Choosing colours for leisure

Short answer: In your free time there are no rules, so you can choose colour freely. The only practical question is how hard the piece will be worn. The rest comes down to what you actually want to put on.

No outside demands

In your free time, your own taste decides. There is no dress code, no meetings and nobody expecting anything in particular. That leaves room for colours you might not choose for work. Soft sweatpants in a colour you like can make a quiet Sunday a little better. See bamboo sweatpants for women.

Wear still matters

Leisure clothes are often worn hard. You sit on the sofa, cook, go for walks and relax in the same clothes. Dark and marled colours hide stains and wear best, so they are a practical choice for pieces worn almost daily. Save lighter colours for pieces you wear a little less. See most popular for women.

A colour you actually like

Leisure clothes get worn most when you like them. It sounds simple, but many people buy a colour because it is practical and then leave it in the drawer. Choose the colour you enjoy putting on instead. You will get far more out of the piece. See bamboo sweatshirt for women.

Think about how often it is washed

Leisure clothes are washed often, because they are worn often. Light colours show wear sooner, while dark colours can fade slightly after many washes. So wash gently, at a low temperature and inside out. That keeps the colour you chose looking good for longer.

Free time is a good place to try something new

Because nothing is at stake, your free time is a good place to try a colour you do not usually wear. If it suits you, keep wearing it. If not, it has cost you nothing more than a piece for the sofa. It is a calm way to find out what you really like.

Sets that go together

Even without rules, it is nice when things go together. A set in the same or related colours looks put together with no effort. If you choose sweatpants and a sweatshirt in the same tone, you have a finished outfit you can put on without thinking.

Use colour for your mood

Many people find that the colour of their clothes affects how the day feels. It is not a rule, but it is worth noticing. If a certain colour lifts your mood, your free time is the obvious place to wear it. Nobody needs to approve it.

The most common mistake

The most common mistake is buying a colour you do not really like because it was practical. The piece then rarely gets worn. Before you buy, ask yourself whether you look forward to putting it on. If the answer is no, choose another colour.

Frequently asked questions

How do you choose colours for leisure

By your own taste. The only practical questions are how hard the piece will be worn and how often it will be washed, and the rest is up to you.

Are there still reasons to choose dark

Yes, if the piece will be worn hard. Dark and marl hide stains and wear best in practice, especially on clothes worn almost every day.

What is the most common mistake

Buying a colour you do not really like because it was practical. The piece then rarely gets worn and ends up at the back of the drawer.