SQUARE AWAY A CLASSIC PATTERN

Add herringbone to your sweater stable.

The sultry, fiery colors of the season are a great reason to get a bit bolder when it comes to your fall sweater selections. And when coupled with an unabashed pattern like herringbone –you’ll ooze confidence.

Herringbone, a distinctive zig zag design with alternating stripes broken up by contrasting colors in each direction, dates back to Ancient Italy, where the pattern was commonplace in paving roads and in buildings.

Although de rigueur in wool suiting for generations, today Herringbone has also become a stalwart pattern that every man’s wardrobe should contain whether it be in a shirt or knit sweater. It elevates any look to convey a striking style and instantly lifts a subtle outfit from middling to standout.

And when paired with a bold color, Herringbone, as in this cashmere crewneck from J. Crew, makes trousers optional. Fisherman's beanie by Banana Republic.