IDK collar gap is pretty bad, noticeable, and quite sweat-able. It's so widespread though that it may effectively be normalized nowadays (even Kanye infamously wore a suit for a photo shoot with a horrendous collar gap).
On another note; I know you gentlemen specialize in traditional, urban wear, but have you ever considered (or done) videos on rural wear? Asking as a man who enjoys more western wear in his wardrobe.
@@twoblocksdown5464 I would think a transgender gentleman could do the same as Tom Ford or follow the general rule of thumb outlined in this video (fit, color theory, etc) , just geared towards a different style choice. I have a trans friend and he looks solid in the more rural wear. This is my opinion though and I am far from knowing much about this topic. I just wanted to give some support to drowned out the toxic commentary above. You do you bro and rock the country look.
I was taught tie wear as a boy in a private English school (1969)...it was required that every student know how to dress to 'proper' standards. As boys our ties were of adult length, so: - the front panel was to fall to within one to two inches from your pant waistline - the back panel, being far too long, was to be tucked into the shirt between two buttons just below the sternum and tucked into the waistband behind the shirt.
Call me a nerd, but on the pocket square issue: I cut out rectangular cardboard pieces and now fix every square with 1 to 3 clips; mostly wearing presidential squares or stairs folds, but works as well for a buffed style. You can use the cardboard and clips from a shirt's packaging. Works perfectly fine: nothing moves that shouldn't move, it doesn't build up the pocket and it doesn't cost anything.
Here’s the reason you have a collar gap: the back of your jacket is too short. People underestimate the back of a suit or sport coat, but it can be quite tricky. Conversely, if your jacket back is too long, you will see a “bump” of fabric right below the back of your jacket collar. This, as the video said, is affected by the shoulder, too. Fixing this issue is possible in mild cases, but quite expensive
Very interesting. So I had to go inspect my jackets (all three of 'em, last worn in a previous century) . The fine fitted wool that started life as a navy dress uniform fits perfectly, end to end. The denim that's looser in the body also sets correctly around the neck. The suede (that makes me look like David Bowie) ... it's gappy, and a bit loose overall across the back. But if I pinch out a bit (like a long dart down the middle of the back) then the collar settles perfectly, and the whole fits more cleanly. Thanks, I would not have thought to look at the back that way without your comment! Might even be not too hard to fix.
The roll under the collar happens to me in all RTW because my shoulders are too square for most jackets and rtw is cut for more sloped shoulders. The solution is to cut the collar of the jacket and remove the excess fabric.
I've been watching GG videos for about a week now and loving them. Being a blue collar guy I find myself usually wearing jeans and t-shirt. A polo if I'm going out, lol. However, back in 06 I attended a wedding and bought a suit that was maybe $200. I know it was a cheap suit but I felt like a million bucks in it. You guys have me checking the men's wear rack in thrift stores hoping for deals. I'm so much more confident doing so, with all I've learned on this channel. Thanks for the great content!
My daily wear for work is jeans and a T-shirt (I'm hardly stylish), so it's rather remarkable how many of these suit gaffs I've noticed on others over the years. I didn't know these gaffs were an actual "thing," I just thought it was my perception being really picky.
The pocket square holder actually works fabulously for mitigating the sinking and ballooning of pocket squares. Especially with the satin type materials. I literally never wear a pocket square without one.
This is a brilliant video. Shared this with my mate, whom too long, has neglected his care for presentation and style. Since he got a new job which requires more formal wear, I've been helping him with suit fittings, smart casual wear, fabrics, design and etiquette. Donning his new wardrobe, he recently met a lovely woman. I'm extremely happy for him so thank you for putting in the time to make this video.
If I may, a common problem I notice is the billowing of a dress shirt over the trousers and belt in front. I had that problem until a friend of mine suggested having my dry cleaner press my shirts with the military creases on the back. Now, the shirts have a nice crisp look in the front. Even without a jacket or coat, the shirt looks great from the back. Your thoughts?
I really like that you offered multiple solutions for each "problem;" I 100% recommend shirt stays for the sagging sock problem, as they also keep shirts tucked in. I have three custom dress shirts, and they become untucked unless I'm wearing stays. Great video!!
