You're welcome: 1. Wearing coats/blazers that are too large. 2. Wearing crew neck t-shirt under button up. 3. Not removing jacket pocket/vent stitching. 4. Untucked button up shirt with blazer. 5. Trousers too long. 6. Jacket/Suit too tight. 7. Wearing graphic t-shirts. 8. Poor quality footwear. 9. Matching exactly. 10. Wearing a tie bar when wearing a waist coat.
You forgot one of my personal pet peeve that I see people do all the time. Wearing a belt and suspenders at the same time. Comes back to redundancy again but I really don't see the point.
Braces should really not be showing. Keep your jacket on and buttoned when you are standing/walking. If you are wearing a waist coat under a jacket you can get away with the jacket being unbuttoned. You don't need the belt in either case.
Belts have replaced suspenders in common day wear, so when people wear suspenders, they do it as a fashion statement; i.e "look how classic & old fashioned I dress!". In doing so, they forget the practical application of suspenders (keeping your pants up), and go on and wear a belt at the same time. Same thing with having them visible: back in the heyday of suspenders, they would be covered up with a waistcoat, but nowadays, it's an accessory in its own right
I agree with ALL but one: number 7. I think in this day and age there's no such thing as being a "grown up" simply because you now don't wear graphic Ts anymore.
I agree with every tip but "no crew neck t-shirt under a button-down shirt" tip. I think there is a distinction between a t-shirt and an undershirt. I agree that a crew neck undershirt should not show under a button-down dress shirt, but wearing a high-quality (sufficiently heavy cotton, for example) crew neck t-shirt under a casual button down shirt (whether the outer shirt is buttoned or unbuttoned) makes utilitarian sense on a crisp fall or spring day and doesn't look bad at all. Indeed, it's a layering opportunity from a styling perspective and a classic style.
I have been guilty of wearing my dress shirt outside my jeans with a jacket and thinking I was hip. I now regret that looking back on it. Good vid and I enjoyed it as always.
Bravo! Loved this. You got it so very right. Once you know the rules then you can create your personal style and even bend a few. I always keep in mind what Coco Chanel once said. "Fashion fades only style remains"
Well said and laid out. This is a great tutorial for guys starting to pay attention to their wardrobe. We’ve all unwittingly made these gaffs. No real crime, just a part of learning some sartorial guidelines.
I have to take note of the last point on your list : tie bar & waistcoat - the purpose of a waistcoat is not to hold your tie in place! The purpose of a waistcoat is to add another layer to keep your warm (the orginal purpose) and to add depth to the suit/outfit. Although the tie can be held in place while wearing a waistcoat, not all ties will stay in place, silk madder ties is one I've found that do need a tie bar or pin at times. More course/rough kinds of knits do stay in place. Just saying! Love the videos BTW!
I like this man. He is informative, concise and like some of us been there done that and have on reflection owned our own bad style judgements. Hie is also not condescending to guys that have either no idea or unsure, none of us start this journey knowing all the answers and more importantly no one shoe fits all.
You highlighted a number of good points of what men should NOT do, so let me touch on a couple: trousers/pants length..... long is bad, but short is worse...you ever see those who wear their trousers/pants to where you can see their ankles (socks).....get the length correct whether that is single break or whatever suits the individual. Sorry to tell you that a good tailor can also fix the shoulders of a suit jacket/sport coat, so long as it is big (material can not grow) so the size/fit can be reduced. My advice to anyone wanting to look good in clothing is to find yourself a very good tailor, as no clothing ever fits everyone perfectly off the rack. Nice video keep’em coming 👍
I did not know about undoing the stitching on jackets, good point, also agree with the graphic T-Shirt, only wear them if I am working around my house or doing things that could ruin good shirts!
