15 Tips On How To Dress Like A Gentleman On A Budget - Gentleman's Gazette

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  • @dangerdan6159
    @dangerdan6159 7 лет назад +512

    i realy like that this man gives content for the sake of content and doesnt try to sale his or his partners stuff. so many style chanels watered down to commercial BS with repetitive content.....

    • @simonboteroaristizabal687
      @simonboteroaristizabal687 4 года назад +3

      Dan G. And also it is not just based on mindless capitalism. They are great!

    • @owenlu6527
      @owenlu6527 2 года назад +1

      He does sell his own stuff doesn't he? I have no problem with it, but my only point is he does rightfully try to make money for his content

    • @thelordchancellor3454
      @thelordchancellor3454 2 года назад +1

      They do advertise Raphael’s company Fort Belvedere quite a lot, but at the same time it’s not universal in most aspects (all the socks are FB for instance, but Preston commonly wears other brands of cuff links) and I believe that it’s simply because FB is high quality and Raphael owns the company so he has a lot of those products.

  • @resonence1
    @resonence1 7 лет назад +751

    This guy NEEDS to be in a movie. He is such a character!

  • @joeyporto2461
    @joeyporto2461 5 лет назад +355

    I’m 16 and obviously inexperienced, this channel really is assisting me in style and gentlemen traits

  • @Jezza_C_WT
    @Jezza_C_WT 4 года назад +49

    I've just found my very first suit. It's a roughly 1000 dollar suit, that I picked up from a thrift store for 15 dollars :P It's in great condition and fits me surprisingly well. I'd say at least a 90 percent fit. Can't wait to get it tailored for a perfect fit. It goes well with the 600 dollar shoes that I got for 20 dollars :)

    • @nulle.k
      @nulle.k 2 года назад +8

      My god where do you shop?😂

    • @coybi
      @coybi 2 года назад +8

      Man, that's a steal. 😂

    • @SPtheRoamingVloGo
      @SPtheRoamingVloGo Год назад +1

      Once you find a awesome Tailor never ever share his or her name.

  • @atsurokihara5525
    @atsurokihara5525 7 лет назад +141

    I trust your advice because you do not offer a quick and easy solution. You emphasise the importance of building knowledge and you point out reputed books as a starting point. Your honesty honesty has earned you a sub :)

  • @Aldroid151
    @Aldroid151 7 лет назад +187

    I have to commend you, on your epic suit and glove combination at 4:42. Simply awesome!

    • @gentlemansgazette
      @gentlemansgazette  7 лет назад +25

      Thanks! You can get the gloves here: www.gentlemansgazette.com/shop/accessories/leather-goods/gloves/burgundy-mens-gloves-lamb-suede-leather-unlined

  • @Mike_and_Life
    @Mike_and_Life 7 лет назад +404

    that blue vest is incredible! well done sir.

    • @gentlemansgazette
      @gentlemansgazette  7 лет назад +31

      Thank you.

    • @armandocardenas-nick-6544
      @armandocardenas-nick-6544 7 лет назад +1

      Gentleman's Gazette Here in Mexico there's a tommy hilfiger vest like the that in stores and it looks really good

    • @Offensive_Username
      @Offensive_Username 5 лет назад +1

      It's the combination of the blue vest and grey Herringbone jacket.

    • @jefffawcett
      @jefffawcett 3 года назад +1

      Doesn’t work with that jacket. The color does, but it’s too much fabric to go with tweed, it’s just bulky looking. Made worse by the awful sloppy huge tie knot.

  • @DiggitySchwag
    @DiggitySchwag 3 года назад +5

    There are definitely exceptions to the impulse buying discount clothes. I snagged a Michael Kors button down at 75% off and it’s my favorite shirt.

  • @jatt5abi407
    @jatt5abi407 7 лет назад +85

    14 dislikes by the 'Salesmen'

  • @wernermoeser4440
    @wernermoeser4440 5 лет назад +3

    Wonderful video with lots of important tips and good explanations. Especially the part about salesman.
    People in Germany need to hear this. Some think: "If I just spend 800€ for that Hugo Boss suit and a salesman agrees, then it has to be good for me."
    My personal opinion: If you do not have the knowledge to buy from a vintage/second hand store, then you should not buy off the rack suits.
    Save that 800€ for your Hugo Boss Outfit and get a suit for 200€ more from a tailor instead.

  • @Jessie_Helms
    @Jessie_Helms 5 лет назад +2

    You would not believe the quality and quantity that you can find at thrift stores.
    I got a really sharp winter sports coat for $0.85, and several dress shirts for a few dollars each.
    Hand-me-down ties and a life saver as well.

