What colors should I wear to compliment my skin tone?

Basically title, I have dark skin ala Idris Elba and I just wanna prioritise color changes for my wardrobe overhaul. I'm not fussed about "seasonal" colors - if it fits, it fits.
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zeometer
zeometer3mo ago
it's probably worth looking into things beyond color (like aesthetic or actual outfits) because idris elba can and has worn every color under the rainbow what exactly are you trying to overhaul?
Trailblazin
Trailblazin3mo ago
I already have an idea of the wardrobe idea, it's in an earlier thread In short Techwear + US/JP Streetwear But I'm starting slow, getting fresh basics in first - I literally only reference Idris because we share the same skin tone And all that tells me is that I can do whatever - but I'm more concerned about what's a "comfortable/safe" color choice
kyn
kyn3mo ago
black. earth tones. white.
zeometer
zeometer3mo ago
if this was the intended aesthetic then i'd agree with black, earth tones (grays, olives, beiges) and white https://discord.com/channels/1116793467654381685/1244885770620244078/1244885770620244078 this might be a case to where you buy slow, and still keep looking for and at inspiration and seeing what other color combinations come up organically
Trailblazin
Trailblazin3mo ago
That's correct - damn, sad to get rid of my navys as I like blue a fckton Will certainly do!
zeometer
zeometer3mo ago
have you attempted this style in navy though
Trailblazin
Trailblazin3mo ago
Technically, no
zeometer
zeometer3mo ago
black is kinda the default mode for this but maybe for you it's navy? it's good to have an intention but i wouldn't fully ignore your existing preferences or instincts unless you have good reason to
Trailblazin
Trailblazin3mo ago
I think I lean to blue black, say blue tops/sneakers and black cargos; I don't think I'd be able to get away with brighter blues and earth tones at all
kyn
kyn3mo ago
You would
Trailblazin
Trailblazin3mo ago
Oh, well shitden
kyn
kyn3mo ago
plenty of people do colorful streetwear
Trailblazin
Trailblazin3mo ago
Cuz most of my sneakers are already blue
kyn
kyn3mo ago
it’s just. There are fewer pieces and it’s “harder” than just all black mall ninja techwear
Trailblazin
Trailblazin3mo ago
Yeah, I wanna have options behind black mall cuz it's "summer"
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