1. WARDROBING, ACCESSORIZING AND
COLOUR CO-ORDINATION
MODULE – 2C

2. 10 Tips to Stretch Your Wardrobe Dollars
1. Buy what works for you, what you actually require!
2. Stick to your best colours
3. Buy the right size for right now
4. Purchase for Multi-season use
5. Remember the basics
6. Accessorize with style
7. Buy quality over quantity
8. Compatible shoes
9. Organize and categorize
10. Take notes for future use

3. Example of a wardrobe - The Uniform Man
You have a specific uniform you wear that is required by the nature of your work. The only time you need personal
clothing is when you have time off in the evenings and your weekends. You wear a suit rarely, but when you do you
like to look sharp as being a man of detail you pay attention to the small things.
• 1 Suit
• 1 Pair Dress Shoes
• 1+ Pair Casual Leather
Shoes
• Belts that match above
shoes
• 4+ Dress Shirts
• 3+ Ties
• 2 Pairs of well-fitting
Jeans
• 2 Pair Slacks, Dark &
Light
• 2+ Button-up collared
sport shirts
• 3 Solid Polo Shirts
• 3 Sweaters
• 5+ Undershirts
• 1 Sports Jacket
• 1 Simple Dress Watch

4. • Items that would be helpful to have
• 1 Navy Blazer
• 3+ pocket squares
• 1 Overcoat
• 1 Pair Leather Gloves
• 1 Hat
• Collar Stays, Cuff Links

5. Men’s Accessories
Basic formal accessories for men; Head to toe
1. Hat / Cap
2. Tie / Bow Tie / Cravat
3. Tie pin
4. Pocket square / silk
5. Cuff Links
6. Watch
7. Belt
8. Wallet / Card Holder
9. Socks
10. Shoes
11. Bag

8. How to choose the accessories
• Define the setting
For Professionals
1- Casual: In a formal business setting, this should not extend beyond a shirt
without a tie or a polo shirt and khakis. In such an environment, denim, shorts,
T-shirts, and open-toe sandals are not acceptable. However, in more informal,
often younger business settings, such attire may indeed be permissible.
2- Semi-formal: A nice dress shirt with an optional tie, good quality chinos or
trousers, and a sports coat is highly recommended.
3- Formal: A tailor-made suit, impeccably pressed shirt and conservative tie is
the norm. Pinstripe is a great choice, and a vest is a nice addition as well. For
formal wear, it's not recommended to mix and match blazers with trousers.
Keep it uniform.
• Choose what is necessary and try not to go overboard
• Co-ordinate with the color theme and apparels chosen
• Matching socks to trousers; shoes, belt, watch, wallet

9. 9 Tips for Choosing Men’s Jewellery
• Jewellery should have purpose
• Less is more
• Match your existing look
• When in doubt, opt out
• Watches for status
• Rings for sentiment
• Cuff links and tie clips for class
• Necklaces for tradition
• Avoid Earrings

11. Colour Coordination for Men
• Introduction – The Colour Wheel and Colour Basics
• By looking at the basics of colour and how to incorporate
these basics into an outfit we will be able to confidently
develop the knowledge necessary to match our clothes
properly, allowing us to look our best

12. Color Basics – The Color Wheel

13. 5 key colour wheel concepts
1. Core Colour – the dominant colour in a colour scheme.
For example in terms of an ensemble, it would usually
be the colour of a jacket or sweater.
2. Accent Colours – Secondary colours used in a colour
scheme. Accent colours may be complementary, triad,
analogous or neutral.
a. Complementary colours – colours that are directly across from
one another on the colour wheel.

14. b) Triad Colours – Three colours that are equidistant on the colour
wheel.
c) Analogous Colours – Colours that border each other on the
colour wheel.

16. • Using this as a reference is key when coordinating
colours.
• Conclusion – Just touching the surface of the Colour
Wheel
• The Wheel will provide guidelines and suggestions as to
how to properly match clothing, but when it comes down
to it, it’s about how you think you look in your clothes, and
how they make you feel. Don’t become a slave to the
science of colour coordination, but rather use the
knowledge it provides to better assist your personal
style.

