I think there was a practical reason for gentlemen to have maintained a more formal style of dress at home. In the years before mass installation of telephones at home, there was no way to know when you would be expecting guests if they had not arranged it with you ahead of time. So you always had to be presentable at home, although you might not want to wear a suit.
It's actually a shame that this isn't the case anymore. I can't think of the last time anybody came by without it being planned at least a few hours earlier
Growing up in the 50s and 60s (in the UK) it was not usual to "drop in" without warning or without invitation. Our crowded home ran on a kind of rotation system when it came to guests. Some were always invited for Sunday dinner. Some for Sunday tea and more to make up domino teams in the evening. My grandmother would have been mortified to be caught mid-week without decent home baked cake to offer. Invitations , despite the lack of private telephones were still considered essential. One went to a pay-phone or wrote a card . There were 4 daily postal deliveries and invitations sent and accepted within 24 hours.Ludicrous by todays standards. But oh how peaceful life was!
Thats very true. Also growing up in the 50's and 60's here in the states we didn't change into PJ's until bedtime, as you never knew when someone might drop by. You wanted to be ready just in case. I still do that!
"And a small collection of athletic wear which is worn when doing athletic pursuits. Not that I have too many of them". I genuinely like the humour in Preston's videos.
My dad, who was born in 1915, lived through the classic wear era. While he always shed his suit coat and tie when he got home, he would put on a sweater. He never used a dressing gown or robe over clothing. He and my mother taught us to put on a robe when you got out of bed. It wasn’t good manners to walk around in your pajamas. Especially if someone came to the door and you were still in your pj’s go get your robe on first! I still do that! They even had winter and summer robes.
Since following this channel I've got into the habit of slipping on a dressing gown and some slippers after a long day at work. It's so great that more and more people are doing this and understanding the benefits of smart homewear. Thanks for another thought-provoking video, have a great day, -Carl
@@keshavrao212 I got it because the victorian townhouse I stay in is absolutely freezing. It's the heaviest wool I've ever had and is in a gray check with rope piping at the edges similar to a smoking jacket. It also features a chest pocket which I often load with a pocket square. I got it off of ebay for about £20 so I'd recommend looking around!
I personally enjoy wearing a smoking jacket and a nice vintage pair of 1930s evening trousers and a black tie and whatnot for as much time as possible at home, on the weekends mainly. You are correct, sweaters are a godsend. Right after getting home if I’m wearing my usual suit/conservative odd combination, it completely removes the hassle of wrinkled clothes from taking a nap after getting home. In any case, have a lovely day.
Thank you Gentleman's Gazette for everything! All over this years you were the guys that helped me to dress better and feel like a real gentlemen! Cheers to all men that appreciate the work of Raphael, Preston, Kyle and Nathan! 🥂
Classic plaid boxer shorts, a "Classic Rock" radio station T-shirt, and Fort Belvedere premium shadow-striped socks in old-school, alma mater colors. This was fun, --thank you!
I’d be SOOOO interested to see how your wardrobe would differ, and what you still found “comfortable” to keep on all day if you lived in South Texas. I have to change multiple times per day from sweating through outfits …and I work from home.
I had the same issue living in Sydney, Australia. Two-thirds of the year, by the time I got home from work, my shirt would be soaked in sweat and I'd be desperate to get out of my suit. Two thirds of the year, the only comfortable attire was shorts and a t-shirt or polo shirt.
Us southern boys (Floridian) don’t have it easy being stylish … hence linens , tshirts and shorts …. I’ve struggled with this for years but have relented as Ive gotten older realizing it’s what our forefathers did . Adjust to your climate .
I was glad to see the brief scene with Raphael wearing a work apron. IMO that should be standard attire working in and around the house. I wear an apron regardless of what I have on underneath when doing "dirty work" (insert kilt joke here). Also, it seems like a French style chore jacket or an overshirt makes a lot of sense. Kyle I think did a video on styling the latter.
So pleased you guys made this video! There are no videos on this topic that I could find with this degree of excellence, much like the Pajama video. Keep it up!
I was just thinking of this today! I grabbed my old morning robes which happen to be pink fluffy marshmallow like, it's a comfy Christmas present, and it's fine, sure... but I started thinking there must be a little more flattering version I could wear that'd be comfy AND look good lol. Love the leisure robes shown here, they look absolutely perfect!
I like swapping out my suit coat for a dressing gown and dress shoes for Albert slippers. It's quite convenient. Once I need to leave the house, I can simply put on my suit coat, tie my shoelaces, and head out.
I typically wear lightweight slacks, a loose button down, and loafers. I think t shirt and jeans is fine for others, but I think a basic collared shirt shows myself and others (even if it’s just my family) some respect. Love the channel, great content Preston
The one thing I'd say about house slippers it that they can get pretty stinky pretty fast if you have sweaty feet like I do. I have some heavy wool socks I wear in the winter and use cotton athletic socks in the summer so I can keep them washed. The one downside it they can be a little slippery on laminate floors so I have avoid the temptation of trying to keep up with Fred Astaire when one of his films come on;). I'd also say a fleece style athletic top is acceptable. After all wool sweaters got their start as athletic wear (hence the sweat in the name) and are more comfortable to wear than wool if you have a short sleeved shirt or t-shirt on underneath.
true. but i follow the same rule with slippers, like with dress shoes. i give mine one day rest to air out and rotate the other ones in. and wearing merino woll socks helps a ton. ofc for some it might be overkill, but that's how i learned this from my parents...
I really enjoyed this video. I loved the historical attention to what has been traditionally worn paired with what the different hosts actually wear. This is my first experience with this channel but it certainly won't be my last!
