I have a theory that people don't realise how colourful people's clothes were pre-1950s-60s, particularly men's clothing, because we've grown up being shown black and white photographs or black and white movies. We can only see how colourful the clothes were from vintage clothing, or full colour advertisements. Take spectator or correspondent shoes - everyone thinks of black and white shoes, but we know brown and white or cream was just as popular, if not more so, and many shoes were navy & white, not black. I'm never sure about films though as sometimes if you look at a poster you might think the hero was wearing a really loud, bright outfit, but it could also be the artist/graphic designer picking eye catching colours.
It goes back further. For example, statues from Ancient Rome or Greece were usually painted with multiple colors. Obviously, the paint had deteriorated and faded over time, so now a majority of people think that was how they were supposed to be.
@Vilenas, apparently the locals cleaned all the remaining paint off the statues before selling them to archeologists to get a better price. So a whole theory about the purity of the ancient Greek art scene, embodied by the pristine white statues, evolved before they realised what was happening.
*17:38** I GOT FIRED FOR WEARING A SUIT THAT COLOUR* in 1992 - I started a new job and on the 3rd day wore a suit of that exact colour and they fired me "anyone who thinks its acceptable to turn up to work looking like that, is not suitable for our company" And to be honest - they were right - by the end of day 2 I had decided it was a MASSIVE mistake to accept the job
Personality destroyers. That's why I tend to look bad at pinstripe grey double breasted suits: they give me a screaming "I'M A TOP TIER BUSINESS SHARK!" vibe
@@lucaferlisi2486I think they work better outside of that setting these days, for sure. A relaxed style can work beautifully as Sunday Best, if that's a thing where you are
To me, one of the most underrated color in classic menswear is orange. Hear me out please. I personally found out that a tie in "rust" color can combine garments that wouldn't otherwise work together. Like dark green and brown or dark brown and navy. Having a rust colored tie can really make an outfit. I never thought about orange the same after I tried it. And a novelty item in my wardrobe became a common choice.
Was about to type a very similar comment. Orange is by far the most underrated color because I feel most people believe it is hard to work with, it's more of an accent color to what you are using and helps provide a beautiful contrasting pop of color. I've always felt it is a warmer sunnier red and colder yellow so if you mom always told you as a kid "you look good in red" chances are orange looks good too
I often wear a blue neck scarf under my shirt collar for several reasons: 1. Comfort. It is incredibly easy for a shirt collar to chafe or be too tight, especially after a long day or in the heat of summer. And it just allows me to breathe easier. 2: Style. It allows me to have a dash of colour in my outfit while easily being able to remove it if it becomes improper to wear. 3: cleanliness. It is a lot easier to clean a neck scarf or bandanna than it is to clean a shirt collar, so if I sweat into it and get it dirty, it isn’t the end of the world.
I hear a lot of guys who still believe colour to be “non-manly” and I cannot disagree more. Rather than being scared of colour damaging my fragile masculinity, I instead feel empowered by embracing my own tastes and styles and wearing the colours I love. For example last year I purchased a pink jacket and waistcoat - which have become my most complimented garments. Colour is powerful! :)
if such men are scared with colors, they should look to the military where colors enhance the reputation of particular unit/personnel (medal ribbon, stable belts, beret, patches etc.)
Loving the bearded look Preston. You definitely fit better with the clothes you wore for this video with the beard than you would without it. It gives you a homelier look, compared to the formal vibe you give off with your shaven face.
That beard has taken him from "smartest guy in the office" to "most creative guy in the office". In the more recent videos he's "guy who owns the building the office is in"
The first time I saw colors in a man's suit was about a decade ago with Ozwald Boateng. I was shocked of how good a formal suit could look with colors! All that variety! And without looking like an eccentric pop singer. Since then I have been a fan of colorful outfits.
I was definitely disappointed going into a men's wearhouse for the 1st time. I could bearly find anything I liked. It was mostly boring and cheap stuff. I then lost a whole lot of weight, and most of the stuff I could find I couldn't wear anymore. I love color in my outfits! I am finally redoing my wordrobe into something I like, and is functional. It will incorporate coordinating colors that I like!
Mens wearhouse is okay to start out. I would really only buy stuff on sale, and the online store has more variety. I'd much rather just buy at vintage or thrifting.
#9: The concepts "neutral colors" and "capsule wardrobe" are much emphasized and highly valued in contemporary timeless men's style and also contribute to this. Point #7 talks about mainstream consumers and companies, but even style enthusiasts will be generally guided towards a less colorful collection by a lot of youtube menswear channels.
Preston, by far one of my top favorite outfits you have worn specially with how you put those colors together on such a casual look bringing so much class to it and timelessness.
