8 Men's Classic Style ESSENTIALS to Dress Better
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- čas přidán 11. 06. 2024
- Classic essentials and staple items you need to dress well as a man.
Items mentioned -
Charles Tyrwhitt chinos - go.shopmy.us/p-3656150
Brooks Brothers blazer - go.shopmy.us/p-3385389
Thursday loafers - thursdayboots.com/products/me...
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:32 Item 1
1:54 Item 2
2:48 Item 3
3:33 Item 4
4:30 Item 5
5:42 Item 6
6:52 Item 7
7:57 Item 8
8:37 Conclusion - Jak na to + styl
Young Man! Thank You! As a 64 year old Gentleman, i find your advice and encouragement key to being a dignified older man! Keep up the good works
Thank you! That is great to hear
Funny thing I thought that at 61 I might be a bit old to be viewing this and yet here we are!
@@willcramer2877 not at all! Welcome to the channel, Will
63 and also a regular viewer 😎
Thanks Roland!@@robo2606
I'm 41 and British. Never cared much about fashion until my wife left me and now i find myself back on the dating market and trying to compete with younger guys. Thanks for making videos like this. Its really helpful as i feel totally clueless. Haha
Women love older guys, you'll dominate the dating scene!!
@@danielfernandez21907 I suspect that's because women like the fact that older guys have more money.....but I don't. And I have 2 kids from my marriage (although they don't live with me). That probably cancels out any advantage I could've had aside from maturity perhaps.
I live in the tropics so all this talk of wool sweaters and overcoats loses me. It is too hot to wear those almost all year. I would love an affordable style essentials for people who don't live in cold climates.... for people who live where there is humidity and extreme high temps 3/4 of the year.
I would add that interchangeable watch straps with quick release can make one watch a lot more versatile.
The NATO straps are seriously underrated
Classic clothes are great for people who never want to thinks about clothes. Been wearing the same clothes from the same retailers for 40 years. My favorite winter coat is 36 years old and people always comment on it. I'm shocked you didn't mention the blue blazer. It is the exoskeleton of the wardrobe and is, for men, what the little black dress is for women. With khakis in the summer, and grey flannels in the winter you're dressed for any occasion except a black tie event. The only classic I never took to was loafers.
I’m toying with the idea of getting some loafers, never owned a pair, not sure I like the style.
Agreed with all of this. Also, I haven’t worn loafers since childhood because I feel like I’ll slip out of them if I move too quickly. I want to have to option of hustling down several flights of stairs in a parking garage or walking quickly to avoid a coming rainstorm. My personal style is more “man of action,” and loafers feel like they’d hold me back.
@@j10001 I appreciate what you are saying but some times it is nice to change it up. You dress up loafers or wear them casually with chino or jeans with a shirt or polo t shirt. Wear them without socks in summer or spring to show of your ankle. Brown, Burgundy or black are good colour. Leather looks nice also, personal preference.
@@ExploreXplore394 Yes, that makes sense. To each his own - it would be boring if we all wore the same thing!
Over 15k subs already.Well done and we’ll deserved.👍
Thank you, Wayne. Yes, they’ve been coming fast lately and it’s very exciting
I used to go to CT for my chinos but have now switched to Lands End, finding it easier to get a good fit.
Good guide. I like the length of your videos, which I tend to watch in one go.
Love this channel!!!
Classic style is such a masculine style.
Recently got a navy blazer and overcoat and I have received tons of compliments daily. Currently searching for more knitwear and some nice trousers / Chinos.
I’m not surprised! Good luck with the rest of your sartorial journey, I’m glad to be a small part of it
@@Gent.Z How often do you wear your navy blazer every week? It's tempting to wear it daily but I keep it to 2-3 times a week.
I have a couple of knit ties from the tie bar. They are great. Always receive compliments when I wear one. Good selection of summer ties as well, e.g. cotton and floral
Totally with you on the seiko 5. Look great and don't need batteries!
4:57 Excellent suggestions! You have helped me understand a lot of things that I did not understand clearly. Thanks a lot
awesome video! I've always been one to stray towards timeless over trendy, not that each don't have their place but rarely do they overlap!
