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Matching Pants for Dark Blue Shirt: Light Grey for the Video Round

Styled by our editors · Updated · 3 pieces · Complete look ₹4,017 · Prices checked

The outfit

Navy and light grey are both cool colours at different depths, so the outfit has contrast without noise. On a webcam only the shirt shows, and solid navy holds its colour where white can glare. In person it is a calm second-round look. What to keep in mind: The Raymond shirt is slim fit only, and dark cotton fades in hot water. Wash it cold and inside out so it stays navy for the next round.

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Flat lay of the 3 pieces in this look: slim fit dark blue cutaway formal shirt, regular fit grey formal trousers and black leather formal shoes RC3506.

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Our verdict

For a second or video round, the matching pants for dark blue shirt are light grey: a navy Raymond shirt over Symbol grey trousers and black lace-ups looks steady on camera and calm across a table.

What we like

  • Navy and light grey share a cool temperature, so they agree without matching.
  • Solid navy holds its colour on a webcam, where white can glare and checks can shimmer.
  • The 2% elastane in the Symbol trousers helps them recover after a long sit.
  • The trousers and shoes repeat from other looks, so only the shirt is new.

Keep in mind

  • The Raymond shirt comes in a slim fit only.
  • Dark cotton can fade with hot washes; wash the shirt cold.
  • The Symbol trousers are 69% polyester, so they feel warmer than cotton in humid weather.

Why it works

Navy and light grey are both cool colours, so they agree on temperature and differ only in depth. That gives the outfit a clear step between shirt and trouser without any loudness, which is what a second round needs: the panel already knows your face and is now judging your judgement. On a webcam the argument gets stronger. Only the shirt shows, and solid navy keeps its colour under poor light, where a white shirt can flare and a fine check can shimmer. The black lace-ups anchor the light grey so the lower half does not look washed out. Swap them for dark brown derbies and the outfit warms up, which suits a smaller office. Swap the light grey trousers for charcoal and the contrast collapses: navy on charcoal reads heavy and evening, and the white formal shirt for interview look is the better home for charcoal.

Frequently asked questions

Which pant matches a dark blue shirt for an interview?
Light grey first, then mid grey. Light grey keeps a clear step between shirt and trouser; charcoal and black sit too close to navy in depth, and the outfit turns heavy, like evening wear.
What colour shirt should I wear for a video interview?
Solid navy or light blue. A camera exaggerates white into glare and turns fine checks into a shimmer, while a mid-to-dark solid holds its colour and keeps the frame on your face.

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