3 Tips for Rocking a Monochromatic Suit à la Colton Haynes
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Earlier this week, Colton Haynes brightened up the red carpet of San Andreas when he arrived in a bright pink suit from Marc Jacobs. “He had actually saved this look from Style.com as an idea for the premiere, unbeknownst to me,” his stylist, Sean Knight told Yahoo Style. “My instinct was to go with the pink dress shirt and tie. We felt like this was a bold, unique, and sophisticated look, and yet there was a still something really fun and happy about it.” The full monochrome ensemble is not for everyone, but if you’re willing to wear the trend, here’s how.
Opt for Solid Shades.
When going monochromatic try mixing different prints within the same tonal family, but keep it solid. “It’s probably best to stay away from anything too drab, like brown, khaki, beige,” says Knight. “I would also stay away from anything too saturated and solid primary colors. You don’t want to look garish or goofy. Black, white, and pastels tend to work the best. Mix different shades of the same tone to add dimension and sophistication to your look. Colton’s look definitely had a few different shades of flamingo going on.”
For example, by pairing this burgundy suit from Express with a brighter red tee with stripe detail allows the suit to go straight from the office to a weekend getaway.
Express Cotton Sateen Photographer Jacket, $198, express.com
Express Cotton Sateen Photographer Pants, $88, express.com
Oliver Spencer Striped Cotton-Jersey T-Shirt, $110, mrporter.com
Cole Haan Pinch Grand Penny Loafers, $168, colehaan.com
Thierry Lasry Authority D-Frame Acetate Sunglasses, $485, mrporter.com
Aldo Laracia Watch, $25, aldoshoes.com
Dress It Up With a Polo.
Don’t feel comfortable in a shirt, but still want to look dressed up? The next best thing to pair your suit with a dressy polo. This heather version from Zara is the perfect balance of work and play.
H&M Blazer Slim Fit, $149, hm.com
H&M Wool Suit Pants, $60, hm.com
Zara Short Sleeve Polo Shirt, $40, zara.com
Adidas Superstar 80s Vintage Deluxe Shoes, $110, adidas.com
ASOS Chunky Wayfarer Sunglasses in Black, $22, asos.com
Fit Is Key.
“Above all else, make sure it fits,” says Knight. “There’s nothing worse than a boxy looking jacket, or sleeves and pants that are too long. I see ankles drowning in bunchy fabric on the red carpet all the time and I really wonder why these A-listers forgot to get their pants hemmed properly. If you’re trying to rock a monochromatic look, it draws even more attention to these details. So make sure you get your stuff tailored!”
Burberry London Millbank Two-Button Wool Suit, $1,383, matchesfashion.com
J. Crew Wallace & Barnes Band-Collar Workshirt, $98, jcrew.com
Clark’s Mens Desert Boot in Truffle Suede, $130, clarks.com
Illesteva Leonard Round-Frame Tortoiseshell Acetate Sunglasses, $175, mrporter.com
Timex for J. Crew 1600 Watch, $148, jcrew.com
Le Gramme LE 7 Polished Sterling Silver Cuff, $250, mrporter.com
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