Make a pop of color work harder for you by choosing a bright chino during the winter months that are commonly drenched in muted hues.
While a mint green chino may look out of place alongside slushy streets or snow boots, you can still break into color by pairing winter essentials like long sleeve henleys and varsity jackets with jewel-toned pants in slightly darker hues.
If you think of your colored chinos as a neutral, you’ll easily be able to create a look around them by capitalizing on grey, black, and white pieces.
Shirt: Lucky Brand, $50 | Pants:Bonobos, $88 | Sweater: J.Crew, $170
Boots:Bar III, $67 | Belt: H&M, $25 | Socks:Urban Outfitters, $8
Grooming lotion:Baxter of California, $20 | Jacket: Carhartt, $305
Wear it well:
- When going for a bold-colored chino, make your pants the focal point of the outfit by pairing them with neutral pieces or tying the color in small details throughout the look.
- Worried about looking like you’ve got the jump on spring or summer? Keep your winter hues to jewel and earth tones: turquoise, eggplant, forest green, brown, grey, burgundy..
- Unless you’re making a point to color block or go all monochrome, it’s easiest to pair a bright color with classic wardrobe staples like solid henleys or sweaters.
- Add a bit more visual interest to this look by keeping your jacket unbuttoned and henley peeking through.
- Want to make this look work in the office? Swap the henley for a button down and the sneakers for brogues. Then, add a knit tie and mesh metal watch.
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