MEN’S COLOUR ANALYSIS:

Men’s colour analysis is all about finding the shades that naturally complement your skin tone, eye colour and hair colour. Think of it as a personal colour roadmap - it helps you pick the best colours for men that enhance your features instead of washing you out.

While personal colour analysis for men might sound like something from your partner’s fashion magazine, it’s actually one of the simplest ways to level up your look. The right colours make your skin look healthier, brighten your eyes, and even make your clothes look more premium.

Stylists often break it down into four “seasons”: winter, summer, autumn and spring - each linked to either cool or warm undertones. Once you know which one you are, it’s easier to choose clothing colours for men that work across your wardrobe.

Before you can find your best colours, you’ll need to know your skin undertone - the subtle hue beneath your skin that doesn’t change with tanning.

Here’s how to do a quick men’s skin undertone test at home:

• Vein test: Look at your wrist. If your veins appear blue or purple, you likely have a cool skin tone. If they look green, your undertone is warm. Can’t tell? You might be neutral.

• Jewellery test: Gold looks better on warm undertones; silver suits cool tones.

• White T-shirt test: Hold up a white tee (like these Jacamo basics). If your skin looks more golden, you’re warm; if it looks rosy or pink, you’re cool.

Remember: undertone is different from skin shade. Two men can have the same skin depth but completely different undertones - so knowing yours is key to understanding cool vs warm skin tone men and finding your ideal colour palette.

Once you know your undertone, choosing the best colours for men becomes a lot easier.

Warm Undertone (Autumn/Spring Palettes)

If you have a warm undertone, earthy, golden hues are your best friend.

• Best colours: olive, mustard, camel, terracotta, cream, and warm greens.

• Avoid: icy blues, bright whites, and cool greys - they’ll dull your complexion.

These tones work brilliantly for casual looks - try pairing a warm-toned shirt from the Jacamo shirts range with neutral chinos or denim.

Cool Undertone (Winter/Summer Palettes)

Cool undertones shine in rich, crisp colours that balance the skin’s cooler base.

• Best colours: navy, charcoal, emerald, berry tones, and bright white.

• Avoid: yellow, orange, or camel - they can clash with your natural coolness.

For everyday looks, start with a cool-toned wardrobe base - like a navy tee and grey jeans.

Neutral Undertone

Lucky you - you can wear both sides of the colour wheel.

• Best colours: slate grey, navy, taupe, soft greens, and muted blues.

Your palette is the most versatile, so it’s easy to mix and match when building your men’s wardrobe colour palette.

Knowing how to match colours for men can make or break an outfit. Here are the simplest ways to nail colour combinations for men - without needing a degree in design.

To create a versatile wardrobe that always looks good, start with neutral basics and build from there.

1. Begin with foundation pieces like T-shirts and jeans in neutral shades from the everyday basics range.

2. Add accent colours that suit your undertone - maybe a rich burgundy jumper or olive overshirt.

3. Stick to your colour palette when shopping - it helps everything mix and match effortlessly.

4. Build towards a capsule wardrobe that works across every season.

If you’re unsure where to start, try focusing on capsule wardrobe colours for men like navy, grey, khaki and white - they’ll never go out of style.

Even the best-dressed men get colour wrong sometimes. Here’s what to avoid:

• Wearing shades that clash with your undertone.

• Using too many bright colours in one outfit.

• Overly high contrast combinations (like pure black and white).

• Sticking to black for every occasion - there are neutral colours for men that can look sharper and more modern.