Quality, Trend Cycles & Fast Fashion | What's Going On??
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The great thing about your channel is that what you recommend is “classic.” It never goes out of style. 👍🏻
I appreciate that!
The "looking presentable" part is so right!
I dressed nicely and went to the mall to get a refund without a receipt, and I have to say that looking nice and presentable really helped!
Exactly!!
Absolutely true!
I totally agree. I always dress nicer when i have a conflict because people have no problem saying no to bummy looking people .
Amazon Basics makes really good fleece, puffer vest, polos, very surprisingly, around that $15 mark. Fits well, can be fancied up even if I can afford 60 a garmet, why not put the rest towards health and experiences 😊
Great point!
When your over 50 buy quality not the trend.
Trends are for kids
So in conclusion , it's best to over dress than under dress to impress and when you buy , buy it for the long haul and not just wear it once or twice and throw away. Thanks man . Keep em coming.
You’re welcome! Will do!
All the fashion trends are for young people!! us 40s guys there is nothing!! you gotta go looking for something thats fits properly. Great video john!!
Thank you!
Thanks to your channel and several others my wardrobe sticks to the basics. I feel much more confident staying basic/classic well fitted style than trendy items.
Cheers!
Thanks for the perspective. Bummer about Express - mall retailers have had it tough.
Thanks for watching!
Anson belts are legit the best value out there.
Totally agree!
Thanks for touching on this topic I appreciate it very much because, for a very long time, I have been giving a lot of thought to making high-end men's clothing, at very affordable prices with the current trend here in the state where I live many of the major malls are closing down and being demolished so I see there is a niche for turning back the hands of time and providing a service where people can once again visit a mom and pop store and actually touch the merchandise and receive top-notch service and shopping experience, again thanks for highlighting this subject, in answer to your question never been one to support cheaper quality made items, fast-fashion trends or disposable clothing.
There are factories in Italy you can buy in bulk from. Would check around.
You should do it!
Thanks John.
My pleasure!
Great modern fashion "history" in a nutshell. As a 55 year old I remember the first time wearing a nice suit while living in New York in 2000 after I received my graduate degree from NYU. I visited a real posh building in Manhattan with not much in my wallet being a "recent" graduate but my professional sharp appearance literally "opened" doors for me as older doormen greeted me with the utmost "courtesy and respect" while opening doors for me. I then realized how much so appearance plays in life despite ethnicity, race or gender .❤😊🎉💯.
Thanks for watching!
I have that same Coofandy short sleeve polo but in black. And I have to say, it looks and feels amazing - no complaints here. I highly recommend, especially for those on a budget, but still want to keep it classy.
Agreed!
I have been wearing Anson belts for over 2 years and I will not wear any other belts!👍
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Agreed!
Shout out for the micro adjust on those belts. Super useful for getting a perfect comfortable fit. Not at all a gimmick.
Totally agree!
Thanks for your straight talking approach.
My pleasure!
Love the channel.
I bought that exact shirt off Amazon. Fits me good. Bought 3 more in different colors. I like the cheap price bc I'll prob wear it 2 or 3 times over the summer.
Shoes, on the other hand, I'll spend more on bc I'll wear them more. But still not a crazy amount.
Good point!
I started loving their clothes not the young pieces but I was able to find some mature pieces too for me. I found a handful of button short sleeve casual shirts and polos. I found them thanks to this channel
Thanks for sharing!
I’m glad to see your vlog again. My wardrobe is relatively classic peppered with a couple of “trendy” pieces. Baseball style jackets are having a moment so my collection is getting a well earned airing due to the persistent cool weather we’ve having in LA. Once the weather does warm up I’m breaking out the cardigans as a transition from spring to summer. BTW I’m a little wary of SEIEN. I see their promotions pop up advertising their ridiculously cheap prices. However, if you’ve tried them I guess I’ll give them a try as well. Stay well.👍🙏😎
Cheers!
I love that white shirt with the slightly wonky button holes. I also like the shirt you are wearing in this video.
Thank you!
