Color Palettes
FallMenSmart casual

Fall outfit colors for men: smart casual style

Fall brings warm, deep shades, and it is the season of layers: a light jacket changes the whole look. Smart casual mixes comfy pieces with a polished touch: jeans or chinos with a shirt, and one well-chosen accent color.

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The palette

Five colors that go together in any order. Tap one to copy its code.

8 outfits to copy

Each look uses two neutrals and one accent color at most.

Ecru sweater with camel trousers

Jacket · dark denimSweater · ecruTrousers · camelBoots · dark denimWatch · camel

Rust shirt with denim jeans

Jacket · camelShirt · rustJeans · denimLoafers · camelScarf · dark denim

Camel t-shirt with dark denim trousers

Jacket · ecruT-shirt · camelTrousers · dark denimSneakers · dark denimWatch · camel

Ecru sweater with denim jeans

Sweater · ecruJeans · denimBoots · camelScarf · camel

Dark denim shirt with camel trousers

Jacket · camelShirt · dark denimTrousers · camelLoafers · dark denimWatch · forest green

Forest green t-shirt with denim jeans

Jacket · dark denimT-shirt · forest greenJeans · denimSneakers · ecruScarf · camel

Camel sweater with camel trousers

Jacket · dark denimSweater · camelTrousers · camelBoots · dark denimWatch · ecru

Ecru shirt with denim jeans

Shirt · ecruJeans · denimLoafers · ecruScarf · rust

Key fabrics and pieces

  • Suede: for jackets and shoes.
  • Wool knit: for sweaters.
  • Corduroy or flannel: for trousers and shirts.

What to avoid

  • Gym wear.
  • Worn-out or faded pieces.
  • Too many accent colors.

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Frequently asked questions

What colors should I wear in the fall for a smart casual look?

The base is Ecru, Camel and Dark denim; for an accent, Rust or Forest green. Pair two neutrals with a single accent per outfit.

What goes with Rust?

Rust looks best with Ecru and Dark denim. Wear it in a single piece, for example the shirt, and keep the rest neutral.

Which fabrics work in the fall?

Suede, for jackets and shoes; Wool knit, for sweaters; Corduroy or flannel, for trousers and shirts.