Plenty of other basic hues work just as well as the most common, black. And, believe us, they would complement any capsule outfit. If one of these hues does not work with one of your more patterned or bright pieces, try another from the list.

White

White can offer the perfect blank canvas with which to build the rest of your look. White tops, for example, always look great with jeans, shorts, and a skirt.

Tan

Tan goes well with all manner of colours. Ever wondered why the colour of the classic trench coat is tan? It’s so it can be thrown over literally everything.

Olive

The olive green might be a couple shades brighter than black but trust us, it can be worn just like black, either as a stylish piece of outerwear, a base layer, or paired with lighter hues like white and beige.

Navy

This is the blood sister to black, which means there should be almost no contemplating. It fits well with both plain and patterned pieces.

Powder blue

You’d prefer something lighter? Then go for powder blue instead of navy. Powder blue is mild enough to be worn even in place of white.

Burgundy