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00:00 Menswear Mistakes: Introduction
Once you’re in the realm of classic menswear, you have a greater knowledge of clothing in general, too. This is a blessing and a curse, as you can’t help but notice when other people’s outfits don’t hit the mark.
02:19 1. Polyester Satin Ties
04:15 2. Tiny Shirt Collars
05:25 3. Sloppy Socks
06:38 4. Tired Knitwear
07:54 5. Creased Shirts
09:21 6. Poorly Cared-For Shoes
10:53 7. Low-Rise Pants
12:36 8. Too-Thin Fabrics
14:55 9. Dull Solid Colors
16:17 10. Outerwear That Doesn't Match
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I love Preston's sense of humor!
Agreed - it's almost Pythonesque.
When I was in music university, I’d see the men wearing all sorts of atrocities including party shirts with tuxedo jackets and tuxedo jackets with blue jeans and that same party shirt, formal patent leather shoes with blue jeans, etc. not to mention their tuxedo jackets often had notched lapels. Drove me nuts
Must've been a difficult time. Glad you managed to get through it 🙏
@@devams1 took the restraint of the Holy Spirit not to say anything. I wanted to impart expertise, but not everyone cares that much, I found out.
Patent leather shoe’s. Ugh 😩
Well the main problem i see is fashion and menswear experts don’t exactly agree or half the time are on the same page so those are fashionable styles for the day but they completely go against what a menswear expert would say. Its a battle of ideas everyday.
I've seen some of my friends go to a private school with a formal jacket and tie while wearing shorts
If I'm not called a peasant in this video, I'm 100% ready to completely ignore all your advice.
😅
The subtle stubble as a way to harmonize with the casualness of the outfit was an interesting detail I've never thought about.
Dear Gentleman’s Gazette I just wanted to thank you for sharing all of your amazing knowledge with the world. I discovered your channel in September of 2021 and now, nearly two years later, I dress in three pice suits, dress shoes, ties, and hats everyday. I am also a pre teen, by the way. Thank you for the wonderful videos. Much respect and best wishes, Theo
Just be careful not to invest too heavily into a wardrobe at your age, as you’ll likely outgrow most of it! ;)
@@quotient9974i buy slightly over sized not crazy just enough to grow into
@@quotient9974 on one hand I do agree, however if you compare it to buying video games or whatever its much better, and also, its still going to last longer than fashion pieces. Discouraging people because of factors they can't actually change is unhelpful at best, if he can afford it (which by the fact he's doing it he can) then its fair enough.
@@quotient9974 I have outgrown most of the wardrobe I had at the age of 35, so it is a lifelong hazard.
Congrats on finding this channel at a great time in your life. You will save yourself vast sums of time and money with the tips these guys offer, while helping you understand things like etiquette that most style channels avoid entirely. It's one thing to dress like a gentleman, the more important thing is to be one in reality.
Mother always said wear over the calf socks with your suit because a gentleman never shows calf.😊
A great tip!
So true.
As always a high quality video from you guys! Love the knowledge that you share!
sheesh it seems like Preston is getting a lot of flack in the comments. especially about the high waisted trousers. With my personal experience, I tried them, and fell in love with wearing them! They are extremely comfortable, and if you don't like the look of how high they are, then that can be easily midigated with a waistcoat during the colder months, wearing an untucked camp shirt in the hotter months, or by wearing a jacket.
I believe he likes them because of his hips being a little different. Honestly, if the clothing is comfortable and looks presentable, I don't think anyone should be bothered.
If you use cannabis and alcohol together, you get "high, wasted" trousers 😝
I've found that wearing my pants lower tends to result in hip pain. I haven't transitioned to high wasted because as a blue collar person they are not trendy at all.
High-waisted trousers have a flattering silhouette on the large majority of men. Why? Because your waistline is near your naval, your legs look elongated and your torso is shortened. This is almost always more flattering to your body than the reverse: low-waisted trousers that elongate your torso and shorten your legs, making you look weirdly top-heavy. This is part of the reason white tie makes men look so elegant - the waistline makes your legs longer, the tails make you look taller, and the fit makes you look slimmer. All excellent things! People who complain about high-waisted trousers, in my opinion, care far more about whatever happens to be in style this week than what actually looks decent.
Perhaps it’s because some months have passed and those comments have floated to the bottom of the heat, but I have not come across any criticism of Preston. What are they upset about?
My style pet peeve is Raphael's tie knots! I've seen several videos where he preaches the importance of the knot fitting the size of the collar, yet every time he wears a cutaway collar, or anything similar, he still uses tiny knots, the edges of which don't meet the edges of the collar! XD I say this with love of course, you guys are one of my favorite channels! I've been watching for years :) Keep up the good work, cheers!