I still have the 24/$6 satin pocket squares I purchased when starting my wardrobe. I find them useful for "propping up" higher quality squares that may be a bit small. They provide a base layer while not overfilling the pocket.
When wearing a tie,I always wear it with old school,long arrow point shirts,and often locked and closed .As far as collar gap,my tailor solves that problem.Great video
Concerning the problem of the vanishing pocket square: Take a sharp (!) safety pin, pin it through the lining of the jacket and the two layers of pocket lining (not the outer fabric!) et voilá! Now your pocket is smaler and that naughty pocket square can no longer retreat into the depths of your jacket. It's a good solutioun if you have a prefered way of wearing your pocket square so the pin can stay in place. If you vary your pocket sqare style often, make sure you use a sharp pin so you don't pull out threads when you change it.
Now that I have a little sartorial education (largely thanks to this channel), flyaway collars absolutely infuriate me. I refuse to wear any jacket and collar combination where the collar doesn't tuck under the lapel. Some of those modern small collars look so silly when they fail to reach the lapel. It completely breaks up and ruins the flow of that area in your outfit.
Too long ties is one of these that continue to be a pet peeve of mine, at least on myself. I tend to "solve" the issue by tying it so that the wider end is at good length and the tuck the excessively long narrow end into my shirt, between two of the buttons. This can however get bulky, so my other solution is to tuck the tie into my pants and wear a waistcoat to hide that.
One of the biggest flaws with mens fashion is that they no longer make very many waist coats on high end suits. A 3 piece beautifully tailored suit is perfection. If you want it you’ve gotta go bespoke, made to measure, or cheap. I don’t think I’ve seen more than a handful of vests or waistcoats actually made out of high end fabrics like cashmere or high end wool.
i have a couple waistcoats made of a nice quality fabric (one is wool, the other a red plaid flannel) granted, i may be an outlier as i made both of them.
This channel is so interesting. I've noticed that the shoelaces seem overly long and when the shoe is tied there are big loops hanging down over the sides. It doesn't look very tidy with big loops hanging out from under the trouser cuffs. Now I'm starting to notice everything!
It's gonna drive you CRAZY, lol! The ideal solution? Have coffee with a similarly fashionable friend (or even find a fashion geek online, lol) in a high-volume shop in the Business District. Sit there with said friend, and people-watch, then LET THE CRITIQUES BEGIN!!! My best friend and I worked at the same theatre house, it was next to the Business District, and we'd do that very thing all the TIME, lol! HE was mean, though! "Sir? SIR!! Brooks Brothers is right across the street. You're welcome."
One peice of advice on the shoe creases (the second to last one), rotate your shoes often. If you wear the same pair 3 times a week, buy other pairs so thar you only wear them once a week. I know they are great and they are the most comfortable but you need to rotate your shoe colllection to make them last 👌👍
For those cringing at patterned ties with patterned shirts, while there are general rules for this fashion choice, it’s all about the scale and complementary colors.
A weird question for you guys....my son and I were wondering why are there inside pockets in mens jackets but not ladies? I usually buy mens jackets or sew a make shift pocket in my ladies coat.
Of course these are real problems... As a young and overall short man, I particularly hate the fact that all of my ties are too long no matter how I put them... And, please, the Windsor is just horrible 😭😭
Try a double-four-in-hand (or was it called a five-in-hand?). It’s a normal four-in-hand, except instead of wrapping the tie around once, you do it twice. Takes a few crucial inches off of the tie without being overly show-y the way some other knots can be I once bought a grenadine tie online that was far too long to wear normally but far too beautiful to give up. You want to be careful about what knot you use to tie a grenadine tie, so I had limited options. Thankfully, I found that this knot worked well and didn’t look bulky even with as bulky a tie as a grenadine
Just have your existing neckties modified by a Seamstress or a Tailor... I'm not sure if any of the modern necktie sources offer them, but years ago, the bigger department stores and certainly Specialty shops offered neckties in LENGTHS... Sometimes, even widths and with different amounts of more or less padding.
I’ve never had the budget to get anything tailored only had one suit jacket (which fell apart) but one day I hope I’ll be able to dress like they do. On a daily basis
Many of these are concerns of mine. Some are "Oh, my God - are people that bad at ___?" e.g., tying their shoes. All of these were interesting, none fell into the "who cares?" category. This article hit the mark exactly for me.