You give such great advice sir,the world is full of so much noise but narrowing down down your style screams luxury and classic taste
Thank you, Sir. That’s a wonderful compliment to receive
I love Brooks Brothers sweaters. My favorites are their tennis sweaters.
For men who want an old money aesthetic with their timepiece, Seiko makes a beautiful rectangular face with a leather strap that is a homage to the Cartier Tank for around $100. If you have smaller wrists (6-6.5in), consider the Seiko SWR053. For men with average to large wrists, consider the Seiko SWR049.
Excellent suggestions!
Thanks Suzi! Good to hear from you
I recently added a navy Barbour Ashby to my collection. I think it’s a staple piece you can dress up or down
Very nice, it is indeed
A good fragrance enhances any stylish outfit. Bentley for men intense is a bargain. Eau sauvage Dior is the very best
Tissot 80 Automatic is another solid watch that accomplishes a GADA role. Similar to the Seiko you mentioned and also known as a baby Rolex.
Thank you, that’s a nice suggestion!
Tissot gentleman powermatic 80?
Cool watch specialy the new ice blue one but a little bit big fir my 6 inch wrist.
@@leroyjenkins9000 sorry. Left out gentleman. Yes, that’s the one.
@@travish3130 nah all good mate, its just tissot prx is all the craze right now, but i think a true GADA watch in my heart will probably be the gentlemen not the prx
If you guys have a very tight budget, go for Polo shirts and throw your Tshirts on the garbage. Next black Jeans if you cannot afford Chinos yet, then leather loafers or boat shoes.
great video thanks !
My tan golf jacket is prolly the most versatile piece I own when it’s cold out. Casual and classic enough that it could be dressed up plus layers well with quarter zips and sweaters
Paul James knitwear photos, well chosen. Great Made in England brand❤
I think a good fragrance is also a essential
Very much so
@@Gent.Z Would you like to make a video on that topic?
If you feel uncomfortable wearing a sport jacket just wear it Every day you will get used to it and begin to be comfortable and you will look confident. I have been wearing one every day for 40 years. I Love the knit tie I have one very similar. There are many watch brands that are under $1000.00 and even under $500.00 that keep very good time and are very stylish. Cheers Ron
Totally agree Ron! A sports coat is the most casual and accessible kind of jacket you can wear in every day situations
Right on brother. I am from the Uk but have just moved to a new job in a new country. I have taken to opportunity to reinvent myself with a styling. The sports jacket is my number one piece.
@@frasierfrasier1769 sounds like the perfect opportunity. Good luck with your new adventure
Yes, you just have to do it! Soon it will be 2nd nature ..
There is no "Seiko 5". Seiko 5 is a model line. The models within it range from elegant to gaudy.
Tweed is so versatile. I have 3 tweed jackets that get more use than my blazers.
Thank you, I really need to know how to use layering in a scorching climate like Cyprus in the summer. I usually wear linen pants with a tucked-in T-shirt and a light short open shirt on top. Loafers with no-show socks.
I know I'm late to this video, but what is your opinion on flannels? I personally love them, especially in the winter, and I use them as a go-to 1st date shirt with a Henley underneath, as I don't want to be overly formal and fancy on the 1st date. Thank you for your videos! I'm already upgrading my wardrobe, thanks to you! 😊😊
Great job, 100% agree
Thank you
all classic pieces, good video
Thank you!
amazing video
Casio Edifice is also a good watch. Casio in general is too.
I personally have neglected trousers for years. always wearing jeans thinking it was a pass. This year ill be buying 2 quality pairs, perhaps a few pairs of shoes and at least one hero jacket.
I have lots to improve on but am slowly going for my physical work wear to a more dress-casual for when i am out just to enjoy life. I am strong on casual boots but weak on dress shoes, alternating between 2 brown pairs and 1 black oxford. Where I am at a complete zero with, is a leather shoulder bag I can put some things in when out shopping. I just have nylon backpacks that would be equally at home on a hike. :(
Inspiring...TY
Thank you for your valuable videos. I live in Palm Beach Florida where the way you dress is a true reflection and statement of who you are and what you represent. I have spent “bookoodles” of money on clothing, shoes, and accessories. However, can you please do a video for clothing in warmer, sea-side (ocean side) climates that may be hot and humid? Thank you again!
