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00:00 Black Shirt Introduction

Some of you assumed that NO would be our definitive answer. Why? As we’ve previously discussed, we feel that black is the most overrated color in menswear, not because we don’t like black, but because black in modern menswear is often employed in boring and uncreative ways.

02:40 Black Shirt Pros: 1. Black is refined
03:07 2. Black is versatile
03:34 3. Black is modern
04:13 4. Black is vintage

04:40 Black Shirt Cons: 1. Black is hard to maintain
05:24 2. Black shirts are easily marred
05:49 3. Black shirts are hard to combine
06:39 4. Matching all elements of black is hard
07:19 5. Black is everywhere

Now that we’ve considered the pros and cons, let's look at some tips so you can incorporate one with some classic style.

07:52 Styling Tips: Consider Contrast and Complement
Colors that work with black:
→ Salmon
→ Most shades of light to medium gray
→ Earthy greens
→ Cool or blues
→ Most shades of light to medium brown
→ And shades of white, including OffWhites

08:38 Find the Subtle SweetSpot

If you’re not one for bold color combinations, it is possible to pair black shirts with similar dark colors. Ensure there’s sufficient contrast to keep the outfit from appearing like several mismatched shades of black.

09:02 Pick a Punchy Pattern or Atypical Texture

A great way to ensure that your black shirt stands out from the rest of your ensemble is with a bold pattern or obvious texture.

09:45 Keep It Casual

Reserving your black shirt for obviously casual occasions will ensure that it doesn’t force your outfit into the weird middleground of casualbutalsoformal.

10:52 Toss the Tie

Neckwear rarely works well with black shirts. They either blend in too much or stand out with too much pop. Neckwear and black shirts are almost exclusively seen as parts of strict monochromatic looks.

11:30 Follow Formality

A black dress shirt is often worn as part of a Black Tie Ensemble. For occasions that call for Black Tie, you shouldn’t be wearing a black dress shirt. It just isn’t part of the established dress code. For Black Tie adjacent dress codes like Alternative Black Tie or Creative Black Tie, you could technically wear this look.

12:02 Conclusion

In most cases, a black shirt is a missed opportunity to instead take advantage of all the great colors you could be wearing. But every now and then a black shirt can be an interesting change.

12:20 Outfit Rundown