Great video. I have a few more style mistakes that I see: 1. Accessories you wear that don't match your clothes. For example: rubber digital gym watch worn with suit, or black plastic wraparound sunglasses with a suit, or suit with belt that doesn't match colour of shoes. 2. Quality shoes yes, but make sure they are polished and that laces are not frayed 3. Collar stays - make sure they are inserted unless you are ok with collars looking floppy 4. Wearing dress shoes or loafers and appear 'sockless' - by not wearing socks! Wear 'no show' socks if you want that look. Don't go barefeet - you will smell up your shoes and ruin them! 5. Wearing a suit that is wrinkled. #1 - always hang your suit #2 never wrap your suit jacket around the frame of a chair #3 invest in a garment steamer or get your suit pressed if it is too wrinkled but not ready to be dry cleaned
That pairing of blazer, shirt and pocket square is beyond awesome. Even most style bloggers would not dare go near that sport coat but your combo and execution is perfect. 100% outside the box thinking.
Besides shoulder width, I would add jacket length is a common area of mistake. Too long or too short, the trick to prevent it is to ensure the jacket length ends at the thumb knuckle when you make a gentle fist with your arms at your sides.
1) ill-fitting clothes in general. too big/small or loose/tight anything. doesn't need to be a jacket only. 2) wearing shoes that are not appropriate with the clothes i.e. athletic looking shoes with non-athletic apparel! please continue to make more videos like this :D
Hey Brian, big question! What websites should we be looking at shopping from online for some great menswear? And department stores, should we avoid those completely or would you say you can find some pretty great pieces in those types of stores as well?
My tailor told me that my jeans weren’t expensive enough to hem. I paid $120 for them and can’t wear them because they are to long. Do I get a new tailor or new jeans?
Great points! Glad someone mentioned if the shoulders don't fit, no go. Slightly disagree with the shoulders based on research. You are correct for softer shoulders, however, some structured shoulders are a tad wider to further enhance the shoulder. In that case, too wide if the top of the sleeve dimples, at most should be strait down. Hope this helps someone. Will add belt loops on dress pants, especially light colors, without a belt. I am even more extreme and say no loops on suits, spoils the lines.
I just subscribed yesterday. I'm finding this to be an excellent channel!! If I were to add one, I would say wearing dressy black oxford's with blue jeans. I know that's kind of a given....every knows it, or SHOULD know it, but so many seem to keep trying to rock that style. It doesn't work,...it never has....and it still doesn't. Thank you.
I believe there are very few graphic T shirts that are acceptable at certain times. My favorite is the one that says I HATE SHOPPING! on the front of the shirt, and NOT! on the back.
I'd add that one should rarely wear a tie lighter than your shirt. There are a few exceptions like a yellow tie with a blue shirt (done well), however, AVOID the black shirt white tie combo and most garish colored dress shirts.
I think wearing a team sport or other graphic t-shirt is OK in a very casual atmosphere, at the beach, at home, going to Home Depot on the weekend. Wearing a Flash or Green Hornet Tee might work if you are a Physicist at CALTech. The old adage is true, dress according to the occassion.
Question though, if you are a guy with a bit of a belly, you may not want to adverstize your stomach or waistline when you dress up. Yes of course you could keep the jacket buttoned, but sometimes you get a little hot. Whats your recommendation for this problem?
I disagree on tie bars mixed with vests. It depends entirely on the lapels & gorge of the vest. If you have a very high gorge, such as with a notched lapel or many no lapel vests, yes it is redundant and looks bad. However, if you have a low cut, especially with a double breasted or Shaw lapel, it can still look stylish and functional.
Biggest pet peeve Wearing a belt with suspenders and what makes it worse one of those tacky designer belt. Also considering a specific sneaker as dress shoes.
I would add, buying a good pair of shoes and not taking care of them. You can have a John Lobb but if you don't clean, polish and put shoe trees they will look bad after months of continued use.. same applies for suits and hanging them properly
Often when people say complement they actually mean coordinate. A complement is an opposite which add vibrancy red and green are complementary colors red and orange are adjacent and may coordinate but do not complement each other.
