What colour top goes with navy chinos?
Navy chinos are easy to style because they work with almost any lighter, neutral colour. White, off-white, stone, light blue, sage and grey are all reliable choices.
For a crisp, smarter outfit, choose a white shirt or a crew-neck jumper. For something more relaxed, try an off-white T-shirt, a grey sweatshirt or a sage overshirt.
Navy provides a clean, understated base, so you can keep the rest of the outfit simple and still look well put together.
Colours that work well
- White for a clean, classic look
- Off-white or cream for something softer
- Stone or oatmeal for a warm, relaxed outfit
- Light blue for an easy smart-casual combination
- Sage or olive when you want to add some colour
- Mid-grey for a simple, understated look
- Burgundy for a richer evening option
What to wear on top
- A plain, good-quality T-shirt
- An Oxford or poplin shirt
- A knitted polo
- A fine knit jumper or half-zip
- A casual overshirt over a T-shirt
- An unstructured blazer for a smarter occasion
Choosing the shoes
- Brown suede loafers or Chelsea boots for a classic smart-casual look
- White leather trainers for a clean, relaxed outfit
- Stone, grey or navy suede trainers for something more understated
What to avoid
- Wearing navy on navy when the shades are almost identical, as it can look like a mismatched suit
- Combining too many pale or washed-out colours without enough contrast
- Very bright colours that overpower the rest of the outfit
- Heavy or overly formal shoes with casual chinos
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