I have a clear affinity for go-to-hell clothing. The world of men is a very serious one and sometimes your clothing should reflect that you’re not always as serious as your environment. However, the idea of wearing loud, in-your-face colors and patterns is disconcerting for a lot of men.

Thankfully loud clothing is more of a spectrum than a binary. Smaller patterns like those on the socks above are a perfect way to strike a balance between work and play.

If you want to give the world a more subtle damnation go with more muted colors, on smaller articles of clothing, and in smaller patterns. It’s a far cry from the patch madras pants you’ll see on Hampton’s men this summer.

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