I respectfully, if entirely, disagree. The waistcoat and tie bar combo is my signature look and I've been confidently pulling it off for a solid three years now. Don't know where this "non-redundancy" ideal comes from, TBH. You seem to dress very conservatively yourself, so this might explain that. I welcome any and all feedback!
If you had three tie bars going then THAT is a signature look. Because you're blatantly presenting to others that you know the history and function of a tie bar but you're breaking the rules to make it your own. Like wearing two watches on one side of the wrist, that is also signature move. Or wearing oversized jackets that are too big at the shoulders and people recognize you for that, so it becomes your signature look and you confidently pull it off because you don't see any problems with it. It's all good to have your own style as long as you know the history behind it, then make it your own to tie it in with your outfit.
fцику мцику my personal style does lean towards classic/traditional though it's certainly not atavistic. I always call it classic with a modern sensibility. That's in terms of fit as well as tending toward a little sportiness. I'm trying to think of what it is exactly about the tie bar/waistcoat combo that rubs me the wrong way. I mean no disrespect by this - just trying to articulate my thoughts - but he guys I generally spy doing this seem to be trying to telegraph some kind of "cleverness". I think it borders on going overboard too. Just like a jacket and shirt is meant to frame your face, the waistcoat does the same and makes a very nice line. In addition to being redundant, the tie bar also disrupts that line in a big way.
Don't agree with #4; #5 just turn the jeans up; #10 I wouldn't have thought of that, but I wouldn't wear either. All other points I agree with. Excellent video
I matched my pocket square and tie because my suit was a wine color and it worked. I get you're not supposed to match them but there are exceptions to every rule
It`s true that both the waistcoat and the tie bar keep the tie in place. However, I sometimes like to give my tie a bit of a lift. This is easily done with a tie bar. I don`t think it should be a problem to wear both items as long as the tie bar is hidden behind the waistcoat.
Shoulders can absolutely be tailored. Any good tailor should be able to do it, but especially any tailor that makes bespoke suits will be more than capable of performing the alteration. Mine charges a little over $100 for it. I had a Corneliani jacket shoulders done, and it's perfect.
Yes and the Reason is quite simple. If you are wearing a Waistcoat proper ( no Tie or Shirt is showing up between Waistcoat and Trousers) you generate a slimmer and verry elegant look that makes you look taller. With a Belt you will ruin that look, cause you build a horizontal interuption. between Trousers and Waistcoat.
I do agree that fake vintage embroidered t-shirts are silly, but there's nothing wrong with wearing a Lakers or Dodgers t-shirt or even a surf or skate logo t-shirt. You probably agree to not take that rule too seriously and miss out on having fun
Nice video..what i’ve like most it no.7 ironic tshirts..that is very well explained..Time to grow up,,nowadays less people would not understand it unless their partner or someone cares to tell them..
Any man who regards himself as cool and stylish will disregard rules and have the smarts and self belief to make his own steps instead of wearing anothers shoes.
I agree totally regarding tie bars. Tie bars should not be worn at all unless one is operating dangerous machinery in a tie. Tie bars look suburban and adolescent. Even worse are tie pins, which have destroyed many a splendid tie.
Good stuff, but I like novelty t-shirts, well I like wearing t-shirts with bands from the 70s i.e. Earth Wind & Fire, Chicago, etc printed on the front
I have noticed Hollywood actors on the red carpets in designer tuxedo with trousers length not hemmed correctly Another style mistake is shoes not polished
These topics and things that you mentioned are really good however i think you really need to provided visual with some of these topics to just helps better pin point some of things you mention. im new into this whole mens fashion thing i understood what you were saying i just didn't know what some of things are!
I'd like to comment on the tie bar waistcoat debate. So for me I've never done this before but for one I think it can look great and in general is entirely unoffensive to me. What you seem to be commenting on is the functional contradiction. For me, even when wearing a waistcoat my ties seem to want to move all over the place and often start to come untucked, so I've actually used a tie bar (hidden under the vest in this case) to keep it tucked in place, so I see what you're saying but sometimes function doesn't always...function properly and you need reinforcements.