Sprezzatura!
@@williammagsambol2143that's not sprezz
Collars have been so wide lately, that no knot looks good with them - except possibly a bow tie...
Which tie knot do you prefer to use?
@@gentlemansgazette Completely depends on the collar. Watching this channel was where I learned most, if not all of the knots I use (Hence why I decided to poke a little fun at Raphael ;)) I've worn everything from oriental to double Windsor depending on the outfit.
Surprisingly common: fastening the lowest button of a suit jacket or blazer.
Yes, I see it a lot.
I thought you only unbutton it when sitting.
Yes, but only the upper one. @@domepiece11
I only just learned this rule several months ago. I’m embarrassed to think how many times I’ve walked around with a blazer or suit jacket buttoned incorrectly. I guess fortunately for me, since I’m only now really upping my formality game, occasions where I’ve worn such jackets have been rare
@@domepiece11 as I understand this, for a two button jacket, top button is buttoned when standing, jacket is entirely unbuttoned when sitting. For a three button jacket, I believe it’s pretty much the same thing except middle button. Someone with more experience, feel free to correct me if I got any of that wrong
Another good Preston video. Well done! Informative without being condescending.
He comes off as sincerely kind and nonjudgmental
Definitely want to get back into the classic menswear. I took most of the summer off from it, partially due to working most days of the week. I’d wear chino style shorts, sometimes a polo or a very basic cotton dark colored t shirt and often sigh, I’d go back to my basic adidas flat sneakers. But I’ve definitely realized my low waisted dress pants really don’t suit me that well, and don’t stay on/up well. And shirts don’t have enough length to accommodate this to tuck in properly. I’m looking forward to overcoat season. I’ve also come to the realization how unflattering most jeans are for me personally.Experimenting time for this fall season.
Great timing Gents. Had me chuckling all the way. 👌🏼
Sgt. Preston! You out do yourself, w/ great materials, information! 😅I salute you Sir!! 🎉
Great video, as always. Clothing that doesn't fit right would be my number one.Yes, low rise trousers are only good for people with very long legs and a short torso. It also creats a bulk at the waist when the trousers are not the correct high.
Preston, you pull out a fantastic dress combo today. Suits you really well!
I noticed that the drumming in the background was almost unnoticeable wich is so much more pleasurable, thank you for listening to the viewers
Most high-quality videos fade the intro music out in the first few seconds or so of the host speaking. I wouldn’t complain if they did that, but yes, at least they’ve dialed it down to a less distracting level
Worst for me is wearing a navy blue blazer with a pair of pants that's also in a different shade of dark blue but from a different cloth.
Yeah, it’s funny. When I was in my early 20s (so 20 years ago at this point) and having no knowledge of formalwear, I thought you were supposed to try to match your pants as closely to your blazer as possible. Of course the exact opposite is true 😂
I thought I liked no break, then my mom told me my pants were too short, and I decided to go for half break on all my pants from now on.
I think it depends on the shoe height, but yeah.
I found those over the calf socks. They sometimes stick to a worsted wool slacks especially in winter. So I always have a little can of. static guard, travel size.
I dont know how many time's I've met people in business with extremely distressed and cheap shoes... this can oblitorate an outfit and speaks volumes (silently) ...a great and well looked after shoe sets the entire outfit off.
I have a slightly controversial opinion on wear on dress shoes. Assuming one's shoes are well-polished, I am of the opinion that regular wear and tear on dress shoes is not a slovenly look, but instead an indication that these dress shoes have been loved and worn plenty. It's sort of the idea that ripped jeans are going for, but unlike ripped jeans, it's actually earned rather than artificial. Synthetic leather is one thing, and lack of care is another, but creases and even repaired holes don't scream slovenly to me, but instead well-traveled and not wasteful.
I have been that guy more than a time or two, especially in my 20s
@@themoderndandy713 personally, I would like the shoes to remain crisp, shiny and unblemished, but the real issue is, leather is gonna leather. You can condition it and try to take good care of it, but I feel like some creasing and weathering is just going to happen.
@@luke5100 True, and I also think there's a distinction between worn and poorly cared for. Dress shoes need to be regularly shined, whether they're new or not. With that said, I take a bit of the King Charles approach to clothing: Mend and maintain rather than re-buy and discard, because caring for one's possessions and not being wasteful is never a bad look.