  • @victorpena657
    @victorpena657 2 года назад +5

    Thank you, Raphael!! I love this channel and I am striving everyday to become a gentleman such as yourself. You show a great example and I will work to be a gentleman for those around me! I started watching your videos because I want to dress better for Mass on Sundays and now I just want to be good Catholic gentleman 😁❤️‍🔥

    • @_leev1.560
      @_leev1.560 2 года назад

      Same Thing Here, Started with a new opportunity in a corporate world , started building my outfits for my work and for Sunday's Church as well 🙌

  • @martinmoore8216
    @martinmoore8216 7 лет назад +11

    Fantastic advice and tips. I've always fallen for all the things you've mentioned here, ending up with a humongous quantity over quality dilemma. I'm appreciative of this video and so many of yours, that encourage quality. On a budget vintage is great, although what I get from you here is the importance of really going for fit. To avoid things hanging around looking great but never worn. So, thank you. M

  • @rubenase
    @rubenase 6 лет назад +71

    $217 is really impressive. Especially considering that your shoes and pocket square cost you $150 already.

    • @kingblue71
      @kingblue71 5 лет назад +4

      Not if you buy from the thrift store at max you will spend maybe 150 for a three piece suit and shoes

    • @TheBinklemNetwork
      @TheBinklemNetwork 3 года назад +1

      @@kingblue71 I was able to get a pair of ox blood bostonians and black dockers for 18.99 each. A few more dollars on a creme polish and a wax polish has these competing to for the spot of favorite shoe

  • @NapoIeoneBuonaparte
    @NapoIeoneBuonaparte 3 года назад +14

    I recently purchased my first suit, a grey check with navy blue stripes I love that suit it’s better than anything I've ever got in my whole life, this channel has really helped me, I never knew suits had this much meaning until I watched this channel, keep up the good work

  • @AverageYTLurker
    @AverageYTLurker 7 лет назад +2

    Adding to 7.: If you have something you don't wear often, protect it against moths which may eat and thereby damage your clothes (especially your blazers/jackets). For example you can hang up some strong-smelling (fresh) lavender or any strong natural perfumed flowers in your closet (moths HATE this) or you can wrap them up in big plastic bags. I recommend the lavender because it adds that nice little touch of freshness to the clothes.
    Really great video, thank you for sharing a little bit of your wisdom!

  • @pilt6569
    @pilt6569 5 лет назад +4

    I really agree on the fact that people who work in stores often don’t know what they’re doing.
    I went to a very popular clothing store here in Germany (Peek&Cloppenburg), I was in the shoe department and was looking for some brogues since I never owned a pair because I never really cared. I was 16, now 17.
    There was a man asking the person working there where he could find loafers.
    Of course I knew what he meant and I expected the employee to know what loafers are.
    Surprisingly, the employee had no clue what a loafer was.
    It was a woman in her mid 30s I would say, with a suit on.

    • @DonGivani
      @DonGivani 2 года назад

      I think this was just bad luck, I know Peek &Cloppenburg...had a very good experience in the past, even measured my sizes

  • @robertusaugustus2003
    @robertusaugustus2003 7 лет назад +1

    I can relate to Raphael here. I don't have the money to purchase high quality items, but the Salvation Army is a great place to buy sport coats. I got a tweed and a seersucker blazer, a contrast collar and cuff shirt and a 1940-50s tie for under 50 bucks

  • @Cyrx686
    @Cyrx686 6 лет назад +3

    This was a fantastic video, sir. I haven't even finished it yet but I feel compelled to leave a comment already! I wish I had heard all this a year ago before spending so much on off-the-rack clothing like I did. Lesson learned!

  • @tikiduck
    @tikiduck 7 лет назад +17

    Don't be afraid to go to thrift stores, I have found amazing clothing articles.

  • @daddyoh9483
    @daddyoh9483 6 лет назад +77

    The working class needs your help. I know it's a hard topic, but can you make a video for the "Blue collar workers"? I work for one of the departments in my city where I find myself surrounded by adults who look like they're working in their pajamas. There is no need for that, and it looks really unprofessional. We need more videos like this, and some that go a step further giving more examples. I know this is a hard topic to cover. The men who built the skyscrapers back in the day always dressed well. What happen to that?

    • @littlerhino2006
      @littlerhino2006 6 лет назад +2

      Daddy Oh when you say they look they're dressed in PJs, are you referring to the fit or the fabric? Most companies will use a separate service for their unoforms and the quality is usually terrible. I used one service that seemed like every pair of pants was different in every imaginable way. Getting things altered seemed to require a congressional consensus and regularly I wouldn't get all of my uniforms back for the week, even when I wasn't asking for alterations or repairs. It was easier to wear the oversized trash and not make too much noise about it than to not have anything to wear at all.

    • @arx3516
      @arx3516 4 года назад +5

      Once upon a time blu collar workers wore suits in their free time!

    • @aluminumandcopper9840
      @aluminumandcopper9840 4 года назад +3

      Some companies don't require dressing up, so I think that's why they dress down too far. Also, not all of us are aware that dressing for success works. Work clothes from Dickies and Mark's can make us look more professional.

    • @zundee4182
      @zundee4182 3 года назад +3

      Sense of dress , sense of speech, a lot of things have been lost by labeling them elitist.

