When men wear pastels

When men wear pastels… what would you expect?

It may not seem like it, but men have always been cautious on what they wear. Why they tiptoe is rooted in what the other may think with regards to their personality; no one wants to be questioned, especially straight men about their sexual preference. Style, cuts, and especially colors send a subliminal message about someone who’s wearing that particular piece.

If before you will be excused in wearing pastel only if you’re behind the wheel of a sleek sports car or you’re the cast of the TV show “Miami Vice,” now you don’t have to fear burying your baby blue pants at the bottom of your dresser. Society’s notions and expectations about what are masculine and what are not is loosening. And it isn’t a bad thing.

The array of choices for men’s clothing is widening, extending beyond boundaries first deemed not to be crossed. What was meant before as“on-the-fence” clothing for men, has taken the fashion scene by storm, and one of them are pastels. Start digging your closet for long since forgotten pastel pieces, while we take a look on how to wear them without the fear of looking like a freak show.

Pastels and Neutrals

For those who are new in the scene, pairing neutrals and pastels are the safest choice. Neutral has always been a good pair of any colors. They come in tones of gray, black, white, beige, khaki, tan, ivory, navy blue and a lot more. Since it’s the summer season, choosing lighter shades are recommended.

However, there is still nothing more like a sharp contrast of dark and light. Baby blue or better yet, salmon pink shirt paired with cream bottoms is a surefire to extend your sartorial principles an inch better.

If you’re planning on wearing pastels little by little, there’s no better way than to begin with neutrals.

Pastel on Pastel

Seeing a man wearing a piece of pastel can always catch a pair of eyes, but seeing a man wearing pastel on pastel and absolutely rocking it will surely have one’s attention lingering.

The bright color can easily attract and hold anyone’s interest in a good way. It is very relaxing, and highly welcoming. It isn’t a wonder why people have soft spots for pastels.

If you’re taking a leap and wears pastel on pastel, be sure to get yourself acquainted with color coordination.

Pastel with Leather

Sometimes soft isn’t just your style, and preppy isn’t what don’t taste well on your sartorial taste buds. Well, we can do nothing about changing your preferences, but what we can do is mix and match pastel pieces with other garments that will go well with your style.

You can choose a traditional masculine color of pastel such as blue or pale purple, then pair it with a leather piece to put an edge on your look. The above picture is a combination of baby blue jeans with high-top converse. The leather jacket is donned over the white button down shirt. It is simple, rugged, and inviting – and who can resist such charm?

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