7 Best Clothing Color Combinations for Men | Color Matching Guide
About this video
McGoff presents seven color combinations for men that he argues work especially well for shorter body types. He explains why analogous (closely related) color schemes are preferable to high-contrast combinations, then demonstrates each pairing with practical outfit examples and guidance on when to wear them.
Key takeaways
- McGoff argues that analogous color combinations reduce contrast and create a streamlining effect that maximizes perceived height, making them ideal for shorter men
- McGoff recommends matching similar shades within a color combination—for example, pairing light blue with light gray rather than light blue with dark gray—to enhance the heightening effect
- McGoff suggests building a cohesive wardrobe around 2-3 analogous color schemes (such as blue, gray, green, brown, and tan) so pieces work together easily and most men likely already own clothes in these combinations
Episode details: published June 5, 2017 · 414K views · 9:25 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The style advice summarized here is Brock McGoff’s own teaching and opinion, presented for education; product recommendations are his, not ours. Summaries are written by Self Growth Videos from each video itself.
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