White is the New Black
The hottest color for summer isn’t exclusive to the ladies; white works wonders for guys, too. Before you begin a rebuttal, allow us to show you exactly what we mean. These looks, provided by Details magazine, prove men can definitely own this non-color color.
No, accomplishing style in white doesn’t come easy, but when it works it really works. Simply follow our helpful tips to make sporting this intimidating color as second nature as its user-friendly opposite, black.
SUITING UP
No, a white suit doesn’t have to have "Scarface" or "Saturday Night Fever" written all over it. Throw on some thin knit layers or a mock neck in sand or black and you have instant style, circa 2007. Suit, Calvin Klein; turtleneck, Marc Jacobs
WHITE OUT
Try your hand at the head-to-toe look once you’ve really gotten the hang of white. Then give it your best shot without over-tailored pieces or Bohemian accessories to keep the tone leaning more toward high style than "Miami Vice" or beachcomber. Oxford shirt and pants, Dolce & Gabbana
WHAT A TEES
Pulling off the white T-shirt will require more effort than your reliable Hanes shirts. Look for a high-quality T-shirt to sport with a pair of tailored pants in either deep gray or brown for a laid-back but still polished statement. T-shirt, Gap; pants, Emporio Armani; shoes, Louis Vuitton
MARCO POLO
Collars up or down depends on your personal preference, but be sure to pair your white polo with dark denim and a bit of a glow from the sun for best results. The guys at Details forewarn that the oversized polo only works for Jay-Z and him alone. Polo shirt, Lacoste
WAFFLE IRON
Nothing says cool and collected like a white, waffle-knit henley. Slide into a pair of slim pants with this one and you’ve effortlessly put together that stress-inducing outfit known as first date attire. Waffle-knit henley, Marc Jacobs
JACKET REQUIRED
If your office uniform needs a major pick-me-up, reach for a white blazer to do the trick. A tailored jacket with a shirt underneath that’s just as well cut will deliver that burst of cool chicness you’ve been looking for. Blazer, Tommy Hilfiger; shirt and pants, Nautica
