If apricot looks lovely on the hanger but feels tricky in front of the mirror, start with the trousers you already reach for. Put the same apricot top against black, khaki and pale grey in daylight. Black draws a clean line around the colour. Khaki brings the shades closer together. Pale grey lets the peach tone stand out. Choose whichever combination you would happily wear out of the house today.
Start with a little colour
Let a narrow strip of the apricot ribbed racerback tank show beneath an open layer. The scoop neck keeps the colour away from the collar, and you decide how much shows by moving the zip.
For a softer outfit, bring the shades closer together. For a sharper one, give them a clear edge.
Give the outfit a line
Try khaki wide-leg trousers with the fitted tank. A small front tuck brings the waistband into view and lets the rest of the fabric fall loose. Check the hem with your everyday shoes before deciding where you want the waist to sit.
Repeat the apricot in another texture
The apricot waffle hoodie puts a textured surface beside the fine ribs of the tank. Two fabrics can show the same named shade differently. Wear the hoodie open and the khaki between them gives the outfit room to breathe.