what to wear with blue pants

what to wear with blue pants?

by Dylan Baker
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blue pants are a staple in every wardrobe they are probably the most versatile pants that you can own, it works with all kinds of outfits be it formal or casual.

There are thousands of outfits that you can form with blue pants which is great as it gives you more options but it also causes a lot of confusion.

It can sometimes be really difficult to decide what to wear with blue pants but worry not we are here to help you.

In this article, we will tell you exactly what to wear with blue pants.

what color shirt to wear with blue pants?

Blue pants are quite versatile in general and can be paired with many different colors, darker blue pants are more versatile than light blue or vibrant shades of blue.

If you are wearing blue pants these are the color of shirts that would work well with them:

Black

You can never go wrong with black, it is a color that you can use in any outfit with any color and works well with blue too.

Blue pants work really well with a black shirt, it is a classic combination that you can use on any occasion.

white

Blue and white is a go-to combination for men and you really can go wrong with this combination.

A white shirt paired with blue pants is an outfit that will make look stylish and sophisticated on any occasion be it formal or casual.

If you want a safe option then a white shirt is the best option for you, it would work with any shade of blue so you can pair it with any blue pants without any problem.

pink

Another really good shirt option that goes well with blue pants is pink, though it is not as versatile as a black or white shirt, pink shirts are still very easy to style and works absolutely great with blue pants.

If you want to try out a fun, vibrant color that is also easy to style then this is a great option for you.

When selecting a pink shirt to pair with your blue pants make sure that you go with light shades of pink instead of the dark ones as light pink is way more versatile than dark pink and it works better with colors like blue.

purple

If want something even more vibrant than pink that is still easy to style then this is a great option for you.

Purple shirts are extremely stylish and surprisingly easy to style, they work well with a lot of colors including blue.

So if you are looking for a shirt to pair with blue pants that will make you stand out then this is a good option for you.

Blue

Monochrome outfits have been in trend for the last few seasons and they are not going anywhere any time soon.

blue is one of the few colors that work well in a monochrome look and it is an outfit that you must try out once.

Just keep in mind that the shade of color of shirt and pants should be different, so if you are wearing dark blue color pants then you should pick a light blue shirt to pair with it.

what color shirt to wear with Navy blue pants?

As we have mentioned above darker shades of blue are a lot more versatile and easier to style as compared to lighter shades of blue.

Navy blue is one of the most popular colors among men and rightly so, it is one of the most stylish and easiest colors to style.

 Navy blue is a neutral color similar to black and white so you can wear it with pretty much any color you want but here is all the colors of shirts that work best with navy blue:

If you want to learn more about it then check out our article on what to wear with navy chinos

Black

It is difficult to find a color that won’t work with a black shirt, it is a color that you can pair with anything without even thinking about it.

Navy blue pants and black shirt goes really well together and it makes for a great outfit that you can wear to semi-formal events or night outs. 

White

As I have already mentioned above, white and blue is a classic timeless combination that will never go out of style.

Navy blue pants paired with a white shirt are a simple outfit that you can wear anywhere without any problem.

Gray

It is another neutral color that is easy to style but it is not as common and simple as white, so if you want something easy to style but more stylish than white then this could be a good option for you.

Gray shirt works really well with navy blue pants and it is an outfit that is both simple and stylish at the same time.

Maroon

Navy blue is a color that works with almost all other colors so why not use it in combination with some different colors.

If you are fed up with the colors like black, white, and blue and want to try out some different colors but don’t know where to start then this should probably be the first color to try out.

Maroon and navy blue is excellent combination that you can wear to parties or to any place where you want to stand out.

Olive Green

Finally, another great earthy tone that you can consider pairing with navy blue pants is olive green.

similar to maroon this is also a color that will make you stand out without going overboard and this is a combination that you must give a try at least once.

What color shirt to wear with blue jeans?

The things that we have mentioned above are also applicable to blue jeans, for the most part, so you can pair your blue jeans with shirts of color like black, white, gray, pink, etc.

We have also written a detailed article where we have explained what color shirts work best with light blue jeans 

what color shoes to wear with blue pants?

Both black and white shoes work well with blue pants and you can pair any one of them with it depending on what outfit you are wearing.

It is best that you pick dark brown shoes over light brown or tan shoes as they work a lot better with blue pants.

If you are wearing a casual outfit then you can also wear sneakers with blue pants, The best color option for sneakers would be black and white.

the bottom line:

blue pants are an absolute staple in every wardrobe they are really stylish and extremely versatile. You can wear them in multiple different ways and they can be paired with shirts of various different colors like black, white, gray, pink, etc. With the help of the tips shared in this article, you’ll be able to rock this outfit without any problem.

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About the author

Dylan Baker

Dylan is a Men's fashion and image consultant, He is also the man behind Dapperclan. He is extremely passionate about fashion and wants to help men style and look better.

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