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
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"
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.)
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 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.
#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.
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.
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.
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.
Am I wrong to suggest very colorful childrens clothing has linked bright colors to immaturity and grown ups wearing bright colors risk looking childish? I believe this is also a bit of amovie trope isn't it? The immature/silly/dumber one will often wear brighter colors than the other characters. Also sportteams often have bright distinctove outfits and what looks more immature than a 40 year old in a sports jersey (when not at a game...)?
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
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 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.
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.
I love green, all shades, and have a lot of clothing in that color. (I'm always on the lookout for jeans dyed green, not easy to find.) Of course, I'm Irish (American).
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! 😉
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 think protestantism and the second world war also played a role in dulling down mail fashion. Take a look at northern protestant European fashion compared to the more daring fashion of Catholic south. The new protestant idea was about being modest and restricted Also in mensware Also the war winning USA started using more casual uniform. After the war the American hero and his more comfy clothing became a new role model and example for new heros, like in movies and such. Do being followed by fashion and the customer...
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 😣
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.
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.
*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 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.
*YOU ARE MAKING AN INCORRECT ASSUMPTION* you are assuming that the consumer decided what he or she likes and the fashion industry provided that - THIS IS WRONG. The fashion industry decided WHAT is new and trendy, and promotes that in advertising, celebs, movies and TV in order to MOVE public tastes and get them to buy a new thing. If they decided that psychedelic suits were trendy we would all be wearing psychedelic suits. The industry leads, the consumer follows...
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.
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.
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.
I heard it was the French revolution that changed fashion among the the wealthy. They no longer wanted to flaunt their wealth and risk losing their heads. They adopted neutrals and military styles for every day wear. This fashion spread among high society all over Europe and eventually trickled down to everyone.
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).
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… 🙃
I think people would benefit from having their colors done professionally. I am considered a bright winter and I can wear some of the vibrant bright spring colors as well. Knowing your handful of “wow colors” is also a game changer. Not all people are trained properly or have the proper experience to know and understand assessing a person’s very best colors. It can definitely go beyond just being a certain season.
Agreed. My husband kept buying grays, blues, and whites. He always looked nice and professional. However, my love for fashion made me wonder how he would look in other colors. Once we started living together, I decided to buy a bunch of clothes for him in “autumnal colors” like warm deep brown, rust, olive green, pumpkin orange, etc… and he didn’t understand why he loved these new clothes way more on him than his other clothes. It wasn’t a lack of quality or cut, but because he didn’t realize he was a “deep autumn” and would look good in those colors.
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
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Yes , going to the golf course on my red , red or blue shirts and feel a little awkward :/ full white isn’t cool but seems like everyone is just into black , gray and white
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."
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.
1:23 I have read that the reason it was so rare and expencive is because the dye was made with rotten Shells and that you needed 12000 Shells to dye a pice of cloth the size of a hankerchief. Because of this most of the rich Only vad the egdes of their robes lined with purpel and Only the relly rich could wear fully purpel robes. 6:41 I made this comment before finishing the video so cool that you brougth it up.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I like the cream/tan suits of the 10's-50's (they also made a resurgence in the 80's-90's). I find them classier looking than the typical black, dark grey and navy suits that have been common for the past 20 or so years now. Cream/tan suits make me think of someone who is well-travelled and open to new ideas whereas black, dark grey and navy suits make me think of someone who is boring, corporate and has most likely never travelled outside of the Western world. Even a brown suit makes me think the person is probably more open-minded than someone wearing a black, dark grey or navy suit. I actually can't stand the typical, corporate aesthetic of the late 2000's-present. It's so bland and stuffy. What annoys me is how cream and tan have made a comeback in casualwear, but formalwear is stuck in the 2010's, not only in terms of colour palette, but also fit (still very tight fitting and overly tapered, whereas casualwear has moved to a more generous, straight fit).
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 wear mostly black and prefer the skinny ties/lapels that were popular in the 1960s. I also wear a black felt trilby everywhere I go. I also prefer solid colors but for me it's psychological. I am an occultist and I am fighting a spiritual battle here on earth. My jihad is against myself, my fellow man, and the world around me. Most people don't understand.
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!