If you want to seem dressy but causal add a little sprezatura to your outfit. Make your second blade longer than your first on your tie, or wear you watch on top of your shirt cuff. And yes I love Gianni Agnelli, the man is a legend!
Prolly already here somewhere but bring the clip-on bow ties to Goodwill. Goes with ur matchie-matchie pocket square and tie comment. Thanks. Luckily I found I didn’t do any of these mistakes currently. Woo hooo. I’ll buy a pair of baggie cargo camo pattern pants to celebrate my success. Ol.
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Adding pictures of the mistakes and how to do it right, would make the vid extra good.
Anyways thank you!
Austen Gray good feedback. Thank you.
Agreed.
right on target
Agree 👍🏻
I've seen guys in wedding photos wearing suspenders and a belt together.
lexnite22 that's too bad...for them, that is.
The old joke goes:
That's a sign he's an Insurance Man.
LOL!
Guilty! We're still married though
You're welcome:
1. Wearing coats/blazers that are too large.
2. Wearing crew neck t-shirt under button up.
3. Not removing jacket pocket/vent stitching.
4. Untucked button up shirt with blazer.
5. Trousers too long.
6. Jacket/Suit too tight.
7. Wearing graphic t-shirts.
8. Poor quality footwear.
9. Matching exactly.
10. Wearing a tie bar when wearing a waist coat.
it'd be more informative if you provide photos of the do's and donts
I am becoming more refined and pay attention to most rules when it comes to fashion. However, my Nirvana t-shirt will never retire.
And it should not. I was a teenager in the early 90s. I feel you.
Paul Cusentino I feel you buddy. I’m 41 and I still have a Pearl Jam and nWo shirt. Heck, I even have a Scandal (Japanese rock band) shirt.
Never, sir! That’s a keeper.
Suit jacket over a Nirvana shirt, jeans, and 2-tone wingtip tuxedo shoes. The Gen X power outfit.
I always say, “Fashion is what everyone does. What YOU do with fashion is style.”
You forgot one of my personal pet peeve that I see people do all the time. Wearing a belt and suspenders at the same time. Comes back to redundancy again but I really don't see the point.
Good one. Braces aren't super common among "regular" dudes so I don't see that one as often, but you're right on. Thanks for the comment!
Braces should really not be showing. Keep your jacket on and buttoned when you are standing/walking. If you are wearing a waist coat under a jacket you can get away with the jacket being unbuttoned. You don't need the belt in either case.
If someone uses belt and suspenders at the same time, he hasn’t a style issue, he has an IQ issue
Belts have replaced suspenders in common day wear, so when people wear suspenders, they do it as a fashion statement; i.e "look how classic & old fashioned I dress!". In doing so, they forget the practical application of suspenders (keeping your pants up), and go on and wear a belt at the same time.
Same thing with having them visible: back in the heyday of suspenders, they would be covered up with a waistcoat, but nowadays, it's an accessory in its own right
It looks like do do on steroids.Clem has arrived uptown only missing a squirting boutonnière to complete the dis-ensemble.
I agree with ALL but one: number 7. I think in this day and age there's no such thing as being a "grown up" simply because you now don't wear graphic Ts anymore.
"department of redundancy department" haha - anyway, great vid!! thx
You got it! Appreciate the comment.
I agree with every tip but "no crew neck t-shirt under a button-down shirt" tip. I think there is a distinction between a t-shirt and an undershirt. I agree that a crew neck undershirt should not show under a button-down dress shirt, but wearing a high-quality (sufficiently heavy cotton, for example) crew neck t-shirt under a casual button down shirt (whether the outer shirt is buttoned or unbuttoned) makes utilitarian sense on a crisp fall or spring day and doesn't look bad at all. Indeed, it's a layering opportunity from a styling perspective and a classic style.
I have been guilty of wearing my dress shirt outside my jeans with a jacket and thinking I was hip. I now regret that looking back on it. Good vid and I enjoyed it as always.
