How To Mix Colors and Patterns

[@rheamorales1329]

So many great looks, John. Just make sure the bride doesn't run off with you! Discounts on ties with a cause, you hit it out of the park this morning. 😊

[@40OverFashion]

Ha! Thank you Rhea!

[@the-G-Man2022]

Great video, John! So glad to see another channel for us older gents. Kudos to both you and the Style O.G. for bringing great material to us. Being beyond the half century mark myself, your videos show we can kill it in the style game. That last ensemble didn’t work for me but style is relative to each man. Otherwise, great advice all around.

[@40OverFashion]

Ha! no worries my friend! Just trying to give general ideas on what's possible. :) Thanks for watching!

[@freedomairconditioner6152]

Thanks for the color chart-whether it’s review or learning for the first time, I appreciate the bit of science you threw in there!

[@40OverFashion]

Thank you!

[@sharadsinghi8543]

Absolutely, absolutely fabulous. The last one with three different patterns and white pocket square was out of the world . Keep it up and all the best 👍👏

[@40OverFashion]

Thank you!

[@ABIKETHING]

Welcome back! It’s good to see you and as always I’m glad you’re here. This is your TM 😃

[@40OverFashion]

Haha! 😃

[@mikel881]

Please more like this. Maybe next time business casual. Who gives great information a thumbs down?

[@40OverFashion]

Thank you Mike!

[@connormonnery6998]

Great show John! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 Love your outfits - you look great. Very sharp! 😀

[@flightattendant82]

Thanks John, Loved the different combinations...

[@stephenwilliams944]

I watch your videos with interest, offering advice for guys who are unsure how to dress for certain events or even casual or work attire outside of the provided polyester uniform. As always it is down to personal choice and preference in the end which you do advocate in your charming way.

[@djleroyjames]

Well done. A much needed video on understanding men's fashion patterning. Thank you!

[@40OverFashion]

Thanks for your comment!

[@matrafa]

These types of vids are some of my favorite! Thank you for including so many examples, so much more helpful to see

[@40OverFashion]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheDarkKnot]

Loved the video! Think you have incorporated color and pattern coordination extremely well John!

[@40OverFashion]

Thank you very much! I appreciate your comment!

[@siegfriedderheld7806]

It’s always a pleasure to watch your videos, John. Color wheels and patterns...hmmm...if it pairs well with blue jeans, I’m in! Mike

[@40OverFashion]

Thanks Mike!

[@MrFersitos]

Love it!! You are making me change my look...for good!! Thank you!

[@40OverFashion]

Ha! Thanks!

[@joshuaandrosebartley896]

Great video! It seems when I have a question your videos always pop up in my suggested videos!! I just picked up a couple pairs of grey and black striped dress pants I thought matched a sport coat I had and they don’t so I had no clue what to wear them with, till now!!!

[@robertcollins7008]

Thank you John. The purple ansomble was my favorite.

[@40OverFashion]

Thanks for watching Robert!

[@frankmeyst1923]

I did Don. Great video again John thank you

[@fabianamaro7313]

As always fellows great video and info, Thank you !!👍🏼

[@40OverFashion]

Thanks!

[@c.1211]

Like always, my man keeps it sharp, stylish and classy.✌👍😃

[@40OverFashion]

Thank you!

[@tommiejackson6491]

Good info . Some guys might not like this but hey . You keep doing what your doing . Style is a matter choice you can choose to look nice are not . And a lil help never hurt . Stay the course .

[@40OverFashion]

Thanks Tommie!

[@CC2755]

Who else saved a screenshot of the color wheel?

[@ahrendt80]

Great video with some great ideas. Again!.😊 Thank you

[@40OverFashion]

Thanks for watching!

[@blaed011]

Wow great video, one of your best! I can tell a lot of effort went into this, thanks for doing it! I'm color blind a bit so I'll be referring to the wheel a lot LOL. You can't imagine how many times I've asked my wife "does this match". (Yeah, guilty, I screenshotted the color wheel) . Keep up the good work.

[@40OverFashion]

Thank you very much Ed!

[@westfieldartworks8188]

Great video!!!! I've found that analogous color grays of approximately the same value (lightness or darkness), creates the coolest color harmony if you're looking for that Steve McQueen cool look.

[@40OverFashion]

Great point!

[@ronm6585]

Thanks John.

[@Chibster83]

Thanks for sharing the color wheel. Really good to know!

[@40OverFashion]

Thanks Jeff!

