How To Wear & Pair Stripes in Menswear - Part II

About this video

The Gazette team explores how to effectively wear and style striped patterns across various menswear garments, from shirts and ties to jackets, suits, overcoats, pants, waistcoats, and accessories. They discuss how stripe width and density affect formality and visual impact, and provide guidance on pairing striped pieces without creating visual discord.

Key takeaways

• The Gazette team argues that stripe width determines formality—narrower stripes like pinstripes are more conservative, while wider stripes create bolder, more adventurous looks
• When pairing multiple striped pieces, the Gazette team recommends varying the stripe density significantly so patterns don’t visually clash or appear identical
• The Gazette team explains that vertical stripes create an elongating effect on the torso, and suggests pairing patterned jackets with plain trousers to avoid overwhelming pattern combinations
• The Gazette team identifies striped waistcoats and accessories as accessible entry points for incorporating stripes into a wardrobe, as they add pattern without overwhelming an outfit

Episode details: published January 4, 2019 · 39K views · 10:27 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The style guidance summarized here is the Gentleman’s Gazette team’s own teaching and opinion, presented for education; product recommendations are theirs, not ours. Summaries are written by Self Growth Videos from each video itself.

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