Can you
Bravo! Loved this. You got it so very right. Once you know the rules then you can create your personal style and even bend a few. I always keep in mind what Coco Chanel once said. "Fashion fades only style remains"
Lanier Smith cheers, my man. Thanks for chiming in!
Hi there. You mentioned tie bars in the video. I was curious... do you think tie bars look good/are fashionable in 2021? Thanks.
Watch this! ua-cam.com/video/iS5LlJTTP-o/v-deo.html
@@hespokestyle Perfect. Thank you.
Ryan Gosling pulled crew neck t shirt under a dress shirt pretty well in La La Land... but at the end of the day he is Ryan freaking Gosling
MiKe BennING haha. True. True.
MiKe BennING
He is a true master he can break all rules, true.
Indeed.
To be honest, he wore a pajama shirt, to the Cannes premiere of his movie. He is legendary.
Well said and laid out. This is a great tutorial for guys starting to pay attention to their wardrobe. We’ve all unwittingly made these gaffs. No real crime, just a part of learning some sartorial guidelines.
I have to take note of the last point on your list : tie bar & waistcoat - the purpose of a waistcoat is not to hold your tie in place! The purpose of a waistcoat is to add another layer to keep your warm (the orginal purpose) and to add depth to the suit/outfit. Although the tie can be held in place while wearing a waistcoat, not all ties will stay in place, silk madder ties is one I've found that do need a tie bar or pin at times. More course/rough kinds of knits do stay in place. Just saying! Love the videos BTW!
I like this man. He is informative, concise and like some of us been there done that and have on reflection owned our own bad style judgements. Hie is also not condescending to guys that have either no idea or unsure, none of us start this journey knowing all the answers and more importantly no one shoe fits all.
You highlighted a number of good points of what men should NOT do, so let me touch on a couple: trousers/pants length..... long is bad, but short is worse...you ever see those who wear their trousers/pants to where you can see their ankles (socks).....get the length correct whether that is single break or whatever suits the individual. Sorry to tell you that a good tailor can also fix the shoulders of a suit jacket/sport coat, so long as it is big (material can not grow) so the size/fit can be reduced. My advice to anyone wanting to look good in clothing is to find yourself a very good tailor, as no clothing ever fits everyone perfectly off the rack.
Nice video keep’em coming 👍
This was a solid video but I love how great the channel has become in the past 5 years
Pleasant, detailed, open minded yet reasonable and correct, and I like the ending.
Been a subscriber for years and this channel never disappoints.
I did not know about undoing the stitching on jackets, good point, also agree with the graphic T-Shirt, only wear them if I am working around my house or doing things that could ruin good shirts!
Thanks for the comment!
Wow, love this blazer, where did you get it?
The "White" (Presidential) Pocket Square is a classic.
You can't go wrong.
A few of different textures is great.
Great video. I have a few more style mistakes that I see:
1. Accessories you wear that don't match your clothes. For example: rubber digital gym watch worn with suit, or black plastic wraparound sunglasses with a suit, or suit with belt that doesn't match colour of shoes.
2. Quality shoes yes, but make sure they are polished and that laces are not frayed
3. Collar stays - make sure they are inserted unless you are ok with collars looking floppy
4. Wearing dress shoes or loafers and appear 'sockless' - by not wearing socks! Wear 'no show' socks if you want that look. Don't go barefeet - you will smell up your shoes and ruin them!
5. Wearing a suit that is wrinkled. #1 - always hang your suit #2 never wrap your suit jacket around the frame of a chair #3 invest in a garment steamer or get your suit pressed if it is too wrinkled but not ready to be dry cleaned
I'm guilty of wearing suit jackets not fitting properly in the past, I'm getting better and no what to look for now!!great video!!
That pairing of blazer, shirt and pocket square is beyond awesome. Even most style bloggers would not dare go near that sport coat but your combo and execution is perfect. 100% outside the box thinking.
