Fashionable subtleties: minimalism in men's clothing

The times of flashy colors and pretentious clothing styles are slowly becoming a thing of the past. They are increasingly coming to the fore consistency, some rigor, balance and classics. It is these parameters that the minimalism style meets – the embodiment of nobility and simplicity “in one bottle.” This genre is especially valued in the men's wardrobe.

Let's take a closer look at what this trend is and how it “looks” in men's clothing.

Characteristic features of minimalism

This style should not be confused with the classics. He assumes fashionable and current details, but requires their use with some restrictions. In a man's wardrobe, everything is much simpler than in a woman's - there is no need for decorations, elements of seductiveness and coquetry.

Men's clothing in the style of minimalism is:

• conciseness of styles;
• clear sewing lines;
• lack of decoration;
• monochromatic items (but simple prints are allowed);
• quality materials;
• perfect cut and tailoring;
• moderate and thoughtful composition of ensembles;
• simplicity and high cost of accessories.

Since in this context “muted” soft colors are meant, special attention is given to quality, perfect fit and adjustment to body parameters. Things should be combined correctly with each other and in no case look “ridiculous”.

Minimalism is the use of two, maximum three matching colors in an outfit, the absence of non-functional decorative details, bends, darts, transparent, shiny (varnish) fabrics.

But this does not mean that you can “give up on everything” and dress haphazardly, say, in a simple basic T-shirt and jeans. A clear minimalist has thought out every little detail in the image, all the details fit together like yin and yang, there is no carelessness in the outfit.

The exclusivity of a perfectionist? Yes, it's possible. But you don’t need to become too meticulous, checking every grain of sand on your shoe. You just need to make sure that the clothes were brand new, and the image had a perfect finished look.

Materials, colors, prints

A follower of the described genre will never allow himself a cheap item made from low-quality, highly wrinkled fabric. Eco-leather, artificial leather, thin Chinese stretch, costume textures that “attract” dust, wool, and debris necessarily fall into the taboo category.

Only high quality expensive materials Minimalist clothing is allowed. Good cotton, knitwear, corduroy, wool, denim, cashmere, genuine leather, suede, nubuck, velor are a priority. The best purchase will be real branded items. It’s worth taking a closer look at Everlane, Burberry, Acne Studios, Arc’teryx, The Row, for example.

The recommended flowers are the so-called achromats. The most popular colors are white, beige, dark blue, gray and black. Of course, these are not all options. A completely reasonable solution would be to add things in blue, malachite, indigo, brown, marsh, and gray-blue colors to such an outfit. A total bow is considered ideal.

And in no case should we forget about denim items. Classic, unpretentious clothing models are welcome. For example, these are tube jeans and a windbreaker.

Prints are allowed to be used in one thing large checks, stripes, ribbed. Large geometric shapes are possible from single images.

No small ornate drawings, inscriptions, stitching, or detailed elements. Everything is laconic - maximum 2-3 colors.

What can be combined with what?

The ideal option here would, of course, be suit made of plain fabric with a T-shirt or jumper. A mix of matching clothing items in three solid colors would look good.

Look great:

• long jacket, slacks, jumper, deserts;
• suit - short jacket and tapered pants, sweatshirt, white sneakers;
• classic trousers, shirt, thin knitted cardigan, oxfords;
• slacks, pullover, moccasins;
• chinos, T-shirt, knitted jumper;
• polo, jeans, sneakers;
• classic tapered trousers, wool badlon, shoes.

There can be a lot of examples. If you understand the main criteria for constructing an outfit, it is quite possible to create an authentic men's wardrobe and even mix things with each other, getting a new look each time.

Important! Most ensembles include a basic white or gray t-shirt as underwear.Therefore, it is worth buying several simple options in different colors.

Examples of basic elements

The basis of many images is classic plain t-shirt. It is recommended to have it in several colors. For example, these are white, gray, black, beige, dark blue and brown.

Classic casual shirt – required attribute. If you are putting together a wardrobe for a business person, then you can stop at a regular “suit” shirt. Such clothes should also be in several basic shades.

Linen or corduroy shirt – an excellent solution for everyday life. You can wear this one to the store, shopping, or for a walk. It goes well with other minimalist clothes.

Basic sweatshirt in an “inconspicuous” color - This is a detail for creating looks for work, school, perhaps a date. It's nice to have it in 2-3 colors to complement slacks or chinos. You can always wear a T-shirt or shirt underneath. If desired, you are allowed to replace the sweatshirt or complement your wardrobe with both it and a jumper/pullover.

Jean jacket. A classic element that never goes out of style. An excellent option for everyday life and walking. Yes, and for working with a free dress code. Today it is recommended to wear this with non-denim clothes. Slacks, chinos, even tapered cropped trousers will do.

Denim trousers and slacks – a recommended element of a basic wardrobe. They can be skillfully combined with other things listed above. It is better to choose clothes in neutral colors.

Men's looks in minimalist style

When building the right ensembles it is important not to forget a sense of proportion. Shoes and accessories should only be of high quality and expensive. You should never skimp on them. Forget about Chinese consumer goods, it’s better to even buy a T-shirt at H&M, especially since they often have discounts and sell minimalist sets.

Follow fashion trends, implement them into your wardrobe, but act wisely and do not forget about restrictions. Exactly moderation, quality and perfect fit make this style “expensive”.