How to Find Your Best Colors: Best Clothing Colors for Men
The best clothing colors for you depend on your skin tone, undertone, and contrast level. Here’s a clear, evidence-based way to identify your most flattering shades.
1. Determine Your Skin Tone (Depth)
Skin tone refers to how light, medium, or dark your skin appears. Stand in natural daylight and look at your jawline or neck. Men with lighter skin often suit lighter, softer colors, while deeper skin tones can handle richer, more saturated hues. A precise scan of your face, like with Maxx Report, can measure your skin tone directly, removing guesswork.
2. Identify Your Undertone (Warm, Cool, or Neutral)
- Vein check: Blue or purple veins usually mean cool undertones. Greenish veins suggest warm undertones. If it’s hard to tell, you may be neutral.
- Jewelry test: Does gold jewelry look better (warm), or does silver suit you more (cool)?
- White vs. cream: Pure white flatters cool tones; cream flatters warm tones. Neutral undertones look good in both.
Maxx Report’s facial scan can read your undertone for a more accurate result than visual checks alone.
3. Assess Your Contrast Level
Contrast is the difference between your hair, skin, and eye colors. High-contrast men (think dark hair and light skin) look best in bold, contrasting outfits (like a navy jacket with a white shirt). Low-contrast men (similar hair, skin, and eye colors) suit tonal, blended color combinations (like olive with beige). A facial scan can measure your contrast level precisely.
4. Build Your Wardrobe Around Your Palette
- Warm undertones: Try earthy shades like olive, rust, camel, and warm blues.
- Cool undertones: Opt for jewel tones, true blues, charcoal, and crisp whites.
- Neutral undertones: Most colors will suit you, but mid-tones (not too bright or muted) are a safe bet.
Avoid colors that wash you out or clash with your undertone. When in doubt, use a scan to get personalized recommendations.
5. Safe, Evidence-Based Improvements
- Good grooming, skincare, fitness, posture, and sleep all help you look your best in any color.
- Bone structure is largely fixed without surgery. For medical or surgical questions, consult a professional.
- Avoid extreme or pseudoscientific methods. Stick to proven, safe advice for appearance improvements.
Not sure of your undertone? Maxx Report reads your skin tone and undertone from a selfie so you buy colors that suit you.
Try Maxx ReportFAQ
How do I know if I have warm or cool undertones?
Check your veins (greenish = warm, blue/purple = cool), see if gold or silver jewelry looks better, and compare white vs. cream near your face. A facial scan can confirm your undertone.
What colors should high-contrast men wear?
High-contrast men look best in outfits with strong color differences, such as a dark jacket with a light shirt. This matches their natural contrast and enhances their features.
Can I change my undertone or bone structure?
No, undertone and bone structure are mostly genetic and fixed. You can improve your appearance with grooming, skincare, and healthy habits, but not change the underlying structure.
Is there a way to measure my exact skin tone and contrast?
Yes, using a facial analysis tool like Maxx Report, you can scan your face to get precise readings of your skin tone, undertone, and contrast level for personalized color advice.
What should I do if I’m unsure about which colors suit me?
Start with the tests above and try on different shades in good lighting. For the most accurate results, use a facial scan to analyze your features and get tailored color recommendations.