Great advice for looking good 👍
Thanks for the advice Brian. Very valuable
sorry if I'm off topic but could you please tell me the name of the fabric of the jacket you were wearing in this video? thank you very much.
E. Thomas
@@hespokestyle thank you very much!
You got it.
very nice fabric, light colors are underrated, you got taste@@hespokestyle
Besides shoulder width, I would add jacket length is a common area of mistake. Too long or too short, the trick to prevent it is to ensure the jacket length ends at the thumb knuckle when you make a gentle fist with your arms at your sides.
1) ill-fitting clothes in general. too big/small or loose/tight anything. doesn't need to be a jacket only.
2) wearing shoes that are not appropriate with the clothes i.e. athletic looking shoes with non-athletic apparel!
please continue to make more videos like this :D
Spot on ! 👍 other UA-camrs have now copied your video into their channels.
Hey Brian, big question! What websites should we be looking at shopping from online for some great menswear? And department stores, should we avoid those completely or would you say you can find some pretty great pieces in those types of stores as well?
I feel bad , stupid and brought down as low as possible.
Thank you for this video and for the non-snobbish approach to the subject.
I love the fabric of your jacket... what exactly is it?
Dan E L
Looks a linen jacket from suitsupply
My tailor told me that my jeans weren’t expensive enough to hem. I paid $120 for them and can’t wear them because they are to long. Do I get a new tailor or new jeans?
Love it Brian! Looking forward to seeing more of you on YT!
Cheers, my brother! Will probably be ramping up into August.
Great points! Glad someone mentioned if the shoulders don't fit, no go.
Slightly disagree with the shoulders based on research. You are correct for softer shoulders, however, some structured shoulders are a tad wider to further enhance the shoulder. In that case, too wide if the top of the sleeve dimples, at most should be strait down. Hope this helps someone.
Will add belt loops on dress pants, especially light colors, without a belt. I am even more extreme and say no loops on suits, spoils the lines.
Great list, like your blazer a lot. Which brand it is?
I just subscribed yesterday. I'm finding this to be an excellent channel!! If I were to add one, I would say wearing dressy black oxford's with blue jeans. I know that's kind of a given....every knows it, or SHOULD know it, but so many seem to keep trying to rock that style. It doesn't work,...it never has....and it still doesn't. Thank you.
Tie bar & waistcoat combo is completely fire in Peaky Blinders though 🥲
‘If it looks right it is right’. Interesting. My favorite expression used by musicians is: ‘If it sounds good it IS good’
So glad i found this channel
I believe there are very few graphic T shirts that are acceptable at certain times. My favorite is the one that says I HATE SHOPPING! on the front of the shirt, and NOT! on the back.
I've worn a well fitted camp collar shirt with a blazer. Actually got compliments for it.
Sweet!
Very helpful, thank you!
Very welcome. Cheers.
It's amazing you don't have as many subscribers as the other mens channels. You're the best on UA-cam.
On a trench coat...do you cut the stitch on the flap on the back of the coat?
yes
Great tips
Best regard from Monterrey, Mexico
I'd add that one should rarely wear a tie lighter than your shirt. There are a few exceptions like a yellow tie with a blue shirt (done well), however, AVOID the black shirt white tie combo and most garish colored dress shirts.
can you please do a video on how to wear tan shoes?i just ordered a pair of AE Strands in Walnut and need some ideas.Would really appreciate it.
Really surprised this one wasn't listed. Buttoning ALL your buttons on your suit/jacket/waistcoat. Even the bottom one!
Bro couture lol. I appreciate your humor and videos. You rock
Point 1 is correct and i agree but i think in addition you can mention that the width of the armhole is also something a tailor cant alter
5 years later and still great info
I think wearing a team sport or other graphic t-shirt is OK in a very casual atmosphere, at the beach, at home, going to Home Depot on the weekend. Wearing a Flash or Green Hornet Tee might work if you are a Physicist at CALTech. The old adage is true, dress according to the occassion.
