We all know that colors are what attract attention in an outfit, using vibrant reds and blues instead of just black and white, but there is a very distinct line between colorful and overdone. I hope most of you took an art class sometime during your elementary or middle school days, and can tell me what the three primary colors are and hopefully even what their complimentary colors are as well. With a typical outfit, you want to use around 3 colors, in addition to black or white. When I say that, it doesn’t mean that all of your clothes need to only have words or designs that only use up to three colors, but the main visual foci should be of three colors. Too commonly we see people in graphic hoodies of two or three colors with shirts and shoes of two or three different colors. Coordination adds a lot to an outfit, giving off the notion that you understand how to dress, no matter what your style is. Some tips to remember.

1. Coordinate! Shirts, jackets, shoes, etc should have a basic palette or theme.
2. Don’t be too loud. Have a primary color and supplementary colors. You don’t want all of your colors vying for attention. Having one main color makes it easier to accessorize.
3. Vary it up. Don’t wear the same colors everyday. People will wonder if you do your laundry.
4. Even if you love one piece of clothing (hoodie, hat, shoes) you shouldn’t wear it more than three times a week AT MOST! The more basic the layer (shirt/boxers) the less you should wear it.
5. You should rarely wear something just to wear it. If it is a shirt/jacket/hat that supports a cause, make it work. It will make that item more appealing and more people will be drawn to the cause. Making clothing look awkward pushes people away from its message.

This list is just a start, but should give you a variety of tips to start looking more put together. Good luck. Stay fresh.