Black, White and Red All Over
Sometimes you need to take a small step back from bright colors and make way for some monochromatic moves.
While the past few weeks we've been focusing on standing out, here are a few ways to be remain sharp in an understated manner. Introducing the Cotton Jersey Henley Shirt, available from Ralph Lauren Boys and ready to make a debut in your young man's wardrobe. Designed with a grey body, white sleeves, and adorned with various polo patches, this t-shirt says it all without trying to say too much.
Crisp and clean and put together, that's how you wanna feel!
Standing decidedly apart from all the fancy frills and robust tones, a white dress shirt brings a certain level of sophistication and daring to an outfit. With the Linen Cotton Western Shirt from Ralph Lauren Boys, you can harness that boldness without any second guessing. Pair with a light or dark blue chino pant for a look that's elegant and effortless. No need to seek attention, it'll come straight to your sharp self.
If you're going for the wonderful yet monotone black and white on top, it's good to offset that simplicity with a rich solid color on the bottom.
Pastels and earth tones will make you even more demure, this is where the deep tones and raging reds get their chance to highlight and shine. The Slouch Slim Fit Denim Short from Ralph Lauren Boys is a great way to achieve this effect. Available in a lovely Finn Wash Red, they have all the pizzazz to make your black or white structured simplicity even more rad.
Polka dots are just the ticket to add some intrigue and soften the lines of an outfit.
A red tie on its own might be a little overwhelming but with a light speckling of white, the neckpiece becomes quite the understated statement. With the Squillaridot Tie from Original Penguin Ties and Bowties, you can stand out from the crowd in all the right ways! With its striking cardinal red and subtle specks of white, the Squillaridot is ideal to pair with black slacks and that crisp white shirt.
Ahh, the beautiful novelty of an appropriately suitable pocket square!
Often overlooked and very much unfortunately so, the best way to dive into this trend is chest first with the Circle Neat Pocket Square from Perry Ellis Ties. Designed in the classy and coveted black and white we've now grown so fond of, the accessory features a whimsical circle pattern to pull some focus to your upper body and face. Match with a monochrome suit set to bring your outfit to new heights and wear a square instead of being one!
By: Beka Burlak