CORRECTLY Style Patterned Shirts (Ultimate Guide For Men)

About this video

Centeno teaches a comprehensive system for styling patterned shirts through seven foundational rules: keeping foundations simple with solid colors, matching pattern scales, staying within color families, using less pattern with solid breaks, understanding pattern formality levels, considering pattern context for different situations, and balancing bold patterns with neutrals. He then explores various classic and casual shirt patterns including stripes, herringbone, gingham, plaids, checks, tattersall, houndstooth, and florals, explaining their history and appropriate styling applications.

Key takeaways

• Centeno argues that patterned shirts are ideal entry points for pattern mixing because they’re typically less expensive than jackets or trousers and draw the eye upward toward the face
• Centeno recommends starting with muted patterns and building confidence gradually through practice and positive feedback before attempting bolder, attention-grabbing designs
• Centeno teaches that pattern scale matters significantly—combining similar-sized patterns can create visual movement and should be avoided, while vertical stripes can help slim the silhouette for larger individuals

Episode details: published September 5, 2023 · 36K views · 15:20 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The style advice summarized here is Antonio Centeno’s own teaching and opinion, presented for education; product recommendations are his, not ours. Summaries are written by Self Growth Videos from each video itself.

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