Agreed. I’m both overweight and obese and it’s no fun. Currently working on it. I work in finance and 60 percent of the male employees are fit and look great in their suits or casual clothing. Not sure if they’re wealthy or not but sure look the part.
I would add: 1. Clothes that fit you very well. Wealthy people wear tailored clothing. I am not just talking about tailoring - this applies to all clothing of all types. This even includes very loose fits. Clothes that look like they are made for you give you that Hollywood look. 2. Wearing white generally looks more expensive as long as it's clean, because you are able to prioritise fashion over function (i.e. no need to hide any dirt or stains).
I'm an elementary school teacher, and I still think it is important to look professional. Everyone knows that we don't make much money, but we can still look high class.
1.Wear subdude colors ( darker, non colors or neutrals ) 2.Texture ( cotton is good but wool is better then cashmere is even better ) 3.Chose patterns carefully ( not common shirt with white and black cubes ) 4.Avoid visible logos ( just doesn't look good, does designer have logos ?) 5.Mix formalities ( casual + elegant like a coat with boots and grey sweatpants and a hoodie ) 6.Accessories ( but not too much ) 7.Have a uniform ( not like steve jobs kr mark zuckerberg but u got it )
When I first subscribed to your channel I focused on cutting back on visible logos and donating clothes that had large logos. Now I strictly do not wear logos and I think the clothing piece itself and the way you create your outfits should do all the talking, rather than the logo (thus implying how much you paid for it). Another great video, thank you Brock!
Brock another well put together video As far as cooking is concerned I don’t have a microwave and we cook 5 days out of 7 1 day of fasting and finally a cheat day During my career I have worked for many wealthy men and all of them have the same traits but the main one being confidence followed by consistency
Hi Brock, I hope you're having a great day and doing well in general in your life. I wanted to thank you. You were one of the first people or actually even the first one that I started watching when not that long ago I began my journey with dressing better. You showed me that simplicity and minimalism works great and you can look outstanding if you nail a couple crucial things. I started looking for a tailor and I found a great one that's near me. A great person and we've already established an amazing relationship! Also, where did you buy this amazing jacket?
Thanks, Brock. I always get haircuts but I never thought about visiting a high-end salon for one. I’ll give it a try sometime this year. Awesome video and the jacket looks great btw!
I own a single Omega sea master as my first and only nice watch and I've worn it daily for almost 3 years now. its a 1999 titanium SMP 300 so it'll last another 24 years without a doubt with some occasional maintenance from Omega
Expensive/Rich doesn’t equal Stylish/Good taste. Having confidence in your own look, knowing what works well for your body type and personality will mean you present far better than an Oligarch who looks like they’ve been covered in glue and thrown a window at Gucci
young people these days tend to buy trendy clothes, wearing all the accessories, dye hair they spend a lot of money on designer clothes, but they look broke, just don't have that decent & elegant vibe lack of texture
I will always put the fit in the first place. The day I realize that the difference between me and people on TV was the fit and actually started tailoring my clothes it was a game changer even back then when I wasn't able to buy medium price clothes but rather always lower prices, I managed to look better than people wearing clothes of brands that I knew sometime costs 3 times the price of the clothes I was wearing. So, about the plaid shirt, I would say is more about the color combination, the size of the pattern and skin tone and of course the fit. Because not all the shirts with white and blue plaid pattern looks the same by itself, neither the same shirt would look the same on every guy. (....except that gingham shirt of the ig account, that only works for an office job XD)
I need a closet haha! Currently staying with my in laws while house hunting, so all of my clothes are in storage, and I don't have a closet or studio. Hopefully soon!
Are there websites that will match designer clothing styles with the same affordable brands? What about for comparing affordable versions of casual clothing celebrities wear?
I doubt there's any website that could manage that. There would be too much information, and no obvious way to organize it. Instead, I would recommend searching for affordable items that look the same, have *no* visible logos, and getting them tailored to fit. When I'm searching on eBay, I look for reviews of the brands (e.g. "well made," or "falls apart after wearing it a few times").
