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A quick look at any celebrity tabloid magazine will show you that various celebrities like Christian Bale and George Clooney frequently wear monochromatic looks on the red carpet and elsewhere. And lets not forget the tone on tone look popularized by Regis Philbin around the turn of the millenium. It even spawned a clothing line from Van Heusen. But our question today is whether these sorts of looks have any place in the wardrobe of a gentleman who follows the tenets of classic style and if there are other types of outfits that could still be considered monochrome that are better looks.
So what are we then considering a monochromatic look to be?
Essentially, it's a look that is, again, derived from one color. However, not all elements of the outfit have to be an exactly the same color like all black or all navy, for example, and can use tints or shades of that color.
A tint is where white is added to the regular hue and a shade is where black is added. By the way, if you would like to learn more about color terminology, you can find all of that in our video on using the color wheel to assemble outfits, here.
In addition to it being a misconception that a monochromatic outfit must feature pieces that are all in exactly the same shade, it's also a misconception that everything in the outfit has to be a solid. You can incorporate patterns and textures into different garments and we will be discussing that more, later on.
So while there are some kinds of monochrome outfits that we would suggest you avoid, there are other types that can look sophisticated and streamlined.
With that said, we will go over a few key dos and don'ts of monochromatic outfits in the rest of the video.
Our first big point here, don't try to assemble an outfit using garments that are all of exactly the same shade or tint. Again, using an all black or all navy outfit, as an example, one of the reasons why you should avoid attempting a look like this is that it is going to be extremely difficult to match the blacks and navys in the same outfit between different garments. This is because different garments are composed of different fabrics and are also dyed differently. If they are not coming from the same manufacturer or are in the same fabric treated with the same dye, color won't be exactly the same even if they are generally considered to be black, navy, or other colors like that.
With that major don't out of the way, we would advocate that you do try to choose a color that is not so bold as your base color for a more monochromatically inspired outfit. So for example, instead of centering a monochromatic outfit around black, maybe you could think about using grayscale more broadly.
Also, we recommend that you wear various shades and tints of your base color in a monochromatic outfit. Varying the brightness of your source hue in an outfit is going to keep everything in the same harmonious overall mode of color but it will also provide some definition and visual interest between the various elements in your outfit.
And as we said before, do try to experiment with textures and patterns in your monochromatically inspired outfits. Again, using my outfit today as an example, the texture of my cardigan sweater adds some visual interest and my shirt has a striped pattern.
Something else to avoid, don't wear too many layers in a monochrome look. As you're trying to maintain harmony between the different pieces but also stay centered around the base hue, the more pieces you add, the more difficult it is going to be to do this.
With all that said though, our final don't today is don't feel like you have to stick the rules we've outlined, rigidly. While we do think that the guidelines we've put forward will help you to successfully build monochromatic outfits that look good, at the end of the day, you can still wear whatever you think will make you look best. After all, if what you are wearing is making you feel confident and more like yourself, that is the main objective.
For our eagle-eyed viewers: the in-video title should obviously read "Monochromatic." Not sure how that one slipped past us! We hope you'll enjoy the content nonetheless. :)
- Preston
Don't worry about it!
Lol, I didn't even notice until you pointed it here, so I can understand how it slipped
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You rock Preston!
I noticed that Sven also pronounces the word "Derby" as "darby". I prefer to say "darby" myself, I don't know if it is just Sven's accent or not, however, it sounds spot on.
As a Catholic Priest I have been wanting this video for YEARS! Thank you for putting this together
This is the perfect video for you! It's so nice to see the stars align like this haha
I have to say, compared to most other fashion and style youtube channels, Gentleman's gazette has to be the most wholesome one. One would think that since you guys specialise in classic western menswear that your looks would be too old-timey or staid. In fact, I would say that you are one of the most experimental in terms of your fashion sense, incorporating various patterns and colours, accessories and a lot of your videos also have an educational aspect to them. The reason I say that you're wholesome is because even though you stay within your domain of fashion you don't diss people for being either more conservative or garish than your tastes, because in the end you always say that you should dress the way that makes you feel good about yourself.