Color is wonderful on men! A well fitted suit with pops of color in the accessories is great to see. You gents always look good to me. Pastels like pink or mint are a delight to the eye, balanced with darker jackets, pants, or sweaters. What we rally need are more waistcoats, please!
Thank you for reminding us that color and classic style are not mutually exclusive. This is such an essential point. There is no need to appear clownish in order to dress in colorful, stylish, and unique way. This is a "both/and" approach.
In the Netherlands it's still very common for men to wear colored pants. Based on the memes I've seen its a very Dutch thing. I loved wearing dark red, and light blue/yellow. EDIT: I love your 'stock footage' parts of Raphael and others.
Belgian-Flemish here: I can remember that colored skinny pants were in fashion during the 2010-ish period, while listening to dubstep and matching it with Vans.
This is so true all you see now is black gray white and blue/navy now wonder why people are more depressed now days a bit of red orange yellow green purple would be wonderful if people wear it more often
Incorporating color has been a prominent in my bumbling “quest for dapper”. 😅 I would love to see a gentleman’s gazette critique of some of the commentators on television. Especially the former athletes on the sports talk shows. I see some as sharp dressed men, but some may have been dressed by an angry designer, resulting in a 🤡 costume.
I can recall two times I saw a man on the street, stopped and turned to look again. One had an amazing velvet cape. The other had beautiful purple and grey suit.
*THIS IS WHY I MAKE HISTORICAL SUITS* the range of styles, colours and patterns is SO MUCH wider than today. I have a piece of vinatage cloth - its an orange & brown prince of wales check similar base colour to Prestons jumper
Thank you so much. What a wonderful article you spoke about today. Spot on. Colour is so important. And, as always, you showed many examples of how to use them with elegance and taste. Always look so forwards to your new information. Always exciting and useful. Plus brings brightness to our lives. Thanks again, and all the best. Happy St. Patrick's Day. The wearing of the Green 💚
my standart collors are inspired by the gentlemen's gazette and scottish country side style so i really like earth tones such as olive/dark green brown grey blue and burgundy it was really easy once i aquired some pieces with these collors you can make so much outfits without it looking like you wear the same clothing everyday!
I use color regularly. I try to stay to three colors in an outfit in order to not overwhelm. Patterns and shades of the same overall colors allow for further expression. This works well I find. If I use a fourth color it's usually a small accessory like Rings, watch bands, pocket square, ect. Nothing to overly distinguishable.
Beautiful video Preston! A youtube channel teaching men how to dress with color and teaching classical menswear in general is a million dollar idea I think you should give a go! Maybe you can even create your own clothing line and use the channel to advertise it? Nahhh that would never work out. Anyhow, here's to a colorful future! 😉
They were criticized for wearing brown suits because they didn't suit their skin tones; brown made them look unwell. Three quarters of people are best off in true colors of white, black, red, blue, green. A few can wear pastels, some others can wear autumn colors, but most people look terrible in brown.
Phenomenal video! My clothing choices, emulate, classic menswear, and are definitely the opposite of somber in terms of color whenever appropriate. To have things like this to help my younger brother, who is aspiring to be more fashionable, but remains heavily influenced by the dark and “safe colors” of modern trends is truly refreshing as well as validating. Thanks again
Now *here’s* an underrated comment! People are so terrified about the resale value of their car, that they stopped buying colors that might make it difficult to trade in. Now we’re all driving around the same grey SUVs… 🙃
My thoughts on color, is that too many men do not know how to tie it together or coordinate their colors so they stick to super basic colors because they know it will match and they don't have to think about it
A good start would be watching their video about skin undertones and sometimes adding an item in a color that suits you, like a sweater, to see how you like it. And take it from there.
I love red and pink, and those two colors are very well represented in my wardrobe, second only to black. I used to go for minimalistic and monochromatic ensembles, mainly black and navy. Then I think that they're getting too dark and gloomy, so I tried incorporating earth tones and more muted colors in my outfit to break the boredom, starting with accesories, then shirts and pants. It's amazing how even a small splash of color can elevate a mainly black / navy outfit. Granted, there's a learning curve and a fine line between looking great and too much colors, but it's a risk I'm willing to take.