A 3-piece suit with white shirt and tie when I'm filming my YT videos, a collared shirt and slacks when I'm working around the house, and a collared shirt, sweater vest, and sometimes tie in between. If I weren't constantly having to help my grandparents with work around the property, I'd wear the 3 piece suit everyday.
I love gentleman’s gazette and try to stay presentable in my everyday work clothes, though I work on a ranch and get dirty so I as well as most people will wear button up or pearl snap shirts and a pair of jeans, even while dirty from working all day it generally is nice enough
Great video - just clicked off an older video and my God I can’t believe we’ve come this far! I’ve been watching since I got my first office job 4 years ago and thanks to you gents I learned how to look the part Best TRUE classic menswear and sartorial channel on the internet
I gotta say, Preston, you are rocking the facial hair and casual coif - a very handsome look indeed! My own at-home look is pretty 'comfy casual,' but I do try to at least switch out of my pajamas into "plausibly adult clothing" even if I'm not doing anything, if only so I don't feel like such a total sloth 🦥 But I gotta admit, since the pandemic kicked in, that's more and more frequently going to be comfy casual bottoms (often a semi-adult-styled pair of pants, but made up in soft, stretchy "yoga pant" material) and a nice tshirt or sweater, as opposed to slacks and a button down or a suit. AFAIC, waistbands and collars are for Actual Adulting Activities only these days😆 But I'm actively working on replacing more of my modern downtime wardrobe with more classically-inspired (but equally comfy) items like flannel or seersucker lounge pants, cardigans, leisure jackets, and so on. I'm even considering making myself a "historically adequate" banyan, for maximum sloth style. As far as in-home footwear goes, we were strictly a fuzzy-socks household until we were introduced to Kyrgies artisan-made wool felt and suede house shoes. Now we pretty much only ever take those off to go outside or to bed, and if they were more outdoor friendly, you'd never get us out of them.
Ahhh! My dad had that white and red plaid blazer!! I remember it from photos of him in the '70s!! He got rid of so many of his suits, ties, dress shirts and blazers when he and my mom moved to a retirement condo.
I have seven levels of clothes: old clothes for working around the house; gym clothes(which I only wear in the gym, it has a locker room so I will change there); my at home wear is usually cotton twill work pants and a henley, or a t-shirt in the summer; good jeans and casual shirts; casual pants for something in between the jeans and dress clothes; suits and dress shirts, and a tuxedo and formal shirt.
I love classic menswear but have almost completely given up on it and have switched over to a slimmer fit on most of my clothing because of my height and build classic menswear looks billowy and like it is wearing me. I tried wearing robes and in enjoyed the experience except for a hazardous problem being extremely short 5’3” when I went up the steps I would step on the hem of my robe and trip 😬😬😬😢😢😢😖😖. Unfortunately sometimes our bodies don’t match our souls inside I’am a dapper gentlemen on the outside I look like a tough biker.
I’m a prole, so I typically work in denim overalls. At home, after showering, I am loath to put on shoes or socks again until morning, and a shirt is purely for decorum, as I live in a subtropical climate where covering up is only ever desirable under direct sunlight, so, after work, I am typically clad in just clean but tattered overalls that no longer serve me at the workplace. For the short winters we get, a dress shirt is, by design, the most comfortable type of shirt! I do also enjoy a satin dressing gown from the 1950s, which pairs nicely with a tasseled “Biedermeier” inspired hat.
Being my self from Friuli I was really glad and surprised to hear about the Friulian shoes, also called "scarpez" (in the Carnia´s friulian dialect, the area where they are produced). thank you and keep up the great work.
@@ebdaniels8774 apart from my friends mom I actually had to check my self eheh but it seems like "les furlanes" manage a good artisanal approach to a modern marketing, try to sharp scrapez andnull find some more
Got a few smoking jackets I wear at home… I appreciate the hard work and the examples you guys set for us gentes in training… thank you Raphael, Kyle, Nathan and Preston… I’m hoping to teach the values to my son in the future. ☺️
Depending on the weather, my house attire will fluctuate from flannel pj bottoms during winter to lightweight all cotton during the warmer months. My tops are usually a flannel shirt with a tee shirt underneath. Since, I'm retired, my go to the store attire mainly consists of the same, as whatever, my activities my wife decides for me in (honey do list) that day.
May to Mid-October -- Chino shorts and either short-sleeve madras, seersucker, or twill shirts or polo pull-overs and leather boat shoes. Mid-October to May -- corduroy jeans, flannel shirts (tucked in) or Rugby jerseys with suede camp mocs. Evenings and early morning year round cotton pajamas and robe.
Hahhaaa my comment became a true video. Thank you, Gentleman's Gazette. This was a question i had in my head for so long without an answer, i am thankful for this video.
To anyone who hasn't tried it yet, I cannot recommend spending a bit more on quality knitware enough. The range of temperatures you can get out of good, natural fiber knitware is astounding. Warm when you need it, cool when you need it. I live in central Texas and can wear a good sweater for half the year, give or take. And the pieces can be incredibly versatile. Good knitware looks good with anything.
I love this channel...!!!! I love gentlemen well dressed.... should be an elegant club for elegant people, classic people, to meet once a month in London or in another place......is so difficult to find someone that is not wearing a ripped jeans today...!!
Very interesting topics presented in an excellent way. Illustrative and informative. The modern gentleman must of course take care of his appearance outwardly, but especially at home, where no one sees him. Only he who respects himself is worthy of being considered a gentleman. In this sense, men's classic pyjamas in cotton poplin with lapel and buttoned jacket are an extraordinary choice to feel like a real one. Complement that with a dressing gown on top and you'll feel like a king. Thank you.
I stick to wide leg trousers or A-line dresses at home, something I can go out the front door in if i need to, without causing the back-fence gossips to gasp about me not being presentable.