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
A lot of this ignores a massive organizing feature of many societies. More religious number of faiths, inspired by teachings which also cite this as a rule or interpretation of older religious documents, consider wearing of bright colors (and logos, etc.) as "immodest"(or at best, situational). Especially some of the more Puritan or fundamentalist faiths. Puritans were one of a number of Protestant communities in England and the United States to frown upon bright colors. Haredim also eschew colors or bright patterns (even the women), and many Islam adherents consider a number of bright colors and patterns as immodest. There are still shops that cater to certain communities of religious Christians for whom wearing anything other than plain colors, cuts and patterns is immodest. Given how important being a part of the religious community has been to survive difficult times or a source of meaning to people that didn't require money (and sense of responsibility). On the other hand, given how people look at family photos from events, a gawdy color or pattern in a suit at an event can be really frowned upon. And if you do it, you could unintentionally give yourself a stigma that keeps you from being a part of other family events. I know that's happened with one of my relatives, and used as a lesson for the important events not to go overboard with color.
it's not just mens wear, it happens all over the civilization - just look at cars! gone are the nice colors and comfort. now, everything is sharp, fast and with black interior. i think it's because of bankerization/corporatization of society, and the broader society taking on banking or corporate trends; atomization, minimalism, and lack of color.
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.
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"
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.
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.
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.
#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.
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.
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
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.
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
Am I wrong to suggest very colorful childrens clothing has linked bright colors to immaturity and grown ups wearing bright colors risk looking childish? I believe this is also a bit of amovie trope isn't it? The immature/silly/dumber one will often wear brighter colors than the other characters. Also sportteams often have bright distinctove outfits and what looks more immature than a 40 year old in a sports jersey (when not at a game...)?
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
Color is fun; green seems to be the most underrated/underworn
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
*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.
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.
I love green, all shades, and have a lot of clothing in that color. (I'm always on the lookout for jeans dyed green, not easy to find.) Of course, I'm Irish (American).
Happy St Paddy's Day 🍀
I’m with you jack. I’m a dark skinned guy and green looks beautiful on me. Favorite color
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! 😉
Facial hair and current hairstyle suit you, Preston!
Indeed !
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 💚
Every black man in every black church in America says, hold my Courvoisier XO.
I choked on my Henny at this comment
16:49 I really want to know where did you get that striped waistcoat?
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.
The issue is that people are transformed into molecules and are not supposed to be distinctive in biomass. No individuality is welcomed.
I think protestantism and the second world war also played a role in
dulling down mail fashion.
Take a look at northern protestant European fashion compared to the more daring fashion of Catholic south. The new protestant idea was about being modest and restricted Also in mensware Also the war winning USA started using more casual uniform. After the war the American hero and his more comfy clothing became a new role model and example for new heros, like in movies and such. Do being followed by fashion and the customer...
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
I like lilac and pink shirts and wear them with some regularity.
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 😣
Seriously, it was Armani‘s fault.
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.
Purple, Violet, and Pink are colors I'm still trying to work into my wardrobe.
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.
*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 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.
the royal blue sash is actually the order of the garter meaning non royals can wear it if they have been awarded this honour
*YOU ARE MAKING AN INCORRECT ASSUMPTION* you are assuming that the consumer decided what he or she likes and the fashion industry provided that - THIS IS WRONG.
The fashion industry decided WHAT is new and trendy, and promotes that in advertising, celebs, movies and TV in order to MOVE public tastes and get them to buy a new thing. If they decided that psychedelic suits were trendy we would all be wearing psychedelic suits. The industry leads, the consumer follows...
I have always put plenty of color in my daily dress... I also love various textured fabrics and statement prints...
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.
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.
I love the casual look you are wearing today 🌟
Modern clothing is so boring ... and working in IT industry is depressing in that regard....
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.
I heard it was the French revolution that changed fashion among the the wealthy. They no longer wanted to flaunt their wealth and risk losing their heads. They adopted neutrals and military styles for every day wear. This fashion spread among high society all over Europe and eventually trickled down to everyone.
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).
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!
I think people would benefit from having their colors done professionally. I am considered a bright winter and I can wear some of the vibrant bright spring colors as well. Knowing your handful of “wow colors” is also a game changer. Not all people are trained properly or have the proper experience to know and understand assessing a person’s very best colors. It can definitely go beyond just being a certain season.
Agreed. My husband kept buying grays, blues, and whites. He always looked nice and professional. However, my love for fashion made me wonder how he would look in other colors. Once we started living together, I decided to buy a bunch of clothes for him in “autumnal colors” like warm deep brown, rust, olive green, pumpkin orange, etc… and he didn’t understand why he loved these new clothes way more on him than his other clothes. It wasn’t a lack of quality or cut, but because he didn’t realize he was a “deep autumn” and would look good in those colors.