    • @lc4n333
      @lc4n333 Год назад

      Learn to alter your own uniform in your spare times, it will save a lot of money.

  • @JohnCantey
    @JohnCantey 7 лет назад +11

    I just want to say thank you, for all that you do to educate us on great style. I agree that the most important thing I have learned is to know size and stick with versatile (read plain and timeless) items. Then use your accessories to pop. this will save you tons of time shopping because you can skip the things that don't work and you can shop online with more confidence. since i started watching you and Antonio and Aaron I have trimmed my hair, have a better shave, moved from uniform pants to brand name that fit, had my work shirts tailored and started wearing a bow tie on a regular basis. I am already being courted by other companies. soon I hope to support fort belvedere!!! with more than just thanks.

  • @elora2525
    @elora2525 7 лет назад +46

    He didn't missed not a single one , hopefully, the younger men will follow these tips and will save lot $$$$$$ on the long run. It cost me lot $$$$$ (most wasted money) not following these tips, now that I'm 38 I burned lot of cash . if I has listen these tips when I was 21,I will have now like 20+ expensive quality shoes(My passion and hobby)

    • @Kadaf1
      @Kadaf1 7 лет назад +1

      That's life, we learn by our mistakes.

  • @liviuczifrak5841
    @liviuczifrak5841 5 лет назад +12

    This was the first video of yours that I've seen. And now, after watching almost all your videos and still waiting for new ones all the time to watch while relaxing, I must say that I'm so thankful for what you taught me. And I'm still learning. I'm feeling nostalgic watching this video. Thank you very much! Cheers!

  • @MartinParnham
    @MartinParnham 5 лет назад +1

    For me personally. I don't buy expensive shoes that often anymore because I over-pronate and so the heels get worn out more quickly, regardless of how much my shoes cost! Therefore, I tend not to spend big money (when I have it, which is rarely!) on shoes because I'm probably going to need to get them re-heeled or replaced altogether.
    The other thing to point out with sales- I always take a small size and have got items heavily discounted but the reason stores can't sell them is that my size isn't popular. That's also why the smallest size in some stores is "medium" as they simply can't sell enough smalls so they don't stock any.

  • @tamiwithani
    @tamiwithani 7 лет назад +124

    I'm obviously not a man but I REALLY enjoy watching this, so much that I subscribed. I think it's because the tips are generally applicable to everyone wanting to have a timeless quality wardrobe. AND it helps that he's well spoken and has a calming voice

    • @imranhq13
      @imranhq13 6 лет назад +4

      and good looking lol

    • @fountaincap
      @fountaincap 6 лет назад +15

      I wonder if there's an equivalent channel for classic ladies clothes. That must be harder to pull off because it seems like women's fashion changes faster.

    • @TheCuriousFinch
      @TheCuriousFinch 4 года назад +1

      @@fountaincap I'm a lady but I would prefer men's fashion. Unfortunately, this isn't historically accurate. I still adore this channel none the less.

    • @samyperez8
      @samyperez8 4 года назад

      You’re a cat

    • @claremiller9979
      @claremiller9979 3 года назад

      This channel contains good advice for anyone who wants to dress classic - that's a choice to begin with, as some people want to dress fashionable or comfortable or don't think about it at all. I've watched so many of these videos in the last week or so and I can't wait to apply the advice.
      I think the emphasis on finding a good tailor is really great advice for looking good on a budget - women's bodies are much more variable than men's so fit is even harder to achieve off the rack, if not impossible.

  • @navyforeveryoungjean-phili5940
    @navyforeveryoungjean-phili5940 3 года назад

    You know, I would see your channel pop up here and there and no offense, because of your run of the mill, albeit well dressed and handsome Appearance, I wouldn’t pay attention. But I took some time and listened to what you had to say in this video and I am ashamed for having judged you so quickly. You are super informative, and wise in this area, and I thank you for the time and consideration for these videos. I am now a subscriber and I’m happy to have you as an additional resource to the sartorial part of my life.

  • @ratatataraxia
    @ratatataraxia 5 лет назад +1

    Love this channel thought I was alone in my desire to be better.

  • @deakdeagen938
    @deakdeagen938 6 лет назад +6

    Others have said it and I agree. In the States, you can buy 5-6 outfits of high-quality, high-end name brand clothes for $100 or less at thrift stores. It is really amazing what you can find. I have walked out of thrift stores with 3 large bags of clothes for $30.00. Clothes that would have probably cost me $500+ at full retail price.

  • @waldevv
    @waldevv 3 года назад +4

    There's a recycling center close to me, they have racks full of all kinds of clothes for the equivalent of like 1,50 to 3,00 dollars per piece (including sports jackets and even suits among other things). I lost a ton of weight and built a pretty good wardrobe on a very tight budget, of course there's a lot of very outdated stuff but with patience you find a lot, might not apply to other parts of the worlds but I'm in the EU myself. Clothing stores also have pretty decent clearance racks and I've picked a lot of those up as well, they're often the weirder sizes and/or colors but again, with patience I often find something I need

  • @guyman4234
    @guyman4234 7 лет назад +54

    I call this the pragmatic chanel. it is down to earth. I dig it. I am an agronomist and feel at home on the chanel. useful.