When Kyle is wearing shorts in the winter, he could be mistaken for a Canadian. I'm a Canadian and sometimes I wear shorts and t-shirts in the winter. Sometimesin the winter I use the cool AC in the car.
It is always best to change out of your suit getting home. Just to protect it from the stresses of wear. You can still have a smart look but one which is more likely to take the wear you expect at home.
great video. I love boat shoes. have got to figure some more summer choices. I had both knees replaced this past Feb, so I have two huge scars, wont be wearing shorts anymore
Great video. Trying to increase my style knowledge, sharpen my wardrobe, and dress better at work. I think for me looking polished, fitted, and professional at work is critical. I like the the phrase "intentional comfort" for dressing at home. I am always puttering around the house working in the yard or doing other chores. I am most comfortable on sweatpants and t-shirts but wear polos if going out. Need to be more thoughtful when going on grocery runs and at kids soccer games. It's a small town and you always run into people you know.
Retro (1890s to 1950s) style sneakers. I have the Colchester Rubber Co. Sneakers, the ones based off the 1892 sneaker, and they just fit! I think the problems some gentleman have with sneakers are exacerbated by the modern trendy ones and forgetting to look back to the classics, and there are plenty of sneaker brands out there that adhere to old-school early 20th Century sneaker philosophy. Alongside that, early 20th Century style sportswear is just fun, especially in the summer.
Can't wear Converse style boots/sneakers and anything not cupsoled and/or canvas, due to the friction/chafing and sometimes pinky toe snagging. For home lounging I'll be switching to driving moccasins, since winter house slipper kinds are way too warm and lined - meaning I can wear any type of socks I desire with driving moccasins instead. I thought of this about 30 seconds before it was mentioned in the video, and really wish I thought of this before.
I've been navigating work from home for two years now. My warm months style is usually shorts, knit shirt, and boat shoes. For colder months, a button down, chinos or cords, and loafers. I'll layer on a sweater, too. This takes me through the day to evening.
This is one of the most important videos you have made. This comes from an early follower. Sven Raphael has built something remarkable with pure work ethic. Personally, I find jogging pants at home deplaced. Clothes convey energy onto the carrier. So, the least I am willing to settle for is a polo shirt, holding it with Preston and Raphael. Jogging pants make me personally feel like I am lacking energy.
Since most of us spend a lot of our time at home these days, this video could not be any more timely! Even if at home there are many ways to feel comfortable but still put together (for me I would say my style indoors is similar to Nathan's and Preston's)!
I think it may be worth mentioning the history of of the dressing gown, the use of which in the late 19th century and into the 20th, can be referred to as the ladies "tea gowns". Worn before dressing for the morning or during private breakfasts. Also in the interval before dressing for dinner. I must emphatically reject the statement that pajamas (at least in the UK) were ever acceptable for eating breakfast. And before anyone starts accusing me of snobbery.. I grew up in a no luxury home with outside lavatory. But my grandmother (the cook) insisted that we were appropriately dressed for breakfast.
I watch this channel because of the way things used to be, and because of the way things still should be but aren't. I've basically worn nothing but pajamas and sweatpants for the past two years. I used to wear Brooks Brothers suits ... not at home, when I'd leave the house to go to work. Now I don't even leave my bedroom to go to work; so that out-of-focus background screen on my monitor comes in handy, obviously. And by the way, the last time my suit jacket became wrinkled doing domestic chores ... oh, how I wish!!
Is anything better then wearing a wool cardigan and a chasity cage ? I choose from my selection of GF shirts and sweaters and a lovely pastel shade of cage for the weekend. French maid thigh highs and heels do have their place but comfortable isn’t always an option
Your video was both informative and engaging. I appreciate how you tackled it such a unique way. I've explored a parallel theme on Illicium London. Keep it up!
I am growing through sizes now I'm getting bigger through working out. All the investments I made previously have all but made reduntant because they are now too ill-fitted to feel comfortable in. Investing in the modern athletic look alleviates a lot of those issues, except for the lack timeless class I do so appreciate and strive for in the things I do.
There is a kind of pants that falls between sweat pants and regular trousers. I don't know what they are called, but I always wear them indoors during the colder months, pairing them with a polo shirt or sweater. Jeans must be the most uncomfortable trousers ever designed, with their thick seams and patch-pockets that hold the garment rigid when you bend or sit down. They should be reserved for rodeos!
I disagree. Jeans are soooo comfy. I’ve found a few wonderful brands that will stitch very thin strands of rubber (or some stretchy thread) into the pants. It keeps them a bit softer, way easier to move in, and it’s my go to for casual pants. The jeans won’t last a lifetime (2 years if worn daily, 5 or so if you don’t wear them often), but my favorite brands are Urban Star and Eddie Bauer. Hope this helps!
@@orionwhitney897 The stretch-jeans were designed to address the (undeniable) rigidity of the original monstrosity. The controlled media deliberately confuse 'casual' with 'comfortable,' so not surprisingly many people in consumer-society cannot distinguish between the two.
Just wanted to update my original comment. Thanks for all the content you all upload it's truly interesting. For the warmer seasons I wear a short sleeved t shirt with seersucker lounge pants. During the cooler months I'll still wear a t shirt but this time with Flannel lounge pants and an open front long Cardigan sweater as an alternative to a Dressing gown. I still have a hoodie as well but the Cardigans are obviously classier so now I prefer them a bit more. Excellent content as always!
On the weekends I often don't get out of my pajamas until I am getting ready to go out. During the week I do calisthenics first thing, and I will usually leave my sweatpants and trainers on until I am ready to shower and dress for the day. When I get home, I typically wear whatever I have on, with a change of shoes into house slippers or shoes. If it is chilly, I have a dressing robe I can throw on, or I'll switch from jacket to cardigan. (I just realized how very Mr. Rogers this sounds.)