Sumptuary Laws aside the point about colour fastness in clothing is the most relevant point. Rich people had more clothing so they did not wear each item as often, thus it wasn't washed as much and the colours didn't wash out. They also spent less time outside which meant the colours did not fade. If you were a farm labourer your entire set of clothes was probably washed weekly and faded in the sun. The positive side of this is that farm labourers bathed more often and probably did not smell as bad as the rich 😣
*I ACTUALLY KNOW THE ANSWER TO THIS* my friend is a fashion historian who did this as part of her PhD The reason we FIRST stopped wearing very bright colours is 1) Coal, in cities it became impossible to wear bright silks cos the coal soot blackened them unlike the previous wood soot.2) the French revolution, after that it was a bit of an advertisement to chop off my head. The Second reason in the 20th century is the tendency of profit to trend towards zero. You have to make a profit and as that % on faster and faster fashions declines towards zero then the LOSS made by a line that did not sell outweighs the PROFFIT of many many profitable lines so the imperative to NOT have a badly selling line becomes greater and greater and colours are WAY more likely to bomb than monotones. So the incentive is to do NOTING adventurous that might NOT sell. This is why grey drawstring athleisure pants and T Shirts are ubiquitous and hegemonic - only the brand logo changes.
Great program love the channel my 20 year old son, and I, 65, watch it together and talk about it. I think personal style is distilled down now to just the accessories, you can’t really beat a good silk tie and pocket square. The power elements of a suit are still covered by accessorized colors. How about a show on power clothing in a business setting. Or is that even a thing now? How ‘bout it boys got any ideas. Be well and thanks for the insights.
Excellent explanation. I find that the principles around color that you explain can also apply to women’s clothing. I enjoy your presentations. You should make a chart that people can buy that shows how we can combine colors - a tangible representation of the color wheel so we can quickly know what items of clothing would best suit particular colors. For instance, I’m sure you might not recommend a lavender suit but you might suggest a lavender tie with a yellow boutonniere or handkerchief. I for one would buy such a thing, especially if it included what colors best suit which skin tones. Such a thing might take time to put together but I would pay for that. (You’ve probably already explained these principles in one of your videos, but having a little booklet or something that a person can refer to would be phenomenal).
I feel like green doesn't get enough use these days. I'm a big fan of earth tones with regard to my dress. So I use a lot of green, differing shades of tan, deeper reds, etc.
You missed a reason: television. Black suits looked sharp and strong on the first TV sets (which had poor resolution and ability to differentiate colors), whereas other suit colors could make a man appear to fade into his surroundings.
During my day I prefer to wear more chotles in dark colors because I follow the grsy man directive, but I still use colorful elements in my acessories.
Faschinating, different coulors give different energys, but dont forget when it comes to married men the wife has got a lot to say about not only colours but what style she likes in mens wear...........
Because back then they had pride in their appearance. Today everyone seems to be in the "appearance doesn't matter" and "you MUST accept me for the way I am boat (although appearance ALWAYS does matter when dealing with people).
@@dandiehm8414 well i agree but not that harsh a friend of mine is dressed as sloppy as you can imagine he is not easy to persuade i always mock him for clothing choices but thats not what matters for me altough you can always try telling the pro's of dressing wel and i feel its alot more than sloppy and cheap!
I like wearing paisleys. It’s usually a bit flashy, but wearing a plain suit, french cuff shirt (I disagree with Raphael, I like my initials on the cuff) and a paisley tie with highly polished shoes show that I mean business. It also shows that I’m not afraid to be a bit flashy and stand out.
You look so much better these days Mr Schlüter, the beard and that hair suit you so much! But for me, I'm a portly young chap, and I do tend to wear black, grey and navy exclusively
Burgundy! Red suits are usually loud, but a dark burgundy suit looks quite good on most people. I think it would be a nice bridge in between brown suits, and navy/charcoal. It's less formal than the latter, but more colorful and easier to make it appear "Dressy" than brown. But I am partial to warm colors, so maybe this is just my bias speaking haha.
So I saw a pink linen sport coat. I asked a friend, "Yes or no?" He said, "Yes, but it depends on what you wear with it." So I said: "Let's see if I can pull it off, then."
I will happily wear a curated mix of colors. Unless I'm at work, but black hides stains better than anything else. But if I am dressing to impress, French cuffed, subtly striped shirts, Bold bow ties, and my choice of jackets.
Color has never left the souther style. Just take a look at the Ben Silver Catalog. Maybe y'all can do a video explaining this phenomenon. Maybe it's a connection to preppy style.
That scene you cited from 'The Great Gatsby' (about wearing pink) reminds me of 'Goodfellas', when Henry Hill comes to his mother’s front door dressed to the nines and she responds with a horrified, "oh my God, YOU LOOK LIKE A GANGSTER!!!" In most other places dressing like that could get you a 50% discount on your first year in the local country club, but in that neighborhood it meant you looked like a dangerous, unsavory person. Regarding underrated colors, I think olive is up there, especially for lighter-skinned complexions like myself. I put on olive as a redhead and my facial complexion beams right up.
I wear purple , blue plaid, green and red plaid sport coats. I have a black, blue, and pinstripe suits too. I’ll wear the pinstripe suit with black and white wing tips and the lady’s go nuts!
