In this issue, we will introduce techniques for changing the taste of plain coordinates that even men of the plain type can introduce without resistance!
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Changing the look of plain coordinates 1Changing the look of weave and knitting
The “plain-looking pattern” with low visibility can be used to change the look of the weave and knitting of the fabric. Weave patterns are created by the unevenness in the weave structure of the fabric itself, so they do not have the flamboyance of a printed pattern, and from a distance, they appear as a solid color. The same applies to knitwear. Middle-gauge and low-gauge knit items are knitted roughly and show a rich expression as if they have a pattern. By simply using items that can be varied in weave and knitting, such as innerwear and pants, you can create an outfit with a rich expression even without a logo or pattern.
For example, Sea Green’s big waffle items are a typical example. The large patterned waffle material is a characteristic of this item, and just one piece of this waffle in a coordinated outfit creates a three-dimensional look. In addition to pullovers, big waffle items are also available in a variety of designs such as cardigans and zip-up parkas, so be sure to check them out if you want to change the flavor of your coordinates with a woven or knitted pattern.
Check out Sea Green’s Big Waffle items
Taste-altering technique for plain coordinatesPinpointing the accent of different feeling with metal parts and mesh belt 2
When you are bored with plain clothes, parts that are small in area but clearly different in texture can be a strong accent, When you are tired of plain clothes, it is effective to add a pinpoint “different” feeling. For example, a mesh belt with a puntare (metal sword tip) is a typical example. Because it can be worn hanging down, the shiny metal accent is subtly added between tops and bottoms, giving a crisp look to even a plain coordinate.
The mesh belt itself also functions as an accent with its three-dimensional woven leather design, making this type of belt a must-have.
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Technique 3 for changing the flavor of plain coordinatesCreate contrast in texture of materials
When it comes to creating contrast in plain coordinates, contrasting colors is the way to go, but it is also effective to create contrast in texture by using different materials for each item. This is also effective in the same color coordination (all-black coordination), but even in the same solid color, the “difference in texture” produces the greatest amount of change, so if the difference in texture is made clear, the monotony of the coordination will fade.
For example,
・Nylon (shiny) × Cotton (matte)
・Suede (brushed) × Gabardine (smooth)
・Knit (three-dimensional) × Woven (smooth)
are typical examples. Although not flashy, they increase the amount of information at close range and add depth to a plain outfit. Even with plain coordinates, if you master this technique of changing the taste, you can expand the range of coordination several times over by using color matching.
Sneaker technique 4Add a design with sneakers
The footwear is a “safe zone for change,” and even a bold move will not disrupt the overall harmony, so if you want to play around, this is the place to play. While maintaining the plain tops and bottoms, the overall look can be lightened by adding a design-oriented sneaker to the footwear. Small details such as the color scheme, layered structure, and sole design can make a clear difference in a plain-colored coordinate, making the sneaker the centerpiece of the outfit at once. This is a technique that is easy to incorporate into daily life and has a high effect of solidity, since there is little chance of failure if one only pays attention to the color match.