Old money always tries to be look great without trying too hard..simple but elegant..New money buys blacked out G wagons wear’s obnoxious watches that look cheap.. Whenever I see gold watches with a ton of diamonds it tells me they never had money before and they look trashy..Money can’t buy taste, also wearing tshirts, hoodies or anything with a giant polo.. They made a ridiculous mistake with that stupid logo 5 times too big.. or GUCCI, CHANEL, LV etc all over the clothes, like tshirts is so garish and tasteless.
NEVER ABSOLUTELY NEVER mix formalities! You won't look rich you'll look like you don't know what the hell you're doing! It looks awful and tastelust so do yourself a favour and just don't do it! EVER!
Honestly, adding formal pieces to casual outfits is truly terrible advice. Not only does it almost always look mismatched, it screams that you're trying to "dress up" but don't actually know how (or don't care). Mixing formalities is the most advanced style move there is. Only the very best can pull it off.
Another great video! 🙂 Thank you for delving a little more into texture. If you would like to elaborate on "how" to combine textures or guidelines for mixing textures I think that would make an interesting video. Can you mix low texture with high texture? e.g. silk shirt and corduroys? What effect does mixing the same level of texture have compared to varying textures? thicker textures on the outside or the inside? etc. so much! Another idea would be How to create the best uniform for you. If we are going to be wearing a uniform, how can we optimize it? Thank you again; I always appreciate your thoughtful and insightful videos. Ed
All of what you said can make up a great look. As for beginners, I would advise to mix textures, though. Just like you would combine different sizes of patterns (the most important rule of pattern mixing). However, do focus on such textures that are roughly in the same ballpark, e.g. denim trousers + unbuttoned OCBD + flannel sportscoat , or an S120 suit + popeline shirt + silk tie, or corduroy pants + merino turtleneck + cashmere blazer. You see, mixing opposite ends of the texture spectrum is just as hard as mixing the exact same ends. I wouldn't really recommend the former, as mixing opposite fabrics often times also means mixing opposite formality levels (think of jeans + tuxedo jacket). If you fancy some examples on how to mix super-similar fabrics, look up guglielmogiovannoni for smooth and silky looks, or kleidsam for textured, tweed-focused looks. If you want prime examples for a perfect balance of texturing, look up hespokestyle. This balance is what I would recommend to anyone starting to experiment with textures.
You can mix low texture with high texture. I have a silk pocket square in the pocket of my tweed sports coat. In general, when layering, thinner fabrics go on the inside and thicker fabrics on the outside. Accessories (neckties, pocket squares, scarves) fall outside of this rule, so so they don't have to be thicker or thinner than the adjacent layers.
Nice presentation brother. It's good to see someone clarify the 'hows' and the 'whys' and not simply that one should put all their eggs into the superficial basket of society. There are lots of fine coats, blazers, sweaters and other items at Goodwill. I have acquired a closet full of Italian cashmere and silk, and Scottish or Irish 100% wool for easily less than $100 but "worth" much more. Some of these items are already as if they're tailored to me, and of course it's easy enough to run to a tailor if they're not. This is from someone who generally wears one brand and fit of jeans and one brand and fit of plain t-shirts. Simplicity is efficient and comfortable, and easy enough to maintain or replace. Once you've found what works, whether in casual, daily attire or something more stylish, it's easier to keep an eye out on something like Poshmark. Whether in person or online, there are lots of great second-hand items for much less than retail price. Don't be afraid to explore a bit and just remember it's an ongoing process, not a race.
No point in giving off a false impression of wealth. Just wear what you like, feels comfortable, and looks presentable. It's stupid to chase an image that you can't hold a light to...
I'm going to be honest...the past decade I've lived by the advice to wear all neutrals to "look more expensive." And I have to say, in my (now) middle age, I've gotten really bored with only wearing neutrals. So I recently bought a fairly bold kelly green button down short sleeve shirt, and I love it. In fact it looks better on me than almost anything else I own. So it's important to understand that things and a person's feelings can change over time, and if you do the same thing year after year after year, you'll eventually get tired of it. (And no, this isn't a midlife crisis--I haven't gotten a stupid Corvette so far lol)
Love your content man but the thumbnail rubs me the wrong way. What makes Lil Uzi’s attire warrant an X above it? The cornrows? The grills? The sagging? All staples of black American fashion and culture. Meanwhile Lebron’s presentable because he doesn’t show any of those things? You might wanna take a second look at that
@@juliendark4208 because he's showing off his wealth in an obvious way, which (counterintuitively) backfires IMO. There's a really good book that I mention in the video called Status & Culture by W. David Marx. It goes in depth into the differences between old and new money, and the different ways that various groups signal their status (wealth being one type of signal). To be clear, I don't think Uzi is doing anything wrong. I don't think Lebron is better than him. I'm just saying that they're sending different signals and will be perceived differently because of it. And yeah, they're both Black. That wasn't intentional. I was just browsing photos on the stock site I use, and these two seemed like a good comparison. I appreciate you watching and commenting!
