It’s the festive season once again gents, a time for celebrations, a time for love, for some a time to visit their families, parents and close friends. Truth be told this year’s festive spirit is on the loom and it’s normal spark isn’t the same as before as a result of the pandemic.
Well gents, why not bring that spark back to light by wearing outfits with patterns that will be of warm welcome to your relatives.
I know some may say what am I saying “Patterns and sparks for the holidays” yeah gents you heard it right, these are items that you must careful select fashion-wise if you want to look the part because for a lot of you guys when you think prints or bold patterns you run to the hills, some think it’s not a manly think to wear thus you refrain from wearing them.
Well gents I got you covered, I ma going to take you to a journey of knowing the different types of patterns, which to use and which to avoid.
The Different type of patterns: Which to Use and Avoid?
Patterns to use :
1) Windowpane
This pattern looks just like it sounds, it’s design is more window-like and I suggest using this pattern in business suits, parties and end of year functions or celebrations. A good pattern in my opinion for both winter and summer.
2) Houndstooth
Gents, don’t he afraid of the name of the pattern, this isn’t a pattern made from dog’s skin, it’s a good pattern for your suits once again, especially on your neckties, casual trousers and pocket squares.
3) Herringbone
This is more of a brand name or trademark and it is a useful pattern for casual hats, pants and even jackets as illustrated above.
Patterns to avoid:
Alright gents in as much are a creative item for your wardrobe in order to stand out from the pack, they are still those patterns you still need to avoid because they make you look stupid and immature.
• Large logos on your clothing – guys a stylish man doesn’t wear large logos on his clothes that can be seen five miles away. Yep, you heard it especially on the t-shirts, you are not a walking billboard unless you are getting paid by the brand or advertising company or you are running a campaign. I recommend Keep it simple gents and wear small logos instead.
• Embroidered trousers with big patterns – gents if you want to welcome your relatives with a huge smile this holidays don’t Wear trousers with repitition of logos such as fruit logos, preppy shapes, little whales etc. Also, stay away from flag prints & military Pants, you are not going to war here.
Mens Fashion & Style By Mthobisi 