I recently ditched all my Bonobos, J Crew, and other brands of chinos and got a few of the Charles Tyrwhitt ones. They are way nicer. They are softer, have a slight stretch, and hold their shape after a number of washes.
That’s great!
I love merino wool but find it challenging when it comes to laundering it, what would you suggest for the best ways to was and dry your merino wool items. I am now machine washing and then air drying on a rack but it's kinda of a pain.
My friend thank you for these videos. I already dress formal for church but not and entire suit. I'm 18 and I'm doubting if I want to switch my whole wardrobe to this classic style
Hey, could you possibly do a J.Crew primer? The history of the brand, the classics, what to buy+avoid? Thanks
Hello im 64 years young. I like to dress differently. I like colour, alot of men are colour shy. I wear caps and hats now that im balding. So i have a number of trilby style ones. I once wore peg leg trousers in my childhood , and they are popular again in 2024. I think they are stylish. I enjoyed wearing flared trousers in my teens in the 1970s. Interesting video thanks.
Can you do a video on how to style clothing appropriate for warmer climates like tropical conditions?
I’d love this. Some of us travel to these climes even if we don’t live there
I don't understand the love of olive chinos but I remember it from MFA back in the day too. They can look good with brown or grey tops, but I think outfits look better when you have a coloured top with neutral bottoms than the other way around. The foolproof way is to stick with bottoms in greys and browns (note the prevalence of grey wool and brown cotton trousers in classic menswear) and combine it with coloured tops. Green is just such an excellent colour for knitwear and outerwear that it would be shame to waste it on chinos. I also prefer jeans over navy chinos, since they work much better with navy tops, and the fading that occurs in dark cotton looks far better on denim.
I currently live in Merino jumpers during the winter, as I cycle most places when I'm not driving. I don't want to go full on suit jacket since I'm at university, but I do want to style fashionably. I was thinking that perhaps underneath my Merino (crew neck) I should perhaps wear a plain dress shirt without a tie, and some light neutral chinos, or jeans + trainers? What are your thoughts on this? I would appreciate ideas for how to style sensibly, but casually and practically. Thanks for the great content.
Help with tips for hot weather please.
For outerwear, it’s really hard to beat a Barbour waxed canvas coat.
A Chesterfield trumps a Barbour
Mostly clothing are tweed coat and blazer and navy suit and flannel suit ocbd shirt and French cuff’s shirt
Hello, love ur content,
However, I live in Thailand. Therefore, I have difficulty with styling in this style due to the temperature. Do you have any suggestion to look classy and comfortable in high heat at the same time?
Thank you. Yes, for sure. I used to live in LA and spent a long time in Buenos Aires, so I understand your struggle. This merits its own video, but my short answer is linen, seersucker, and looser fits
I also live in Thailand :)
I mostly wear linen or wool-linen-silk, and you can get some amazing safari jackets or sport coats done for a decent price in Thailand.
The good thing about wool-linen-silk is that it doesn't wrinkle as much as linen but is almost as breathable.
I know a few good Thai tailors where I get linen suits, overshirts etc.
Try to avoid the Indian tailors, they are usually overcharging, and the quality is awful.
Cheers from Bangkok
@@Gent.Z
Your content is both helpful and enjoyable.
I look forward to the notifications of your videos.
Please do a video for those of us who live in the warm and humid climates.
Thank you.
I would add Nantucket Red chino to your list. I also add a Bulova watch. If a Bulova watch was good enough for Frank, it should be good anyone.
The Nantuckets are a classic for sure but not to everybody’s taste. And yes, I’ve recommended different Bulova models before. Was not aware that Sinatra wore one though
I love my Nantucket Reds, but that’s for your 5th or 6th pair of chinos, they aren’t very versatile.