Oh no! You were the one who made me an Express for Men shopper. Anyway, to be honest, I generally know what to wear because of your videos. Thank you very much!
Ahh yeah, sad to see.
I agree tends change fast. So how do you know what the current and upcoming trends are? Seems like I’m always one step behind. Thanks.
Yeah, I just always seem to pay attention a little more closely.
John, that Henley is a winner! Can I ask where it's from? You're always so nicely dressed... fantastic inspiration!! Thank you!
Thank you! The link is in the description. :)
Thanks, John. I bet you got the navy too! I'm a bit larger and the 'fitted' won't work for me... I need a more 'classic' fit. I do appreciate the reply and should have looked deeper for the information. Keep going, I've learned a lot from you!! :)
I recently went to a Dillard's clearance center( basically leftovers from last season) and held a $400. cashmere sweater. It was like kissing golden tears from the face of The Madonna. It was marked down to $170. I sighed loud enough to startle a passerby and put it back on the rack. I love quality, I buy nice Allen Edmond shoes at Goodwill, and pick up high end dress shirts made in London for $4 you just have to familiarize yourself with brands and be smart. nothing on Shein or temu fits a 52" chest. most fashion stops at a 38 waist, trust me I know.
Thanks for sharing!
I feel like malls and the basic clorhing stores are whats going out of style. As long as online retailers offer free returns/exchanges, thats what people are going to lean towards for convenience and price. In my opinion.
Like all things, cost vs benefit. Since fashion is a moving target, I aim for the slower and pay accordingly to the value I deem and assign it. Channels like this are auxiliary tools I use to sharpen my slowly changing senses. I find great value buying inexpensive clothes online that help me look great while I'm getting covered in dog. Cheap, fast fashion has its place...for my purposes anyway. I don't expect it to perform and I'm not disappointed if it goes out of style or is ruined. You won't catch me wearing disposables for formal occasions.
Exactly! Well said!
My parents weren't well off, and I wore the same jacket from aged 11 to aged 14. That was awkward because I did a lot of growing. These days I'm probably shrinking, but I've got a lot of clothes that are reasonably classic and don't look particularly un-stylish, even though they're 10 years old. Hell, I've got shoes I had when I was in my 20s - 40 or 50 years old good quality, resoled a number of times, looked after, and still looking good.
I can relate!
I used to wear Express almost exclusively when I was in my twenties. Without name dropping, now I usually stick with quality, kind of expensive, old money brands with minimum branding and logos. I buy things to last. I don't follow trends at all, but what I think looks polished and appropriate for my age and personal style. Thanks for the great content.
Banana Republic large, tall size ftw!
My pleasure! Thanks for watching!
Great video idea and video John! I was disappointed when I heard this last week. Every now and then I still find some good items at Express. It didn’t surprise me though - it feels like they have 40% sales daily, and they can’t be a sustainable business model. Along this topic - it is apparent to me that both Abercrombie and Banana Republic have made a comeback. Regarding quality vs lower quality, I think you know my thoughts. I buy some higher end clothing items but also buy some affordable options - and know exactly the difference in how long they may last and in what Im buying. I will say I have bought a lot of really nice pieces from Express that have lasted a long time. One thing I have questioned myself on - I have bought an item from Todd Snyder and a similar item from BR. The BR is often 1/3 of the price of TS, and it is hard for me to tell a huge difference in the quality. Makes me wonder if sometimes it comes down to name brand. I will say I have bought some items from Suit Supply - and have been impressed with their clothing. Sidenote - I bought the blue shirt you had on in a previous video from Amazon and think it’s great. Anyways, I’m done! Cheers John!
Cheers Chris!! :)
You packed this one full of great intel and points...we still have Macy's and Penny's in my local mall...hoping they stay, as buying clothes by mail is a risk!
Thanks for watching!
Love your approach investing in quality.. I buy only 3 or 4 pieces for the new season.. always the best quality I can afford.. It’s absurd to buy cheap stuff every week; it‘ll only pollute our environment ending on a landfill or in the ocean.. these short term trends only benefit the producers never the customers..