@@juliendark4208 I would start with the bling, which is a staple of either "new money" (for whites *and* blacks, for a *very long* time), or a sign that someone is spending a large portion of their money on ostentatious displays of wealth. In addition, the grills, sagging, and facial tattoos are staples of black *street* culture. (Facial tattoos have a long history in indigenous cultures, but the indigenous tattoos have a vastly different look.) As far as I can determine, sagging and Lil Uzi’s particular style of facial tattoos have their origins in prison culture. "Street" and "prison" don't typically correlate with wealth. Just like the working class patterns (plaid and gingham) don't look luxe … *because* a lot of working class white guys wear them. That contrasts with well-fitting men's kaftans or dashikis, which *often* look luxe (even when they have brighter colors or bolder patterns). In my opinion, Lil Uzi’s cornrows are fine (they look neatly cared for in the photo), and the jacket is a good choice (fits well, solid color, lots of texture). Remember, these guidelines on "how to look wealthy" are not egalitarian. They have their roots in aristocratic snobbery. In some ways it's meant to be a "secret code," so the wealthy can tell themselves apart from the rest of us. I can see how that might rub you (or anyone else in "the rest of us") the wrong way. But knowledge is power. If you ever want/need to look wealthy, this information is *your* ticket in. There's another way to look at this, however. Clothes signal what "tribe" you belong too, and what ones you *don't* belong to. I strongly suspect that Lil Uzi *deliberately* distances himself from "old money" with his clothing choices. He's advertising a giant "FU" to the 1%.
#1 way to look wealthy. Don't be overweight or obese.
Agreed. I’m both overweight and obese and it’s no fun. Currently working on it. I work in finance and 60 percent of the male employees are fit and look great in their suits or casual clothing. Not sure if they’re wealthy or not but sure look the part.
OR if you are obese and old enough you can make sure to always have a slim young lady with lots of makeup next to you.
I would add:
1. Clothes that fit you very well. Wealthy people wear tailored clothing. I am not just talking about tailoring - this applies to all clothing of all types. This even includes very loose fits. Clothes that look like they are made for you give you that Hollywood look.
2. Wearing white generally looks more expensive as long as it's clean, because you are able to prioritise fashion over function (i.e. no need to hide any dirt or stains).
This is really about looking tasteful. Some would say “classy.” Certainly it’s also looking “grown up.”
I'm an elementary school teacher, and I still think it is important to look professional. Everyone knows that we don't make much money, but we can still look high class.
"100% baby unicorn hair" took me out
1.Wear subdude colors ( darker, non colors or neutrals )
2.Texture ( cotton is good but wool is better then cashmere is even better )
3.Chose patterns carefully ( not common shirt with white and black cubes )
4.Avoid visible logos ( just doesn't look good, does designer have logos ?)
5.Mix formalities ( casual + elegant like a coat with boots and grey sweatpants and a hoodie )
6.Accessories ( but not too much )
7.Have a uniform ( not like steve jobs kr mark zuckerberg but u got it )
*subdued
When I first subscribed to your channel I focused on cutting back on visible logos and donating clothes that had large logos. Now I strictly do not wear logos and I think the clothing piece itself and the way you create your outfits should do all the talking, rather than the logo (thus implying how much you paid for it). Another great video, thank you Brock!
Very nice!
I hate logos. They ruin your outfit.
@@SlimDavenport Agreed.