17. • The closer the colours are to each other, the easier they
are to coordinate. For example, wearing a blue dress shirt
with a tie that has blue-green strips is a good, simple
coordination. On the other hand, trying to mix yellow-
green and red-violet can get messy, so knowing how to
mix these colours is important.
• The first things to look at when learning about contrast if
understanding the colours and contrasts of your body.
Your hair colour, eye colour, and skin colour play an
important role in developing the proper contrast within
your outfit. These three factors, which every man has,
determine whether a man is of high, low, or medium
contrast.

18. • High Contrast Men
• Men whose hair colour contrasts their skin colour greatly
fall under this category. For example, men with black hair
and white skin. The most important thing for men in this
category is to try to mimic this same contrast with their
clothes. A dark suit (navy blue or black) and a white dress
shirt or a charcoal gray suit with a blue dress shirt will
both provide this desired contrast. As for ties, any tie that
distinctly stands out from the shirt will compliment a high
contrast man.

19. High Contrast Men - Formals

20. High Contrast Men - Formals
What’s wrong with
his dressing?

21. High Contrast Men - Casuals

22. • Low Contrast Men
• Low contrast men have a much more subtle, if any,
contrast. Men with light hair and light skin fall into this
category, and (usually) so do men with red hair, bald men,
and men with little hair. The ability for a low contrast man
to look good is the complete opposite from that of a high
contrast man.
• A colour combination for low contrast men
• Low contrast men should strive for a monochromatic
(single colour) look. A dark blue or earth-toned dress shirt
with a dark suit will work best most of the time. As for ties,
something that contrasts too much will take attention
away from the face, so having a tie similar to the colour of
your suit and shirt will work best.

23. Low Contrast Men

24. Low Contrast Men - Formals

25. Low Contrast Men - Casuals

26. • Medium Contrast Men
• Men who don’t fall under either extreme usually fall into
this category. Dark skinned men with dark hair or light
skinned men with white or gray hair usually fit into this
group. Since there is such a wide variety of facial tones
and hair colours, it is difficult to pinpoint specific guidance
to this group.
• The mentioned dark skinned man with dark hair would
lean more towards the high contrast side, while the light
skinned man with white or gray hair leans more towards
the low contrast side. With that being said, it should be
mentioned that medium contrast men could easily explore
and enjoy what both sides have to offer, but should do so
without wandering too far off into one of the extremes.

27. Medium Contrast Men

28. Medium Contrast Men

29. Medium Contrast Men

30. Men's Fashion Tips - Do's and Don'ts
Do's
1. Match your belt to your shoes
2. Match your socks with your trousers
3. Wear a suit that fits properly
4. Get your suit/trouser/chino legs hemmed by a tailor
5. Tuck your shirt into your pants when wearing a sport
coat or blazer
6. Flat front pants if you’re skinny
7. Pleats if you’re overweight
8. Slim-fit shirts if you’re skinny, have tailor take sides in
on baggy shirts
9. Wear dark colours if you're overweight

32. Don'ts
1. Match your pocket square to your tie
2. Button the bottom button of a suit jacket, sport coat, or
blazer
3. Wear two articles of clothing with the same pattern or
stripe thickness
4. Wear three articles of clothing with three different
patterns
5. Wear brown shoes with black suits
6. Wear white socks with dress shoes
7. Wear a shirt darker than your suit to work
8. Wear black suits for work
9. Wear black slacks or chinos
10. Wear a French cuff shirt without a tie

33. Don'ts
11. Wear square-toed dress shoes
12. Wear socks with sandals
13. Wear a contrast collar to work unless you are the boss
14. Wear flat front pants if you’re overweight
15. Wear black dress shoes with jeans
16. Wear a black suit with a black shirt

34. EXAMPLES
Medium contrast man has opted for a high contrast look.
The suit could have been slightly darker. He has narrow
Shoulder but is wearing a broad tie. A slimmer tie would
have looked better.
Low contrast man opting for a high contrast
look
doesn’t work. No one would want to go to
work

35. EXAMPLES
Can you tell what is wrong in
this picture?
How can he dress better?

36. What is wrong with this picture?
How can he dress better?