I purchased that knit shirt, john. Haven't worn it yet though.
Do it!! :)
Great vid, personally I’d like to see videos on which online clothiers are quality for the price…there’s so many that advertise when I watch yours and other similar channels but I’m iffy on the quality. I don’t mind spending a bit more for those foundational items that will last and look good over time…
Great suggestion!
I bought a $20 white dress shirt from Amazon, Chinese knockoff for sure The quality is good, but it was sufficient for what I needed it for. When I really want to invest in clothes though I'll be looking at a place more like men's wearhouse. Or any other place that you recommend!
Ultimately it comes down to WHO you are trying to impress with your clothing choices, yourself, your co-workers, your GF or Wife. I'm long past trying to impress anyone. I don't care what someone else thinks of my clothing choices. I wear what I like and what I find comfortable not trendy. Do I like to look nice and like getting a compliment once in a great while, Yes, who doesn't. But I'm not going out of my way to impress people I don't know or don't care about and who I will never see again, why what's the point. I do like your content, I find it gives me ideas on what I think might look nice on me.
Why shower? Why brush your teeth? Why put on deodorant? What’s the point with your logic
Another good video with "food" for thought. I don't tend to follow trends but rather purchase classic items. I may have two dozen dress shirts that I wear casually that are made up of solids, stripes or small patterns. I may have 10 pairs of jeans of various colors that can be paired with any number of those dress shirts. I guess that I am never quite "on trend" or "off trend". To me, that's the definition of a classic wardrobe. I do have a couple of small floral print shirts that I can wear with any number of sweaters and the micro pattern does not stand out screaming "dated". I tend to buy quality items, especially when they're on sale. For example, I might buy $100 dress shirt when it's on sale for $45-55. In this manner I have been able to develop a really nice wardrobe for an expenditure that I can afford. I certainly couldn't own two dozen dress shirts at 100 to $125 a piece. I must admit however, that having watched your channel and purchased more wardrobe items now presents me with a dilemma every morning when I look at my closet and have to make a whole series of decisions. What pants, paired with what shirt and or sweater, which socks, which shoes, which Anson belt etc. Life was much simpler when I had one pair of jeans, one black or navy blue pair of pants, one dark brown pant, black and brown socks and either a black or brown belt. 😊
Ha! Totally understandable!
That's too bad about Express. I didn't like them that much. I have a couple of shirts from them, but that's about it. Let's hope that Anson Belts never goes bankrupt. That brand is amazing.
Absolutely!
I stick to my basics such as Banana Republic, and I'm really into Weston Jon Boucher clothing at the moment. It's super nice quality, in style, and looks sharp.
Love his stuff!
Interesting video.
Of course when you buy fast fashion, you know it's not top quality. But you follow some trends without spending too much.
I like to mix fast fashion with better quality stuff, such as Italian clothing.
There are trend cycles and sometimes there are some trends that I don't like, such as oversize clothing (something from the past in my opinion, trendy 20 or 30 years ago).
It's annoying if distressed/ripped jeans are out of style, because I like my distressed jeans 😁
Thanks for sharing!
Because of the low quality of fast fashion, I've started purchasing certain items *preowned* from eBay or Etsy. A good vintage item of clothing will outlast a new, fast-fashion item ... even though it already has some wear.
*Example:*
A year ago, I found a tweed overcoat on eBay. I researched the brand (G.A. Dunn & Co.) and learned that it had a good reputation for quality. After purchasing it, I began to wonder why every online reference referred to "Dunn & Co." rather than "G.A. Dunn & Co." After a lot of digging, I discovered that the founder (G.A. Dunn) named the company after himself. His heirs dropped the "G.A." from the name ... back in *1939.*
I own a tweed overcoat that has remained in terrific condition, even after *80+ years.* That's not going to happen with fast fashion. This overcoat will outlast me.