But important thing, guys - chasing something and pretending to have it are different things. Tend to be wealthy, not to look wealthy
Brock another well put together video
As far as cooking is concerned I don’t have a microwave and we cook 5 days out of 7 1 day of fasting and finally a cheat day
During my career I have worked for many wealthy men and all of them have the same traits but the main one being confidence followed by consistency
PS - I enjoyed your insight that one high piece goes better over a low outfit than vice versa. These types of principles are useful. Thank you.
Everyone want to look rich! Thanks for the video.
Baby unicorn hair 😂
Brock, you rule!!
Hi Brock, I hope you're having a great day and doing well in general in your life. I wanted to thank you. You were one of the first people or actually even the first one that I started watching when not that long ago I began my journey with dressing better. You showed me that simplicity and minimalism works great and you can look outstanding if you nail a couple crucial things. I started looking for a tailor and I found a great one that's near me. A great person and we've already established an amazing relationship! Also, where did you buy this amazing jacket?
Glad to hear that, thank you! The jacket is from Billy Reid - www.themodestman.com/billy-reid-review/
@@BrockMcGoff Thanks for sharing 😁
Loved this dude, glad to learn I follow a lot of this already haha - except for buying too many of the items you only need one of!
After the zombie apocalypse, when high quality leather boots become the world's reserve currency, you'll be the richest man in all the lands 😂
@@BrockMcGoff lmao I feel much better now
Thanks, Brock. I always get haircuts but I never thought about visiting a high-end salon for one. I’ll give it a try sometime this year. Awesome video and the jacket looks great btw!
I own a single Omega sea master as my first and only nice watch and I've worn it daily for almost 3 years now. its a 1999 titanium SMP 300 so it'll last another 24 years without a doubt with some occasional maintenance from Omega
Expensive/Rich doesn’t equal Stylish/Good taste. Having confidence in your own look, knowing what works well for your body type and personality will mean you present far better than an Oligarch who looks like they’ve been covered in glue and thrown a window at Gucci
Yes.
Great information using practical approach to looking stylish. Thank you
My favorite men's style channel because we are of the same height and size.
"Conspicuous consumption"... Brock is definitely an MMM reader or FI/RE :)
"But if less is more just think how much more more would be." -Frasier Crane
young people these days tend to buy trendy clothes, wearing all the accessories, dye hair
they spend a lot of money on designer clothes, but they look broke, just don't have that decent & elegant vibe
lack of texture
I will always put the fit in the first place. The day I realize that the difference between me and people on TV was the fit and actually started tailoring my clothes it was a game changer even back then when I wasn't able to buy medium price clothes but rather always lower prices, I managed to look better than people wearing clothes of brands that I knew sometime costs 3 times the price of the clothes I was wearing.
So, about the plaid shirt, I would say is more about the color combination, the size of the pattern and skin tone and of course the fit. Because not all the shirts with white and blue plaid pattern looks the same by itself, neither the same shirt would look the same on every guy. (....except that gingham shirt of the ig account, that only works for an office job XD)
Great video Brock!
Appreciate it!
Very knowledgeable video, thank you!
Definitely less is more. Fit and comfort first before style. Informative and helpful tips. Great video. 👍
How about not looking wealthy, but redistributing wealth 😂 lol
Hey man great video. How is the pants that Jhon Legend had on this video called?
Wear a scent considered ( or actually is) expensive.
But not alot & keep washing- there was only one Louis XIV.
I would enjoy seeing a closet tour video. Any plans to do one anytime soon?
I need a closet haha! Currently staying with my in laws while house hunting, so all of my clothes are in storage, and I don't have a closet or studio. Hopefully soon!
@@BrockMcGoff best wishes in finding your house.
you can 100% go overboard with texture like with horse hair or over fluffy stuff
True in theory, but I almost never see this is the real world. I see guys going overboard with color all the time though!
1)Would you put Madras shirts in the same category as plaid in terms of it not being associated with wealth?
Are there websites that will match designer clothing styles with the same affordable brands? What about for comparing affordable versions of casual clothing celebrities wear?
I doubt there's any website that could manage that. There would be too much information, and no obvious way to organize it.
Instead, I would recommend searching for affordable items that look the same, have *no* visible logos, and getting them tailored to fit. When I'm searching on eBay, I look for reviews of the brands (e.g. "well made," or "falls apart after wearing it a few times").
