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Spring outfit colors for men: smart casual style

Spring calls for fresh colors and light layers: light shades that reflect the light, plus one or two soft accents. 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 t-shirt with khaki trousers

Jacket · navyT-shirt · ecruTrousers · khakiSneakers · navyWatch · khaki

Sky blue shirt with denim jeans

Shirt · sky blueJeans · denimLoafers · khakiBelt · navy

Khaki sweater with navy trousers

Jacket · ecruSweater · khakiTrousers · navySneakers · navyWatch · khaki

Ecru t-shirt with denim jeans

T-shirt · ecruJeans · denimLoafers · khakiBelt · khaki

Navy shirt with khaki trousers

Jacket · khakiShirt · navyTrousers · khakiSneakers · navyWatch · sage

Sage sweater with navy jeans

Sweater · sageJeans · navyLoafers · ecruBelt · khaki

Khaki t-shirt with khaki trousers

Jacket · navyT-shirt · khakiTrousers · khakiSneakers · navyWatch · ecru

Ecru shirt with navy jeans

Shirt · ecruJeans · navyLoafers · ecruBelt · sky blue

Key fabrics and pieces

  • Cotton: fresh and easy to pair.
  • Fine knit: for cool mornings.
  • Gabardine: for the light jacket.

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 spring for a smart casual look?

The base is Ecru, Khaki and Navy; for an accent, Sky blue or Sage. Pair two neutrals with a single accent per outfit.

What goes with Sky blue?

Sky blue looks best with Ecru and Navy. Wear it in a single piece, for example the shirt, and keep the rest neutral.

Which fabrics work in spring?

Cotton, fresh and easy to pair; Fine knit, for cool mornings; Gabardine, for the light jacket.