[@garthdavies7158]

Great video and a useful tool. I do a lot of model soldier painting and so the colour wheel is second nature. I just wanted to add that black and white are not true colours and therefore can be combined with almost any other colour . Brown which is what we call a composite colour can also be similarly treated. Best tip is to try different combinations and then ask your partner as to what they think before going out.

[@40OverFashion]

Thanks for your comment Garth!

[@amedina-rivera8673]

Very helpful!!! Thank you!!!

[@40OverFashion]

Thanks for watching!

[@keithosorio8598]

This was really helpful for me. I almost never wear a suit and tie, so when I do, I’m always a little uncomfortable. We went to a charity gala last month and I wore my navy suit with a navy gingham shirt and a light blue striped tie. I thought it looked pretty good. Since I was fooling with patterns I kept the colors monochromatic. Thanks for the tips.

[@40OverFashion]

Thanks for watching Keith!

[@psackett62]

Great video dude. thanks.

[@40OverFashion]

Thanks for watching Peter!

[@ranayasir271]

Wow. Nice choices.

[@40OverFashion]

Thank you Rana!

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

Hi, John. The Dark Knot makes some awesome ties. I own the regimental tie on the left at 2:00. I’ve had that burgundy abstract tie (4:46) on my sights for a while. Perhaps it’s time to pull the trigger on it, especially with your discount code. Finally, the tie you are wearing at the beginning of the video is a must own, but I need to pace myself hahaha.

[@40OverFashion]

Tanks for watching! Their ties are fantastic!

[@trevellethibou9731]

Hey John really great video, I was always afraid of mixing polka dots but now I know what to do. I loved all the different looks you put together. Can I do a pocket square with a linen suit?

[@40OverFashion]

Sure, why not?

[@ravjc55]

thanks, john. this is really helpful as i am really weak when it comes to this exact topic. my late partner was the one to "style" me. LOL!! i just followed orders. LOL!! thanks again.

[@40OverFashion]

Ha! Thanks for watching!

[@LowdenFretter]

Great video as always Johnny boy.

[@40OverFashion]

Thank you very much Craig!

[@johnt2257]

Great video, John

[@40OverFashion]

Thanks John!

[@rolandovera5261]

Great and useful video..thanks a lot friend.

[@40OverFashion]

Thank you!

[@MehdiScent]

Great informative content

[@40OverFashion]

Thank you!

[@distlledbrewedreviewed]

Very Informative my friend.

[@40OverFashion]

Thanks for watching!

[@oskartheme5233]

Great stuff, thanks. What tie knot are you using there?

[@40OverFashion]

Thank you! Half Windsor!

[@orlandodelacruz5911]

Hi John good to know this info... But I'm quite shy to do this pattern combo may be not good on me? I don't know? I'm a guy always stick to a simple combination.. Maybe I will try at home first. Thank you for sharing. God bless you always!

[@40OverFashion]

Thank you!

[@TheDarkKnot]

Orlando Dela Cruz Glad you liked it! As he had mentioned, pattern combinations can be simpler as it requires difference in size and scale e.g a wider striped tie against a narrower striped shirt!

[@patrickellis3205]

Hey Orlando that’s the spirit breaking out of our comfort zones can be a great boost, and yeah you can believe that we ALL try lots of things at home that never make it to the streets so don’t be concerned give it a go....☺️👍🏻

[@alfacentauri3686]

Interesting with the color wheel, John, and mixing large and small patterns works. But mixing different types of patterns, no. That is really hard to get right. But your color combos were great.

[@TheDarkKnot]

Alfa Centauri Mixing different types of patterns can work if the scale / proportion is right e.g large polka dot tie pattern against a micro checkered shirt. The most important is pattern scale when matching patterns.

[@alfacentauri3686]

@@TheDarkKnot After reviewing the video it all boiled down to the striped shirt. If it were micro striped as the shirts at 2:00 it would look good. But the current width and coloring made it a strong statement piece which in my opinion didn't combine well with the patterned ties or the window suit jacket.

[@themancuniancandidate2744]

Another great video, thanks mate. I thought my wardrobe was extensive for a straight male, but you have me beaten by quite a margin 😊

[@40OverFashion]

Ha! Thanks!

[@ttop64]

I really like that purple , orange and green combo for Fall. My question is does one need to have the right hair color and skin tone to pull those colors off ? Also love the look of a knit tie for certain occasions but I can never seem to find them.

[@40OverFashion]

If you're a fair or light skin guy, I might avoid the pink shirt. Thanks for watching!

[@petedavis8701]

Very interesting, I admire your patience in changing all those shirts, ties etc for the video. HaHa

[@40OverFashion]

Thank you very much Pete!