I loved Don Johnson on Miami Vice in his colorful outfits. Neutrals all the time is beyond boring. Classics with a pop of color is my favorite aesthetic.
Actually I have a lot of color in my wardrobe, with an emphasis on blue, red and green. I prefer light over dark colors too. I may wear some neutral colors when warranted. There are only 2 white items in my entire closet - a dress shirt that is rarely worn and a Panama hat for the summer.
One of my favorite outfits is a black dress shirt, black vest, black pants, black shoes, and a blue/orange/and grey oversized scarf as a large splash of color! I also like to wear a lot of black and brown together. Or mono-tones with colorful ties, pocket squares, etc
Yes, I love colors and still wear colors and I love the suit styles of the 30's, 40's and 50's. I don't know what men's fashion has come to these days. Time to bring gentlemen''s wear back.
I myself have different color suits, a black, blue, brown, gray and a green at times! I usually wear a white or black business shirt with a suit, especially with a tie. But if I am not in a tie I wear red or blue shirts with my blazer. Plus I never wear ascot or cuff links either. But That's just my style though., I always wear a watch at all times. And I have worn pink shirts. And blue suit with pink tie that I like. Great channel for the well-dressed man. Glad I am not alone in liking to dress in suits.
Pink is definitely an underrated colour in men's clothing.👌🏼 Most men feel that it's a feminine colour, but depending on both your skin complexion and the situation you're wearing it in (professional look, an elegant date, on holiday); it can make you stand out if you've got the confidence too. As the saying goes "Only real men wear pink"😎💭😏
I really like pastel pinks paired with other pastel colors, especially sky blues. They contrast super nicely with the more traditional and "masculine" smoky greys and leathery browns and can really differentiate one's outfit from others.
In my opinion reds, burgundies, some forms of greens, olives and purples are quite underrated in mens wear for the somewhat conservative person to wear like myself, good colors are hard to find, maybe in Calif.
I don't know what other people's opinion is but I love the fashion of Better Call Saul. Some people may call it eyesore or lack of class but I like it.
It always surprises me, that a lot of todays understandment of fashion, just comes from people not knowing anything about fashion. Like point 8 already said, most men just dont know how to use colours and dont know about royals wearing them.
Back in the 80,’s(when I had a 32 in waist!) I had a pair of light blue slacks which were great for the warmer months. Now that’s almost non existent in stores.
I have a theory that people don't realise how colourful people's clothes were pre-1950s-60s, particularly men's clothing, because we've grown up being shown black and white photographs or black and white movies. We can only see how colourful the clothes were from vintage clothing, or full colour advertisements. Take spectator or correspondent shoes - everyone thinks of black and white shoes, but we know brown and white or cream was just as popular, if not more so, and many shoes were navy & white, not black. I'm never sure about films though as sometimes if you look at a poster you might think the hero was wearing a really loud, bright outfit, but it could also be the artist/graphic designer picking eye catching colours.
Excellent point.
I have a theory that it's a demon, a dancing deamon--n'yeh, something isn't right there.
....and the redheads look like blondes instead.
It goes back further. For example, statues from Ancient Rome or Greece were usually painted with multiple colors. Obviously, the paint had deteriorated and faded over time, so now a majority of people think that was how they were supposed to be.
@Vilenas, apparently the locals cleaned all the remaining paint off the statues before selling them to archeologists to get a better price. So a whole theory about the purity of the ancient Greek art scene, embodied by the pristine white statues, evolved before they realised what was happening.
*17:38** I GOT FIRED FOR WEARING A SUIT THAT COLOUR* in 1992 - I started a new job and on the 3rd day wore a suit of that exact colour and they fired me "anyone who thinks its acceptable to turn up to work looking like that, is not suitable for our company"
And to be honest - they were right - by the end of day 2 I had decided it was a MASSIVE mistake to accept the job
Personality destroyers. That's why I tend to look bad at pinstripe grey double breasted suits: they give me a screaming "I'M A TOP TIER BUSINESS SHARK!" vibe
To be fair, that looks like something a salt water taffy salesman would wear.
@@camojoe83 I have no idea what "salt water taffy" is, so Im taking this as a compliment LOL
@@lucaferlisi2486I think they work better outside of that setting these days, for sure. A relaxed style can work beautifully as Sunday Best, if that's a thing where you are
To me, one of the most underrated color in classic menswear is orange. Hear me out please. I personally found out that a tie in "rust" color can combine garments that wouldn't otherwise work together. Like dark green and brown or dark brown and navy. Having a rust colored tie can really make an outfit. I never thought about orange the same after I tried it. And a novelty item in my wardrobe became a common choice.
Frank Sinatra's favorite color.
@@michaelcap9550 never knew that. That's cool.
