Sometimes it’s fashionably beneficial to look at the past for inspiration. After checking out 1971’s ‘Le Mans’ for the billionth time recently, I couldn’t help but once again become enamored with the ‘gulf’ color combination! The sky-ish blue and the companion coral personifies spring/summer fun! With these hues we’re going to craft a few examples of looks that are gauranteed to brighten your wardrobe! Also note that variations in shades are perfectly fine. Creativity is definitely encouraged. Just the pallette is to be adhered to. Mr McQueen would be proud!

Ladies

This tailored button-down is perfect for nearly any occasion! From the office to the barbecue, it just works! Pair with the coral bag below and you can even hit the beach without losing a step.

This option is of course for the casual setting exclusively. When the temps hit the extremes, sometimes even the capris are stifling. Roll the sleeves on the button down mentioned earlier and pair these with the tenis below to complement the coral/gulf blue color scheme.

These onitsuka tiger flats will be comfortable for you ladies and still look mad fly with the outfit we’ve just assembled. The sportiness of the kicks will perfectly balance the more reserved aestethic of the button-down. Either of the heels below will be just as hot if you want to ’sex’ up the look a bit.

Even though these are orange, the integrity of the palette remains in tact.

When are open-toed jimmy choo’s not appropriate?! These glossy, imperial red examples just sizzle!

*Bonus*

Dresses and skirts work great too! Throw these examples with those choo’s or comparable heels and you’re set for a day downtown or on the boardwalk.

Coral and blue go hand in hand! Note the shoes with this particular skirt. Almost a perfect hybrid of our two previous heels, no?

Show everyone at that upcoming summer wedding that you always take the gold fashion-wise! Pair with coral/red/orange heels to leave the other mamacitas in the dust!

For this stunning coral dress, color-shift into reverse and pair with blue heels. If you can’t find ‘Gulf’ blue ones, throw turquoise on (the combo is similar enough to be just as dramatic!). 

PS: If you don’t want to rock the shorts, throw some white leggings or white tailored slacks on and still go with the red/coral/orange heels.

Gents

This tee, although long-sleeved, is lightweight and therefore perfectly suited for the warmer seasons. Depending on sleeve position, it can serve us well day or night.

White denim is great and all, but why not go for a linen colored variety? It’s not as bright as white and blends perfectly with the tee above and nearly any shoe choice.

It seems that Gourmet can do no wrong! Their super unique L’Uno is even hotter in red canvas! And since we all know how comfortable canvas is in the spring and summer, there should be no hesitation on copping these joints.

Everybody knows about my love affair with onitsuka tigers. These highlight all the Le Mans colors in a subtle yet stylish manner. And the cup heel is great for motorsport.

*Bonus*

Getting your grown man on is always a way to speed past the other drivers in this race called style. This is a gorgeous super-light jacket that you can rock with the above outfit and if you like, throw on a button-down underneath, and trade the linen colored denim for an indigo pair.

Reverse the colors for us and throw this Wesc tee underneath the above jacket, indigo denim and the following Gulf blue suede oxfords, and I guarantee you’ll claim pole position.

With the above ideas for Ladies and Fellas, no one should be fashionably stuck in the pits this spring/summer! As always, all gear with the gray background can be found at karmaloop.com for 20% off with my rep code: SS37193!

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