A much-needed video. I have this strange fantasy about Sven being a total slob off-camera, puttering around the house in ragged t-shirts, crummy cargo shorts, crocs, etc. Total opposite of video persona. lol
Raphael is honestly one of my favorite men and I am definitely admitting I have a man crush on him lol he's just so sharp he has taught me so much and my wardrobe and attention to detail has improved because of your guy's tips keep doing what you're doing saludos desde los Angeles California
“Unlike our more modern conception of the dissatisfied work tearing off his work clothes the moments he gets in the door” HAHAHA I COULDNT STOP LAUGHING
I'm thinking of changing up my own "at home" wardrobe and also have been feeling the cold more. So I recently bought a cardigan; ironically in a very similar style to the chunky, knitted, one you showcased in this video. I'm also considering chinos as a trouser. It will be interesting to experiment, for sure.
Thank you for this. Of course at home really you can wear tshirts or trousers such as jeans if you want too. Round neck or button up ones too. I am not that keen on shorts though. Of course having a suit with tie is nice too but you need a change there too surely of course too.
Myself I'm more in Kyle and Nathan's realm of fashion. I have polos and a chino from banana republic inwear when going out to clubs, while my 99% attire is athletic shorts and shirts from under armour.
I think a good idea would be to make a video about smoking jackets… their history… how to wear them… if it’s actually worth it to own one…. those kind of things.
Thanks for the kind words, Pam! We've spotlighted a number of great women's style channels in this post: www.gentlemansgazette.com/classic-style-for-women/? - Preston
All in all, in most countries, or cultures one does not wear shoes indoors. Parts of the US, the UK, France and Netherlands may be exceptions to this (based on a very quick online search). Here in the Nordic countries it certainly is not customary to wear shoes indoors, at one's own home, or while visiting others. Also the thought of getting the floors and carpets dirty fast, especially during the autumn and winter, is not appealing. Besides, it is good for the feet to breathe, to get air. In modern Finland, we go mostly in socks, slippers, or even barefoot. Most houses stay warm even during the winter, so all through the year. The energy crisis, rising cost of heating may perhaps change that for the cooler periods of the year, in the long run.
You would never catch me wearing a pair of sweatpants, my go to casual wear is a solid pair of comfortable well fitted jeans with a simple button up shirt. for colder months throw on a sweater. For work, exchange the shirt with a t-shirt or old worn sweater, and the pants with a pair of older worn jeans. For athletics, which I hardly do, jeans are more than enough. I prefer walking in the woods or mountain-hiking, for which jeans are preferable. I think you might catch that I enjoy jeans. They're the ultimate pair of casual pants! And with a darker pair you can even entertain guests. They truly are the Toyota Hiace of pants, inelegant for sure, but they last for ever, and they get you where you need to go with no hassle.
I think there was a practical reason for gentlemen to have maintained a more formal style of dress at home. In the years before mass installation of telephones at home, there was no way to know when you would be expecting guests if they had not arranged it with you ahead of time. So you always had to be presentable at home, although you might not want to wear a suit.
It's actually a shame that this isn't the case anymore. I can't think of the last time anybody came by without it being planned at least a few hours earlier
Growing up in the 50s and 60s (in the UK) it was not usual to "drop in" without warning or without invitation. Our crowded home ran on a kind of rotation system when it came to guests. Some were always invited for Sunday dinner. Some for Sunday tea and more to make up domino teams in the evening.
My grandmother would have been mortified to be caught mid-week without decent home baked cake to offer.
Invitations , despite the lack of private telephones were still considered essential. One went to a pay-phone or wrote a card . There were 4 daily postal deliveries and invitations sent and accepted within 24 hours.Ludicrous by todays standards. But oh how peaceful life was!
@@jesseblueman1517 I would hate this.
Thats very true. Also growing up in the 50's and 60's here in the states we didn't change into PJ's until bedtime, as you never knew when someone might drop by. You wanted to be ready just in case. I still do that!
Sowing up unannounced for non-emergency reasons is rude. And I for one would frankly not allow those individuals into my home.
"And a small collection of athletic wear which is worn when doing athletic pursuits. Not that I have too many of them".
I genuinely like the humour in Preston's videos.
So true. Preston is my favorite presenter in the group.
@@chrisblanc663 yep, Preston is awesome !
My dad, who was born in 1915, lived through the classic wear era. While he always shed his suit coat and tie when he got home, he would put on a sweater. He never used a dressing gown or robe over clothing. He and my mother taught us to put on a robe when you got out of bed. It wasn’t good manners to walk around in your pajamas. Especially if someone came to the door and you were still in your pj’s go get your robe on first! I still do that! They even had winter and summer robes.
How old are you if you don't mind me asking?
@@enkryptron i grew up in the 50’s and 60’s.
@@k.j.lindsey3048 Can't imagine what it must've felt like. I grew up in the 90s, before the internet was even a thing, felt like a lifetime ago now.
@@k.j.lindsey3048 is your father still alive?
@@miles2378 no he isn’t. We lost him in 1987. I still think of him every day though.
Ah, the classic gentlemanly activities of showing your guests your moose.
Since following this channel I've got into the habit of slipping on a dressing gown and some slippers after a long day at work. It's so great that more and more people are doing this and understanding the benefits of smart homewear.
Thanks for another thought-provoking video, have a great day,
-Carl
What colour is your dressing gown? May I know?
Nice Hat Carl!
Thankyou for using a "dressing gown" ...a term falling more and more out of use. Today much confused with "bathrobe"
Why, thank you.
*Tips hat*
I only wish I got to wear it with full morning dress on Easter (yesterday) like in the movie Easter Parade.