    • @santiagoz.s.1024
      @santiagoz.s.1024 5 лет назад

      Well, if you see his other videos you wouldnt say that

  • @markarato8034
    @markarato8034 7 лет назад +3

    Yep, still my favourite channel! Thank you for doing this! :)

  • @andrewmarkowicz816
    @andrewmarkowicz816 5 лет назад +12

    Mr.Schneider is an asset to fashion, gentlemen, and the business savvy dresser around the world. Kudos!

  • @georgiaoutlaw5886
    @georgiaoutlaw5886 7 лет назад

    All of my suits I've bought from one store. The Salvation Army Thrift Store. I have found suits regularly from Jos. A Banks & other top brands. All of there suits are $25 no matter the manufacturer & the first Wednesday of the month all there clothing is half off. As for accessories I've found the best bet for budget accessories are the subscription boxes Gentleman's Box & Sprezzabox. For $25 & $28 respectively you get a tie, a pair of socks & 2-3 other items such as tie clips, lapel pins & pocket squares.

  • @toyotainthewild5370
    @toyotainthewild5370 5 лет назад +5

    I really love your vids I subbed I am appreciative that you took the time to put these together I would really love that entire outfit

  • @themartinblairproject
    @themartinblairproject 7 лет назад +17

    Ha Ha I actually bought the "Gentleman - A Timeless Guide to Fashion" second edition in 2010 and learned a lot from it. Love your channel Sir.

    • @viswanathrao4364
      @viswanathrao4364 3 года назад

      All the editions of "Gentlemen" are similar except for some minor changes...

  • @StealthySpace7
    @StealthySpace7 4 года назад +12

    I have made efforts to improve the way I carry myself more as a gentleman since watching his videos

  • @---Nicolas---
    @---Nicolas--- 7 лет назад +43

    Fantastic outfit Raphael, I really like the combination of orange tie, navy waistcoat and tan jacket. I'm definitely going to buy a waistcoat now, haha! The pocket square is a great little touch, complementing the shirt. Thanks for the education BTW, I must have watched nearly all your videos and have learned an awful lot from them. The interviews are particularly interesting and your enthusiasm for your subject is infectious. Keep up the good work, my favourite menswear channel on RUclips!

  • @michaelhalbert9264
    @michaelhalbert9264 3 года назад

    Thank you for the tip on Aveeno lotion, it works wonders.

  • @christianleblanc2842
    @christianleblanc2842 5 лет назад +6

    All good advice, esp. buying used. Most of my favorite jackets are from estate sales, sometimes still with the tags. Also yes to buying for the long term. Among other old stuff, I still wear a pair of charcoal gray wool flannel dress pants that I bought over 32 years ago.

  • @orlandowilliams1395
    @orlandowilliams1395 7 лет назад +5

    Good wording on "Most salesman". That logic does not apply to all of us, I deal with a lot of "I've never worn a suit before" customers so I find a clear obligation to educate in what will look right & what proper fit is needed. Honesty is the best policy over getting a sale at the cost ill fitting & outfit choice.

  • @fmfdocbotl4358
    @fmfdocbotl4358 3 года назад +2

    My tip without watching the video is thrift stores. I'm a retired disabled Vet and I have found high end items at them. Some examples are a Burberry coat for 10$ that goes for 2000$ and Ferragamo shoes for 20$ that go for 600$ and the shoes might have been worn once.

  • @tailoredgentleman
    @tailoredgentleman 7 лет назад +105

    amazing maybe I don't need to save up a lot for expensive brands after all

    • @---Nicolas---
      @---Nicolas--- 7 лет назад +15

      It's surprising what you can find at vintage shops if you keep looking. I recently bought an 80's Aquascutum trench coat for £100 in near-mint condition, would have probably cost me £700-800 new. Also a load of Zegna dress shirts (my favourite brand now, easily over £100 new) for £25 a piece, looked barely worn, maybe a couple of times max. The nice thing about classic men's style is it never really changes much, so it doesn't even matter what decade your pieces are from most of the time.

    • @myk02k
      @myk02k 7 лет назад +14

      It isn't just vintage clothing. What's overlooked is that many people's weight fluctuate and so very nice garments can be found at thrift stores. I just recently picked up a wool & cashmere overcoat for $20, 2 Hickey Freeman sport coats for $5 each, & 1 Zegna dress shirt for $7.

    • @meushicow
      @meushicow 7 лет назад +12

      My best finds to date:
      -Barbour tweed sports coat - 5€
      -Burberry 3 pieces Donegal suit - 15€
      -Raffaele Caruso Sartoria Parma summer suit - 10€ (unworn - pockets still sewn and basting threads still present)
      -Ede & Ravenscroft hand-made Oxfords - 5€
      -a set of bespoke British -unlabelled- 3 pieces suits (3 Glenurquart -spring, summer, fall-, bird's eye, brown check on medium grey, navy/grey herringbone) for 5€ each

    • @JohnDoe-gm5qr
      @JohnDoe-gm5qr 7 лет назад

      I don't see why they must be expensive. You obviously don't want something that looks cheap. If you can afford expensive brands there is nothing at all wrong with them. I can not and so I am more likely to get them used. I would never get anything that I think looks too cheap or worse...tacky.