For New Englanders, Nantucket red is a win, even if not a daily-wear staple
Your sports jacket is really nice. I almost picked up a light gray one at Uniqlo the other day, but then I noticed something. There was absolutely no padding on the shoulders. I've always heard that a sportscoat widens the shoulders and gives a man (the Illusion of) a better build. The coat was OK, but it made more sense to pay a little extra for something that'll look twice as good.
I agree. Some summer sports coats look good with less padding but for the winter I would definitely go for more structure. Check out the one I have, it's from Brooks Brothers. The link is in the description
Nice advice except for the chinos (and what are car keys????). The examples you show look like yoga pants with belt loops. My take is that men should have nice trousers That are not blue jeans. When I was much younger I lived next door to a dry cleaners and my habit was to launder my trousers then take them to the dry cleaners for a press only. I was a regular and got great service. A kept a rotation going and normally had 24 hour service and the price was affordable. The take away is that modestly priced trousers can look great.
Would be glad if you could recommend hairstyle for gentleman.
Except for a barbecue or resort type setting, do you think loafers without socks are stylish? I think boat shoes (top-siders) are a better choice for those who go sockless in these casual settings.
Hey @Gent.Z , could you do a video on breakup advice? It’s a really relevant topic in our generation. Maybe how to be respectful to an ex, how to deal with it, how to move on etc.
Great videos recently . Could you do a video on the style of Nate Archibald from gossip girl . He has some really great modern preppy looks
Nice idea. That could be a nice source of video material - evaluating fashion choices of fictional characters. “How to dress like [character]” or even “How not to dress like [character]”!
I've lived in the upper mid-west most of my life, so being one of the best dressed in any room doesn't take very much effort. For starters, I DON'T own any "Hoodies". For older guys hoodies are one of the worst looks possible. Around here (Minneapolis) everybody looks like everybody else.
The only clothing items you really need are clean, well fitting jeans, chino's, or five pocket pants. A few polo's, not golf shirts, a couple button down shirts, and quarter zip sweaters. Add to these, clean oxfords, a classy, understated watch, and 90% of the other guys will look like...everybody else. All the best...Mark
Jeans and jeans jacket are great items when you know how too wear them.
Brooks Brothers are not what they were in the past but I still like some bits and pieces.
Yes loafers are essential,but some man wear them with baggy trousers that is disaster.
Good salvage jeans with V neck and loafers are must.
If a bit colder match a nice Harrington or short Burberry trench coat.
Pea Coat is great too,long oversized coat is strictly no.
Yes, Brooks Brothers got trendy and will never be the same again. Sad.
Hi great video what width of tie are you wearing?
I have a brown leather jacket and a gray herringbone overcoat. But I’m thinking of a third jacket. Maybe a black suede bomber since I look good in black.
Sounds like a good choice to me
Don't buy suede. Everyone keeps recommending those jackets, and while admittedly they look nice and are quite durable, those will give you more headache than you'll get pleasure out of sporting the garment.
For instance, imagine you're going to a restaurant, and you decide to sport your suede. Meanwhile, you got caught out in the rain...and pum...just like that your expensive jacket is stained and you can throw it out in the garbage. Also, you'll need to pay extra attention while wearing the garment so...not to stain in in any other way.
Sure, you can use protectors to mitigate the probable effects, but even if you do, there's no product bonification of full protection, and also...even if it does, you ideally want to grab your outerwear on a go, without having a 40 min preparation just so the jacket can be semi wearable.
I think buying a jacket in any literal and other material is preferable (whether it's organic ||| synthetic), while you can use suede strategically.
For instance, I have light brown pilot army tactical boots made out of suede and canvas. Sure they're kinda stained by now, but it doesn't ruin the aesthetic of the garment due to its military heritage.
As a matter of fact, the more I wear it, the better it appears, as beat-up boots add masculine connotations to the outfit (those are military boots, which are supposed to endure hard-wearing).
That's not the case with a jacket...you'll just earn yourself a nickname...such as "Stain".
You don't want ballbusting.
I have 3 rep tie and 3 patterned tie and mostly kint tie
Very nice. That’s a similar mix to what I have. Although I am definitely leaning more and more to the knit ties
You want a pair of shoes that you Can wear with literally anything? R.M. Williams Chelsea boots are the best boots i have ever experienced. So worth the investment.
