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Brian Sacawa is the Founder of He Spoke Style and one of the original men’s style influencers.
MoreI wear a lot of blues and browns. And I mean, a lot. Just a quick glance through the Style Guide will confirm that. They’re classic foundational colors in menswear and I always feel great in them. However, wearing a similar color palate frequently makes me a little restless. How can you keep it interesting, but still subtle and stylish? One way is to throw a little pattern into the mix.
| WEARING | Brooks Brothers blazer (similar HERE), Shirt c/o Banana Republic, J.Crew chinos and belt, Tie c/o Alton Lane (similar HERE), Timex watch, Sunglasses c/o Persol, To Boot New York loafers | PHOTOGRAPHY | by Rob McIver Photo
Wearing the same colors often has both positives and negatives. On the plus side, you know these colors work on you, and since you wear them so often, you know how to put them together well and quickly. Perfect for those mornings when time is not on your side. On the negative side, it’s easy to get bored with the same old, same old.
When I find myself in this frame of mind, I immediately start thinking about accessories. There aren’t many outfits—especially those with a classic and neutral foundation—that can’t be given a fresh look with the simple addition of an pocket square or tie with an interesting pattern. Patterns don’t have to be bold and sometimes even busier patterns can still be subtle. If that’s the look you’re after, keep the pattern in the same color family as the rest (or part of) your outfit.
How about you guys? What’s your go-to color palate? And how do you keep it interesting?
Thanks for reading.
Stylishly Yours,
Brian
He Spoke Style
Brian Sacawa
Brian Sacawa is the Founder of He Spoke Style and one of the original men’s style influencers. Since 2013, his goal has remained the same: to provide men the advice and inspiration they need to dress well, develop their personal style, and gain more confidence. Brian’s interest and passion for men’s style and luxury watches has led to his writing for The Robb Report, The Rake, and Sotheby’s and he has been quoted on menswear in publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Today.com, Brides Magazine, and the Huffington Post. He lives in the woods north of Baltimore with his wife, Robin, kitties Nick and Nora, and German Shepherd/Collie mix Charlie.
