start being before labor day?
Memorial Day.

And, yes, definitely, if you're not wearing pants, don't wear socks. :biggrin:
 
  • #37
KingNothing said:
Hi all...i am having trouble getting my clothes to match. I don't have a girlfriend, so no one to help really. Is there a way of knowing what colors match and what don't? As in, a scientific rule I can apply?

Also, an online color matcher or overview of common coordinating and contrasting colors would be great.
why don't u know how to match your clothes? :bugeye: :smile:
 
  • #38
Moonbear said:
And, yes, definitely, if you're not wearing pants, don't wear socks. :biggrin:

Are people in shorts not allowed to wear shoes?

I get chastized all the time when I wear socks and sandals, but it keeps the snow off my toes. It seems dressing myself is yet another thing I don't know how to do properly.

If "no pants" means "naughty bits flying in the wind", then no socks is good advice. "Many a man has fallen victim to the sock gap".
 
  • #39
KingNothing said:
Hi all...i am having trouble getting my clothes to match. I don't have a girlfriend, so no one to help really. Is there a way of knowing what colors match and what don't? As in, a scientific rule I can apply?

Also, an online color matcher or overview of common coordinating and contrasting colors would be great.

you could ask people who would know :wink: like people at a clothing store. or watch what not to wear if you can get it where you live.
http://tlc.discovery.com/fansites/whatnottowear/whatnottowear.html
 
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