This is an edition of the weekly newsletter Pattern Grading, GQ global style director Noah Johnson’s no-holds-barred view on contemporary menswear, the culture of fashion, and how to get dressed now.

Okay, I admit that we're prob not wearing as much denim as we did pre-pandemic, but speaking from experience, putting jeans on is a simple way to "dress up"—if you can even call it that—these days ...

I love adding some pattern into a plain outfit to mix it up a bit. These striped crewneck pullovers come in so many different color options and are easy to style! Wear any of these with a trendy pair ...