    • @karolinska1601
      @karolinska1601 7 лет назад

      Tailored Gentleman Of course not. I bought a really high quality and well fitting Tweed suit jacket for just about $8 the other day.

  • @HarryAFinest
    @HarryAFinest 5 лет назад +2

    Raphael seems like one of a kind character. However, the whole style that he is promoting most of the times along with his video outfits apply to men over 60. At any younger age, and especially at power positions simpler outfits are the way to go. If that's your case, Porsche Design and probably Hugo Boss are the only things you ll ever need.

  • @dee5298
    @dee5298 7 лет назад +71

    Ah, you are German. You are a perfectionist when speaking. That explains your peculiar accent and rhythm. I hear the German slur now. Confusing me is fairly impressive.

    • @Kenshin564
      @Kenshin564 7 лет назад +25

      To another German his accent was a strong hint and his name was the final confirmation.

    • @arnevoncramm2879
      @arnevoncramm2879 6 лет назад +1

      Thomas Kannegießer Very cool to see another German here;)

    • @SaxandRelax
      @SaxandRelax 3 года назад

      His English is accented, but it’s very precise yes

  • @mypuggames4296
    @mypuggames4296 4 года назад

    thank you for this all of your other video talk about things i can not afford so this is very helpful

  • @JCATG
    @JCATG 7 лет назад +16

    Man, you are an amazing inspiration for us aspiring to be well-dressed gentlemen in this free-spirited era. Great job in all of the videos; all are filled with useful information of just the right amount.
    Keep making more! God bless you, man!

  • @joemoon5227
    @joemoon5227 2 года назад

    Great information! Thank you kind Sir!

  • @mikenevermon9041
    @mikenevermon9041 2 года назад

    Thank you I am very eager to learn more of this idea. :)

  • @شاهينحكم
    @شاهينحكم 3 года назад

    thanks for arabic subtitles ❤️
    it helps alot

  • @strutter789
    @strutter789 5 лет назад +1

    "You look very good"
    Sven : That's very rarely true!

  • @catalinzlotea1741
    @catalinzlotea1741 3 года назад +3

    Ok, while I admit that the way these guys dress is too rigorous for my taste, I really appreciate their passion and gentleman-like way of behaving.
    A pleasure to watch the videos, keep them coming with the same quality.
    Cheers from Romania!

  • @leanderdato4764
    @leanderdato4764 7 лет назад +2

    One thing about sale is that they want to get rid of things in sizes they weren't able to sell. I'm super small and skinny so I find like "left over" clothes

  • @lyndoncford6877
    @lyndoncford6877 7 лет назад +7

    This was another great video, and it was really helpful and informative! Keep up the great work!

  • @jonkomatsu8192
    @jonkomatsu8192 7 лет назад +2

    Excellent tips, thanks!

  • @zendayalove9221
    @zendayalove9221 4 года назад

    You are such a nice person!

  • @alexsmith4155
    @alexsmith4155 5 лет назад +2

    As a salesman, I agree that you shouldn't always trust a salesman. I have seen countless uneducated salesmen that sell customers items that don't fit, look good or suit the occasion. They simply lack passion and simply are only in it for a job. I try to do my part to change this however so I have educated myself so that I can provide a service rather than simply gain a sale.

  • @RevJamesCostello
    @RevJamesCostello 6 лет назад +4

    Funny you should mention Outlets. I recently visited an ‘Outlet Village’ in England that purported to sell the best goods for a fraction of the price. However, for 99%+ products, I found them to be inferior. I asked an assistant working for a well known shirt making brand about the higher end, best quality shirts and the lady tells me that they would only be found in the London store. So I left with nothing. I will just have to find the quality Made in England brands, travel to London and pay the price. I have a couple of shirt companies in mind but am still in the dark when it comes to trousers. Suggestions are welcome. I am looking for good quality trousers that are made in the British Isles.

  • @BadMotivator66
    @BadMotivator66 10 месяцев назад +1

    'don't trust the sales person' *shows sales person with horrific collar cap* XD

  • @hains92
    @hains92 7 лет назад +17

    How can I find a vintage shop with quality suit? Is there any keyword or some vintage shop you can suggest? Thanks!!!

    • @blue_cameron
      @blue_cameron 6 лет назад

      Truong Lam Lo lol

    • @Bluesnipible
      @Bluesnipible 5 лет назад

      I know this is a year late, but I'm guessing you could find a number of old french colonial vintage suits in Vietnam. They must of left a lot behind.