Was about to type a very similar comment. Orange is by far the most underrated color because I feel most people believe it is hard to work with, it's more of an accent color to what you are using and helps provide a beautiful contrasting pop of color. I've always felt it is a warmer sunnier red and colder yellow so if you mom always told you as a kid "you look good in red" chances are orange looks good too
@@ggez5890 exactly. Especially now, during springtime it works great in sunny, warmer weather.
It's always refreshing when channels make the effort to do proper class analysis in their videos
I often wear a blue neck scarf under my shirt collar for several reasons:
1. Comfort. It is incredibly easy for a shirt collar to chafe or be too tight, especially after a long day or in the heat of summer. And it just allows me to breathe easier.
2: Style. It allows me to have a dash of colour in my outfit while easily being able to remove it if it becomes improper to wear.
3: cleanliness. It is a lot easier to clean a neck scarf or bandanna than it is to clean a shirt collar, so if I sweat into it and get it dirty, it isn’t the end of the world.
I hear a lot of guys who still believe colour to be “non-manly” and I cannot disagree more. Rather than being scared of colour damaging my fragile masculinity, I instead feel empowered by embracing my own tastes and styles and wearing the colours I love. For example last year I purchased a pink jacket and waistcoat - which have become my most complimented garments. Colour is powerful! :)
if such men are scared with colors, they should look to the military where colors enhance the reputation of particular unit/personnel (medal ribbon, stable belts, beret, patches etc.)
@@khairulhelmihashim2510 you guys make no sense
Was talking to a couple of my female colleagues and they all agreed that pink looks way better on men than women, and makes them look masculine.
Yea but maybe not pink dude?
Whatever makes you smile each to his own.
Never pink for a man.
Loving the bearded look Preston. You definitely fit better with the clothes you wore for this video with the beard than you would without it. It gives you a homelier look, compared to the formal vibe you give off with your shaven face.
That beard has taken him from "smartest guy in the office" to "most creative guy in the office". In the more recent videos he's "guy who owns the building the office is in"
The first time I saw colors in a man's suit was about a decade ago with Ozwald Boateng. I was shocked of how good a formal suit could look with colors! All that variety! And without looking like an eccentric pop singer. Since then I have been a fan of colorful outfits.
Color is fun; green seems to be the most underrated/underworn
I was definitely disappointed going into a men's wearhouse for the 1st time. I could bearly find anything I liked. It was mostly boring and cheap stuff. I then lost a whole lot of weight, and most of the stuff I could find I couldn't wear anymore.
I love color in my outfits! I am finally redoing my wordrobe into something I like, and is functional. It will incorporate coordinating colors that I like!
Mens wearhouse is okay to start out. I would really only buy stuff on sale, and the online store has more variety. I'd much rather just buy at vintage or thrifting.
I check out thrift stores and stores like them because I have found gems.
Been there 3 times giving them a second and third chance. Never anything good in there.
@@ZoomZoom-ng6sn go to different ones , especially the ones around nice neighborhoods
the way ive done suit buying blazzers and spoart coats is vintage stores and thrift stores
#9: The concepts "neutral colors" and "capsule wardrobe" are much emphasized and highly valued in contemporary timeless men's style and also contribute to this. Point #7 talks about mainstream consumers and companies, but even style enthusiasts will be generally guided towards a less colorful collection by a lot of youtube menswear channels.
Preston, by far one of my top favorite outfits you have worn specially with how you put those colors together on such a casual look bringing so much class to it and timelessness.
Color is wonderful on men! A well fitted suit with pops of color in the accessories is great to see. You gents always look good to me. Pastels like pink or mint are a delight to the eye, balanced with darker jackets, pants, or sweaters. What we rally need are more waistcoats, please!
I love a waistcoat
Thank you for reminding us that color and classic style are not mutually exclusive. This is such an essential point. There is no need to appear clownish in order to dress in colorful, stylish, and unique way. This is a "both/and" approach.
In the Netherlands it's still very common for men to wear colored pants. Based on the memes I've seen its a very Dutch thing. I loved wearing dark red, and light blue/yellow.
EDIT: I love your 'stock footage' parts of Raphael and others.
Belgian-Flemish here: I can remember that colored skinny pants were in fashion during the 2010-ish period, while listening to dubstep and matching it with Vans.
Facial hair and current hairstyle suit you, Preston!
Indeed !
This is so true all you see now is black gray white and blue/navy now wonder why people are more depressed now days a bit of red orange yellow green purple would be wonderful if people wear it more often
Incorporating color has been a prominent in my bumbling “quest for dapper”. 😅
I would love to see a gentleman’s gazette critique of some of the commentators on television. Especially the former athletes on the sports talk shows. I see some as sharp dressed men, but some may have been dressed by an angry designer, resulting in a 🤡 costume.
