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Adding colour to your outfits can flatter your look instantly. Play around with brighter and softer shades to compose appearances like these, which are functional and stylish for your weekend outings. Keep these pointers in mind.

Tops
Polos and short-sleeved cotton shirts provide comfort and come in assorted colours.

Bottoms
Shorts and slacks in either lightweight cotton or linen lets you keep cool when the day gets hot.

Extras
A hat or paperboy cap shields your head from the sun and also makes a stylish accessory.

A. Stand Out With Brighter Shades
Temper boldly coloured polo shirt and shorts with a cream or light beige pullover. Wear a watch with a dark brown strap to match the leather loafers in dark brown or oxblood.
Polo Shirt $99, Ben Sherman Pullover $99, Banana Republic Shorts $79.90, Marni at H&M Loafers $99, Pedro Watch $599, Ingersoll

B. Tone Down With Softer Colours
If you prefer softer colours, wear pastels. Combining a checked shirt in a cool hue with trousers in a solid, warm shade creates a harmonious contrast.
Shirt $89, Banana Republic Pants $79.90, H&M Shoes $149, Sperry Top-sider Hat $33, Topman Watch $2,560, Hamilton