I got out of a speeding ticket once wearing a coat I was on my way to assist a member my church told the officer I was on my way to assist someone but I forgot I had my name badge on he said okay take care of your patient. He thought I was a doctor making a house call. I didn't mean to lie but I didn't want to correct him either. I know it was because of my professional coat I had on. I am grateful for that officer cause either way I was on my way to help someone
Ha! Nice!
I think that director you mentioned was Sam Raimi. He wears suits every day on set, no matter what.
It may be Levi or perhaps another fashion retailer currently has a sales campaign showing the tons of garments going into the landfills, suggesting we buy their quality product to last and not continue to fill the landfills. Salvation Army, Goodwill cant move all garments they receive. This is why there are now retailer The Real? selling high end designer used merchandise.
2024: "I wear a suit to set me apart from the mainstream". lol I also love to seek out older garments that still work today, with only a touch of vintage to them, without looking like a costume. Enjoy all the work you do.
Thank you!
I stopped caring about comments on my fashion years ago. I'm 43.
All the negative comments I received were from 20's men. I took the comment, and said "When you're older, you'll realise that a $800 sneakers don't mean sh*t. Plus, if you're emotionally and financially invested In wearing sneakers? You are too far gone for help."If you dress in fashion labels... you're on your own.
My older sister told me when I was 23, style yourself with good quality basics with a few expensive statement items, like blazers, accessories, and premium quality shoes.
It's never steered me wrong.
I saw a 23 yo guy at a bar recently. He had on these God ugly Balenciaga sneakers, and I asked him about them.
He said, "thank you. Most people don't ask me about them." He continued to say what he paid for them, what he could sell them for, and how 'in demand' they were.
I said, "That's cool. Spend your money how you like. But, you do realise they are truly ugly shoes, right?"
A verbal argument ensued. I said, "Mate! Wait 10 years and you can get a custom pair of Italian loafers that will last you a decade for that type of money, and they will be timeless in style."
He didn't get it. Youth is wasted and makes fools of the young.
The problem I find with low quality is the fit. I am a slim guy and a lot of these clothes are not cut and sized for me. I have pretty much given up on ordering online.
I keep developing marks on my polo's and tees, where they are resting on my belt.
Does anyone else have this issue?
@johnwoodberry3707: what kind of marks? Maybe a reaction between color and the material of the buckle? Maybe your belt is too tight and grinds the material of your shirt off? Only when the shirt is tucked in?
@tobias1752 it's really strange I have trued leather belt and nylon, but my tees and polo's always seem get a whitish blemish around 5 inches across, which won't come out in the wash, and I mean quality shirts and budget, it drives ne mad I end up having to tuck in always instead which doesn't always suit my body shape
@@johnwoodberry3707 Did you try a baking soda paste to remove the marks? Maybe a reaction to the material of the buckle..I‘d try to use a band aid over the buckle that there’s no contact between shirt and buckle to see if the cause is their contact.. or it only happens when you sit on a desk? The pressure between desk and buckle with the shirt inbetween could be the reason…
Most of the beauty influencers have high end makeup and drugstore makeup; high end clothing and things from Walmart . . the answer is to shop both . . as I think we all do. I used to shop at Goodwill on days certain items were a dollar. I have a London Fog trench coat. I have beautiful jeans that fit. I have quality blazers. It's never been easier to dress well.
So true!
I've gone to malls in jeans and polo, and I've gone to malls in dress shirt, tie and sport coat. Being dressed up, I was treated totally different.
Exactly! Thanks for commenting!
Prefer quality to quantity. Better for the environment.
True!
Every person under 25 is either wearing gym clothes or baggy sweatpants and sweatshirts. Everywhere. From the airport to the grocery store it’s all the same.
True!
That black Henley you're wearing was very much in style at the beginning of the video. Not so much at the end. LOL.
Haha!
After buying a couple shirts over Amazon I had to remind myself that buying cheap means buying at least twice.
Yeah, you just have to understand what you’re buying.
When is your next meet up?
Thinking mid/late June.