Truly, I often stop halfway while watching videos of more famous youtube channels like AlphaM and Real Men Real style and whatever, because they literally stuff their own viewpoint down your throat," Oh you don't want to wear that, chicks won't like that, they'll think that you look "feminine" ". Basically ,just wear what I tell you to wear and you'll look "stylish" and "sexy", as if fashion is objective. It gives off this insidious vibe, and it really makes me dislike those other channels. In the end if you take any kind of effort into choosing an outfit, maintaining it; and feel good while wearing it, thens it's a good outfit. I don't know if you'd agree with every style of clothing out there, but the tone of your content makes me believe that you would live and let live.
Sorry for the ranting, but I just wanted to congratulate you on your success so far. I've been a follower of yours for the past two years and all the videos of yours that I have watched have all been stellar. Keep up the good work👍
Subbiah V Couldn't agree more. Love this channel.
I have recently bought a double breasted over coat and leather gloves. Bring on the winter
More content on these topics is coming soon!
- Preston
Autumn is my favorite time of year for dressing up.
I live in Dubai now. There is only extreme summer and then moderate summer. Very hard to dress in layers.
I like to wear a lot of brown tones in my outfits but never only brown, a good mix is always right.
You are absolutely right. Just how a sea isn't just blue, and instead mixed with red and green and other colors, an outfit needs to have a great blend of elements for it to be an elegant, and pleasuring masterpiece.
@@nicolasmorillo5328 You said it
You have come on leaps and bounds Preston. Excellent delivery at the perfect pace in your speech. ❤️
I love colour but I couldn't imagine myself in different shades of only one colour. Aldo someone who truly knows his style should be able to make great outfits that are monochromatic and ones with a bit more colors and patterns.
I don't get it how insanely rich people decide to wear a dark business suit to an 0scar gala. It is literally a nickle for them to get a bespoke tuxedo in black or midnight blue. It shows that money and talent do not equal culture or style...
Bendak Starkiller probably cause they don’t care. We are in an extremely small minority of people who care about proper dress attire
@@MrBloopt That, plus they simply have no idea what attire is proper for what occasion. Also, they strive to be "hip" and "cool"...
It appears that way, but in another video by GG, I found a reason why. People that have power, in this case the rich, feel like they're at the top and thus don't have the need anymore, to show those around them what their potential is. Since they already have with the material wealth they've amassed.
It's just their background and lack of knowledge. If you made a ton of money in tech or even as an actor then you probably never encountered classic style beyond just going out and buying a suit and vaguely copying what others around you wear. For a lot of men suiting up is a chore, partly because they don't spend the time to get clothes that fit well and are actually comfortable to wear.
Superb Preston!! You look great! Another well done video!! Waiting for your concert on this channel!!
Thanks for the video. Thanks to you guys there's one more dapper man out there.
Great video, Preston!
I was wondering when you and Raphael would address this new "all-black" trend in recent popular culture. I hope these celebrities, and their stylists, can learn a thing or two from you guys.
Preston & Raphael Rock some Classy Looks 👍
The tweed will be out in force this week in my outfits. We are having our first arctic cold front in South Texas. Highs in the 40s and 50s this week.
I love monochromatic black outfits.
A nice pair of black pants, a black/dark grey polo shirt and some black leather shoes or Chelseas.
Oh, fantastic! My brother LOVES monochromatic black or grey outfits, so I'll send this video his way; it might help him imbue his professional clothes with more of his wonderful style and personality.
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wow!!!
I love the blue outfit that Raphael was wearing and the brown one that Preston had at the end.
I don't know about anyone else, but monochromatic outfits are my favourite.
Something that I find difficult is yes colors colors of a yellow hue including not only yellow, but Orange green, and Brown. This kind of limits on my options especially since I'm not a big fan of the grayscale either though it's a better choice than yellow, Orange, or green.
Well done video, good tips.
Your outfit is like my standard work outfit
No blue shoe laces with the grey derbies?
I certainly could have used some of our blue Fort Belvedere laces, yes! For those who are interested, you can find them (as well as a wide variety of other colors) at the link.
- Preston
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When you subconsciously bit every beat in the video....
I have fairly intense blue eyes and I get complimented on them more than any other physical feature. The rest of me is quite beige. I sometimes wear all khaki because it brings even more attention to my eyes.
Sometimes blending in is the best idea, especially if you want to portray the irresistable force behind you, like the IRS or something similar.
Preston, I tend to wear a black dress shirt with my mid-gray suit and black Oxfords as my monochromatic look
Well, I usually only wear black, but this is interesting to know.