@@keshavrao212 I got it because the victorian townhouse I stay in is absolutely freezing. It's the heaviest wool I've ever had and is in a gray check with rope piping at the edges similar to a smoking jacket. It also features a chest pocket which I often load with a pocket square. I got it off of ebay for about £20 so I'd recommend looking around!
I personally enjoy wearing a smoking jacket and a nice vintage pair of 1930s evening trousers and a black tie and whatnot for as much time as possible at home, on the weekends mainly. You are correct, sweaters are a godsend. Right after getting home if I’m wearing my usual suit/conservative odd combination, it completely removes the hassle of wrinkled clothes from taking a nap after getting home.
In any case, have a lovely day.
Call BS. Nobody does that.
@@jyc313 and why exactly can’t I?
@@jyc313 someone jelly
Thank you Gentleman's Gazette for everything! All over this years you were the guys that helped me to dress better and feel like a real gentlemen! Cheers to all men that appreciate the work of Raphael, Preston, Kyle and Nathan! 🥂
Classic plaid boxer shorts, a "Classic Rock" radio station T-shirt, and Fort Belvedere premium shadow-striped socks in old-school, alma mater colors. This was fun, --thank you!
I still knit my own sweaters. I still have a couple (in good condition) that are about 40+++ years old & still well loved 😍
That's incredible sir!
Good for you.
Been following GG for a while now and even tho this is a video about Home Wear my biggest takeaway was at 9:42.
Thank you and the Team behind it all!
Thank you for following - glad you found the video enjoyable!
I’d be SOOOO interested to see how your wardrobe would differ, and what you still found “comfortable” to keep on all day if you lived in South Texas. I have to change multiple times per day from sweating through outfits …and I work from home.
I had the same issue living in Sydney, Australia. Two-thirds of the year, by the time I got home from work, my shirt would be soaked in sweat and I'd be desperate to get out of my suit. Two thirds of the year, the only comfortable attire was shorts and a t-shirt or polo shirt.
Linen is quite nice
Us southern boys (Floridian) don’t have it easy being stylish … hence linens , tshirts and shorts …. I’ve struggled with this for years but have relented as Ive gotten older realizing it’s what our forefathers did . Adjust to your climate .
Linen and madras shorts
FYI, I’m well aware of linen, guys… It makes up at least 75% of my current wardrobe.
I was glad to see the brief scene with Raphael wearing a work apron. IMO that should be standard attire working in and around the house. I wear an apron regardless of what I have on underneath when doing "dirty work" (insert kilt joke here). Also, it seems like a French style chore jacket or an overshirt makes a lot of sense. Kyle I think did a video on styling the latter.
The non greased hair and stubble is a great look Preston! You should do it more often for sure
Can’t stand stubble on a man..looks scruffy n unclean.
@@susanbrown2909 ok
His beard looks good ,I say keep it
So pleased you guys made this video! There are no videos on this topic that I could find with this degree of excellence, much like the Pajama video. Keep it up!
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I agree ..even thou I’m female..it’s still interesting.
There’s nothing like a well dressed man.
I was just thinking of this today! I grabbed my old morning robes which happen to be pink fluffy marshmallow like, it's a comfy Christmas present, and it's fine, sure... but I started thinking there must be a little more flattering version I could wear that'd be comfy AND look good lol. Love the leisure robes shown here, they look absolutely perfect!
I enjoy the content, but I also enjoy their English.
You're right: Preston's American accent is very mild.
I like swapping out my suit coat for a dressing gown and dress shoes for Albert slippers. It's quite convenient. Once I need to leave the house, I can simply put on my suit coat, tie my shoelaces, and head out.
I typically wear lightweight slacks, a loose button down, and loafers. I think t shirt and jeans is fine for others, but I think a basic collared shirt shows myself and others (even if it’s just my family) some respect. Love the channel, great content Preston
The one thing I'd say about house slippers it that they can get pretty stinky pretty fast if you have sweaty feet like I do. I have some heavy wool socks I wear in the winter and use cotton athletic socks in the summer so I can keep them washed. The one downside it they can be a little slippery on laminate floors so I have avoid the temptation of trying to keep up with Fred Astaire when one of his films come on;).
I'd also say a fleece style athletic top is acceptable. After all wool sweaters got their start as athletic wear (hence the sweat in the name) and are more comfortable to wear than wool if you have a short sleeved shirt or t-shirt on underneath.
true. but i follow the same rule with slippers, like with dress shoes. i give mine one day rest to air out and rotate the other ones in. and wearing merino woll socks helps a ton. ofc for some it might be overkill, but that's how i learned this from my parents...
I really enjoyed this video. I loved the historical attention to what has been traditionally worn paired with what the different hosts actually wear. This is my first experience with this channel but it certainly won't be my last!
I love this guy! He’s so adorable ☺️
A 3-piece suit with white shirt and tie when I'm filming my YT videos, a collared shirt and slacks when I'm working around the house, and a collared shirt, sweater vest, and sometimes tie in between.
If I weren't constantly having to help my grandparents with work around the property, I'd wear the 3 piece suit everyday.
I love gentleman’s gazette and try to stay presentable in my everyday work clothes, though I work on a ranch and get dirty so I as well as most people will wear button up or pearl snap shirts and a pair of jeans, even while dirty from working all day it generally is nice enough
You guys are gonna talk me into slip on house shoes i can feel it
I wear sk8 shoes as slippers at home.
Great video - just clicked off an older video and my God I can’t believe we’ve come this far! I’ve been watching since I got my first office job 4 years ago and thanks to you gents I learned how to look the part
Best TRUE classic menswear and sartorial channel on the internet
Thanks for the support! :)
As a Brazilian subscriber, I was very surprised and happy to know that Raphael watches our football matches.