Agreed. ESPN commentators give color a bad rap by wearing gaudy color and pattern combinations.
I can recall two times I saw a man on the street, stopped and turned to look again.
One had an amazing velvet cape. The other had beautiful purple and grey suit.
I love the casual look you are wearing today 🌟
the royal blue sash is actually the order of the garter meaning non royals can wear it if they have been awarded this honour
*THIS IS WHY I MAKE HISTORICAL SUITS* the range of styles, colours and patterns is SO MUCH wider than today.
I have a piece of vinatage cloth - its an orange & brown prince of wales check similar base colour to Prestons jumper
I like lilac and pink shirts and wear them with some regularity.
Thank you so much. What a wonderful article you spoke about today. Spot on. Colour is so important. And, as always, you showed many examples of how to use them with elegance and taste. Always look so forwards to your new information. Always exciting and useful. Plus brings brightness to our lives. Thanks again, and all the best. Happy St. Patrick's Day. The wearing of the Green 💚
my standart collors are inspired by the gentlemen's gazette and scottish country side style so i really like earth tones such as olive/dark green brown grey blue and burgundy it was really easy once i aquired some pieces with these collors you can make so much outfits without it looking like you wear the same clothing everyday!
I love like an olive army green. Earth tones and jewel tones are great.
I use color regularly. I try to stay to three colors in an outfit in order to not overwhelm. Patterns and shades of the same overall colors allow for further expression. This works well I find. If I use a fourth color it's usually a small accessory like Rings, watch bands, pocket square, ect. Nothing to overly distinguishable.
Green is a underrated colour to me
Beautiful video Preston! A youtube channel teaching men how to dress with color and teaching classical menswear in general is a million dollar idea I think you should give a go! Maybe you can even create your own clothing line and use the channel to advertise it? Nahhh that would never work out. Anyhow, here's to a colorful future! 😉
They were criticized for wearing brown suits because they didn't suit their skin tones; brown made them look unwell. Three quarters of people are best off in true colors of white, black, red, blue, green. A few can wear pastels, some others can wear autumn colors, but most people look terrible in brown.
puple is so underrated
Purple, Violet, and Pink are colors I'm still trying to work into my wardrobe.
Phenomenal video! My clothing choices, emulate, classic menswear, and are definitely the opposite of somber in terms of color whenever appropriate. To have things like this to help my younger brother, who is aspiring to be more fashionable, but remains heavily influenced by the dark and “safe colors” of modern trends is truly refreshing as well as validating. Thanks again
The same color issue with cars too.
Now *here’s* an underrated comment! People are so terrified about the resale value of their car, that they stopped buying colors that might make it difficult to trade in. Now we’re all driving around the same grey SUVs… 🙃
You are lookin’ good with hair style and color coordinated outfit, Preston. Casual but sharp. So handsome!
My thoughts on color, is that too many men do not know how to tie it together or coordinate their colors so they stick to super basic colors because they know it will match and they don't have to think about it
Yep
A good start would be watching their video about skin undertones and sometimes adding an item in a color that suits you, like a sweater, to see how you like it. And take it from there.
I love red and pink, and those two colors are very well represented in my wardrobe, second only to black.
I used to go for minimalistic and monochromatic ensembles, mainly black and navy. Then I think that they're getting too dark and gloomy, so I tried incorporating earth tones and more muted colors in my outfit to break the boredom, starting with accesories, then shirts and pants. It's amazing how even a small splash of color can elevate a mainly black / navy outfit.
Granted, there's a learning curve and a fine line between looking great and too much colors, but it's a risk I'm willing to take.
Sumptuary Laws aside the point about colour fastness in clothing is the most relevant point. Rich people had more clothing so they did not wear each item as often, thus it wasn't washed as much and the colours didn't wash out. They also spent less time outside which meant the colours did not fade. If you were a farm labourer your entire set of clothes was probably washed weekly and faded in the sun. The positive side of this is that farm labourers bathed more often and probably did not smell as bad as the rich 😣
*I ACTUALLY KNOW THE ANSWER TO THIS* my friend is a fashion historian who did this as part of her PhD
The reason we FIRST stopped wearing very bright colours is 1) Coal, in cities it became impossible to wear bright silks cos the coal soot blackened them unlike the previous wood soot.2) the French revolution, after that it was a bit of an advertisement to chop off my head.
The Second reason in the 20th century is the tendency of profit to trend towards zero. You have to make a profit and as that % on faster and faster fashions declines towards zero then the LOSS made by a line that did not sell outweighs the PROFFIT of many many profitable lines so the imperative to NOT have a badly selling line becomes greater and greater and colours are WAY more likely to bomb than monotones. So the incentive is to do NOTING adventurous that might NOT sell.