Preston scores a touchdown, yet again. Would buying vintage help in avoiding dull solid colors? Just wondering. Thanks
He does a KZhead video without a tie, he is dead to me😂
Yes it can help. If you see something that is 10 years old and keeps its colour, you know it is of quality. But the opposite of dull isn't neon. Start out with forest green, beige, burgundy, mustard yellow, and work from there
Is dying old garments recommended? I just want to give some of my vintage garments new life with new fresh colour. Also for matching it with my favourite colour.
One thing I learned from a video on another channel is the difference in color saturation and hue in cheaper brands vs luxury brands. It can be hard to articulate without examples, but a luxury brand might have a deep and inviting woodsy green that is rich and vibrant and a bit off the usual spectrum of greens, while a cheaper version will be that same unchallenging, boring "forest green" we all associate with mail-order catalogs. The reason being that lower-grade brands focus on colors that will appeal to a very wide audience many of whom feel out of place in particularly bold, "fashion-forward" or unusual colors, while better brands can focus on smaller volume of sales at a higher price point to those who *want* to stand out. One good example is Preston's berry-colored cardigan in this episode. It's a vibrant, bold color that you wouldn't likely see at the men's section at Penny's, and if when you do find something in a similar color range in those places, they will often be in a subtly less saturated or eye-catching hue so as not to challenge more mainstream shoppers.
Not wearing waistcoats. I know this is "hot take" considering today's temperature. But waistcoats are great lifesafers especially for dress shirts. You have a big stain? Wrinkles and creases? Just cover it up! Too hot to wear one? Use a breatheable fabric or take off the jacket. You will still look dapper with waistcoat on.
I've always wanted one but cant find one on a budget, I might go look at my local salvation army, if I cant find one there, got any advice?
I always get them from thrifting if your budget really thight. Even buying new or bespoke are much cheaper than a full suit.
thanks for the advice!@@lc4n333
@@Samuel_ChilcottDo you know anyone who sews well? I made the silk waistcoats for my wedding party. As a woman, I've made plenty of them for myself. There's very little that's easier to make than a waistcoat.
I think your support for waistcoats is in perfectly good company on this channel, sir. I would say mine is the hot tape, and that is that I really don’t like them. First, they are, by design, the same color and material as the jacket, offering no contrast. When I’m layering, I like contrast. Second, I think it’s just a cleaner, sharper look with the suit against the dress shirt
I like the "classy" nature of these videos and then they hit you with some sick memes at 5:00. This channel is something else, I love it. And I don't even wear this type of clothing
Thanks for this advice !
I like that you give specific remedies instead of leaving the viewer hanging as some other channels do. Also, thank you for not shouting.
So true. All of what you talk about. Very good vid
Not sure I 'd agree with all of these as sweeping universal statements. Low rise pants work for men with long legs and a short torso (just as high waisted trousers work for men with long torsos and short legs). Thin fabrics are the hallmark of Neapolitan tailoring because of their relaxed drape. This works well for men with structure (big, muscular frames) but will not work for more svelte men. So thicker, structured fabrics will certainly work for thinner men but is not a universal truth. Dull colors seems subjective. As an example, I rarely if ever see a man at a wedding with a solid navy suit with a white shirt, black shoes, and a wedding tie. It's the "standard" and yet no one seems to wear it.
Minor quibbles. Shorter, slighter gentlemen look good in slimmer cuts. High waisted trousers likewise don't tend to flatter gentlemen with lower rises. Smaller collars work well on smaller cut dress shirts for shorter, thinner gentlemen with shorter sleeve lengths. These kinds of proportions were not common in the 30s and 40s, but were in the ratpack era, another golden age of gentlemen's clothing.
I wore high rise trousers in the 90s. Will not go back to that look. I am not super low anyway. Collars, I don't mind smallish ones.
6:00 it is also possible to wear somewhat over the ankle sports socks. (Calf of mid-calf) usually they hold pretty well, and cover enough for the feet to not get in touch with shoes. I usually don't like ankle socks since with high shoes the tend to rub against the skin, or reveal too much of skin
Preston you win the GG award for the CORRECT pronunciation of the word "Niche", Jolly Well Done. 👍
Agree with just about everything except for the wax jacket comment. A Barbour jacket over tailoring can look superb, I wear mine over my grays and browns all the time.
In Britain a Barbour over a suit is a classic look, and in Paris they refer to it as "le style Anglais" (I assume they mean it in a good way!)
If its good enough for the Royal Family, why not?
