Summer has always been one of the most exciting seasons of the year as people get to go outside and have fun under the sun.
But aside from all the fun activities, summer is also a great time to take out the pastels and freshen up your suiting ensemble!
Some men are lenient to this idea, especially for certain occasions. But wearing pastel colours are common in smart casual wear because of its whimsical vibes that balances out a formal and playful look.
In this article, we will justify how to match this colour palette for any occasion, and how it can fit you better. Let’s go ahead and understand the hot colours of summer (or better yet, the cool hues of pastels)!
Matching Pastels with your Skin Tone
- Light Skin Tone – Since this is the palest skin tone with colours that usually has ivory, blue or pinkish undertones — these type are usually found in Caucasians.
Pastels like greens, blues, and purples will work best for this type of skin tone. But stay away from red, though. Light pink is the closest that you should go for in the red colour spectrum.
Strictly avoid black and white as the strong contrast will just accentuate the lack of colour of the skin.
- Medium Skin Tone – Most Asians, Latinos, Mediterranean, dark and mixed race gentlemen have this type of skin tone as it has yellow, peach, and olive undertones.
For this type of skin tone, go with the hard pastels like orange, red, and dark blues. This will be the best way to play with hard pastels as it will complement the melanin on the skin.
Neutral colours like cream, ivory, grey and khaki will also look flattering for this skin tone, for that subtle styling approach.
- Dark Skin Tone – Here, shades of brown with yellow, red, or blue undertones belong to this skin tone. Gents with African or Indian descent usually have this tone of skin.
Soft pastels will look best on you if your have this type of skin tone. You can play on contrasts freely, like wearing dark coloured ensemble then incorporating soft pastels for your accessories. So get on with the likes of light yellow, light pink, and light green for that pop of colour!
Try to avoid nudes and earth tones as it will just look washed out and will do nothing interesting with your outfit.
How to Wear Pastels for Different Occasions
Since business attires are bound by dress codes, your goal is to have fun with pastels but still stay safe and sane.
So, we highly recommend trying on neutral base for your suit and trousers, like dark or light grey ensemble. Then, you can play around with plain pastels for your accessories.
Get accessories that will complement each other like a matching tie and pocket square set then try to add metal pieces like tie clip, cufflinks and your belt, making sure to have it all in the same tone — whether its all gold, silver or copper.
Here, you can go big and bold as you want! So, we totally recommend you play on patterns!
Bring out the polka dots, paisleys, floral and all other fun and festive patterns to match the charm brought by pastels.
But if you’re a big fan of plain ensembles, going monochromatic with pastels will be such a creative style approach as well.
Just be extra careful with combining hues and shades to avoid looking like a giant ice cream. Mix and match dark and light pastels to add a splendid visual depth to your getup.
This will be extra special if the wedding colours and theme are actually all about pastels. You will surely be dressing for the occasion if you will complement the entourage wardrobe and the rest of the wedding aesthetic.
But if not, wearing pastels will always be an acceptable attire for weddings especially during spring and summer seasons.
Aside from it celebrates the fun vibes of the season, the subtleness of pastels will complement most wedding themes. You will surely stand out from the crowd without looking too outlandish.
READ: Go over some style guides from our blog that will surely help you choose what to wear for a summer wedding.
Sun’s Out, Pastels are in!
Regardless of gender preference, age, skin tone, race, or personal style, pastels are indeed a versatile and such an inclusive colour spectrum that anyone can sport.
Whether it’s preppy or edgy, sporty or glam, or formal or laid back, pastels can be worn by anyone at any event as a fashion statement.
Timeless pastel colours will never be outdated in fashion as they offer lightness, warmth, and elegance for any look.
So, always be au courant and have at least some go-to pastel pieces that you can pull out whenever fun and flair calls for it! Shop only here at DQT!