Oddly enough, I always wear sock garters with my trousers. I find them quite comfortable and practical, and far less annoying than rolling up my trouser legs to yank my socks back up every hour.
Best "first world problem" video on the internet. I need short ties but no way I would pay the same price for a tie that a really high grade Japanese chisel costs.
I like how he talks about the collar being raised on one side, like it's some kinda disease that needs to be treated and I will die if it isn't. I wish I had the time and money to worry about this kind of stuff. 😂😂
Most of these don't bother me at all, since I am pretty utilitarian and will abuse my clothes as per their function, like stuffing my pockets (I can even stuff a bottled drink into my jackets' outer pockets) or creases on my shoes. Some others are just natural problems because nobody have perfect body shape. For example, I may try to avoid collar gap on the back, but I don't mind side gaps. except pleats that stays open, that's just simply said that my trousers doesn't really do their job 😅
If your pocket square sinks down into your pocket I found that placing a small bit of Kleenex in the bottom of your pocket fixes this quite nicely. The Kleenex will keep your pocket square "up"...just don't use too much Kleenex as you don't want to create a lump in your pocket and under the pocket square...
I wear vintage ties that are always far shorter than modern ones and prefer them. They work better with higher rise pants and vests and tend to have a different look (wider at bottoms and thinner in middle). If it was okay in the 30s its fine by me.
I work with a band sometimes we ware a tie for that event for example wore one for a Fundraiser back in April it. Definitely depends on the occasion we ware dress vests with that tie usually don’t were a jacket I will ware one when I just want to dress up with a practical sweater. Vest
While I can excuse some collar gap or minor shoulder divots, seeing as they aren’t the most cost effective alterations, I can’t ignore pants that are too long. It’s egregious! They really couldn’t spend a mere $12 to make their trousers fit? It makes man look like a little boy who stole his dad’s pants.
I did not realize that Preston's jacket was an 80's "power" suit because he wore it so well. Back then, I thought it was so goofy-looking as it looks like 80's people wore their clothes like they also wore the hanger they hang those with.
Full size paper clips make a great collar stay. As far as fit and problems with the jacket collar and shoulder dimples, your shape or lack of one you have has a lot to do with that.
as an alterations expert, I can tell you that the collar gap has only to do with the dimensions of your body, and nothing more. I love this channel but they really didn't explain the solution. a person doesn't need custom suiting. this is a relatively easy alteration for a skilled tailor, it's called shortening the collar and i deal with it all the time. I hope this helps
@5:00 The other day I tried using a tie as a pocket square, having never worn a pocket square before and just thought I'd try it out. Apart from the bulge inside the pocket, it actually looked good. But it refused to stay still, kept sinking back into the pocket. I figured it was just because a tie isn't a pocket square and I'm a novice in the whole dressing up thing. Funny to learn, that's actually a general issue with pocket squares :)
I am not a man who is conversant with the sartorial world. I truly enjoyed this video, and I will employ as much of this knowledge as I can when I need to dress well and not look like a rube. Total thumbs up. As a humorous aside, when you began explaining the details of your own attire at the end of the video, I got a bit of a Patrick Bateman vibe such as when he was discussing business cards. By the way, do you like Huey Lewis and The News? In particular, I like Sports.
Quite frankly I'm a shoe and boot person. I wear the Dean from Tecovas. One of the first things I glance at on a person is what there wearing on there feet, I can't help myself.
I agree . One can have a beautiful, elegant vehicle, but if the wheels look cheap, dirty , or not the right style, the whole look is damaged. The same with a wardrobe aka menswear.Ine can have a great suit , but if the shoes are cheap, unpolished, wrong style & color , the whole overall look is . . . RUINED !!!
With collar gap I only tend to get that issue prominently when my jacket is unbuttoned, so it may be partly because of a weight difference, so I try to keep a wallet in one side and phone in the other to balance it out
I tend to view tie length a little differently, especially when wearing braces, which I always do. When wearing braces, trousers sit higher, at the waist instead of the hips; therefore, the point of the tie should extend past the top of the trousers, but not more than 1/2 or 3/4 of an Inch. Also, I personally feel that suspenders with clips look cheap when compared to braces with buttons, which have an old-school elegance.