10:17 "What's in your wallet?"
Not a fan of suites and sneakers.
Old money always tries to be look great without trying too hard..simple but elegant..New money buys blacked out G wagons wear’s obnoxious watches that look cheap.. Whenever I see gold watches with a ton of diamonds it tells me they never had money before and they look trashy..Money can’t buy taste, also wearing tshirts, hoodies or anything with a giant polo.. They made a ridiculous mistake with that stupid logo 5 times too big.. or GUCCI, CHANEL, LV etc all over the clothes, like tshirts is so garish and tasteless.
nice! definitely needs to fit the body type too heheh.
The example of the british royals is not very accurate - this haven't earn a single penny in their lives....
That's the definition of old money.
😊
NEVER ABSOLUTELY NEVER mix formalities! You won't look rich you'll look like you don't know what the hell you're doing! It looks awful and tastelust so do yourself a favour and just don't do it! EVER!
This was another great video Brock.🫡 Thanks for sharing your insight.👍🏻
Fit, manners, vocabulary, poise
Just wear your clean simple look with a sign how much your student loan is worth. Now that’s extra expensive
"That's as good as money, sir. Those are IOU's"
@@BrockMcGoff haha. Great movie
Very click-baity but good advice
Sometimes you gotta give the YT algo what it wants 😂
Honestly, adding formal pieces to casual outfits is truly terrible advice. Not only does it almost always look mismatched, it screams that you're trying to "dress up" but don't actually know how (or don't care).
Mixing formalities is the most advanced style move there is. Only the very best can pull it off.
Carry On! Huge Love for You 🖤
You too!
Ditto. Total agreement!
The content is excellent as always. One funny thing is Brock's voice is very soothing. It makes me feel relaxed and sleepy.
Another great video! 🙂 Thank you for delving a little more into texture. If you would like to elaborate on "how" to combine textures or guidelines for mixing textures I think that would make an interesting video. Can you mix low texture with high texture? e.g. silk shirt and corduroys? What effect does mixing the same level of texture have compared to varying textures? thicker textures on the outside or the inside? etc. so much! Another idea would be How to create the best uniform for you. If we are going to be wearing a uniform, how can we optimize it? Thank you again; I always appreciate your thoughtful and insightful videos. Ed
All of what you said can make up a great look. As for beginners, I would advise to mix textures, though. Just like you would combine different sizes of patterns (the most important rule of pattern mixing).
However, do focus on such textures that are roughly in the same ballpark, e.g. denim trousers + unbuttoned OCBD + flannel sportscoat , or an S120 suit + popeline shirt + silk tie, or corduroy pants + merino turtleneck + cashmere blazer.
You see, mixing opposite ends of the texture spectrum is just as hard as mixing the exact same ends. I wouldn't really recommend the former, as mixing opposite fabrics often times also means mixing opposite formality levels (think of jeans + tuxedo jacket).
If you fancy some examples on how to mix super-similar fabrics, look up guglielmogiovannoni for smooth and silky looks, or kleidsam for textured, tweed-focused looks. If you want prime examples for a perfect balance of texturing, look up hespokestyle. This balance is what I would recommend to anyone starting to experiment with textures.
You can mix low texture with high texture. I have a silk pocket square in the pocket of my tweed sports coat.
In general, when layering, thinner fabrics go on the inside and thicker fabrics on the outside. Accessories (neckties, pocket squares, scarves) fall outside of this rule, so so they don't have to be thicker or thinner than the adjacent layers.
@@karlr750 Thank you! 😊
@@aPixelcoffee Well, that was fun looking at those two instagram accounts. :-) thank you for suggesting them and for your advice. 🙏
Where did you get all those pics of Santa on vacation? Sharp dresser!
That's my friend @ericrnycstyle (on Instagram).
Wise thoughts. And great clothing tips too.
Nice presentation brother. It's good to see someone clarify the 'hows' and the 'whys' and not simply that one should put all their eggs into the superficial basket of society.
There are lots of fine coats, blazers, sweaters and other items at Goodwill. I have acquired a closet full of Italian cashmere and silk, and Scottish or Irish 100% wool for easily less than $100 but "worth" much more. Some of these items are already as if they're tailored to me, and of course it's easy enough to run to a tailor if they're not.