This is why grey drawstring athleisure pants and T Shirts are ubiquitous and hegemonic - only the brand logo changes.
Great video
Never saw the stubble coming but man Preston looks GOOD with it
Great program love the channel my 20 year old son, and I, 65, watch it together and talk about it. I think personal style is distilled down now to just the accessories, you can’t really beat a good silk tie and pocket square. The power elements of a suit are still covered by accessorized colors. How about a show on power clothing in a business setting. Or is that even a thing now? How ‘bout it boys got any ideas. Be well and thanks for the insights.
Excellent explanation. I find that the principles around color that you explain can also apply to women’s clothing. I enjoy your presentations. You should make a chart that people can buy that shows how we can combine colors - a tangible representation of the color wheel so we can quickly know what items of clothing would best suit particular colors. For instance, I’m sure you might not recommend a lavender suit but you might suggest a lavender tie with a yellow boutonniere or handkerchief. I for one would buy such a thing, especially if it included what colors best suit which skin tones. Such a thing might take time to put together but I would pay for that. (You’ve probably already explained these principles in one of your videos, but having a little booklet or something that a person can refer to would be phenomenal).
I feel like green doesn't get enough use these days. I'm a big fan of earth tones with regard to my dress. So I use a lot of green, differing shades of tan, deeper reds, etc.
You missed a reason: television. Black suits looked sharp and strong on the first TV sets (which had poor resolution and ability to differentiate colors), whereas other suit colors could make a man appear to fade into his surroundings.
"In the pre-modern era" That's a nice amorphous era.
During my day I prefer to wear more chotles in dark colors because I follow the grsy man directive, but I still use colorful elements in my acessories.
I wear red green blue brown burgundy gold teal gray I do monochrome in all these with black paired on occasion
That's why I like wearing ties; gives you a nice splash of color that sets you apart from the dismal masses in their drab, dreary hoodies.
I haven't stopped! I have jackets in yellow, red, coral orange, bright green and blue. Lots of colours in my wardrobe.
holy cow! did you read my mind? I was just wondering about this exact topic.
I still remember in the 80's when everyone touted the dark suit with a red 'power tie.'
Faschinating, different coulors give different energys, but dont forget when it comes to married men the wife has got a lot to say about not only colours but what style she likes in mens wear...........
I love green and other colors
The much bigger stunner is how well dressed everyone was in say, the first half of the 20th century compared to today.
Because back then they had pride in their appearance. Today everyone seems to be in the "appearance doesn't matter" and "you MUST accept me for the way I am boat (although appearance ALWAYS does matter when dealing with people).
@@dandiehm8414 well i agree but not that harsh a friend of mine is dressed as sloppy as you can imagine he is not easy to persuade i always mock him for clothing choices but thats not what matters for me altough you can always try telling the pro's of dressing wel and i feel its alot more than sloppy and cheap!
I like wearing paisleys. It’s usually a bit flashy, but wearing a plain suit, french cuff shirt (I disagree with Raphael, I like my initials on the cuff) and a paisley tie with highly polished shoes show that I mean business. It also shows that I’m not afraid to be a bit flashy and stand out.
The presenter's shirt, sweater skin tone combo is top notch
16:49 I really want to know where did you get that striped waistcoat?
You look so much better these days Mr Schlüter, the beard and that hair suit you so much! But for me, I'm a portly young chap, and I do tend to wear black, grey and navy exclusively
Burgundy! Red suits are usually loud, but a dark burgundy suit looks quite good on most people. I think it would be a nice bridge in between brown suits, and navy/charcoal. It's less formal than the latter, but more colorful and easier to make it appear "Dressy" than brown. But I am partial to warm colors, so maybe this is just my bias speaking haha.
Yellow, purple, orange and green are severely under rated. I think men don’t have knowledge nowadays as like the past
Digging the beard, Preston! Very dapper
So I saw a pink linen sport coat. I asked a friend, "Yes or no?" He said, "Yes, but it depends on what you wear with it." So I said: "Let's see if I can pull it off, then."
Being a ginger I can't wear that much pink close to my face, but I do have some pink linen trousers that rock
I will happily wear a curated mix of colors. Unless I'm at work, but black hides stains better than anything else. But if I am dressing to impress, French cuffed, subtly striped shirts, Bold bow ties, and my choice of jackets.
Color has never left the souther style. Just take a look at the Ben Silver Catalog. Maybe y'all can do a video explaining this phenomenon. Maybe it's a connection to preppy style.
Colorful suits are cool tbh
I like to wear some color, because it makes me happy!