The way he stands, with one hand in the pocket and the other one pointing something, it creates a slight collar gap. I am 100% convinced that in normal position there is absolutely no collar gap. I cannot imagine his tailor let him go away with a collar gap after the first fitting.
I usually buy jackets from Charles Tyrwhitt and Brook Taverner. Jackets are usually available with regular sleeves and short sleeves. CT shirts are available in classic fit, slim fit and extra slim fit with the dress shirts having the option of single and double cuffs and brass collar stiffeners as shown in the video.
I love that all of these challenges have the practical answer of "don't sweat it" as a valid option.
IDK collar gap is pretty bad, noticeable, and quite sweat-able. It's so widespread though that it may effectively be normalized nowadays (even Kanye infamously wore a suit for a photo shoot with a horrendous collar gap).
Life is too short to sweat asymmetrical shoelaces.
@@jamescrab4110 Unfortunately, looking like a mess is "in" nowadays.
I swear man, you look like a guestapo german
@@patatebanine4278 hahaha
If someone spots a problem I'm just gonna throw the SPREZZATURA card
Works like a charm
🤣🤣👍
That was my idea 🗿
Absolutely! I look them up & down with disdain, & say "SPREZZATURA!" lol
On another note; I know you gentlemen specialize in traditional, urban wear, but have you ever considered (or done) videos on rural wear? Asking as a man who enjoys more western wear in his wardrobe.
Take notes from the Texan Tom Ford. A nice leather jacket or suede jacket and some good boots is all it takes
@@esteban_ruiz ok but what about transgender gentelmen?
@@twoblocksdown5464 I don't think you can call abominations "gentlemen"
@@twoblocksdown5464 I would think a transgender gentleman could do the same as Tom Ford or follow the general rule of thumb outlined in this video (fit, color theory, etc) , just geared towards a different style choice. I have a trans friend and he looks solid in the more rural wear. This is my opinion though and I am far from knowing much about this topic. I just wanted to give some support to drowned out the toxic commentary above. You do you bro and rock the country look.
@@timblank4432 AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAH
I did think I was the only person who let these problems get to me, now I feel at home.
~Diagnoses collar gap like it's an illness~
Isn’t it?
@@adriansaavedra7923 why do you have Mosley as your pfp
@@ericosagie3046 because I admire the political figure of Sir Oswald Mosley
@@adriansaavedra7923 Based
@@adriansaavedra7923 unbased and traitorpilled
I recently decided to ditch my polo shirt and jeans style and step it up a bit. I just need to play this channel repeat! Thanks!
Ain't nothing wrong with a good polo and denim combo! Good on you for taking new steps in your wardrobe though.
I'm a sucker for a nice fitting Fred Perry and Chinos
I was taught tie wear as a boy in a private English school (1969)...it was required that every student know how to dress to 'proper' standards. As boys our ties were of adult length, so:
- the front panel was to fall to within one to two inches from your pant waistline
- the back panel, being far too long, was to be tucked into the shirt between two buttons just below the sternum and tucked into the waistband behind the shirt.
genius
Yep that's how I did it also.
Ah England's Green and Pleasant land.
I used to do this too.
Call me a nerd, but on the pocket square issue: I cut out rectangular cardboard pieces and now fix every square with 1 to 3 clips; mostly wearing presidential squares or stairs folds, but works as well for a buffed style. You can use the cardboard and clips from a shirt's packaging. Works perfectly fine: nothing moves that shouldn't move, it doesn't build up the pocket and it doesn't cost anything.
Yea and then you will always have a good supply of roach for any joint rolling friends you may have?
@@moorshound3243ha ha so funny 🫥
Grab your whiskey, gents! We're in for a treat! 😃
Wow! And that's exactly a Proper Twelve bottle that I opened before opening this video.
The narrator prefers mimosas.
I'll be in the drawing room with the ladies, smoking CANNABIS, lol!!
What evs
Watching this in the morning....so coffee and cannabis. Wake n bake!
Otherwise: The Aultmore 12.