I gotta say, Preston, you are rocking the facial hair and casual coif - a very handsome look indeed! My own at-home look is pretty 'comfy casual,' but I do try to at least switch out of my pajamas into "plausibly adult clothing" even if I'm not doing anything, if only so I don't feel like such a total sloth 🦥 But I gotta admit, since the pandemic kicked in, that's more and more frequently going to be comfy casual bottoms (often a semi-adult-styled pair of pants, but made up in soft, stretchy "yoga pant" material) and a nice tshirt or sweater, as opposed to slacks and a button down or a suit. AFAIC, waistbands and collars are for Actual Adulting Activities only these days😆 But I'm actively working on replacing more of my modern downtime wardrobe with more classically-inspired (but equally comfy) items like flannel or seersucker lounge pants, cardigans, leisure jackets, and so on. I'm even considering making myself a "historically adequate" banyan, for maximum sloth style.
As far as in-home footwear goes, we were strictly a fuzzy-socks household until we were introduced to Kyrgies artisan-made wool felt and suede house shoes. Now we pretty much only ever take those off to go outside or to bed, and if they were more outdoor friendly, you'd never get us out of them.
Ahhh! My dad had that white and red plaid blazer!! I remember it from photos of him in the '70s!! He got rid of so many of his suits, ties, dress shirts and blazers when he and my mom moved to a retirement condo.
I have seven levels of clothes: old clothes for working around the house; gym clothes(which I only wear in the gym, it has a locker room so I will change there); my at home wear is usually cotton twill work pants and a henley, or a t-shirt in the summer; good jeans and casual shirts; casual pants for something in between the jeans and dress clothes; suits and dress shirts, and a tuxedo and formal shirt.
I'll tell ya Preston you are the best. I love watching these videos & your whole persona lightens up my day. Thank you for being you.
I typically wear leather chaps with a dog collar with green red socks from Fort Belvedere
I love classic menswear but have almost completely given up on it and have switched over to a slimmer fit on most of my clothing because of my height and build classic menswear looks billowy and like it is wearing me. I tried wearing robes and in enjoyed the experience except for a hazardous problem being extremely short 5’3” when I went up the steps I would step on the hem of my robe and trip 😬😬😬😢😢😢😖😖. Unfortunately sometimes our bodies don’t match our souls inside I’am a dapper gentlemen on the outside I look like a tough biker.
Have it hemmed by a seamstress or tailor.
Try getting your clothing fitted by a tailor
I’m a prole, so I typically work in denim overalls. At home, after showering, I am loath to put on shoes or socks again until morning, and a shirt is purely for decorum, as I live in a subtropical climate where covering up is only ever desirable under direct sunlight, so, after work, I am typically clad in just clean but tattered overalls that no longer serve me at the workplace. For the short winters we get, a dress shirt is, by design, the most comfortable type of shirt! I do also enjoy a satin dressing gown from the 1950s, which pairs nicely with a tasseled “Biedermeier” inspired hat.
Being my self from Friuli I was really glad and surprised to hear about the Friulian shoes, also called "scarpez" (in the Carnia´s friulian dialect, the area where they are produced). thank you and keep up the great work.
I wear a pair of Velasca furlane as summer house shoes. Can you recommend any goods brands from around Friuli?
@@ebdaniels8774 apart from my friends mom I actually had to check my self eheh but it seems like "les furlanes" manage a good artisanal approach to a modern marketing, try to sharp scrapez andnull find some more
@@alessandroverona1888 Thank you so much! My wife and I will be in Venezia this summer and I need to stock up on shoes!
Got a few smoking jackets I wear at home… I appreciate the hard work and the examples you guys set for us gentes in training… thank you Raphael, Kyle, Nathan and Preston… I’m hoping to teach the values to my son in the future. ☺️
Depending on the weather, my house attire will fluctuate from flannel pj bottoms during winter to lightweight all cotton during the warmer months. My tops are usually a flannel shirt with a tee shirt underneath. Since, I'm retired, my go to the store attire mainly consists of the same, as whatever, my activities my wife decides for me in (honey do list) that day.
May to Mid-October -- Chino shorts and either short-sleeve madras, seersucker, or twill shirts or polo pull-overs and leather boat shoes. Mid-October to May -- corduroy jeans, flannel shirts (tucked in) or Rugby jerseys with suede camp mocs. Evenings and early morning year round cotton pajamas and robe.
I never thought my personal style was that close to Raphael, but it is. Neat.
YES!!! I have been asking for home lounge wear for months now!!!!
Hahhaaa my comment became a true video. Thank you, Gentleman's Gazette.
This was a question i had in my head for so long without an answer, i am thankful for this video.
To anyone who hasn't tried it yet, I cannot recommend spending a bit more on quality knitware enough. The range of temperatures you can get out of good, natural fiber knitware is astounding. Warm when you need it, cool when you need it. I live in central Texas and can wear a good sweater for half the year, give or take. And the pieces can be incredibly versatile. Good knitware looks good with anything.
Where I am it's cool/cold every night, all year.
@@SPNKr16 I wish I lived in a place like that. I hate hot weather. :(
@@RWAKitty Same here my friend. Southern hemisphere heat is unusual, but then at night it's calm and cool.
I love this channel...!!!! I love gentlemen well dressed.... should be an elegant club for elegant people, classic people, to meet once a month in London or in another place......is so difficult to find someone that is not wearing a ripped jeans today...!!
Thank you for This ! I have been waiting for this video 🤩
I prefer Preston’s and Raphael’s style 👏
9:36 Ok Preston you sold me with this one 👏
Very interesting topics presented in an excellent way. Illustrative and informative. The modern gentleman must of course take care of his appearance outwardly, but especially at home, where no one sees him. Only he who respects himself is worthy of being considered a gentleman. In this sense, men's classic pyjamas in cotton poplin with lapel and buttoned jacket are an extraordinary choice to feel like a real one. Complement that with a dressing gown on top and you'll feel like a king. Thank you.