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
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.
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 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.
I wear red green blue brown burgundy gold teal gray I do monochrome in all these with black paired on occasion
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.
puple is so underrated
"In the pre-modern era" That's a nice amorphous era.
Thats not whta the Stines meant by "Come in colours"
rolling stones have also a song name paint in black ,
all my ties have patterns and color, i only own one solid colour tie in black but i never wear it
Great video
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.
Green is a underrated colour to me
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
I enjoy color and have my clothes made. You can't buy alot in a men's store.but if I wear something with a different color, i keep it simple.
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.
holy cow! did you read my mind? I was just wondering about this exact topic.
You mean in the US? You're not talking about Europe, right?
Yes , going to the golf course on my red , red or blue shirts and feel a little awkward :/ full white isn’t cool but seems like everyone is just into black , gray and white
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
Still trying to figure out why some stores have men's shirts labled as tops...
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.
Very good and informative. Thank you :)
1:23 I have read that the reason it was so rare and expencive is because the dye was made with rotten Shells and that you needed 12000 Shells to dye a pice of cloth the size of a hankerchief. Because of this most of the rich Only vad the egdes of their robes lined with purpel and Only the relly rich could wear fully purpel robes.
6:41 I made this comment before finishing the video so cool that you brougth it up.
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.
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.
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.
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.
All the wrong things in the modern fashion world in one video.
Great work, as always! Nice beard ;-)
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.
16:46 shoutout to Preston having listened to the new Metallica single \m/
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.
Because they spent too much time watching Ashley Weston videos! 😉
There are colorful men’s outfits in my area but we have Mediterranean climate here in California.
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.
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.
I like the cream/tan suits of the 10's-50's (they also made a resurgence in the 80's-90's). I find them classier looking than the typical black, dark grey and navy suits that have been common for the past 20 or so years now. Cream/tan suits make me think of someone who is well-travelled and open to new ideas whereas black, dark grey and navy suits make me think of someone who is boring, corporate and has most likely never travelled outside of the Western world. Even a brown suit makes me think the person is probably more open-minded than someone wearing a black, dark grey or navy suit. I actually can't stand the typical, corporate aesthetic of the late 2000's-present. It's so bland and stuffy. What annoys me is how cream and tan have made a comeback in casualwear, but formalwear is stuck in the 2010's, not only in terms of colour palette, but also fit (still very tight fitting and overly tapered, whereas casualwear has moved to a more generous, straight fit).
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 wear mostly black and prefer the skinny ties/lapels that were popular in the 1960s. I also wear a black felt trilby everywhere I go. I also prefer solid colors but for me it's psychological. I am an occultist and I am fighting a spiritual battle here on earth. My jihad is against myself, my fellow man, and the world around me. Most people don't understand.
Personally i think that the Golden age of menswear was the 1670s-1970s.
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!
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
A lot of this ignores a massive organizing feature of many societies. More religious number of faiths, inspired by teachings which also cite this as a rule or interpretation of older religious documents, consider wearing of bright colors (and logos, etc.) as "immodest"(or at best, situational). Especially some of the more Puritan or fundamentalist faiths.
Puritans were one of a number of Protestant communities in England and the United States to frown upon bright colors. Haredim also eschew colors or bright patterns (even the women), and many Islam adherents consider a number of bright colors and patterns as immodest.
There are still shops that cater to certain communities of religious Christians for whom wearing anything other than plain colors, cuts and patterns is immodest.
Given how important being a part of the religious community has been to survive difficult times or a source of meaning to people that didn't require money (and sense of responsibility).
On the other hand, given how people look at family photos from events, a gawdy color or pattern in a suit at an event can be really frowned upon. And if you do it, you could unintentionally give yourself a stigma that keeps you from being a part of other family events. I know that's happened with one of my relatives, and used as a lesson for the important events not to go overboard with color.
it's not just mens wear, it happens all over the civilization - just look at cars! gone are the nice colors and comfort. now, everything is sharp, fast and with black interior.
i think it's because of bankerization/corporatization of society, and the broader society taking on banking or corporate trends; atomization, minimalism, and lack of color.
Seeing those pics made me think of that Gerulain fragrance, Habit Rouge.
This is an excellent vid. Your presentation is great together with the information delivered. Bravo 🥂
I like how BTS is modeling looking fantastic in colourful clothing
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.