How to dress better than 99 percent of people
The difference between colour on colour and colour in colour
David Aisosa
12/2/20252 min read
Most people believe dressing well is about buying more clothes or following trends.
That belief alone is why most people never dress well.
In reality, the fastest way to elevate how you dress is to understand colour relationships. Two concepts separate the well dressed from everyone else:
• Color on Color
• Color in Color
They sound similar. They are not. Mastering both puts you ahead of the majority immediately.
Color on Color: One Colour, Multiple Depths
Color on Color means wearing the same colour family in different shades or depths.
Example:
• Light blue
• Mid blue
• Dark blue
All blue. Different intensity.
Why This Works
Color on Color creates:
• Visual harmony
• A cleaner, longer silhouette
• A calm, intentional presence
Because the eye stays within one colour family, nothing feels accidental. This is why Color on Color often looks minimal, refined, and expensive.
Common Color on Color Pairings
• Light blue + dark blue
• White + beige
• Light green + dark green
• Off-white + camel
• Light grey + charcoal
The Rule Most People Miss
If the colours are too similar in depth, the outfit looks flat.
Depth, contrast, or texture must change for Color on Color to work.
Color in Color: Different Colours, Same Saturation
Color in Color is more advanced.
It means combining different colours that share the same saturation and intensity.
Example:
• Muted olive + muted navy
• Soft beige + soft blue
• Deep burgundy + deep forest green
Different hues. Same strength.
Why This Works
Color in Color creates:
• Balance without boredom
• Visual interest without chaos
• Sophistication without loudness
When saturation matches, colours coexist naturally even if they are unrelated.
The Core Principle
If one colour is muted, all colours must be muted.
If one colour is deep, all colours must be deep.
Break this rule and the outfit collapses.
Why 99% of People Get This Wrong
Most people mix colours based on preference, not structure:
• Bright with muted
• Soft with harsh
• Deep with pale
The result is visual conflict.
People who dress well are not guessing. They are controlling colour strength.
The Takeaway
Dressing better than 99% of people is not about trends, brands, or money.
It is about clarity.
• Use Color on Color for restraint and polish
• Use Color in Color for depth and intelligence
When your colours follow a system, your style stops being random and starts being respected.