That scene you cited from 'The Great Gatsby' (about wearing pink) reminds me of 'Goodfellas', when Henry Hill comes to his mother’s front door dressed to the nines and she responds with a horrified, "oh my God, YOU LOOK LIKE A GANGSTER!!!"
In most other places dressing like that could get you a 50% discount on your first year in the local country club, but in that neighborhood it meant you looked like a dangerous, unsavory person.
Regarding underrated colors, I think olive is up there, especially for lighter-skinned complexions like myself. I put on olive as a redhead and my facial complexion beams right up.
I need to read that book again, the book is a little more in depth then the movie. I love the movie all the same & Henry's style is awesome.
I wear purple , blue plaid, green and red plaid sport coats. I have a black, blue, and pinstripe suits too.
I’ll wear the pinstripe suit with black and white wing tips and the lady’s go nuts!
I loved Don Johnson on Miami Vice in his colorful outfits. Neutrals all the time is beyond boring. Classics with a pop of color is my favorite aesthetic.
This is an excellent vid. Your presentation is great together with the information delivered. Bravo 🥂
Actually I have a lot of color in my wardrobe, with an emphasis on blue, red and green. I prefer light over dark colors too. I may wear some neutral colors when warranted. There are only 2 white items in my entire closet - a dress shirt that is rarely worn and a Panama hat for the summer.
There are colorful men’s outfits in my area but we have Mediterranean climate here in California.
Very good and informative. Thank you :)
One of my favorite outfits is a black dress shirt, black vest, black pants, black shoes, and a blue/orange/and grey oversized scarf as a large splash of color!
I also like to wear a lot of black and brown together. Or mono-tones with colorful ties, pocket squares, etc
The issue is that people are transformed into molecules and are not supposed to be distinctive in biomass. No individuality is welcomed.
I incorporated color with floral printed shirts. Also neutral tan jacket.
Seeing those pics made me think of that Gerulain fragrance, Habit Rouge.
Yes, I love colors and still wear colors and I love the suit styles of the 30's, 40's and 50's. I don't know what men's fashion has come to these days. Time to bring gentlemen''s wear back.
Well said.
Pink. Pink is an underrated color.
My wife wanted me to wear more color -- I bought a blaze/hunter orange shirt. 😊 It works surprisingly well.
Today's a good day to start. I recommend kelly green.
Love the new grooming look Preston!
Green
Seriously, it was Armani‘s fault.
Call me flamboyant! Outside my tux I love colors. However I pay great attention not to fall into being a clown.
Overrated: navy blue, dark grey, black.
Underrated: sky blue/royal blue, light grey, lavender, turquoise
Green is being tremendously underestimated for a long time
I myself have different color suits, a black, blue, brown, gray and a green at times! I usually wear a white or black business shirt with a suit, especially with a tie. But if I am not in a tie I wear red or blue shirts with my blazer. Plus I never wear ascot or cuff links either. But That's just my style though., I always wear a watch at all times. And I have worn pink shirts. And blue suit with pink tie that I like. Great channel for the well-dressed man. Glad I am not alone in liking to dress in suits.
rolling stones have also a song name paint in black ,
I love to peacock and love wearing long feathers in my hats. The more color the better
Pink is definitely an underrated colour in men's clothing.👌🏼
Most men feel that it's a feminine colour, but depending on both your skin complexion and the situation you're wearing it in (professional look, an elegant date, on holiday); it can make you stand out if you've got the confidence too.
As the saying goes "Only real men wear pink"😎💭😏
Real man can wear pink. I wear pink shirts and sweaters.
i use to dislike pink, now i just love it,
I really like pastel pinks paired with other pastel colors, especially sky blues. They contrast super nicely with the more traditional and "masculine" smoky greys and leathery browns and can really differentiate one's outfit from others.
The whole “pink is for girls” is just fashion. Pre-WW2, pink was “for boys” and blue “for girls”
@@xx-cj6ew pink and blue together is just... best combination
I love wearing color!
In my opinion reds, burgundies, some forms of greens, olives and purples are quite underrated in mens wear for the somewhat conservative person to wear like myself, good colors are hard to find, maybe in Calif.
I don't know what other people's opinion is but I love the fashion of Better Call Saul. Some people may call it eyesore or lack of class but I like it.
I love having a pop of orange in my outfits; be it a pocket square, scarf, or boots.
Great episode ❗
Every black man in every black church in America says, hold my Courvoisier XO.
I choked on my Henny at this comment
It always surprises me, that a lot of todays understandment of fashion, just comes from people not knowing anything about fashion.
Like point 8 already said, most men just dont know how to use colours and dont know about royals wearing them.
Back in the 80,’s(when I had a 32 in waist!) I had a pair of light blue slacks which were great for the warmer months. Now that’s almost non existent in stores.
I think Orange and purple also green are very underrated colors