Here’s the reason you have a collar gap: the back of your jacket is too short. People underestimate the back of a suit or sport coat, but it can be quite tricky. Conversely, if your jacket back is too long, you will see a “bump” of fabric right below the back of your jacket collar. This, as the video said, is affected by the shoulder, too. Fixing this issue is possible in mild cases, but quite expensive
Very interesting. So I had to go inspect my jackets (all three of 'em, last worn in a previous century) . The fine fitted wool that started life as a navy dress uniform fits perfectly, end to end. The denim that's looser in the body also sets correctly around the neck. The suede (that makes me look like David Bowie) ... it's gappy, and a bit loose overall across the back. But if I pinch out a bit (like a long dart down the middle of the back) then the collar settles perfectly, and the whole fits more cleanly. Thanks, I would not have thought to look at the back that way without your comment! Might even be not too hard to fix.
Spot on, great observation and explanation 👍
Just fookin lift bro!
A good tailor can fix the collar gap, as you said. It is technically complicated and cost around 75USD but it solves the problem in 95% of the cases.
The roll under the collar happens to me in all RTW because my shoulders are too square for most jackets and rtw is cut for more sloped shoulders. The solution is to cut the collar of the jacket and remove the excess fabric.
This channel is truly Gold!.
I agree 100%
I agree too 100%. I also like retro fashions.
I like that the examples show people we'd consider "debonair" - we're all in the same boat (sometimes)!
I felt good when they showed Prince Charles
I've been watching GG videos for about a week now and loving them. Being a blue collar guy I find myself usually wearing jeans and t-shirt. A polo if I'm going out, lol. However, back in 06 I attended a wedding and bought a suit that was maybe $200. I know it was a cheap suit but I felt like a million bucks in it. You guys have me checking the men's wear rack in thrift stores hoping for deals. I'm so much more confident doing so, with all I've learned on this channel. Thanks for the great content!
Great fun in your journey with suits 👍😀 enjoy and I'm sure you'll look fantastic in them !
Get to know a good tailor in your area too. They can make a simple pair of jeans look amazing with it’s fitting you.
My daily wear for work is jeans and a T-shirt (I'm hardly stylish), so it's rather remarkable how many of these suit gaffs I've noticed on others over the years. I didn't know these gaffs were an actual "thing," I just thought it was my perception being really picky.
The pocket square holder actually works fabulously for mitigating the sinking and ballooning of pocket squares. Especially with the satin type materials. I literally never wear a pocket square without one.
Me watching videos to improve my drawings of men with details: O>O
Hey, same here
A far more admirable pursuit.
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@@Alsatiagent Than what?
lol same here
This is a brilliant video. Shared this with my mate, whom too long, has neglected his care for presentation and style. Since he got a new job which requires more formal wear, I've been helping him with suit fittings, smart casual wear, fabrics, design and etiquette. Donning his new wardrobe, he recently met a lovely woman. I'm extremely happy for him so thank you for putting in the time to make this video.
If I may, a common problem I notice is the billowing of a dress shirt over the trousers and belt in front. I had that problem until a friend of mine suggested having my dry cleaner press my shirts with the military creases on the back. Now, the shirts have a nice crisp look in the front. Even without a jacket or coat, the shirt looks great from the back. Your thoughts?
I really like that you offered multiple solutions for each "problem;" I 100% recommend shirt stays for the sagging sock problem, as they also keep shirts tucked in. I have three custom dress shirts, and they become untucked unless I'm wearing stays. Great video!!
I still have the 24/$6 satin pocket squares I purchased when starting my wardrobe. I find them useful for "propping up" higher quality squares that may be a bit small. They provide a base layer while not overfilling the pocket.
When wearing a tie,I always wear it with old school,long arrow point shirts,and often locked and closed .As far as collar gap,my tailor solves that problem.Great video
I'm pretty sure the folks at the gentleman's gazette would have strokes looking at my wardrobe.
I wish you had a European online shop. Some of those accessories are amazing.
2:04 I love the humor Preston.
One of the biggest game changers for my wardrobe was when I bought a case full of collar stays from Amazon.
Another great Preston video!
Love that guy!
DiGaprio🤣🤣🤣
Concerning the problem of the vanishing pocket square: Take a sharp (!) safety pin, pin it through the lining of the jacket and the two layers of pocket lining (not the outer fabric!) et voilá! Now your pocket is smaler and that naughty pocket square can no longer retreat into the depths of your jacket. It's a good solutioun if you have a prefered way of wearing your pocket square so the pin can stay in place. If you vary your pocket sqare style often, make sure you use a sharp pin so you don't pull out threads when you change it.