[@leroy592]

What about paisley necktie & striped shirt?

[@40OverFashion]

I suppose there’s no reason why that shouldn’t work. 😃

[@joebloggs619]

He is giving good advice re colour and shape. Follow this advice and you never fail. You can create a very conservative, dignified look, suitable for the senior gents or the man who does a serious, responsible job eg senior managers in the finance industry, lawyers etc. Or you can create an unconventional, daring look that seems to break all the rules eg strange colour combos or mixing stripes, checks and dots etc. A look suitable for men in more creative industries or with such a personality or younger men eg artists, musicians etc. However, even though they appear to break rules with these unusual combinations, they still look good for their personal style. Because, even for rule breakers, there are rules on how you break them. And, if you don't know what the rules are to begin with, how do you know how to break which ones? It just ends up as random chaos. Seldom a good look. Though some do wear it.... Including many females. It leaves the observer confused about what such people are really trying to express about who or what they are. Confused, chaotic, out of control, have no idea who or what they are, stand for, represent or where their life is going etc? The style you adopt speaks volumes about you to others, before you even open your mouth to speak. Research has shown that it takes just 4 seconds for a stranger to meet someone and form a lasting first impression. In that initial first 4 seconds of meeting you, you have not even got to speak to introduce yourself and reveal your voice, to influence their impression of you by sound. Nor will you have gotten to the handshake or other tactile stage, for them to assess you by your handshake or touch, as people, especially males, often will. The first sensation they get of you is the visual ie how you look. You can look very sensational or you can appear some other way. So, much as we like to believe and say looks aren't important, substance is, the reality is people's first and permanent impressions are invariably based on the visual, unless, of course, they are physically blind. I know this is very unfair, but, fact is, good looking people, either gender, always get the first pickings of all the goodies life has on offer, from the most desirable opposite gender mate, to best same gender friends, good jobs, social invites to events, parties etc. They get chosen for team sports, to be paraded around at fashion or artistic type events, they do well in business eg sales or as bosses/favoured employees or even as politicians because people are more likely to vote for a good looking leader than an ugly one, sadly, even though the ugly one may well have the better policies and delivers on these. It is so unfair because we are not all born equally beautiful, naturally. But, there is no need to go under the scalpel for the plastic fantastic type surgery, just to look better. Dressing right for your personality, complexion, height, age, body type, the occasion, the environment, weather, what you will be doing in your clothes eg dressed in your birthday suit, can compensate for any short comings Mother Nature dealt you, when she was dealing out who gets to be beautiful, sexy etc and who doesn't. As any ugly woman who struggles to look good, to get a man knows, Mother Nature was no nice lady herself. She was an absolute bitch, being so unfair. But you can overcome that injustice. Just follow this Lancs advice because he has it all figured out and can help you in your quest to look good and access some of the goodies available to good looking men. Even if youare poor and own no fancy expensive car or do a job that pays millions. Women will fall madly, passionately in love even with a very poor man, if he is put together well. They can't help it. It is female instinctive. They may not agree to marry you, but, hey, you can still have a good time with them before they leave you. And, looking good and confident as a man, you can easily go out and get a replacement female almost immediately, which will probably prompt the ones who dropped you to come running back, begging forgiveness and another chance with you. So never underestimate the power of looks or let other guys or even your mum tell you it doesn't matter. It does. Because, your mum will love you unconditionally, since she produced you. And male mates, unless they are gay etc, are not going to be primarily interested in how sexy etc you look, before they choose you as a friend. They are looking for other qualities in you, but your appearance can be either off-putting or appealing to them as friends.

[@Myrslokstok]

Think loudness or saturation is important to. The strangesness of the color or pattern, and the contrast. Then I think you are right about size and scale, but I am not so trilled about all the examples, at the end: Nr - Rating 1 - 2 2 - 4 3 - 3 4 - 3 5 - 4 6 - 5 7 - 4 ------ 8 - 3 9 - 3 10 - 1 11 - 2 12 - 1 13 - 1 I did enjoy the video, especially that you took your time to show exemples, so keep them coming. You should number your examples it makes it much funier to coment. Why I like the number six (pink shirt dark red tie) is that the shirt, pocketsquere and tie is complementing eachother, the light color in the shirt reduce the contrast with your grey suit and it match your contrast and complection the best. The pocketsqure have darkblue insted of the lightblue in the tie and it is kind of muted and not shiny so the different fabrics are kind of mature and interesting. The brown probably allso complement brown shoes to 😃

[@oskartheme5233]

Under 'Nr' you have 5 listed twice!