Same here but, I will generally wear a different color tie or bowtie (normally red)
Same here but you stand out unless it's your company uniform like verizon or something
@@rustcohle3803 not necessarily just depends on the event and I forgot to mention that generally, I wear a patterned bowtie as to not stick out as much .
Nice job Preston. Great video.
Monochromatic outfits for men (particularly the use of black color) were set up and popularized as a trend, NOT by any "Hollywood Celebrities" AT ALL!, it has been around for centuries, actually, set up as a "trend" for upper-class men in the western world by the Spanish Royalty and the Spanish Empire at the end of the middle ages (BTW, part of history that American and British historians and people in general looooove to ignore...). A trend that was in high fashion in the upper classes in Europe for over a century. Back then, all rich and wealthy people in Europe decided to imitate the Spanish "caballeros" fashions, with their elegant and sofisticaded monochromatic costumes, until, centuries after, the French royalty, in the baroque period, came up with a more colorful and somewhat "effeminate" sense of fashions for wealthy men.
An interesting perspective--and certainly not one we ignored intentionally! Thanks for watching and commenting. :)
- Preston
Really enjoying these videos! Thank you.
Can you breakdown some downtown abbey looks? As I’m finally watching it, I felt happy I knew a lot of terminology. But now I want to know more about the servants outfits
Sir
The servants are currently not allowed down town in formal attire
The Downton estate are currently looking into suitable tailoring
We hope to achieve this in the not to distant future
Best Regards
Like going with a black suit, grey waist coat, white shirt and shaded tie. Every once in a while.
”Tied together”, yeah I see what you did there.
The best example of someone with a monochromatic look is John Wick. If you’re going to do it, dress like John Wick.
Could you do a frasier special lol?
Hey Raphael and Preston...Im fourteen and in 9th grade. Pretty much the only things i wear are shorts and t-shirts. Im looking to upgrade my style a bit. I mostly wear polo shirts with chinos and a flannel but i want to take my style level higher.
-Manny
You could have called this video „50 shades of grey“!?! :D
Just when I was planning to go buy a black suit-shirt-tie combo
Buying cheap combo outfits online is almost always a bad idea, same with matching ties and pocket squares, and shoes and belts sold as a set, fro ma non reputable manufacturer.
It might have been easier to march a blue tie if you had not worn a GREY cardigan .
Preston's sweater doesn't look blue to me at all--it looks like a deep grey verging on black. Is it my monitor?
I'm sorry, but while I understand the points in the video....I have to ask, is there a tailor in the house? At 8:35 I felt like his outfit could have been tailored in a way that would have given the full effect of the point. While by definition the color scheme is correct, the overall look is lost because the pants and sweater does not look like it belong on him. These are of course my opinion.
Can you please make an is it worth it on turnball and asser dress shirts?
Christian Bale's all-black look is excellent. It looked good on Johnny Cash, too. You guys gotta stop hating on black.
Would wearing a polo shirt and pants that are close to being the same color be ok.
Personally, I am really not a fan of the monochromatic look when it comes to smart menswear. Casual wear... maybe I could be convinced.
On point as always guy's 🤙🏾👌🏾👌🏾
Monochromatic looks are definitely trendy, but not really for me. But I don't think you really got the look down. Most monochromatic outfits I see out in the wild have some, but very low contrast.
Whoa!! 8:19 Mr. Schneider large and in charge, coming through!! :O :O :O
If I see that it's a Preston video, I click immediately. 😊
You need a virtual app to where people that are going out on a date night or blind date you can approve or did approve of the outfit
Great video! I also post fashion videos! I wear a lot of black, olives, and browns! Those are my favs
Blue Michou > all
Disagreed. All dark outfit look really good with night event with low lighting, like night party, night club and bar.
Match your outfit interesting using different material. Dark denim jacket, black turtle neck, navy chino, black leather boots. It wiol look sick, i promise.
I have been waiting for John Wick like outfit.
Honey, you need to spray StaticGuard on your socks so that your pants don't cling to them like that.
I feel like this guy is about to take me in another room and sell me some really awesome guns
The more on that later technique was over used in this video.
So much for Elizabeth Holmes?
That brows tho :)
My dear Preston ... your outfit is not monochromatic at all!!!
