Cream trousers brighten a wardrobe that is stuck in black. The trick is pairing them with one deeper colour so they do not look unfinished.

The five formulas

1. Cream trousers + black tee + tan sandals. 2. Cream trousers + navy shirt, half tucked. 3. Cream trousers + pista or olive kurti. 4. Cream trousers + striped cotton shirt. 5. Cream trousers + maroon knit or shrug for AC offices.

Keep cream clean

Save cream for days you will not sit on red mud or scooter footboards. Carry a foldable tote so the trousers do not rub a dusty bag all day.

Footwear

Tan, cognac, and metallic sandals love cream. Pure white sneakers can look too matchy unless the top is dark.

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