Basic outfits with colorful garments

You can create amazing looks combining colorful and neutral clothes; check out some tips

Most of the time, people with basic fashion styles prefer to create neutral outfits for everyday life. White, black, brown, gray and blue are imperative in their wardrobes, and the garments are usually basic, without prints and with common washes and fabrics. But despite what many might think, it is possible to create basic outfits betting on colorful garments. The result? Bold and super fashion combinations.

In any clothing store, you can find several colorful and neutral clothes to make new outfits that match your style and personality. If you do not want to change your basic style, add a colorful touch to the look and make it special. Jackets, shoes, accessories and t-shirts are great bets to this process.

Check out some tips to choose your colorful garments and learn how to combine them with neutral items you probably already have.

1. Yellow t-shirt and black pants 

Are you a t-shirt fan? Colorful models are great to break the monotony in the right measure. Cool, fresh, accessible and versatile, the t-shirts can be used to create bold and colorful looks easily. A bright yellow t-shirt, with or without prints, goes well with black denim or fabric pants. On the feet, you choose: high heels for an elegant and cool look or sneakers to a bold and unpretentious combination.

2. Red dress and jeans jacket

This look is balanced, with romantic and modern vibes equally. The red dress brings the colorful touch and the jeans jacket brings the neutrality back. To keep it basic, white sneakers are a great choice, matching a white purse or bag. This is a bold, yet basic outfit, and can be a gateway for more daring combinations. 

3. Orange sweater and skinny blue jeans

Blue jeans are the most democratic and basic option in our wardrobes, matching absolutely everything we want. To bring some color and happiness to a winter or fall look, how about an orange sweater with your favorite skinny blue jeans? Both colors are complementary and will create a non-obvious basic outfit.

4. All-black look and pink shoes

Is your wardrobe full of black items and you want to keep it like this? You can also bring some color to the outfits. An all-black look, with black pants and a top, will get some life with pink shoes. High heels, moccasins and casual sneakers are great choices. The combination is bold, classic and modern, yet basic.

5. White midi dress and green cardigan

White midi dresses are not-obvious basic garments. The tight and midi model is casual and cool, with spaghetti straps, short or long sleeves. With a jeans jacket, they are a pretty neutral outfit; but with colorful garments, such as a green cardigan, they get a fun and fresh vibe. Bet on basic sneakers or leather shoes.

6. T-shirt with red and white stripes and navy-blue skirt

Navy vibes are one of the coolest options in the basic style. The combination of white, blue and red is classic but brings personality and freshness. You can create a basic outfit with a navy-blue skirt, neutral and versatile, and a striped t-shirt, mixing red and white stripes. Basic, casual and full of style.

7. White top, mom jeans and purple serge jacket

White blouses and jeans pants are an error-free combination. If you want to make it a little more colorful and fun, you can add a purple serge jacket to the look. The jacket not only will protect you if the day gets colder but also will bring some color to the outfit. On the feet, you can make it neutral with white sneakers or, maybe, turn it even more colorful, with purple, red or pink shoes.