Living in a very seasonal climate I often where a v-neck white or grey t-shirt under a causal shirt to stay warm. Is that more acceptable?
For me, as long as it's not disrupting the V of the button-up, it's okay.
Question though, if you are a guy with a bit of a belly, you may not want to adverstize your stomach or waistline when you dress up. Yes of course you could keep the jacket buttoned, but sometimes you get a little hot. Whats your recommendation for this problem?
I agree with all these EXCEPT t shirts.... love a good Wu-Tang t on the weekends. Can’t be too serious ALL the time...
Ain't nothin' to...
Very Good !
that Jacket looks so great ! where is that from ?
I disagree on tie bars mixed with vests.
It depends entirely on the lapels & gorge of the vest.
If you have a very high gorge, such as with a notched lapel or many no lapel vests, yes it is redundant and looks bad.
However, if you have a low cut, especially with a double breasted or Shaw lapel, it can still look stylish and functional.
Biggest pet peeve
Wearing a belt with suspenders and what makes it worse one of those tacky designer belt. Also considering a specific sneaker as dress shoes.
Some good points here.
Me (2021): Agree with you completely
Me (2010): 🔥 Stop roasting me! 🔥
You left out wearing a belt and suspenders at the same time.
That’s very rare
For people like me with a flat ass!
I would add, buying a good pair of shoes and not taking care of them. You can have a John Lobb but if you don't clean, polish and put shoe trees they will look bad after months of continued use.. same applies for suits and hanging them properly
Very true! Thanks for that addition.
Often when people say complement they actually mean coordinate. A complement is an opposite which add vibrancy red and green are complementary colors red and orange are adjacent and may coordinate but do not complement each other.
What about wearing a waistcoat on its own, matched with a tie and a tie bar? Would you say that's redundant as well?
Yes, that's redundant too. A waistcoat and tie bar should not be worn together. Thanks for the comment!
I respectfully, if entirely, disagree. The waistcoat and tie bar combo is my signature look and I've been confidently pulling it off for a solid three years now. Don't know where this "non-redundancy" ideal comes from, TBH. You seem to dress very conservatively yourself, so this might explain that. I welcome any and all feedback!
If you had three tie bars going then THAT is a signature look. Because you're blatantly presenting to others that you know the history and function of a tie bar but you're breaking the rules to make it your own. Like wearing two watches on one side of the wrist, that is also signature move. Or wearing oversized jackets that are too big at the shoulders and people recognize you for that, so it becomes your signature look and you confidently pull it off because you don't see any problems with it. It's all good to have your own style as long as you know the history behind it, then make it your own to tie it in with your outfit.
fцику мцику my personal style does lean towards classic/traditional though it's certainly not atavistic. I always call it classic with a modern sensibility. That's in terms of fit as well as tending toward a little sportiness. I'm trying to think of what it is exactly about the tie bar/waistcoat combo that rubs me the wrong way. I mean no disrespect by this - just trying to articulate my thoughts - but he guys I generally spy doing this seem to be trying to telegraph some kind of "cleverness". I think it borders on going overboard too. Just like a jacket and shirt is meant to frame your face, the waistcoat does the same and makes a very nice line. In addition to being redundant, the tie bar also disrupts that line in a big way.
lexnite22 thanks for chiming in!
Don't agree with #4; #5 just turn the jeans up; #10 I wouldn't have thought of that, but I wouldn't wear either. All other points I agree with.
Excellent video
+1990 many thanks. Appreciate the comment.
I matched my pocket square and tie because my suit was a wine color and it worked. I get you're not supposed to match them but there are exceptions to every rule
It`s true that both the waistcoat and the tie bar keep the tie in place. However, I sometimes like to give my tie a bit of a lift. This is easily done with a tie bar. I don`t think it should be a problem to wear both items as long as the tie bar is hidden behind the waistcoat.
