How to Dress for Men, How to Wear a Suit, How to Dress Professionally, Business Suits

How to Dress for Men, How to Wear a Suit, How to Dress Professionally, Business Suits: "Mixing Patterns with Confidence
Combining stripes, checks and patterns doesn't have to make you uneasy

To take the uncertainty out of coordinating patterns, simply respect these rules:

* Patterns fall into two broad categories: MAJOR (the pattern stands out from 5 feet away or more) and minor (the pattern blends in from less than 5 feet)
* Your jacket and tie should both be in one pattern category (MAJOR or minor), while your shirt should be in the other category

This gives us two proven pattern-mixing strategies: MAJOR-minor-MAJOR and minor-MAJOR-minor.

    

It's as simple as that. Mixing patterns doesn't have to be intimidating. Just put MAJOR-minor-MAJOR and minor-MAJOR-minor to work for you - and leave the solid blue shirt/navy suit pack behind!"