This is from someone who generally wears one brand and fit of jeans and one brand and fit of plain t-shirts. Simplicity is efficient and comfortable, and easy enough to maintain or replace.
Once you've found what works, whether in casual, daily attire or something more stylish, it's easier to keep an eye out on something like Poshmark. Whether in person or online, there are lots of great second-hand items for much less than retail price. Don't be afraid to explore a bit and just remember it's an ongoing process, not a race.
Have you tried Barbour Jackets?
Yes, but not enough styles/sizes to feel confident buying one. Love the brand though!
@@BrockMcGoff recently bought the corbridge. I also think the ashby is quite nice too.
No point in giving off a false impression of wealth. Just wear what you like, feels comfortable, and looks presentable. It's stupid to chase an image that you can't hold a light to...
Not necessarily. It's very useful to dress the part while you're on your way there.
Your advice is crown jewel, sir!
I never spend more than $10 for a haircut. As recently as 2022, I could get a solid haircut for $7 in San Francisco's Chinatown.
I'm going to be honest...the past decade I've lived by the advice to wear all neutrals to "look more expensive." And I have to say, in my (now) middle age, I've gotten really bored with only wearing neutrals. So I recently bought a fairly bold kelly green button down short sleeve shirt, and I love it. In fact it looks better on me than almost anything else I own. So it's important to understand that things and a person's feelings can change over time, and if you do the same thing year after year after year, you'll eventually get tired of it. (And no, this isn't a midlife crisis--I haven't gotten a stupid Corvette so far lol)
Love your content man but the thumbnail rubs me the wrong way. What makes Lil Uzi’s attire warrant an X above it? The cornrows? The grills? The sagging? All staples of black American fashion and culture. Meanwhile Lebron’s presentable because he doesn’t show any of those things? You might wanna take a second look at that
Ah yes. Bring race into it.
The "X" means he doesn't look expensive. The check mark means Lebron does look expensive.
@@BrockMcGoff and why in your opinion does Uzi not look expensive?
@@juliendark4208 because he's showing off his wealth in an obvious way, which (counterintuitively) backfires IMO. There's a really good book that I mention in the video called Status & Culture by W. David Marx. It goes in depth into the differences between old and new money, and the different ways that various groups signal their status (wealth being one type of signal).
To be clear, I don't think Uzi is doing anything wrong. I don't think Lebron is better than him. I'm just saying that they're sending different signals and will be perceived differently because of it.
And yeah, they're both Black. That wasn't intentional. I was just browsing photos on the stock site I use, and these two seemed like a good comparison.
I appreciate you watching and commenting!
@@juliendark4208
I would start with the bling, which is a staple of either "new money" (for whites *and* blacks, for a *very long* time), or a sign that someone is spending a large portion of their money on ostentatious displays of wealth.
In addition, the grills, sagging, and facial tattoos are staples of black *street* culture. (Facial tattoos have a long history in indigenous cultures, but the indigenous tattoos have a vastly different look.) As far as I can determine, sagging and Lil Uzi’s particular style of facial tattoos have their origins in prison culture. "Street" and "prison" don't typically correlate with wealth. Just like the working class patterns (plaid and gingham) don't look luxe … *because* a lot of working class white guys wear them.
That contrasts with well-fitting men's kaftans or dashikis, which *often* look luxe (even when they have brighter colors or bolder patterns).
In my opinion, Lil Uzi’s cornrows are fine (they look neatly cared for in the photo), and the jacket is a good choice (fits well, solid color, lots of texture).
Remember, these guidelines on "how to look wealthy" are not egalitarian. They have their roots in aristocratic snobbery. In some ways it's meant to be a "secret code," so the wealthy can tell themselves apart from the rest of us. I can see how that might rub you (or anyone else in "the rest of us") the wrong way.
But knowledge is power. If you ever want/need to look wealthy, this information is *your* ticket in.
There's another way to look at this, however. Clothes signal what "tribe" you belong too, and what ones you *don't* belong to. I strongly suspect that Lil Uzi *deliberately* distances himself from "old money" with his clothing choices. He's advertising a giant "FU" to the 1%.
Good God, that was a LONG intro