Great video! Nice sports jacket you have on there! Link to the source, please...
Thank you! Yes, absolutely. I get a small cut from the sale too so it supports the channel for free :) go.shopmy.us/p-3385389
On special occasions cuff links
Car-keys. Got it.
I got very lucky,and found a 300$ double breasted pea coat for 70$ usd., I have worn it a lot amd keep getting compliments. So its worth the price just know what you're looking at. I also have no idea how much more affordable sekios are. i,thought they were like Rolexs.
All of it...Sport coat soon
I would also add a pair of chukka boots or some other kind of heritage boot. Boots look much more professional and stylish than sneakers but not as formal as regular dress shoes. You can find many high quality and comfortable options out there for a decent price.
Spot on. Boots can elevate a basic fit to the next level. I discovered Thursday Boots about 10 years ago and now own 4 pairs of boots, a pair of dress shoes and pair of dark cacao sneakers. Great quality and if you have smaller feet like me, they have boots and shoes starting at size 6, which I almost never find in these price points from other manufacturers. Their customer service is amazing as well. I had a small amount elastic in my chealsies coming loose and was a little worried but not freaked or anything so I sent them an email w/ a photo. They didn’t even hesitate and sent me a new pair - which I didn’t ask for but was very happily surprised by. But I digress…boots…do it…now.
Ah yes I've heard many good things about Thursday and I hope one day I'll own one of their boots. Their most popular model, the Captain, is a very nice profressional looking boot, much smarter looking than sneakers@@cgoebbert
4:20 literally just ordered these to wear at my cousins wedding 👌🏻 now the question is, do I get a navy suit or a charcoal grey suit for my first suit? 🤔
Great choice! Navy will be a better choice for a first suit
this man looks so sharp
Thank you, sir
Uniqlo has the affordable basics. Watches look at Tissot, Orient, Zeppelin, Sinn.
It does indeed. The fit of their products has never been too good for me but I like the quality for the price
What do think of men wearing jeans when they are over forty.
"de facto" or default? I like your videos!
I meant to say default. And thank you
workout regularly and eat clean. you will look _WAY_ better in everything you wear.
Obviously getting a lot of use of that Grey jacket you wear in almost every video.
2:10
That's a light grey, not charcoal.
👌
I’m a very tall man, 6’5 with long arms. Wingspan 6’10 and very broad shoulders. Are there any companies that you know of that’d fit me? Thank you for the videos.
XXXL. Then a Taylor.
Try Spoke for trousers and jumpers. I’m also 6’5” and they cater for my long arms and legs brilliantly.
I don’t have too much experience with more extreme heights, although I am 6ft 2 and I think a video about dressing for tall men could be a good idea!
@@Videoone123thank you !
I don’t go anywhere that would necessitate humiliating myself by wearing some of this stuff.
I cannot wear loafers. They won't stay taunt enough to stay on my feet. I wear oxfords instead in two different colors; tan and brown. I recommend owning a good trench coat. With a zip out liner a trenchcoat can be worn year round in many different climates.i just donated my jeans. I wear chinos, wool and linen trousers with pleats.
Why would someone DM you for specifically 8?
longines preowned from 1 to 2k are a great investment
😊❤🎉💯🙏.
Olive green khakis do not go with blue items, imo, making them any but versatile for most men. Blue with green should never be seen!
More mid-grey than charcoal pictured there, tho.
That's actually a Salt and Pepper jacket, but gets called "grey".
I'm just skipping a bunch of comments this time.
Suede is leather anyway.
Loafers. Definitely loafers. Wide footers don't have all the options in the world for good traditional or slightly modern loafers.
Guys just stop going out dressed like you are going to the gym .. ditch the sweats for some mens-wear!
I heard “car keys” not khakis 😂
That’s how Brits pronounce it!!
Yep, same 😄. I wore my tan Car Keys today, with my Blackwatch plaid button down, and a pair of snuff suede wingtips 😉
car keys. khakis.