Oh great...there goes my OCD. Catcalls and sounds effects on point!
Now that I have a little sartorial education (largely thanks to this channel), flyaway collars absolutely infuriate me. I refuse to wear any jacket and collar combination where the collar doesn't tuck under the lapel. Some of those modern small collars look so silly when they fail to reach the lapel. It completely breaks up and ruins the flow of that area in your outfit.
Too long ties is one of these that continue to be a pet peeve of mine, at least on myself. I tend to "solve" the issue by tying it so that the wider end is at good length and the tuck the excessively long narrow end into my shirt, between two of the buttons. This can however get bulky, so my other solution is to tuck the tie into my pants and wear a waistcoat to hide that.
Gawd these 20th century styles were amazing. I wish we could go back to it.
Never had to go back to it... I've, personally, stubbornly refused to ever become a victim of "fashion"!😅
@DAUGHTER👑 OF GOD, ✝️ no
Well, if enough people do go back to it, it'll become stylish. So go for it!
One of the biggest flaws with mens fashion is that they no longer make very many waist coats on high end suits. A 3 piece beautifully tailored suit is perfection. If you want it you’ve gotta go bespoke, made to measure, or cheap. I don’t think I’ve seen more than a handful of vests or waistcoats actually made out of high end fabrics like cashmere or high end wool.
i have a couple waistcoats made of a nice quality fabric (one is wool, the other a red plaid flannel)
granted, i may be an outlier as i made both of them.
A high end vest that does not match the suit and trousers actually looks better.
This channel is so interesting. I've noticed that the shoelaces seem overly long and when the shoe is tied there are big loops hanging down over the sides. It doesn't look very tidy with big loops hanging out from under the trouser cuffs. Now I'm starting to notice everything!
It's gonna drive you CRAZY, lol! The ideal solution? Have coffee with a similarly fashionable friend (or even find a fashion geek online, lol) in a high-volume shop in the Business District. Sit there with said friend, and people-watch, then LET THE CRITIQUES BEGIN!!!
My best friend and I worked at the same theatre house, it was next to the Business District, and we'd do that very thing all the TIME, lol!
HE was mean, though! "Sir? SIR!! Brooks Brothers is right across the street. You're welcome."
Love your upbeat spirit and beautiful vision of men's clothes. Love the stuffed pockets.
One peice of advice on the shoe creases (the second to last one), rotate your shoes often. If you wear the same pair 3 times a week, buy other pairs so thar you only wear them once a week. I know they are great and they are the most comfortable but you need to rotate your shoe colllection to make them last 👌👍
Preston, you are the best! What a great video. Thank you!
For those cringing at patterned ties with patterned shirts, while there are general rules for this fashion choice, it’s all about the scale and complementary colors.
Yes! Another awesome Preston video again. I like it. (And please tell him i am a fan of his jazz.)
A weird question for you guys....my son and I were wondering why are there inside pockets in mens jackets but not ladies? I usually buy mens jackets or sew a make shift pocket in my ladies coat.
Because that's where a gentleman carries his billfold and/or his checkbook. Traditionally speaking.
Of course these are real problems... As a young and overall short man, I particularly hate the fact that all of my ties are too long no matter how I put them... And, please, the Windsor is just horrible 😭😭
The trinity knot and similar build-ups help as they use a lot of fabric, using up almost all of the thin end of the tie
Try a double-four-in-hand (or was it called a five-in-hand?). It’s a normal four-in-hand, except instead of wrapping the tie around once, you do it twice. Takes a few crucial inches off of the tie without being overly show-y the way some other knots can be
I once bought a grenadine tie online that was far too long to wear normally but far too beautiful to give up. You want to be careful about what knot you use to tie a grenadine tie, so I had limited options. Thankfully, I found that this knot worked well and didn’t look bulky even with as bulky a tie as a grenadine
Just have your existing neckties modified by a Seamstress or a Tailor...
I'm not sure if any of the modern necktie sources offer them, but years ago, the bigger department stores and certainly Specialty shops offered neckties in LENGTHS... Sometimes, even widths and with different amounts of more or less padding.
I have always tied my shoe laces correctly before I knew about it. I was taught the correct way when learning as a young child.