  • @seanfitzgerald8454
    @seanfitzgerald8454 2 года назад +2

    Wow. And I mean WOW. I'm a 25-year-old man who has just now needed this kind of advice, and let me tell you. This is a BLUEPRINT for how to look good. Much thanks to you.

  • @JohnDoe-gm5qr
    @JohnDoe-gm5qr 7 лет назад +2

    Shoulder width is especially important. I don't like it when I put on a jacket and it almost feels like I will dislocate my shoulder or tear the jacket. This is a problem with old, forgotten jackets that people outgrow and they forget that these things might not fit after all those years while it was in the closet.

  • @michaelhalbert9264
    @michaelhalbert9264 3 года назад +2

    It's a shame that GQ has changed, and not for the best. You guys and your channel are great.

  • @christophermichael5764
    @christophermichael5764 7 лет назад +6

    My father put me on to a bit of this approach years ago! This is great information

  • @leosigman7239
    @leosigman7239 7 лет назад +5

    Thank you for a very clear discussion of the subject. Enjoyed every minute.

  • @jakebarry8456
    @jakebarry8456 Год назад +2

    Hello! I would like to thank you for this useful tutorial, and would also like to compliment your suit this video. The unique mix of color and patterns really make me appreciate your knowledge on this subject.

  • @LatimusChadimus
    @LatimusChadimus 3 года назад +2

    I've known that for a while, and I like that you said it the way you did: if you buy cheap you buy twice. It's like buying the second best or third-best it might be as great as the most expensive item but more competitively priced

  • @TheXtremesoundz
    @TheXtremesoundz 7 лет назад +30

    i'm 18 years old and love timeless menswear but I have a serious problem getting suits and jackets to fit me properly. I find it very very hard to gain weight so I am a skinny guy with a 34'' chest and small waist ect. The only clothes that I can find that ''fit'' my size are awful high street brands that don't look good at all. I've looked at made to measure online suits but not found exactly what i'm looking for at a budget of around $600. I've slowly started to give up because every time I look for a suit that has good sized lapels, great fabric, that is not too short on the jacket, it never has my size. Do you have any ideas?

    • @alexanderm9446
      @alexanderm9446 7 лет назад +4

      Same problem here. :(

    • @matufamenulis8527
      @matufamenulis8527 7 лет назад +1

      TheXtremesoundz go to the tailor, ill do the same im slim and 19, they will measure you and makr suit for you, what i will do is same more than 1000 dollars(euros for me), that i could afford good quality, good looking and timeless suit. what i think if i dont have the money its not the time. thats for the Suits. still you can buy other clothes and boots and look more casual

    • @rodrigodelgado4766
      @rodrigodelgado4766 7 лет назад +2

      I had the same issue all the way before I was 18. You know what you have to do man, get into a better shape. Not only will you find clothes that fit, but when they do fit, it will look great. Now, I know some of us are rather hard gainers, but you have to put some effort to it and you will eventually see results.

    • @Kenshin564
      @Kenshin564 7 лет назад

      While my problem was and still is that I am short, slightly overweight and additionally blessed with slightly random measurements (especially my neck is short and wide, making off-the-rack shirts a nightmare) I think in essence it is comparable. We both have unusual bodies. A month and a half ago I decided to finally go made to measure. I went to a brick store in Frankfurt that is part of a made to measure chain. While it is not as luxurious as bespoke it caters to my needs much more than the ardour of finding something that remotely fits and then having it altered off the rack. Bespoke I just can not possibly afford right now, even if I wanted to.
      Pure virgin wool two-piece-suits start at around 400 to 500 € there but you can spend up to two thousand on a three-piece-suit in a luxury material. Shirts start at 60 and go up to 150 for sea-island-cotton. That inculdes any tailoring until it fits you and also any tailoring that is not necessitated by a change in your body for six months. What I got was not as perfect as I hoped it would be but considering that it fits me a lot better than anything I had ever before and everything about the suit, from the buttons to the lining, from the pockets to the extras, was my personal choice, I am quite content. The shirt they made me is the first shirt I ever had that fits me in the arms and body without choking me to death or allowing me to breathe without being as wide as a sack. I also went for a slightly lower collar style. The additional comfort of being able to fully close the top button without suffocating or having my jaw touch my collar is beyond words. Two weeks into owning that three-piece and single shirt I am quite happy with them and think I was just disappointed it did not meet my slightly too high expectations of perfection. I since ordered two more shirts.
      Personally I envy everyone that can buy something off the rack and have it fit with slight alterations. But If I think about the hours spent searching for something that fits well enough a tailor might even start to think about changing it I gladly trade that in for the hours spent at the made-to-measure-shop. And I only had to be there that long and often because I had a certain dead-line for when I needed my suit and they had problems fulfilling it unless I came in for the shirt and suit at seperate dates.
      Long story short: Go for a brick store if you can because they employ tailors that are adept at taking your measurements (and if they mess up they can change it or are responsible for any mistakes), they will help you with decisions and you can actually look at the fabrics and base patterns they offer. Considering a solid off-the-rack suit costs at least 300 and you will have alterations made for about 100 you might as well spend 400 to 500 on a made to measure suit and get your personal piece that fits better, if you have a little bit extra.