@@dharmapunk777 As long as they don't start calling it "le style Prince Andrew" 💀
I guess it depends on the jacket, because some of them are more associated with workwear which I could see looking a bit too casual for formalwear
Black is the foundation of my wardrobe. I like to break it up with patterns and textures. Gold and silver jewelry and a quality leather pieces go great with black and darker colors
I’m with you on the over the calf socks. I refuse to wear crew socks with my dress clothes.
how do feel about sock garters?
@@monsterx3055 I’ve never tried them, no option.
@@monsterx3055not necessary with over the calves
Why not pantyhose?
Chapeau! really enjoyed this video; thank you.
For points 1 and 2, unlike Preston, I have a very short neck so I like small shirt collars and do not wear a tie because of that, it's not doing me any favors. I got to be careful even with knitwear as the collar go into my jaw on some sweaters. That said, I like the vintage look of an ascot or cravat, but it's not that appropriate on most business ventures I go to. More for weddings or some dates.
Even regular ties are not appropriate for my workwear. granted, i normally wear a t shirt and jeans, because i work in a factory.
My main problem is that my neck is to thick for most collars. If I button my shirt up it feels like a low key noose around my neck and custom fitting is to expensive for me
Fantastic looking sports jacket, Preston!
after years of practice today's video made me I don't know anything I have to learn more that's the beauty of knowledge
Hem length and fit --- not "collaborating" with a tailor -- would perhaps be the biggest issue that most folks need to work on (myself included). Nothing looks better or feels better than to get the fit right. And different folks can have somewhat different ideas about fit....different ideas about the casualness or formality of an ensemble that can inform the way I want something to fit me.
I would like to experience tailoring, as I have not tried it with any of my own garments. Honestly though, I’ve called around and literally every single tailor I’ve contacted, there’s a significant language barrier and/or there’s an attitude issue that makes me feel like I wouldn’t want to work with them
@@luke5100 Yes, it can be challenging to find a tailor who communicates well and who seems to be the right choice for the job at hand. Also, as the customer, I need to take responsibility for communicating my desires for how the garments will fit me. All parties need to be patient during fittings---and I will often bring the type of shoes I will wear with particular outfits so that the hems will be set accordingly......this is all trickier than it seems, and most youtube fashion channels should do more to discuss in thorough detail these tricky issues.
Shoes that aren't cared for are the worst. I've got a 35€ pair of leather derby shoes that I wear day to day (which includes walking long distances on asphalt, walking over dirt paths, sometimes walking in muddy fields, rainy weather, etc., basically anything that destroys expensive shoes in a few months). I regularly manage to scratch them up quite badly, so I go over them with matching polish and brush every few days which hides/fixes any damage very well. It's as simple as that to make sure your shoes look good, even if they are heavily abused.
A buddy of mine wore a matching set of shiny (Probably polyester) blue plaid vest, bow tie, and pocket square. As he proceeded to say he looked better than me, as I tried not to cringe out loud 😂😂
The thing is, many would agree with him. Style is a personal thing. Inventing faux pas to feel better about your dress doesn’t concern others who think your ideas are senseless. If many agree with him, and many agree with you, are you both right or wrong?
Generally very solid rules. I think where pants sit is a question of body type. I don’t think a rule can be applied generally.
I only wore a zip up tie twice. The first was for a disco (so my good ties wouldn’t get damaged) and to watch the Barbie movie (needed a pink tie in a pinch but all I could find was one at a dollar store.)
Top notch!
Good thing I don’t live near any menswear experts 😅
My pet peeve is when the dress code clearly states "White tie or court dress, orders and decorations shall be worn" and they turn up in a Cookie Monster onesie
With socks, never EVER put your socks in the dryer, it will ruin the elastic and down they go! Hang them on a rack, over a kitchen chair or just draped over a hanger bar until dry. Make sure they are fully dry...nobody wants moldy socks! You can also buy braces that connect your sock to the shirt tails. Spend some money on a maintenance kit - tape style lint brush, some tape to pick up what the brush doesn't, shoe kit, a really good iron (not a cheap one). You can also sort your closet better: suits, shirts, pants, jackets that complement each other, hung together creating "sets".. Too many men get hung up on grouping items together thereby wasting time trying to match your beige suit with a purple shirt, instead of having the correct blue shirts hanging right next to it. You can also "bookend" by putting your beige/brown/tan suits and jacket/pants combos at one end and blue suits/ jacket and pants at the other end. Place your blue (or other shirts that compliment both) in between your suits. I even go so far as to put shirts that work better with the browns closer to that end and the same with blues on the other end. Those that can go either way go in the very centre. For outerwear you can hang it just next to the suit grouping of just repeat the set up in another part of your closet, mimic the coat on the leftmost in a colour group goes best with the suit on the left in its group.The repeat for other colours that you have outer clothing in. If you have something that can't be added to any set, donate it! Your vids are the best!
