The contrast color tide

Its the perfect time to feature a trend that can easily crossover into your worker wear wardrobe this autumn. That trend is the contrast collar shirt. For those that are too young to remember this trend the last time it was in fashion, the contrast collar shirt is just that; the main body of your shirt is one color, whilst the collar (and often the cuffs) is of a different contrast.You would be surprised at how far men’s fashion has come – we have progressed so far as individuals that we can now integrate pretty much any item into our outfits, and really create a statement at the same time.Designers have been continuously revamping and re-releasing trends with modern takes in order fill the growing need. For those ready to dismiss this trend immediately due to the fact it reminds you of unfashionable days gone by, you to carry on reading in order to see how versatile the piece is, and how easily it is to wear this season. It might just take your casual and work looks to the next level.The classic light blue shirt with white collar is an iconic style that is very easy to pair against your black, navy or grey suits. Don’t be afraid of patterns; stripes, gingham and checks are all very popular this year and look particularly great against the solid color of the collar. How to wear:So how should you wear as a 21st century gentleman? Well, the easiest way is to utilize the contrast collar shirt with a suitable tie and your work suits. The fully suited looks are just how well this type of shirt works when you are buttoned up with a tie. Something else to consider to really finishing your work look would be to pair a pocket square. Due to most of the contrasting collars being white, you could use a simple white cotton version to subtly coordinate with it. Tips on pattern matching within shirt and tie combinations:A light blue contrast collar shirt is very versatile and can be utilized like you would your denim shirts; so pair with beige chinos for an easy to wear combination that anyone can pull off. Using a solid dark blue tie is perfect, as it contrasts against the sky blue backdrop, but also coordinates within the same color family. Use a tie pin in order to add another focal point, and some classic gentleman styling.Many men neglect their belt and opt for safe choices, when they could use something as simple as braces in order to make a real statement and stand out from the crowd. Takes confidence in order to pull it off, but when you do it looks superb. Brown braces coordinate brilliantly with the brown brogues, tying the top and bottom half together.The final focal point comes in the form of the striped red or navy socks. Again, the stripes are a very preppy inspired print, which just subtly emphasizes the whole aesthetic we are going for. The navy also coordinates with the navy tie and light blue shirt – creating consistency throughout the whole outfit. A navy blazer and a pair of dark indigo jeans are essential pieces you should all have by now; they are very versatile and will adapt to all current and future fashion trends that come along.This time we opt for a patterned shirt, as the other two pieces are neutral anchors. We want to inject some life into the outfit, so a plaid or gingham version of the shirt is ideal. These two patterns are slightly more casual than a striped shirt, so they lend themselves well to being worn without a tie or belt. Never forget the finer details, such as your tie pin and a great slim leather belt.