The designer, suitmaker and shopkeeper Sid Mashburn once said of a man’s wardrobe: “Guys don’t need a lot of options, they just need the right options.” And for the most part, we’re inclined to agree.

Contrary to what most chart-topping rappers would have you believe, it’s the simple, timelessly stylish pieces worn right that make you stand out. Which is why most guys could have a capsule wardrobe stocked with as few as 35 items and still be considered better dressed for pretty much any occasion than 90 per cent of the population.

But Mr Mashburn’s theory doesn’t really stand up when applied to colour. Here, most men tend to be a little too reserved and conservative. We all know how relatively easy it is to pull off neutral looks made up of black, white, navy and grey, but if you really want to stand out from the pack, it’s time to start embracing bolder hues.

So if you’re still wandering around in the dark, here are the six most commonly swerved shades and how to wear them all year round.

How To Wear Pink

Still hung up on pink supposedly being for girls? Then consider this: until the end of the 19th century pink was – in the Western world, at least – considered a masculine hue. Connotations of girlishness gradually came in the early 20th century as marketers repositioned pink as a feminine colour.

Whether dusty and soft or bold and bright, pink has been big news for several seasons now, and it’s not about to fade away anytime soon. Lucky, then, that it pairs well with plenty of colours you probably already have in your wardrobe – including brown, beige, blue, white and darker shades of green, such as olive.

Wearing pink does come with its caveats. If you have fair skin, be wary of pastel shades, which can wash an already milkly pallor. If this is the case, try balancing your complexion with darker colours – for example, a pink dress shirt with a navy blazer and blue tie. Another option is to try a bolder, more vibrant tone of pink instead.