I confess that I’ve been throwing my socks in the dryer for years, though up until recently, I’ve only been wearing casual socks. I guess I probably shouldn’t have thrown that pair of Ralph Laurens in there yesterday… 🤦♂️
Please a video out the Peaky Blinders haircut in classic menswear, or an updated Peaky Blinders video.
It's was a cut that came about from trying to get a gas mask to fit in WWI. Also Hitler's moustache.
What did you think was missing in our original video?
@gentlemansgazette nothing, just wanted to know if there are any updates now that 2 years have passed.
Preston... you should have talked a bit about the fragrance. For us frag-heads. Now im going to need a sample. Please do a video about the GG crew's fragrance collections. Thanks Preston.
You can learn more about the Ugolini fragrance collection at the link--and stay tuned, as we'll have more fragrance news soon! -Preston www.gentlemansgazette.com/roberto-ugolini-fragrances-launch/?
Fit trumps all. Guys, if you are starting out, go to a quality store (not a discount store) and you will find the suits worn by successful men. Pick the darkest navy blue one. The store tailor will then fit it to you for pickup and finishing try on at a later date. Pick your shirt and ties from that same upscale store. Don't shy away from the ones presented on display. next socks....no athletic logo'd socks. Solid colors that go with your new suit are your choice. Shoes should be conservative and go with your new outfit and match your new belt. If you follow these steps, this suit ensemble will be classic and in style for years. You want a successful look, not a bar hopping look.
That’s solid advice if you’re trying to get outfitted for a job interview or formal office dress code, but classic menswear is more than work suits
Apart from great content. Your language usage is beautiful.
a small pet peeve of mine is seeing someone without a pocket square I believe a suit or blazer should have one as its helps tie in the colors and outfits pieces together but that's just me
I hate pocket squares. Not a popular opinion
I’m guessing the “golden age of menswear” was the 1920s through 1940s. There is much to be said, however, for the 1950s, 60s, and 70s; all three decades gave us new and unique innovations. There were beautifully cut Italian suits in the 1970s. I love the long collars, wide neckties, wide lapels and slightly flared legs. Roy Scheider’s suits in the 1976 film, Marathon Man, which were designed by Roland Meledandri, immediately come to mind.
As a woman, and maybe because I’m a woman, I am just as fascinated by menswear as I am by women’s clothing. Maybe more. It fascinates me that the silhouette of the men’s suit has gone virtually unchanged over the last 150 years or more.
@@hereforit2347Classic menswear and women's fashion seem to be at opposite ends of things: Men's suiting is full of order, rules, and more rules. For me, I'm a big-time rule follower. (As Frasier put it: "I don't make the rules; I just enjoy following them.") Women's fashion seems to me to be based much more on creativity and individuality. Black tie is a perfect example of this. The rules men must follow for black tie to be done correctly can take up an entire novella. For women, it's "cocktail dress or pantsuit and dressy shoes." Maybe this speaks to my lack of education about women's fashion, but it seems to be opposite sides of things. I have to admit, I much prefer having dozens of rules to follow to look good over . . . well, not having those rules.
@@themoderndandy713 : Really? It would seem following stringent fashion rules would be stifling and boring. But it takes ingenuity to do something new and different within the confines of long-held rules and traditions. On another note, I find the sockless trend quite irritating. 99% of men don’t know when it’s okay to go without socks and when it isn’t. I cringe when I see men in suits and dress shoes and no socks. 😂 Do most men today even have the slightest clue about the black tie dress code?
I wonder why people still guess about things like this that could be so easily verified with a quick Google search lol
Gentleman's Gazette, your videos have begun to change my life. I was wondering if you would have any style suggestions for ethnic clothing, i'm combining african fashion with western flare myself.
perhaps a light brown fine weave 2 piece suit with a highly patterned shirt? because the light brown would ground the outfit and keep it feeling airy
thanks for the tips friend i will take them into consideration as my wardrobe grows =)@@BadMotivator66
Please, please, please check out the Congolese dandies known as the sapeurs. These are men who often work in oil fields during the day and don beautiful, colorful suiting styles in the evening. They're a fascinating group of men; they're as obsessed with clothing as Beau Brummell was, possibly! I would also recommend against the style some Black men wear of monochrome, black or brown suiting. Why? It's like a White person wearing all-beige monochrome. It sort of turns you into a blob of one color. I at least theorize that part of the reason White people tend to wear dark suits and Black people tend to wear colorful suits is to provide contrast against skin tone for that very reason. All this is to say, if you opt for a dark suit, please avoid dark shirts, as it's even harder to get away with when you have dark skin.
great video, BUT.... how you can give sartorial advice when your shirt collar has collapsed under the collar of your jacket is beyond me! tip #6: have separate plackets made with an interlining to prevent ths!