    • @lukememphis2576
      @lukememphis2576 7 лет назад +5

      As a 22 year old young man like yourself, I'd honestly advise waiting a few more years before investing higher amounts of money on quality pieces. I don't know about you, but from 18-22 the only thing about my body that didn't change was my shoe size. Pant size went up from 28-32, chest from 36-40(42) so I'd wait it out and let the tailwind of puberty take its course before throwing lots of money in to higher end clothing. :)

  • @mrkhan17
    @mrkhan17 7 лет назад +2

    I have two questions. Are vintage shops the same as thrift stores like goodwill? And I've lost a lot of weight but I still have a bit of a belly; should I wait until I am fully slimmed down to get my clothes tailored or is it better if I do it now and then adjust them again later?

  • @johnbacon4997
    @johnbacon4997 2 года назад +2

    Thanks for much for the videos! You're advice is worth millions.
    I've loved to dress up since high school but my dad was never really a style guru i guess.
    I wanted to tell you that I recently got a pair of JB Britches Italian wool flat front dress trousers for 7$ when they retail at 155$

  • @GoldandSlivers
    @GoldandSlivers 4 года назад

    This remind me of those videos that you would watch when you start a new job

  • @shanewright2772
    @shanewright2772 7 лет назад +2

    I appreciate the comment on coat hangers - I am fanatical about coat hangers and a bad one will leave even the best clothes looking like trash. Cheap coat hangers are a curse!

  • @SiddharthVerma96
    @SiddharthVerma96 4 года назад

    Enunciation Level 5000!!!

  • @daniele.5163
    @daniele.5163 7 лет назад +4

    Great Video!
    Was glad to hear you bought the cufflinks in Hungary, you definitely have a follower there :)

  • @djpcbaby
    @djpcbaby 7 лет назад +2

    Packed full of great tips! I'm just curious; I wear 42S in a jacket. What would be an easier fix sizewise for a tailor as far as sleeves if I find a deal a size to big? Would it be 44S or 42L?

  • @twistedpivoter2695
    @twistedpivoter2695 5 лет назад +2

    I've already noticed that vintage is better for budget and looks thanks to your videos and so i've just bought a vintage fedora from 1950 with i think a medium brim in a nice simple grey and a black band. I don't know If i'm right but i've Chosen this one because i usualy wear darker clothes with a light grey jacket so i think these colors suit well to my clothing style.
    By the way, i'm french ! And i saw your videos and it changed my mind.
    Before i just didn't care about how i dress myself but now i have developed a certain taste for the gentlemen's clothing style.

  • @yashgupta2394
    @yashgupta2394 7 лет назад +1

    Thank you so much !!!

  • @Realtor_Rion
    @Realtor_Rion 7 лет назад +1

    Good work.

  • @ntlrancho4life120
    @ntlrancho4life120 5 лет назад

    Sven, You need a CONTRACT with a major tv corporation. Make a in depth TV SHOW featuring the best material from Gentlemen's Gazette. That would be so cool.

  • @niceamigo9229
    @niceamigo9229 7 лет назад +2

    Thank for your great advice !!! it works, wearing the right clothes help you have respect from others, and much better service in clubs and restaurants. it is worth the out lay, the only down side for me? is some people think I have won money on the lottery.

  • @RobertJonesWightpaint
    @RobertJonesWightpaint 7 лет назад +2

    Very interesting and useful. One thing stood out for me, and that was the comment about variation is sizes - how very true that is: a 44" chest from one manufacturer will fit well, whereas from another it can be too tight to do the top jacket button up. A trouser with a 40" waist will fit with room to spare IF it's a high-waisted cut, but would generally be quite impossible to fasten in the lower fittings that are now so common (I read with envy of the young man below who has a 34" waist: I had once - around 40 years ago!). Even shirt collars vary by a vital half inch or more - so that whereas a 16 1/2" will fit comfortably from one brand, it has to be 17" in another or I should be strangled. For those of us who do not have access to high quality tailoring, or even an alterations tailor, shopping for clothes by mail is fraught with problems: I have to remember which of the three or four shirt makers I use have easier fitting than others; as for jackets and trousers, there's no real alternative other than to visit a store and try them on, or a second-hand clothes shop - or made to measure. And the last of these is now extremely expensive (although worth the money) when you have to factor in travelling to the tailor. The high street tailor is virtually extinct outside of the major cities in the UK - small wonder that so many men are so badly dressed, in ill-fitting polyester or the ubiquitous saggy jeans.

  • @disaster7638
    @disaster7638 4 года назад

    Now THIS is for me

  • @paulinabalcerzak2185
    @paulinabalcerzak2185 3 года назад +1

    Guys! Guys! Let's show this to Gonta Gokuhara

  • @joshualangstaff3230
    @joshualangstaff3230 5 лет назад +2

    Hi GG.
    Just started watching your videos over the past few days and I’m really enjoying them and finding them very useful!
    I’m 20 and I’ve just started a sales job in a prestigious jewellers. I’m really into vintage 1940’s styles and have been since I was a child and your channel is fantastic. I look forward to watching more videos and I’ll have to look on the website for more!
    Thank you!

