How to style beige

Styling tips and ideas
for this natural tone

What colour can play a subtle supporting role in our look one day but then take centre stage the next? What colour goes with almost every other colour, no questions asked? And what colour is just as suitable in summer as it is in winter? Beige, of course! We are finally given this often-underestimated colour tone the appreciation that it deserves, because beige is often overlooked when it comes to trend colours.

We reveal why every woman should have at least one beige piece in her wardrobe and how to combine beige with other colours and present great new outfit ideas!

Contents:

What colours go with beige?
Who looks good in beige?
Styling tips for beige

Our latest styles in beige:

What colours go with beige?

Firstly we want to talk about the broad spectrum of tones that fall under the term beige, because even though it may seem so at first, not all beiges are the same! From pale cream to yellowy brow sand tones to grey-brown taupe, beige is highly diverse – and all nuances are absolute must-haves in a well-organised wardrobe.

The reason is simple: these neutral earth tones adapt wonderfully to every other colour, whether it be a dark fir green, spicy terracotta red or radiant sunshine yellow. And beige has so many facets: sometimes elegant, sometimes casual, sometimes very subtle in the background. The colour brings a relaxed note to every outfit and delivers the necessary calm in combination with expressive prints and bold colours such as pink, rot and royal blue.

Those who do not want such a strong contrast in their outfit can also combine beige with similar brown tones or pastel colours such as vanilla yellow or pink. In this way, you can make use of colour accents without going over the top – this is a particularly good tip for the office! If you want to wear beige in an elegant outfit, the combination of beige, black and white works at any time for year. Outfits with beige and white deliver an especially natural look, while combinations with black are extremely elegant. Fruit tones such as apricot and cherry red work well in summer, while in winter a jumper in navy blue is a great example of something that would look great with beige trousers.

Combining beige with bold colours

Colourblocking is currently trending, so bring on the bold colours for some autumnal beige combinations! Vibrant colours such as pink, orange, royal blue, petrol and grass green form a harmonious symbiosis with the subtle earth tone and make the entire outfit look a whole lot fresher. One term for this is shocking colours – bold colour tones that, when contrasted with subtle tones such as beige, unleash their full radiance and blow people away! You can choose anything as long as it packs a punch – even neon colours.

Which bold colour goes with beige depends on the shade: beige with a blue undertone works well with equally cool colours such as ice blue, while beige with a golden undertone harmonises better with red or orange.

Combining beige with pastel colours

Do you prefer things a little quieter? Then we recommend wearing beige with pastel tones. Candy colours such as candy pink, apricot and lavender are perfect for casual T-shirt/top/blouse combinations with beige trousers. Of course, it works the other way around as well: A beige top with a mint green skirt is the perfect combination for spring – including for weddings – and is a breath of fresh air for your look. In the office, beige and light blue are a reliable team: a beige trouser suit with a blue top looks serious and fashionable all in one!

Wearing beige tone-on-tone

There is hardly any other colour out there that goes as well with itself as calming beige. With an all-over beige look, you know you are perfectly styled no matter the season! A monochrome look is particularly harmonious when you combine different shades. Our tip: play with different materials, lengths and style contrasts in order to pep up the plain-coloured outfit.

In autumn and winter, the tone-on-tone look is perfect for layering looks with different nuances of beige. For an elegant look, pair a midi skirt with a sleeveless jumper, a beige blouse and a wool coat, combined with ankle boots. When working from home, we create something casual by wearing beige all over, with a pair of wide trousers and a matching shacket.

In spring and summer, an all-over beige outfit is especially elegant at special occasions: a midi skirt with a subtly patterned blouse top and matching strappy sandals will make you a welcome guest at any wedding. Floral dresses in beige exude summery vibes, and you can add a plain-coloured cardigan in the evenings to complete the look.

Combining beige with black

Birds of a feather flock together, which also applies to the two neutral colours beige and black. Sounds boring? Not at all! Dark black is perfect for creating contrasting looks with beige, giving them a modern touch. It always come down to the right style: in autumn and winter, you can combine a beige knitted jumper with black trousers made of vegan leather, then add some robust boots for an exciting style contrast.

Elegant for formal occasions: a beige dress made of wool with accents in black. A waist belt, tights and high boots add eye-catching elements. Simple colour combination, big effect!

Combining beige with prints

Beige is perfect for giving patterns a platform and emphasising them without stealing the show. Batik has been back in fashion in a big way and has been since at least last summer. New in autumn: batik in dark colours like dark green or brown – perfect for pairing with plain-coloured pieces in beige! A long sleeve top or blouse with a batik pattern paired with beige trousers works just as well here as a batik skirt paired with a sleeveless jumper/blouse combo in the subtle earth tone.

Also making a comeback: animal prints. Animal prints such as leopard tend to be brown by nature, meaning they work extremely well with beige. After all, they come from the same colour family. Try a key piece with a leopard print (blouse, trousers, skirt, jacket or even shoes) and surround it with plain-coloured pieces in beige to create an outfit with eye-catcher appeal.

Who looks good in beige?

To make sure that beige doesn’t leave you looking pale, it is important to consider different skin types. Beige looks particularly good on spring types and autumn types. Both have a warm, slightly olive-coloured skin tone with brown or blonde hair, meaning they harmonise with the earth tone beige perfectly. of course, summer and winter types can also wear beige, but they should avoid warm nuances, because they do work so well with cool complexions. Go for cooler shades of beige instead, with a blue or grey undertone.

Unsure which skin type you are? There is a simple test to find out: Stand in front of a mirror and hold up gold and silver jewellery to your face. If you are a warm skin type (spring and autumn), gold will make your complexion glow, while silver will seem a little dull. If silver jewellery harmonises with your skin and hair, you belong to the cold summer and winter type.

Styling-Tips: this is how versatile beige can be

What suits trousers in beige?

Beige trousers are incredibly versatile – depending on which cut your choose.

Beige jeans work very well alongside white. Whether a casual oversized top with a statement or a classic white blouse: jeans in beige can be up- or down-dressed as you please. In winter, we swap light for dark: wool jumpers in dark grey or knitted jumpers in black deliver contrast-rich outfits that bring some excitement into the cold season.

The trend in autumn: beige trousers made of vegan leather which can be effortlessly styled in a layered look with a white blouse, sleeveless jumper and cream-coloured shoes, such as Chelsea boots. Add a beige wool coat on top and your perfect autumn outfit with trend trousers is complete!

In summer, Culottes and Chinos are a great choice thanks to their comfortable width. Cloth trousers in beige always look elegant and go great with tops in pastel colours for formal occasions such as weddings and naming ceremonies. Strappy sandals and a small handbag complete the look. In your free time, stripes tops and white trainers add a casual accent.

Paperbag trousers in beige are perfect for business styles. These trousers, with a high-rise waist and airy leg hem, go wonderfully with a blazer or blouse in dark blue. This colour combination never fails to impress in the office! Things get a little more autumnal with dark fir green or chocolate brown. Patterned tops work well here as well and can be tucked into the waistband loosely at the front.

Business looks with beige

In the office, beige exudes elegance and looks both high-quality and fashionable. Depending on the dress code, you have different options: casual chic in beige paperbag trousers, casual with skinny jeans and a loose pink jumper or smart from head to toe in a trouser suit.

The trouser suit in particular has established itself as a real fashion statement and made the all-over office-appropriate. You should go for a blazer and trousers in the same nuance, then wear a top in a different colour to serve as a contrast. Depending on the time of year, you try radiant white, neutral black or autumnal navy blue. The power suit look is rounded off with filigree jewellery (gold or silver, depending on your skin type), nude court shoes and the matching business bag.