Every young man should watch this video before purchasing their first few suits.
I love the way and the tone Preston explains this topics. Great video, guys.
A man named Christopher Lee prefers _Ring_ Jacket, you say…
loooool
I definitely notice most of these issues on myself, but I never really look for them on other people
I thought I was the only one with these problems, great job gents.
I love nothing better than a sharply dressed man, so this channel is enjoyable to watch.
A ZZ Top fan? :)
I’ve never had the budget to get anything tailored only had one suit jacket (which fell apart) but one day I hope I’ll be able to dress like they do. On a daily basis
I don’t even wear suits. I’m here for knowledge one never knows they might need at some point
Thank god we now have a solution to the world-wide problem of asymmetrical shoe laces! lol
Many of these are concerns of mine. Some are "Oh, my God - are people that bad at ___?" e.g., tying their shoes. All of these were interesting, none fell into the "who cares?" category. This article hit the mark exactly for me.
Oddly enough, I always wear sock garters with my trousers. I find them quite comfortable and practical, and far less annoying than rolling up my trouser legs to yank my socks back up every hour.
Yes... And Shirt Garters are wonderful, too!
What happens when you undress in front of your lover? Mine would go ROFL if they saw that. Especially shirt garters, they are just ludicrous.
Why in the world are your socks unrolling hourly? Are you wearing 100 year old vintage socks from before elastine was invented?
Best "first world problem" video on the internet. I need short ties but no way I would pay the same price for a tie that a really high grade Japanese chisel costs.
My favorite suite is pure white and a red wine tie.
PIMPIN' ain't easy...
I like how he talks about the collar being raised on one side, like it's some kinda disease that needs to be treated and I will die if it isn't. I wish I had the time and money to worry about this kind of stuff. 😂😂
This kind of little details makes perfection, but perfection is not a detail.
@@uber_chbeb Yes, I understand. I was also a bit sarcastic.🤣 I appreciate great style and attention to detail.
I do!
Most of these don't bother me at all, since I am pretty utilitarian and will abuse my clothes as per their function, like stuffing my pockets (I can even stuff a bottled drink into my jackets' outer pockets) or creases on my shoes.
Some others are just natural problems because nobody have perfect body shape. For example, I may try to avoid collar gap on the back, but I don't mind side gaps.
except pleats that stays open, that's just simply said that my trousers doesn't really do their job 😅
Another winner. Very informative. I definitely notice all of these things. Shoe lacing and creasing advice is duly noted.
Optical centers on glasses should be located about at the center of the frames.
The fly away collar doesn’t bother me at all 😅 I’m all for the “sprezzatura” hehe. Short collars with jackets on the other hand! Now that’s my enemy 😂
If your pocket square sinks down into your pocket I found that placing a small bit of Kleenex in the bottom of your pocket fixes this quite nicely. The Kleenex will keep your pocket square "up"...just don't use too much Kleenex as you don't want to create a lump in your pocket and under the pocket square...
Boogies hold mine in place.
This is probably your most empathetic video, as it felt so reassuring 😂
Glad to discover this channel.
I wear vintage ties that are always far shorter than modern ones and prefer them. They work better with higher rise pants and vests and tend to have a different look (wider at bottoms and thinner in middle). If it was okay in the 30s its fine by me.
I work with a band sometimes we ware a tie for that event for example wore one for a Fundraiser back in April it. Definitely depends on the occasion we ware dress vests with that tie usually don’t were a jacket I will ware one when I just want to dress up with a practical sweater. Vest
While I can excuse some collar gap or minor shoulder divots, seeing as they aren’t the most cost effective alterations, I can’t ignore pants that are too long. It’s egregious! They really couldn’t spend a mere $12 to make their trousers fit? It makes man look like a little boy who stole his dad’s pants.
As a tailor, this is ridiculously entertaining.
23:00 those are some very classy cufflinks.
I did not realize that Preston's jacket was an 80's "power" suit because he wore it so well. Back then, I thought it was so goofy-looking as it looks like 80's people wore their clothes like they also wore the hanger they hang those with.
Good insights. Thank you Sir!
this is the video to watch if you cant sleep
Would love an episode on black dress shirts.
Good information 👍
Full size paper clips make a great collar stay. As far as fit and problems with the jacket collar and shoulder dimples, your shape or lack of one you have has a lot to do with that.
