I’m a man and I want to wear colour – so why can’t I find any?

Torn at the seams over what to wear? Ripped to shreds wondering how to style your threads? Send your style questions to our new column, How to Wear It.

Lauren SamsFashion editor

Updated Jul 15, 2022 – 5.49pm, first published at Jul 14, 2022 – 5.00am

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QUESTION | As a man, I want to wear colour – but it rarely seems to be offered. I have a wardrobe full of navy, tan and black, with the occasional T-shirt in maroon or red. How can I incorporate more colour? And why do designers think men don’t want colour, anyway? – Lack in black

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Lauren SamsFashion editorLauren Sams is the fashion editor, based in Sydney. She writes about lifestyle including the arts, entertainment, fashion and travel. Lauren has worked as a features editor and fashion journalist for ELLE, marie claire and more.