How to Pair Blue & Red - Color Combinations for Smart Menswear Outfits

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Why do we think you should specifically pair red with blue?

Simply put, the color wheel holds the answer here. Red is an intense color. The richer of the two warm primary colors on the color wheel, the other of those being yellow. Thus, because it is often so bold and intense, it works better in smaller doses when paired and grounded with a complimentary cool color.

How can you stylishly pair blue and red in your outfits?

Blue suit: With most brighter or more intense colors, the safest bet is to wear them in your accessories. Therefore, you can start by incorporating red into your tie or your pocket square, possibly also with blue. For a different sort of accessory, you could also wear a red boutonniere such as a carnation or a rose.

Shirts: As we just mentioned, not every element of your outfit has to feature both colors working together. If you've already got some red in your accessories, tamping things down a bit with a solid blue shirt or a shirt with a pattern of say blue and white working together would be a safe bet. A bolder choice, meanwhile, would be a shirt incorporating a red pattern such as stripes or checks. And while pastel blue is a staple of classic menswear, we wouldn't really recommend solid red shirts, either bright or dark, as they don't really have much of a place in classic menswear.

Waistcoats and sweaters: If you want a larger pop of red, especially in
the fall or winter seasons, you could try wearing a red toned waistcoat under a blue jacket. Even classic British style, which is typically more conservative, will often take advantage of slightly more colorful waistcoats or odd vests. This will add some personality to your outfit while still being appropriate for most offices. The key here is just to cover up the
bolder red hue with something in a more subdued blue and if you don't own a red waistcoat, red knitwear could also be an option.

Trousers: In warmer weather, chinos in a shade known as Nantucket red are a popular staple of preppy style which we've covered in a video, here. Just do be aware though that this close association with preppy style can make Nantucket reds seem a little bit snobby or pretentious, especially if worn in other areas like the UK. Otherwise, a darker maroon shade could work for almost anything from corduroys to odd trousers and of course, your options for blue pants in any shade are almost
limitless.

Jackets: Blue on its own is a staple of almost any kind of jacket, whether that be a sport coat, blazer, or a jacket for a full suit. The bolder option then would be a red sport coat probably, again, most appropriate for the warmer months of the year. Something like a red linen sport coat would evoke more of an Italian or specifically, Neapolitan style and could look smart with a white or off-white dress shirt and some blue pants. Meanwhile, darker Maroons or Burgundys could, again, be more appropriate for a wintertime blazer or sport coat.

Overcoats: Similarly to how a red jacket would be a bold choice, so too would a red overcoat. Essentially, wearing red as any kind of outer layer is going to be more bold, especially in the wintertime. Red outer layers are definitely going to stand out more so you could consider trying to tamp them down by having a few visible blue accessories like a tie that's showing, a scarf, or maybe some gloves.

Shoes: Simply put, you're not going to find too many men's shoes in classic styles that incorporate both red and blue together. Even something like a spectator shoe in dark blue and burgundy leather would be too bold for most men. With that said, each color on its own does have a slightly wider array of options in classic footwear.