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I don't think you really had a message to this video, John, it was a bit all over the place 😅
Whether fast fashion is good value or not, I can definitely say I'd be a bigger fan of your channel if you promoted less fast fashion. Especially today, there are many small brands that do make the effort to manufacture their clothes in Europe or America and offer styles similar to fast fashion. I'm a much bigger fan of those.
Regarding the point of trends changing quickly - I think if anybody 'buys a new wardrobe' every year, they're probably not watching your channel. It's really not necessary for me to say how bad a habit that is - both from a financial and an environmental perspective.
I'll finish by saying that, personally, I wear some pieces that are over 10 years old, and they didn't cost me 4 figures. Of course, you have to have a bit of an eye for trends, because some pieces do go out of style, but if you keep your style simple, there's no reason to not be able to wear clothing for many years, as long as it's still in good shape.
I had those ratchet belts in the 90s but they didn’t catch on back then.
Fyi my cousin shops for trendy clothes that she can RENT online for a few months and then return.
I’ve heard of that!
I’m so sad. 75% of my closet is from Express. Tank tops, shorts, jeans, shirts, suits, tuxedos, overcoats, jackets, all from them.
I honestly don't give a f*** about fashion trends, it's like a scam for the young people. I go with my flow and dress according to my needs.
Um, so why are you looking at this vlog?! You do you. Go in peace.🤨
@@wehojm7320 You clearly didn’t understand but that’s ok 🤷♂️
Men did in fact express themselves with clothing. They acted like men unlike whatever those things at 2:08 were.
Haha!
I just resubscribed. I was a VERY early subscriber to this channel when it was pretty small, but there was time after it grew when it seemed to loose it's core content and it got a little weird... it seems like you've refocused and put things back on track. And for the record, I have NO sympathy for Express. I wanted one of their sport coats so bad 2 years ago, but they wanted $350 for it. Insane for something made in some cheap overseas factory.
Welcome back!
white shirt or black shirt. Jeans. Your welcome.
Was at the store Friday. Still a lot of clunky shoes and uhh what id describe as non manly clothes to put it nicely. Lots of flowers & rhinestones on men’s clothes….uh not for me.
Fast fashion for the win. 79 polo shirts 50 dollar t shirts 70 dollar gym shorts? Lmao that’s for suckers
I have to disagree with the on trend part. I think if you dress stylish and look good, you'll probably get treated differently. If you walk into a restaurant wearing a nice suit and looking good, you'll probably get better service. But being stylish and looking good doesn't necessarily mean dressing in the current trend.
True!
I have to disagree with you, John. Now you’re right it’s a matter of personal preference. But I cannot justify paying money for a shirt or pair shoes that I know. I am not going to get a reasonable amount of where from. I was always taught the cheap man pays the most, and over the course of my six decades, I have found that to be very true.
Great point.
“Fashion is a form of ugliness so intolderable that we have to alter it every six months." - Oscar Wilde.
Keeping up with trends is a losing game. It also holds you back from having your own signature style because you are inherently trying to mimic what somewhat else deems fashionable.
I won’t even get into the amount of waste it generates in our landfills.
True!
The truth is America is much poorer, much less interested in looking good, fatter and more poorly groomed than past generations, a terrible state of affairs for clothes sellers
INDEED
True!
It's pronounced SHAYN
I’ve heard it pronounced a few different ways. A lawyer friend of mine was involved in a lawsuit them, and he told me it was pronounced, SHE-IN.
@@40OverFashion right, because they started as a women's line, now make men's as well.
It's pronounced "garbage" and cheap tbh.
Can't believe I just wasted three minutes listening to this.
I can. It’s a solid video. Too bad you missed the rest.
I have and always will stay away from fashion trends. I buy quality items that are classic style and fit well. I take care of my clothing, shoes and coats/jackets and buy just a few items each season. Fashion trends are an industry driven marketing scam to drive profits. The "trends" always revert back to the classic styles in short order. Trendy items are usually low quality disposable items that won't even last a season.
Well said!
@@40OverFashion love the straight forward, common sense approach to the relatable topics that you post. I appreciate your content.