Three techniques men must master to look stylish in black coordinates.

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Three techniques men must master to look stylish in black coordinates.

A black coordinate with black as the base color. It is the darkest tone among all colors, and depending on how it is combined, it may just look heavy and drab. In order to make such black coordination look stylish, it is important to master and make full use of clever dressing techniques.

Techniques to make a black coordinate look stylish (1) “Accent with a hint of color

If you want to differentiate a black coordinate in an easy-to-understand manner, the most effective way is to add a color accent to the coloring. By inserting a color brighter than black into a heavy look, you can create a lightness and a sense of completeness in the coordinated look. So, what colors are appropriate to add to a black coordinate?

What colors look good in a black coordinate?

As a conclusion, any color will look good in a black coordinate. Black itself is achromatic and does not easily interfere with other colors, so it would be no exaggeration to say that there are few colors that do not go well together. If you use light colors such as white and beige, or bright colors such as neon and other vivid colors, the contrast will be clear and the coloring will be crisp. The result is a clever coloring with little difference in brightness and darkness. In addition, it is recommended to use small accessories to add color. For example, belts, bags, scarves, and shoes such as sneakers can be used to accentuate the color. Too much color can give a cloying impression, so it is safe to limit the number of items that can be used as accents to two or three.

Technique 2: “Showing some skin to give the outfit more body “

To add variety to a black coordinate, which tends to look flat, it is effective to expose skin in key areas to add a sense of crispness. Especially in summer, this can kill two birds with one stone, as it also creates a cooler mood at the same time. On the other hand, exposing skin everywhere in the middle of winter not only makes the wearer feel cold, but also spoils the sense of the season. There is a saying that “fashion is patience,” but as mentioned above, there are also negative points, so it is best to avoid overdoing it.

Which parts of the body are effective in showing skin in black coordination?

Typical points for showing skin to make a black coordinate look fashionable are around the neck, arms, and ankles. Around the neck, it is recommended to wear a V-neck or U-neck T-shirt or to open the buttons of a shirt a little more than usual (up to the second button is safe). Around the arms, wear short-sleeved tops or roll-up sleeves. Around the ankles, wear ankle-length or cropped pants, shorts, or roll-up long-length hems. Women can also wear cropped T-shirts to show off their waists, but this is not practical for men, so the basic idea is to expose the parts of the body closest to the extremities.

Technique 3: “Contrast with different materials” to make the black coordinate look fashionable.

Even if all the items worn are black, contrasting textures can be added by combining different materials. Even a black coordinate that at first glance may seem manneristic can be given a contrast with a sense of professionalism by changing the materials used for the innerwear, outerwear, bottoms, and other items of clothing. When modifying a black coordinate, it is easy to start with the coloring as in (1), but if you can differentiate yourself from others by using different materials, you can be sure to create a more stylish mood.

For example, what kind of combination of black coordinate?

For example, a smooth cotton T-shirt and seersucker slacks, or a linen shirt with a rich expression. In winter, the number of items worn increases, so it is relatively easy to create an all-black coordinate, such as wearing a leather jacket with a knit and jeans. If you are not wearing leather pants, you can easily show that you are wearing a different material by simply wearing leather shoes on your feet.

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