You’re so well spoken, keep up the great videos!
I stick to wide leg trousers or A-line dresses at home, something I can go out the front door in if i need to, without causing the back-fence gossips to gasp about me not being presentable.
I love when Preston has a slight stubble, great look!
Not my favorite. On him it doesn't look "rugged" or "casual" but rather just sloppy.
I dress one of 2 ways when at home. Either in a dress shirt, silk scarf and smoking jacket, or in the buff.
When Kyle is wearing shorts in the winter, he could be mistaken for a Canadian. I'm a Canadian and sometimes I wear shorts and t-shirts in the winter. Sometimesin the winter I use the cool AC in the car.
0:39 "the general populace" 😂
One of my favorite videos!!!
I’ve learned so much from this channel
I actually was watching this in a velvet robe sipping on a drink lol 😂😂. Scotch though not brandy.
Can you gents cover the same subject, but for Tropical weather (e.g. Brazil, Caribbean, Singapore, etc.)?
It is always best to change out of your suit getting home. Just to protect it from the stresses of wear.
You can still have a smart look but one which is more likely to take the wear you expect at home.
great video. I love boat shoes. have got to figure some more summer choices. I had both knees replaced this past Feb, so I have two huge scars, wont be wearing shorts anymore
Great video. Trying to increase my style knowledge, sharpen my wardrobe, and dress better at work. I think for me looking polished, fitted, and professional at work is critical. I like the the phrase "intentional comfort" for dressing at home. I am always puttering around the house working in the yard or doing other chores. I am most comfortable on sweatpants and t-shirts but wear polos if going out. Need to be more thoughtful when going on grocery runs and at kids soccer games. It's a small town and you always run into people you know.
Retro (1890s to 1950s) style sneakers. I have the Colchester Rubber Co. Sneakers, the ones based off the 1892 sneaker, and they just fit! I think the problems some gentleman have with sneakers are exacerbated by the modern trendy ones and forgetting to look back to the classics, and there are plenty of sneaker brands out there that adhere to old-school early 20th Century sneaker philosophy. Alongside that, early 20th Century style sportswear is just fun, especially in the summer.
Can't wear Converse style boots/sneakers and anything not cupsoled and/or canvas, due to the friction/chafing and sometimes pinky toe snagging.
For home lounging I'll be switching to driving moccasins, since winter house slipper kinds are way too warm and lined - meaning I can wear any type of socks I desire with driving moccasins instead. I thought of this about 30 seconds before it was mentioned in the video, and really wish I thought of this before.
I've been navigating work from home for two years now. My warm months style is usually shorts, knit shirt, and boat shoes. For colder months, a button down, chinos or cords, and loafers. I'll layer on a sweater, too. This takes me through the day to evening.
If you can’t spend your day showing off your moose, you clearly aren’t trying hard enough.
I show off my " moose" when I am alone ......
I agree 100%
This is one of the most important videos you have made. This comes from an early follower. Sven Raphael has built something remarkable with pure work ethic. Personally, I find jogging pants at home deplaced. Clothes convey energy onto the carrier. So, the least I am willing to settle for is a polo shirt, holding it with Preston and Raphael. Jogging pants make me personally feel like I am lacking energy.
Since most of us spend a lot of our time at home these days, this video could not be any more timely! Even if at home there are many ways to feel comfortable but still put together (for me I would say my style indoors is similar to Nathan's and Preston's)!
I agree.
It's either the 1920's Anglo-American style, or sitting here watching Mad Men, its hard not to love all the suited aesthetic of 1960-70.
I think it may be worth mentioning the history of of the dressing gown, the use of which in the late 19th century and into the 20th, can be referred to as the ladies "tea gowns".
Worn before dressing for the morning or during private breakfasts. Also in the interval before dressing for dinner.
I must emphatically reject the statement that pajamas (at least in the UK) were ever acceptable for eating breakfast. And before anyone starts accusing me of snobbery..
I grew up in a no luxury home with outside lavatory. But my grandmother (the cook) insisted that we were appropriately dressed for breakfast.
Sorry ..typo.. " could be referred to as the equivalent in function of ladies tea gowns"
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I watch this channel because of the way things used to be, and because of the way things still should be but aren't. I've basically worn nothing but pajamas and sweatpants for the past two years. I used to wear Brooks Brothers suits ... not at home, when I'd leave the house to go to work. Now I don't even leave my bedroom to go to work; so that out-of-focus background screen on my monitor comes in handy, obviously. And by the way, the last time my suit jacket became wrinkled doing domestic chores ... oh, how I wish!!
Is anything better then wearing a wool cardigan and a chasity cage ? I choose from my selection of GF shirts and sweaters and a lovely pastel shade of cage for the weekend. French maid thigh highs and heels do have their place but comfortable isn’t always an option
I like how Preston has a bit of a beard!
Your video was both informative and engaging. I appreciate how you tackled it such a unique way. I've explored a parallel theme on Illicium London. Keep it up!
Be a presentar at a "classic menswear" channel.
Wear hoodies.
Pick one.
Very fine video! Thank You!
I am growing through sizes now I'm getting bigger through working out. All the investments I made previously have all but made reduntant because they are now too ill-fitted to feel comfortable in. Investing in the modern athletic look alleviates a lot of those issues, except for the lack timeless class I do so appreciate and strive for in the things I do.
Very informative.Thank you Preston.
What a society which values what a person carries on his body instead of what is within him.
There is a kind of pants that falls between sweat pants and regular trousers. I don't know what they are called, but I always wear them indoors during the colder months, pairing them with a polo shirt or sweater. Jeans must be the most uncomfortable trousers ever designed, with their thick seams and patch-pockets that hold the garment rigid when you bend or sit down. They should be reserved for rodeos!
