Dapper Neutrals

 

Today was one of those days where winter pretended to be spring, offering a fleeting glimpse of sunshine before burying the world back in frosty gloom.

Isaac pulled on his khaki joggers, the comfortable fabric whispering against his legs. He layered a brown turtleneck and a cream 1/4 snap to keep warm. They weren't exactly office attire, but Isaac worked at a small, creative agency where comfort and personality trumped stiff suits and starched shirts. Plus, with the extra windchill today, he knew the extra leg warmth would be appreciated.

As he navigated the bustling city streets, a plume of steam escaped his lips, forming fleeting wisps in the air. He loved mornings like this, the world still waking up, streets abuzz with anticipation. He crossed paths with a dog walker and her pack of four mismatched pups, their playful barks echoing through the alleys. A street artist was just starting on a new mural, vibrant colors splashing against the grimy brick wall. These little moments, these flashes of life, fueled Isaac's creativity, adding a spark to his day.

Reaching the office, he was greeted by a chorus of good mornings and steamy mugs. Despite the casual atmosphere, the air crackled with the energy of ideas being born. Isaac loved this – the collaborative spirit, the endless brainstorming sessions, the satisfaction of turning abstract concepts into tangible projects.

Today, they were working on a campaign for a local environmental non-profit. Isaac, hunched over his laptop, fingers flying across the keyboard, felt his cream top catching the sun filtering through the window. It was a subtle warmth, a reminder of the hidden sunshine beneath the icy exterior of the day.

He poured his passion for sustainability into the campaign, crafting words that resonated with hope and action. He envisioned billboards bathed in the same soft cream as his top, their message glowing against the urban canvas. He saw people stopping, reading, feeling a tug on their hearts, a call to make a difference.

As the day wore on, the sun dipped lower, painting the sky in fiery hues. Isaac, his cream top now dusted with coffee and excitement, felt a deep satisfaction. He knew that tomorrow, the world might be blanketed in grey again, but the warmth they'd created today, the seed of change they'd planted, would linger. And just like the sun under the winter clouds, it would find a way to shine through, one creative spark at a time.

So, as Isaac left the office, the city lights twinkling against the twilight, he didn't just see the cream of his top reflecting the neon glow. He saw a canvas, a whisper of a story, a reminder that even on the coldest of days, warmth and hope could be woven into the fabric of ordinary things. And in that, he found a spark of his own, a quiet confidence in the style he wore for the day, it wouldn't just be clothing, it would be a shield of creativity, a beacon of resilience against the chill.

This is a fictional story inspired by where you can wear this men's style.

Model: Isaac (he/him/his) @isaacpeterson_17

Photos: Alan Rust (he/him/his) @alanrrust

He is wearing his own white sneaks. The cream 1/4 snap is from Goodfellow & Co. at Target. The brown tapered trouser joggers are from H&M.