And for those who think that monochromatic is lazy .... well, obviously not every one is as daring as you are in matching colors .... it took me to my mid thirties to start wearing checkered formal shirts ... so, despite you guys thinking it is lazy, take it easy on the less brave souls out there!
I thought you looked great with the jacket on
I disagree with you completely. All black can be great. Just not a black suit and black shirt a black suit is something I would support, but should be worn with a white shirt, as really should all suits. Coloured shirts are for more casual wear in my opinion. I often think both of you look fairly ridiculous when you’re not wearing a white shirt. It can come off as looking like a foreigner’s idea of English/British style. I nevertheless enjoy your videos and you are right about many other things.
I’d wear black jeans or chinos with a black jumper, lack denim jacket, corduroy jacket or my favourite a black leather jacket. I disagree that you can’t tell the difference between textures in dark colours. If you select them well you definitely can.
I'm not sure if this is the proper place to ask(if not please accept my apology)but are white dinner jackets still stylish? I'm a fan but don't wish to commit a faux pas this Christmas. Thanks for the information and love your channel.
White dinner jackets are traditionally meant for warm weather, for which they are emminently stylish. Depends a lot on the kind of area you're in.
@@zoukatron I'm in Arizona where it's hot 300 days out of the year. Thanks for your response
It's good of you to talk about it, but the monochromatic cocktail is super advanced sartorial expression, not to be attempted lightly or inexpertly. The examples you gave illustrate the point well. What we're trying to achieve is a casual nod to simplicity, while honoring the event and respecting our peers with our wardrobe choice.
I'm 16 and broke and still watch all of your videos. I think that in itself speaks for your quality.
These have gotta cut out the heavy use of brown. That monochromatic brown look is hideous. Brown is great when certain pieces are combined with other coloured pieces but not when everything is brown
Tonal and monochrome looks can be extremely stylish. However, most people, especially celebrities, do it terribly.
I like to wear a all black suit from head to toe
Where is Sven?
Only black clothes wich seems to be a trend, is just awfull
Was in Scotland 2 months ago, everyone was in black.....Only in black...
@@kerrythomas6948 its everywhere....a sign of the times....
Befor 1k views!!!
wow!!!!!!
nerds
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Have a cookie.
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I cannot tolerate this young gentleman more then 5 mins ! Please let Raphael do the videos.
Stylish or not?
Lock in Not!
Monochromatic is lazy. Yes, you can look decent, but you will lack any sort of personality in your outfit. It's the kind of outfit you would expect on the mannequin at a Zara store not a gentleman.
Agreed. It shows a lack of imagination and a willingness to simply be one of the many drones one sees on the red carpet circuit.
It’s lazy and boring.
I agree. I usually try to avoid wearing more than two garments of the same color (e.g. blue jeans and a navy jacket are fine, but I wouldn't wear a blue shirt with this look), I try to incorporate more (though neutral) colors to my outfits.
Your pants are way too long,too much break
Seriously, what is it with the Hollywood celebrities and this boring all-black look? They have all the money in the world to buy whatever clothes they want and this is all they can come up with?
These guys somehow time travelled from 50s and thinks their styles are the best.
I don't think time travel was available in the 50's. So if they are time travelers it's more likely that they have come from the future already knowing what occurred in fashion & style. In an effort to save mankind from an impending style cataclysmic disaster where mankind wears only lime green body suits what would later be known as the Green Man Pandemic, a courageous group of men banded together in a last ditch effort to save mankind by locating a point in the time stream to infuse our timeline with style from when classic menswear was at its peak before the tight and cropped suits and lazy dressing could evolve into the green man pandemic that ravages the world. I dunno, but I think it makes as much sense as any other commentator that presumes to know what the GG team thinks.
You are delusional, go to the infirmary.
Anatoly Stepanovich Dyatlov oh man are u still alive.
pattgsm I hope the men from 1800s will show you what really good fashion were. It’s not about the fashion changes badly. It’s because of u kind of people who can’t accept the present and so scared of changes
@@rajkiran5122
Fashion =/= Class
Preston, that just isn't a monochromatic outfit!
Actually, no-one on this channel knows how to dress properly, which is a little ironic.
A B C Which other channels do you watch?
@@eyeheartsushi2212 None with good dressers but lots with good info from time to time (such as this channel)
Eye Heart Sushi guess he is watching alpha M hahahahaha
@@SirMopy That's a negative, Houston