I notice All the Time, Always. 🎩
as an alterations expert, I can tell you that the collar gap has only to do with the dimensions of your body, and nothing more. I love this channel but they really didn't explain the solution. a person doesn't need custom suiting. this is a relatively easy alteration for a skilled tailor, it's called shortening the collar and i deal with it all the time. I hope this helps
Dang , good thing they’re giving a documentary about this . I now know why no girls wanted to dance with me even when I was wearing a nice ironed suit
I love to button my shirts all the way up🤗 great video as always!
@5:00 The other day I tried using a tie as a pocket square, having never worn a pocket square before and just thought I'd try it out. Apart from the bulge inside the pocket, it actually looked good. But it refused to stay still, kept sinking back into the pocket. I figured it was just because a tie isn't a pocket square and I'm a novice in the whole dressing up thing. Funny to learn, that's actually a general issue with pocket squares :)
I am not a man who is conversant with the sartorial world. I truly enjoyed this video, and I will employ as much of this knowledge as I can when I need to dress well and not look like a rube. Total thumbs up. As a humorous aside, when you began explaining the details of your own attire at the end of the video, I got a bit of a Patrick Bateman vibe such as when he was discussing business cards. By the way, do you like Huey Lewis and The News? In particular, I like Sports.
Wish they would say what they use on their hair ???
Tie length is the one that bugs me. Of course, for anyone who has seen me or any of my videos, I lack real style.
7:55 How about sleeve garters as a means to pull in overlong sleeves a little?
Jawohl. Diese Probleme kenne ich sehr gut... great video. Made me smile...
i dont even wear suits, i dont like dressing formal, but somehow i ended up here and i dont regret it
Quite frankly I'm a shoe and boot person. I wear the Dean from Tecovas. One of the first things I glance at on a person is what there wearing on there feet, I can't help myself.
I agree .
One can have a beautiful, elegant vehicle, but if the wheels look cheap, dirty , or not the right style, the whole look is damaged.
The same with a wardrobe aka menswear.Ine can have a great suit , but if the shoes are cheap, unpolished, wrong style & color , the whole overall look is . . . RUINED !!!
It says an awful lot about the person. Some may argue that point but it’s true.
With collar gap I only tend to get that issue prominently when my jacket is unbuttoned, so it may be partly because of a weight difference, so I try to keep a wallet in one side and phone in the other to balance it out
Great video. I have experienced every single one of these issues with different brands.
I tend to view tie length a little differently, especially when wearing braces, which I always do. When wearing braces, trousers sit higher, at the waist instead of the hips; therefore, the point of the tie should extend past the top of the trousers, but not more than 1/2 or 3/4 of an Inch. Also, I personally feel that suspenders with clips look cheap when compared to braces with buttons, which have an old-school elegance.
1:08 Prince Charles with collar gap?!? How is that even possible???
The way he stands, with one hand in the pocket and the other one pointing something, it creates a slight collar gap. I am 100% convinced that in normal position there is absolutely no collar gap. I cannot imagine his tailor let him go away with a collar gap after the first fitting.
Thank you very much for the tips! Excellent advice!
Glad I'm retired and don't need to worry about this so much. Same pants every day, change colors. T-shirts in summer, fleece in winter. Merrill mocs.
I usually buy jackets from Charles Tyrwhitt and Brook Taverner. Jackets are usually available with regular sleeves and short sleeves. CT shirts are available in classic fit, slim fit and extra slim fit with the dress shirts having the option of single and double cuffs and brass collar stiffeners as shown in the video.
di gap prio... such a good joke... i enjoy it playing with words IS a gentlemans sport!!!
by all the gods what is the name of the style of shoes that you see at minute 15:15 I think I have fallen in love
I think it's called button boots, this very channel has an old video on them and on buttoning them
Well described, elegant and IMO correct.
0:59 THATS MY SCIENCE TEACHER
Being short, dorky looking, and clumsy are all pretty serious style problems for me...
Then it always pays to dress your best and present the best "You" possible. We are all different and that is a good thing!
have you tried being tall, athletic, and handsome? i've heard that solves a lot of problems
This guy could benefit from a high volume of zztop, "every girl crazy 'bout a sharp dressed man."