Looking likr origami is cool! There are some sci fi suits I saw in some sci fi video games and they look so cool! It wasnt even anything too crazy or out there. It honestly looked surprisingly impressive.
🔥🔥🤣 excellent post!!!
I honestly found the video interesting. It's totally beyond anything I would think about when it comes to clothing. I don't think much about it at all. Yes, I am one of those overcasual people who could not care less. I don't remember last time I saw people wearing this proper, and I work with upper management at a construction company. Interesting nonetheless. A genuine question, isn't this style a little outdated? I find it a bit silly, but my ignorance in this area is something I do not shy away from. It's awesome that we are all different and that should be celebrated. Enjoyed the video.
I just called them outdated in a negative way I mean yes the majority of people are not worrying them anymore but that’s make them less elegant and definitely even more unique. They just come from a time work quality has been way more important than today and where everyone care about his outfit and how he looked, or at least the majority of peopledid also, I think it’s important for the overall feeling how you dress so I wouldn’t really agree with you about the other casualisation part. I see it as a pretty negative thing that evolved in our society but on the other way I definitely appreciate that you are being friendly and not trying to hate something away just because you don’t like it so I definitely wish you luck, and good night too
Thank you guys for your advice. Here go some of my style pet peeves: -Fasten all your buttons of a dress jacket (except if it is a double breasted navy blazer with gold buttons) -White/sport socks with formal wear -Matching Tie and chest pocket handkerchief being of the same fabric. -Show skin other than that of your face, neck and hands while dressing a suit. -The shirt cuff covered by a longer sleeve of the suit jacket. -Button-down shirts with a suit. -Bad kept shoes (no shine, bent at the toes for absence of shoe trees, worn heels, worn shoe laces) -Absence of chest pocket handkerchief. -Dressing too small or too loose clothes. -Fallen buttons that were not replaced. -Noticeable holes on your socks. -Worn out edges of the collar shirt. -Absence of collar stays in formal shirts. -Mismatching patterns in a formal ensemble (Bengal stripes with thousand stripes, or squares with tattersal of the same size) . -Mismatching fabrics in a formal ensemble (like wool with linen, or silk with jeans). -A tie knot bad done. -A bow tie bad done or bought already done. -Showing dandruff on your clothes, stains, worn out signs, wrinkles. -To end and not bore: do not try to seem like what you really are not!
Thank you for all the informational videos. If wouldn't be too much to ask, I have a personal query. I work as technician for various IT systems; both indoors and outdoors, regardless of weather. Business casual is a minimum dress code. That said, I often find myself working on the ground or having to climb into extremely dirty enclosures. What are some good options to balance durability and seasonal considerations while maintaining style and presentability throughout the day?
Get some overalls when you have to work on the ground or climb in places, big enough to wear over a shirt and trousers.. When I lived in the far east, I rode a scooter. I would don some old lightweight clothes over my nice clothes to keep the smell of the road off of my nice clothes, even when the temp was over 35C/100F.
Chinos are probably your best bet for durability and style
I'd love to know where you sourced the coconut-straw hat. I've been looking for one just like that for years. It's perfect.
It's a Stetson! Stay tuned for a video all about Stetson...🤠
As someone who was inspired by Preston's aforementioned straw pork pie and bought one on Amazon, I can confirm that it's an excellent hat! Affordable, too.
The one that bothers me the most is too many buttons done up on a suit jacket.
There is only 2 buttons lol How many is “too many” ?!
I wish u guys would do an honest review on some flex suits (suits that stretch)
Bond enters the chat, I need a stretch suit for all the crazy spy stuff I get up to.
I have somewhere special for the judgement of menswear experts 😉
Great information, done with humor and panache..........
Well expressed!
About #10, I have a bit of a conundrum I hope you might be able to help me with... In summer I often find myself leaving the house in the morning wearing a panama hat. However on most days I come home 2 to 4 hours after sundown. Unlike a felt/wool hat, whose use to keep your head warm can be justified at almost any time of day in winter, I feel the panama 'after dark' can be out of place as 'keeping you warm' is certainly not its intended function. But as I don't drive, I literally have nowhere to put it other than in my hands or on my head. What would you suggest? Is a panama ever considered 'ok' in the evening? (not at an event per se, but for example on public transport or walking home after work?) Should I just carry it by hand after sundown? Thanks!