  • @duncanfraser2390
    @duncanfraser2390 6 лет назад

    some of my best buys has been old stuff found in charity shops.

  • @flipletape9706
    @flipletape9706 4 года назад +3

    I haven't seen you since my high school graduation years ago. Happy to be back, sir.

  • @misteroz
    @misteroz 7 лет назад +2

    Great tip about salespeople - I've lost count of the times I've been told I look good in things I blatantly don't! 😂

  • @brenttesterman3171
    @brenttesterman3171 7 лет назад +2

    Thank you so much for the informative video. I've been fortunate to aquire some incredible articles of clothing for next to nothing. l have been hesitant to share or discuss the origin of these heirloom pieces, that was until now. I also get spending fifty bucks on a pocket square. I liken it to a fine patina on hardware of furniture or a ladys exquisite broach worn with an understated black dress. Keep up the good work! Have Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

    • @gentlemansgazette
      @gentlemansgazette  7 лет назад

      We appreciate your kind words and thank you for sharing! Merry Christmas and New year to you too!

  • @KCML036
    @KCML036 7 лет назад

    there are like no good vintage shops near me that sell nice suits. I got Plato's closet lol

  • @eddievasquez2883
    @eddievasquez2883 7 лет назад +2

    I was really liking your whole wardrobe and then you showed those cufflinks WOW!!! I was blown away.I must find a pair of those, they are something else.Enjoying your videos and learning so much from them, thank you sir.

  • @AaronAaron247
    @AaronAaron247 5 лет назад +1

    Be careful with wearing your suit jacket or pants separately. If you do it too much they won’t match anymore because the sun and other elements will slightly change the color.

  • @3fras
    @3fras 7 лет назад +2

    Sven, any great tips on how to google good vintage shops/thrifts stores near me? i have been to some but i'd like to go to some that are more selective or with better garments.
    Thanks and great video as always!!!

  • @LordMarluxia11
    @LordMarluxia11 7 лет назад +2

    Hello Sven, great video. I have to disagree on one of the points and I would like to hear your opinion. For someone like me who lives on a budget and needs to be respectably dressed, buying not only good looking clothes but also high quality garments can be difficult if not impossible. Most of the people I know who dress sharp on a budget tend to recommend in the beginning buying from cheap stores until you save up for an expensive piece of clothing. However, and if what you say about outlet stores is true and the quality of the pieces sold there are is lower than that of the main stores then wouldn't outlet products bought during outlet sales (when everything is incredibly cheap) still be of much higher quality than clothing from cheap stores?
    Case in point: I started buying shirts from H&M, then moved up to Zara and Cortefiel. Nearby the local shopping centre there is a Retail Park with a Sacoor Brothers Outlet Store. Most shirts from that brand are very expensive (for my wallet at least, we're talking about shirts which the cheapest costs 100€), when there is a sale going on I can get those expensive shirts for 30€/40€. The quality of those shirts is much higher than Zara's or Cortefiel's. In that case, woudn't Outlet stores be a good thing and a must for a gentleman on a budget trying to get good clothes for minimum amount of money possible?
    Thanks in advance.

  • @mann8557
    @mann8557 4 года назад +2

    I’ve been watching the channel since 2018 and I’ve learned so much about how to dress up correctly. Dressing in combinations and suits is now something legitimately enjoy.

  • @TJNorton
    @TJNorton 2 года назад +1

    This video is a prime example of why i subscribed to your channel. I really needed this info at this moment. Thank you for sharing your passion and knowledge 👏

  • @Walter13200
    @Walter13200 3 года назад +1

    A lot of times I’ll watch these videos and observe outfits I like y’all wear.

  • @davidmcbride3843
    @davidmcbride3843 4 года назад +1

    Great Tips and love your vibrant personality. I would love information on winter wear if convenient. You and your good friend Antonio should do at least one show together. Your veiwers would love it. You two guys complement each other so well that it would be a shame if you didn't.
    Finally, if you ever open a store in Perth Australia please let me know.
    Perth has the best designers.
    Yet sadly there are no clothing stores of style for men. Perth is crying out for good clothing stores for gentleman in 2020.

  • @Dennis-de1ji
    @Dennis-de1ji 4 года назад +1

    I like the aesthetic of the early 20th century men's Fashion! Though I think it is outdated,it looks different but for the wrong reasons. At least for me.
    If you love the ways of tradition It would be a nice fit though .

  • @CourierFromFONv
    @CourierFromFONv 3 года назад +1

    11:09
    I'm a salesman at men's Wearhouse, and this is so accurate.

  • @BlakeDoesBusiness
    @BlakeDoesBusiness 7 лет назад +13

    Your videos are excellent, this is exactly what I need.