The Off-White Affair

We all have approximately six months to wear as much white as possible. But will we? That's always the question when it comes to white, and most men's obvious discomfort with wearing it on a relatively consistent basis. For most, it comes across as a daunting task, one that requires grace, fearlessness, and the ability to not spill anything on yourself for at least a few hours out of the day. The apprehension of that alone is enough to scare the lion's share of men away for good. Lighter shades of off-white don't differ much from white at all. But even the most minute detail can land an experimental fashion case square in the midst of a much needed comfort zone.

Off-white has been deemed the "it" color of the season. It's cool, fresh, and far from the conformity of simply wearing white. Off-White features the tone greatly but isn't exclusive to it. Growth in the off-white allure rose quickly, with everyone. From top to bottom, this darkened shade of white can really and truly reinvent your spring look. Start by playing with the many aforementioned shades of off-white.

Take a cream tee and pair that with slim fit tonal denim. You can also go left with a crisp oxford shirt, shorts (just slightly above the knee), and slip-ons or loafers; a look that vocalizes comfort and confidence effortlessly. Also, don't be afraid of light layers. A trench coat, bomber jacket, or crew can take a simple look up a few notches with just a diminutive amount of resolve.

Footwear is more straightforward than anything else in this vehement off-white movement. With plenty of variations to choose from, here you can go casual with sneakers that can be dressed up or down to meet any need. Low tops are ideal, obviously, and align well with ripped jeans or well-fitted chinos.  

Just to clarify, this isn't a white bashing affair. Far from it, actually. This is more of a proclamation of an off-white awakening. With that, there are occasions where the union between off-white and white can be an impact one. Off-white as a top layer through imposing proportions married to white bottoms presents a forceful juxtaposition.