I wear my brown fedora with my suits year round. If Indy can wear one in the desert I can wear it in the summer!
@@SundayHarboryes well said
During the summer months in non-formal situations - go for it! Of course, this should help, too: www.gentlemansgazette.com/panama-hat/?
@@gentlemansgazette Thank you for the reply!
Wearing a Panama in the evening is entirely traditional and appropriate. Remember that men back in the day wore hats whenever they left the house, and it would certainly be silly for them to change from straw to felt every single evening.
3:00 directly on the first point, I have to criticise you, I’m absolutely on your side about polyester they look awful cheap and also it’s just not a good thing to support, but I have so many beautiful silk ties most of them with nice stripes and I think they are absolutely awesome. Most of them are not in bright colours, but even the red ones I love to wear and I really see no reason not to
استمروا يا شباب انا من المعجبين بكم ومتابع لكم 🎉
My style pet peeve is white socks with formal clothes.
Did you mean to say formalwear instead of casual? White socks are casual so wearing them with jeans and a T-shirt doesn’t seem too out of line to me, unless I’m misunderstanding you
@@luke5100 yes I meant to say formal wear.
An education each time. Adult, concise, clear. Well done.
1:13 😂😂🤣 hopefully you got paid a few extra Benjamins for that 😅
i work in Finance and have seen other men wear expensive over the calf silk or w/e they were socks to the office. I would love to wear them, too, but my calves are very, VERY muscular as in other people have thighs their size, so it feels really uncomfortable and is also quite warm in summer...
Well done on the video! Yes, your subtle sense of humor is super! Low-rise pants. I mean, Unless you're Brad Pitt, okay. But even then. They just aren't a good look. I would have to shop far and wide to find higher-rise pants. Great video!
Ok Bubbles. I like your post Trailer Park Boys role. Thanks for the help
Wear what you like, just make sure it fits well.
I enjoy fashion lectures!!
How do you deal with balancing formality without being the guy who "goes too far"? For example I work in an office environment and initially I was told it was a more formal environment which I love. I enjoy wearing suits everyday if I can. But then I showed up for work on the first day and even the GM is just wearing a polo and khakis. I'm currently the low man so I don't want to show everyone up but I hate polos and simple button downs. I feel like they are so bland and they don't fit my style.
I've found that just elevating a business casual look can really work in that situation to set you apart from the rest of the office while not being too formal. I like to work in blazers and sport coats with odd trousers and no tie. Or sweaters and chinos with a wool tie. Instead of sneakers or the terrible cemented "dress shoes" most men wear, loafers or wingtips are a good option. Adding in accessories like pocket squares and a decent wrist watch go a long way too.
I've always been interested in mens wear. My father, although he was no Beau Brummel, always kept his shoes and clothing pressed, polished and repaired and I was given some of those chores as the oldest. Some of your tips otday even helped me make some decisions about my own wardrobe. The one thing we do have in commonthough, is the application of cologne and I'd like to share with you something I've learned which is not to spray cologne directly on our skin. It is far better to spray some on a fingertip and apply it strategically behind your ear, the base of your neck and/or temples and if you only have time for a quick spray, stand under it and allow it to fall where it may. 👔
You could also do a mist spray in front of you and walk into it as well
@@ezekielellis7471No, I'm sorry, but please don't. I normally dislike correcting people on the internet, but that is an enormous waste of expensive fragrance. Ninety percent of the fragrance will go to waste. If you only spray the fragrance a few times and then walk into it, you won't be smelled well. If you spray it heavily, you'll be smelled, but you could have sprayed far less on the neck. Instead, please apply it directly to the neck. Again, I hope you'll forgive me for correcting you, but I hope the saved fragrance will make it worthwhile.
@@themoderndandy713 I think the other thing that could be throwing you off with my comment, which hadn’t occurred to me to reference, is for those with a everyday scent, and a special occasion scent. Examples include: a blast of old spice, being an everyday, and a Armani cologne for a date night/special occasion. I would much prefer the walk in cloud effect for an old spice, than perhaps a Armani. Furthermore I would contest that someone using too much Armani cologne should do the walk in mist as well. I don’t need to smell your cologne at the other end of the bar regardless of saving the fragrance lol also the op of this thread pointed out that sometimes applying to your skin in a direct spray isn’t the best for the skin so we may “argue” there as well lol
@@ezekielellis7471 Oh, no, I agree about overspraying. I once was around a man who reeked so severely of fragrance that despite being around a hundred feet away, I had to leave the restaurant for the patio. (No exaggeration.) Would it not be easier, though, to just spray less Old Spice on one's neck? Is one spray too much - or does the walk-through effect affect the overall scent? In fairness, Old Spice is hardly a Creed scent, and hence it's not quite as bad for some of it to go to waste. Unless one spray is overpowering, though, I imagine that the neck is the best choice, but I am open to correction!