Shoulders can absolutely be tailored. Any good tailor should be able to do it, but especially any tailor that makes bespoke suits will be more than capable of performing the alteration. Mine charges a little over $100 for it. I had a Corneliani jacket shoulders done, and it's perfect.
isnt it wrong to wear a belt with waistcoat ? shouldnt it be worn with suspenders?
Buy a pair of well-fitting chinos/jeans/trousers, and you won't need either!
no need for that, i was just wondering about that rule
It's still true, though. But no one's telling you what you can and can't do. Rules are meant to be broken, within reason.
Yes and the Reason is quite simple. If you are wearing a Waistcoat proper ( no Tie or Shirt is showing up between Waistcoat and Trousers) you generate a slimmer and verry elegant look that makes you look taller. With a Belt you will ruin that look, cause you build a horizontal interuption. between Trousers and Waistcoat.
love your outfit! great blazer and shirt combo.Where is it from?
Amazing truth bombs. Great video!
I do agree that fake vintage embroidered t-shirts are silly, but there's nothing wrong with wearing a Lakers or Dodgers t-shirt or even a surf or skate logo t-shirt. You probably agree to not take that rule too seriously and miss out on having fun
Wearing a tie bar with a waistcoat has the same energy as wearing both a belt and suspenders
Nice video..what i’ve like most it no.7 ironic tshirts..that is very well explained..Time to grow up,,nowadays less people would not understand it unless their partner or someone cares to tell them..
Cheers, my man! Thanks for the comment.
i liked the last "mistake" its like wearing suspenders with a waist!
I always say, if you're gonna break the rules. U gotta look good doing it.
Agreed.
Any man who regards himself as cool and stylish will disregard rules and have the smarts and self belief to make his own steps instead of wearing anothers shoes.
I wish you would show examples of each.
Black belt brown shoes vice versa
Definitely.
You do a great service to the younger guys . This should be taught in school !
Hahaha. Thanks for the comment.
Great video brother.
I agree totally regarding tie bars. Tie bars should not be worn at all unless one is operating dangerous machinery in a tie. Tie bars look suburban and adolescent. Even worse are tie pins, which have destroyed many a splendid tie.
Good stuff, but I like novelty t-shirts, well I like wearing t-shirts with bands from the 70s i.e. Earth Wind & Fire, Chicago, etc printed on the front
I have noticed Hollywood actors on the red carpets in designer tuxedo with trousers length not hemmed correctly
Another style mistake is shoes not polished
Perfect
These topics and things that you mentioned are really good however i think you really need to provided visual with some of these topics to just helps better pin point some of things you mention. im new into this whole mens fashion thing i understood what you were saying i just didn't know what some of things are!
I'd like to comment on the tie bar waistcoat debate. So for me I've never done this before but for one I think it can look great and in general is entirely unoffensive to me. What you seem to be commenting on is the functional contradiction. For me, even when wearing a waistcoat my ties seem to want to move all over the place and often start to come untucked, so I've actually used a tie bar (hidden under the vest in this case) to keep it tucked in place, so I see what you're saying but sometimes function doesn't always...function properly and you need reinforcements.
You left put a HUGE one, belt + suspenders. More often than not, guys who are trying to be 'original' and pull off suspenders, are using belts too...
Great 🎥 I would only add a style no no is wearing a belt and braces they both serve the same purpose
This video has the best message of all style influencers I have ever seen. Thank you 🙏🏼
I think you should have added wearing spender and a belt.
If you want to seem dressy but causal add a little sprezatura to your outfit. Make your second blade longer than your first on your tie, or wear you watch on top of your shirt cuff.
And yes I love Gianni Agnelli, the man is a legend!
Prolly already here somewhere but bring the clip-on bow ties to Goodwill. Goes with ur matchie-matchie pocket square and tie comment. Thanks. Luckily I found I didn’t do any of these mistakes currently. Woo hooo. I’ll buy a pair of baggie cargo camo pattern pants to celebrate my success.
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What is that jacket??
At least someone that get the tiebar thing ❤️❤️❤️