I disagree. Jeans are soooo comfy. I’ve found a few wonderful brands that will stitch very thin strands of rubber (or some stretchy thread) into the pants. It keeps them a bit softer, way easier to move in, and it’s my go to for casual pants. The jeans won’t last a lifetime (2 years if worn daily, 5 or so if you don’t wear them often), but my favorite brands are Urban Star and Eddie Bauer. Hope this helps!
@@orionwhitney897 The stretch-jeans were designed to address the (undeniable) rigidity of the original monstrosity. The controlled media deliberately confuse 'casual' with 'comfortable,' so not surprisingly many people in consumer-society cannot distinguish between the two.
Just wanted to update my original comment. Thanks for all the content you all upload it's truly interesting. For the warmer seasons I wear a short sleeved t shirt with seersucker lounge pants. During the cooler months I'll still wear a t shirt but this time with Flannel lounge pants and an open front long Cardigan sweater as an alternative to a Dressing gown. I still have a hoodie as well but the Cardigans are obviously classier so now I prefer them a bit more. Excellent content as always!
Hey Preston, could you please teach Raphael how to properly how to insert pun's. Well you're the Pun master after all.🤨😏😁🤦😂
Honestly, I just want to wear clothing men on vintage fashion plates and illustrations are wearing.
The pizza guy unexpectedly stops by? Just playing ;), thanks for taking the time to cover the full spectrum.
On the weekends I often don't get out of my pajamas until I am getting ready to go out. During the week I do calisthenics first thing, and I will usually leave my sweatpants and trainers on until I am ready to shower and dress for the day.
When I get home, I typically wear whatever I have on, with a change of shoes into house slippers or shoes. If it is chilly, I have a dressing robe I can throw on, or I'll switch from jacket to cardigan. (I just realized how very Mr. Rogers this sounds.)
My sister gave me sweater for Christmas similar to the one @4:16. I've had it for about 18 years.
A much-needed video. I have this strange fantasy about Sven being a total slob off-camera, puttering around the house in ragged t-shirts, crummy cargo shorts, crocs, etc. Total opposite of video persona. lol
Raphael is honestly one of my favorite men and I am definitely admitting I have a man crush on him lol he's just so sharp he has taught me so much and my wardrobe and attention to detail has improved because of your guy's tips keep doing what you're doing saludos desde los Angeles California
“Unlike our more modern conception of the dissatisfied work tearing off his work clothes the moments he gets in the door” HAHAHA I COULDNT STOP LAUGHING
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Appreciate all the videos gentlemen!
I'm thinking of changing up my own "at home" wardrobe and also have been feeling the cold more. So I recently bought a cardigan; ironically in a very similar style to the chunky, knitted, one you showcased in this video. I'm also considering chinos as a trouser. It will be interesting to experiment, for sure.
Really great video. Truly sophisticated
Thank you for this. Of course at home really you can wear tshirts or trousers such as jeans if you want too. Round neck or button up ones too. I am not that keen on shorts though. Of course having a suit with tie is nice too but you need a change there too surely of course too.
Long trousers are more my sort of thing really too for sure.
I do have a dressing gown though too.
Hoodies are nice too in a way but each to their own too.
Boots shoes or slippers are alright for the feet too as well.
I do like wearing a shirt with a tie too as it feels nice too. I don't have a suit but one with a jumper is nice too.
I have my series of prized boxer shorts with my set of frayed but original T-shirts which I wear at home the whole weekend 😂
Good to see that Niles son found his passion
Myself I'm more in Kyle and Nathan's realm of fashion. I have polos and a chino from banana republic inwear when going out to clubs, while my 99% attire is athletic shorts and shirts from under armour.
Yes! I love this!!
I think a good idea would be to make a video about smoking jackets… their history… how to wear them… if it’s actually worth it to own one…. those kind of things.
Love your vlogs. Thankyou.
Has anyone made a Lady's Gazette?
Thanks for the kind words, Pam! We've spotlighted a number of great women's style channels in this post:
www.gentlemansgazette.com/classic-style-for-women/?
- Preston
@@gentlemansgazette thankyou Preston
All in all, in most countries, or cultures one does not wear shoes indoors. Parts of the US, the UK, France and Netherlands may be exceptions to this (based on a very quick online search). Here in the Nordic countries it certainly is not customary to wear shoes indoors, at one's own home, or while visiting others. Also the thought of getting the floors and carpets dirty fast, especially during the autumn and winter, is not appealing. Besides, it is good for the feet to breathe, to get air. In modern Finland, we go mostly in socks, slippers, or even barefoot. Most houses stay warm even during the winter, so all through the year. The energy crisis, rising cost of heating may perhaps change that for the cooler periods of the year, in the long run.
I haven't worn a pair of shorts since 1994 and I don't miss them one bit.
Where u at ? Upper peninsula?
Currently wearing Uniqlo joggers, a Brooks Brothers hoodie, Kenzo espadrilles, and a robe. I also have a nice pour of bourbon to my side.
When Preston’s “small collection” of athletic wear is the same size as my whole wardrobe
Always love watching the gentlemen's Gazette great content and always interesting
You would never catch me wearing a pair of sweatpants, my go to casual wear is a solid pair of comfortable well fitted jeans with a simple button up shirt. for colder months throw on a sweater.
For work, exchange the shirt with a t-shirt or old worn sweater, and the pants with a pair of older worn jeans.
For athletics, which I hardly do, jeans are more than enough.
I prefer walking in the woods or mountain-hiking, for which jeans are preferable.
I think you might catch that I enjoy jeans.
They're the ultimate pair of casual pants!
And with a darker pair you can even entertain guests.
They truly are the Toyota Hiace of pants, inelegant for sure, but they last for ever, and they get you where you need to go with no hassle.