Preston’s outfit in this video is really refreshing
loves from Turkey
When will you be restocking the cufflinks on the Fort Belvedere shop?
A batch is being made right now. Should be back in mid-late September
Great! Thank you!!@@gentlemansgazette
I am not sure I have ever worn high waisted trousers. I may have to try it to see what it looks like. Maybe one other thing to mention is square-toed shoes. I have never seen anyone ever praise them and they start to hurt my eyes when I see them, now.
17:23 Italy here. "Scorpacciata" is a word meaning "eating binge".😊
Outfit at 7:22 is the coolest look. Going to keep an eye out for that sweater.
love it
Why do I feel compelled to do an inspection of this guys closet, because he craves one?
if its a tie i always make sure its silk. If its made in Italy id usually get it.
As a musician, I don't usually get a choice when it comes to avoiding solid black. It's of if those annoying conventions that makes the choice for you.
As a musician, Preston certainly agrees with you there!
So, I’ve come to the conclusion that the topic here is simply one of many “correct” or “incorrect” styles. Watching the video, where he discusses how others (experts?) may react to your choice of style… I was reacting the same way… to the “correct” options. Not all of them mind you, things like creases on new shirts are rather universal, but on things like the choices of colors, patterns, and styles. All of the “good” ties, and socks to ME, looked horrible. Many of the colors and patterns seemed ridiculous. Some of the “good” fits looked like they were ready to pop. And the straw hat at the end, I can’t imagine wearing that. Point being, you may indeed like those choices, but telling people they are “wrong” for not following your advice is just as wrong… at least on some of your choices. Just as someone from the eyewear industry might suggest a pair of glasses that puts the LENSES in front of your eyes, instead of the top of the frame, a style “expert” is fine doing the exact opposite. Chose your style, but if you go out dressed like this, just as many people will be snickering at you as you are at them. Don’t ride too high of a horse.
Whilst I love the feel of high-waisted trousers, I have very long legs, so I need to pair them with a sweater or cardigan to rebalance the proportions.
Thumbnail is incorrect.That is a cool look!
I'm 6'2", low rise pants don't work for me. I appreciate your comments on this subject.
My torso is already a bit short for my legs. High waisted pants would make me look like I had a medical condition. Plus, high waisted pants cause a huge puffed out region in the crotch region when sitting down which also looks quite bizarre.
Completely agree. I'm desperately looking for low rise jeans, chinos for the same reasons.
Real men don't sit down, unless dining, and then have their lap hidden by a napkin.
I used to think that too, that you need heavy fabrics to drape well but fabrics have evolved massively past 10 years or so and you can now get phenomenal 260gr cloth or even lighter. But even if drape was a problem, there's a certain charm to Neapolitan tailoring especially in post covid times, anything else looks too stuffy, you end up overdressed all the time and Neapolitan tailoring entails lighter fabrics and unlined or 1/4 lined jackets, they might not always have the cleanest lines but that's part of the charm the way crumpled linen is charming. In most of Europe you look weird wearing a 370gr British cloth in summer no matter how loose and breathable it is, and it's going to be too hot, especially if lined and with multiple layers of canvas.
Are there any fashion tips for chinlets/jawlets such as the lad at 18:04 other than plastic surgery?
List is entirely too short, yet somehow misses much more basic errors. Much more common are too long jacket sleeves, jacket collar gap, too short or long trousers, incorrectly buttoned jackets. This is everywhere but especially annoying in cinema and among celebrities.
These are some of the main features I expected covered and they weren’t
@@ezekielellis7471maybe because a lot of Raphael's vintage suits Feature collar gaps and Preston didn't want to step on his toes. 😜
@@teekue while yes its possible why not mention the other errors mentioned here
We've covered those mistakes in other videos 😉
I had a wedding. I didn't notice an outfit out of place. I just said semi-formal and be casual about it. When you're in the spot light all night whatever you're wearing as a guest just don't be too fancy to overdo the bride and groom. . . Have fun folks
I use a hand steamer on all my shirts, I haven't touched my iron in like 5 years😂
Can I ask what steamer you use or recommend?
@hammalamiri12 i use a con-air branded one. It's a hand steamer, and I believe it was $60-$70
17:38 that radiator is very cool!
Yep. It's gorgeous!