The word color blocking is usually associated with strong, eye-catching streetwear, but in 2024, it found business casual men’s fashion. However, adding color blocking to office-appropriate looks is all about maintaining a tight balance between funky cool, and professional. But here are some practical tips on how you can color-block your office wardrobe without going into excessive corporate chic.
Business Casual Color Blocking 1. Start with Subtle Color Combinations
While color blocking can work in the office, try avoiding neon and bright colors, and instead choose a more subdued, muted color. Earth tones like olive, burgundy, navy, mustard, and so on can give you a taste of business casual freshness without being too out there. It’s like a navy blazer with burgundy trousers and a white shirt, for example. Visually it is very interesting, but still sophisticated enough for the workplace. Avoid putting together so bright or garish colors that it might not look formal.
2. Add Color Blocking To Business Casual Accessories
If you’re scared to go full-on with color-blocked clothing, start with accessories. However, a tie, belt or a pair of socks in a color that contrasts your shirt will bring up the pop of color without it dominating your look. Take for example a two-tone tie in navy and burgundy, or a color-blocked watch strap, these don’t draw too much attention and can provide a little break in what you wear. Color blocking subtly is possible by way of accessories and still keep your outfit professional with a statement.
3. Make Color Blocking Business Casual Sweater and Neutral Trousers a pair.
The sweaters and cardigans that you are knitting are great opportunities for color blocking. Dress up with a sweater colored in block references of complementary colors, and wear neutral trousers in grey, black, or beige. It keeps the office-polished look and brings a little bit of modernity. Don’t overdo the rest of the outfit — skip on the busy pattern to focus on the color-blocked sweater being the centerpiece.
4. Color Blocked Outerwear is your best pick.
A bit of color in the form of a color-blocked coat or blazer can bring your otherwise standard business casual look into the 21st century. On the other hand, stick to office settings classic colors: navy, grey, or brown and one contrasting shade. Take traditional suiting a step further by way of a navy blazer with light grey panels. To stay cohesive and professional wear it over a neutral shirt and trousers. When a jacket needs some color blocking there is fortunately no need to go tropical, a plain structured jacket with clean lines offers a suitable, stylish twist.
5. Color Blocked shoes on a Monochrome Base.
Your footwear is one easy way to add some color blocking to your office wear. Wearing a monochrome outfit (black or grey) with color block soled shoes injects just enough color to cheer you up without being too much color. Go for shoes with two or three colors that are not very contrasting, for instance, some navy and white or tan and burgundy. It’s a good way to trend with your outfit but still keep it appropriate for business casual style.
Men’s office wear borrows a hint of color blocking and doesn’t steal away anything in the way of professionalism. Opting for muted tones, combining accessories that have color blocks, and choosing shoes and outerwear that have contrasting colors introduces a modern edge to your business casual wardrobe. The key is to strike the right balance, color blocking can elevate your office look, keeping it both sharp, polished, and professional for a corporate environment.
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