[@reggiec2924]

John, how much space should there be between the belt buckle and and tip of my tie? Have a great weekend. Thank you.

[@40OverFashion]

No space. In my opinion, the tip of the tie should be at mid-belt buckle when standing up straight.

[@reggiec2924]

Now, I have a guide to follow. Thank you, John.

[@tadbubs]

I love this! Especially your throw-together experiment. Who would have known? I'd always been told otherwise on everything you just slam-dunk dispelled. Yipee. The three-pattern sample was wicked. Btw, are pocket squares different than handkerchiefs?

[@40OverFashion]

Thanks Bill! Pocket squares are essentially the same thing.

[@tadbubs]

@@40OverFashion cool

[@stanislas4990]

Great video John, as always. In my opinion everything works well, except the last one: the window square jacket and the stripe shirt. To mix squares and stripes, it's a little bit too much.

[@40OverFashion]

It is a little much, but I'm trying to cover a lot of ground in this video and give a lot of general ideas with examples. Thanks for your comment!

[@David-wo9un]

Thank you, John. You threw a lot of information at us; going to have to watch this a couple of times to take it all in. The information regarding colors is very useful and allows for more option for pairing/mixing them together. Having this knowledge gives me more confidence putting together a wardrobe.

[@40OverFashion]

Thank you very much David!

[@hatimadil224]

you fit everything you wear.tres elegant mon cher john

[@40OverFashion]

Thank you!

[@hatimadil224]

welcome

[@nmoddentity8401]

This would be a great topic to expand on. The video was a bit short to really provide enough detail. Bespokeunit.com has a good section on color theory.

[@JoelGonzalez-ud7qo]

BEST take away: Patterns are different size and scale. Thanks!

[@40OverFashion]

Thank you!

[@TheDarkKnot]

Joel Gonzalez Yes sir!

[@patrickellis3205]

They say red and green should never be seen, I don’t know where that comes from or if it’s true.....another really informative and accessible set of rules/ideas. Perhaps a separate video on each of the three principles would be an idea John the video went really fast ? ☺️

[@40OverFashion]

Thanks for the suggestion Patrick! I freak out when my videos get too long. I feel like people would rather watch a 6 minute video vs. a 10 minute video. Thanks for the feedback!

[@Alithia451]

Video suggestion: how to style bright ties ( white, silver, grey)

[@Kevinjandro]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👌🏾

[@03adrian88]

I think next time you should talk about price and cost of mixing patterns!

[@40OverFashion]

Price is hard to nail down because you could achieve the same results by spending a lot, or a little. Thanks for your comment!

[@Alithia451]

The question is: why? I go with either a patterned or bold shirt or tie, but never with both. Hiwever, there are white shirt with very thin blue striped, they can go with a patterned tie.

[@TheDarkKnot]

Alithia451 Understand where you are coming from! However what can really help is tonality - a muted shirt, even if patterned, will work with a bolder tie that is patterned. If the shirt is bold e.g gingham and the tie is bold, it can clash even if patterns and colors seem to work.

[@wadebolderman3250]

John, I hope you can take some careful and friendly criticism. Imo, the half Windsor knot is not working for your body size. It’s actually cutting your shoulders down, and who needs that right? Also the lapels on this suit aren’t helping you either. You can get away with it on a casual, darker sport coat, but on a suit it doesn’t work. You should be wearing wider lapels b a suit. It will broaden your shoulders and make your body look in better proportion. Just trying to help, All the best! Perry

[@ReconSniper71]

Now your talking, Be different, be bold, express yourself with style and colors and have all eyes on you when you walk into a room especially the ladies.

[@40OverFashion]

Thanks Mario!

[@robertlloyd3184]

Excellent explanation for mixing patterns but I gotta take issue with you on pocket squares. I've always been taught that the pocket square should "relate" to the tie but never match it. Given that, I think you are way off on some outfits. Most glaring error is the very first outfit. Good looking outfit but the pocket square is not even close to acceptable. Some of the others, green with orange? Cringeworthy. Love your channel but IMO, you've missed the mark here a bit.

[@40OverFashion]

No worries Robert. But, what do you mean by relate but not match? Just because our eye doesn’t like certain colors together, that doesn’t mean that they’re still not complementary

[@Bharat005]

Hey I normally enjoy your videos but on this one, I don't agree with your colour selections & the suits you wore, the jackets don't seem to fit well..... plus the strips & checks selection is over rated....

[@aussiestallion69]

Sorry 60% of your combos do not work. I think you need a bigger selection of pocket squares. I wear a tie with pocket square near every work day, so I’m commenting from a point of view of being a fan of pocket squares.