I would like to see the gentlemans living quarters, his home. What art and colours do he adorn his space with? What kind of food and beverages do he attend his guests with, both formal at dinner, and just a quick in/out situation?
A gentleman speaks concisely. He will use than, not rather than. This is an objectionable Americanism. If you use rather, it comes at the end of a sentence.
@@jaybleu6169 Long-standing things have usually endured for a good reason. It's not a sure thing and of course there is always the potential for new good things, but it's often a safe bet to go with something well-established.
Thank you. I did not imagine that anyone could present topics like this in our present time. I am 63 years old. All the men and women I saw when I was young, and who are still in my memory, were elegant and cared a lot about their appearance, the way they spoke, ate, sat, and walked. And now I cannot accept what people wear in the street and in public places, the clothes that we were ashamed to wear at home. I tried to keep up with people in what they wear, but I could never. Yes, I wear jeans and a T-shirt sometimes, but my eyes can never get used to those. The chaos and neglect in which I see people. I do not like exaggeration in elegance, but I cannot wear shorts and sandals like this in the street. I think the world has lost a lot of beautiful things now, and this is completely sad. Thank you.
It is good that I found someone who agrees with me, and one of the funny things is that when my children sometimes see me on my way out and I am wearing clothes that are very normal in my opinion, they joke with me: Are you going to a job interview?
You are absolutely right about this point, but if you notice, the rhythm of life has been very slow throughout the years and even throughout the previous centuries, and it is as if the matter happened suddenly. I believe that these Appearances began after the Vietnam War. World War II, with all its calamities, did not greatly affect humans. Thus, I agree that each generation believes that its behavior is better than the next generation, regarding behavior and customs, but it was that there was a very rapid and sudden change that happened to the world, this is what I meant.
@@wholeNwon No they don't. Suits were the norm in offices (at least a long-sleeve shirt and tie) till about 1990. Then casual Friday evolved into casual everyday and "casual" was stretched to mean sloppy jeans and tee shirts. Yes, what you wear is no measure of your competency (I am the most elegant dressed person in my office and regretfully I am marginally competent) but it shows a certain amount for you as an employee and in yourself that looking "marginally" appropriate (and that's stretching it) is a sign of the times. Boo!
I am in my 7th decade and I have always worn a suit or sports jacket, have 16 waistcoat, 3 pocket watches and 28 ties. When my wife and I are invited out to parties, wedding reception etc the younger men always without exception say to me things such as "I wish I could look as good as you." My reply is always the same "Go to the shop and buy yourself a suit, shirt, tie and shoes and you will look like me." It is amazing how differently a well dressed man is treated when out and about.
When I was in high school back in the early Sixties, they had a class to teach us all things about being a gentleman. To this day I remember those things and behave accordingly. One thing I have never heard mentioned in any videos of this kind is this: a gentleman always carries a second, clean, crisp, unused handkerchief in the event his date might need one.
I'm a woman and I love these videos. Every faux pas he mentioned is why I would never date an American man. For the most part, their manners and sense of style are non-existent.
As a Texan that has a traditional Southern upbringing among the United States that is an Xennial, I am shocked yet refreshed that this video exists. I have worn a suit or sportcoat and tie to Church, business meetings (with a briefcase not a backpack) and social events since I was 18. While most people appreciate it, there are unfortunately a lot of immature men from Gen X to Z that not only refuse to grow up but will be confused at or even ridicule those that do. As my father taught me long ago, “anybody can wear anything, but it takes an effort to be a gentleman.” It’s about showing respect not only for yourself, but for the social, business or religious engagement you are invited to or are participating in. You are showing people you value them and what they are doing. Presentation matters. Good video and good tips.
I had to Google "Xennial". In the process I discovered that I am part of "Generation Jones" (1954-1965). Baby Boomer/Gen X cusp. Never heard of that before.
@@shaunpcoleman HAHA. Yes. Where you are really too young to fall into a certain generation but you are too old or right on the edge of the next generation in the timeline and have a certain balance of both. Xennial is too young for Gen X but too early really for Millennial. We grew up with a lot of things most Millennial didn’t but at the same time were the first generation to be introduced to and experience things Millennials take for granted. 80s children basically. Just like my mom and dad are not Baby Boomers, they are technically Silent Generation but are too young to be considered that so they refer to their subgeneration as “Wartime Babies”.
Classy never goes out of style. You and take a mid-19th century English gentlemen in top hat, overcoat, and scarf, transplant him to today and his attire may be out of date, but everyone will recognize he is still big pimpin. When a man wears fine clothes it changes his attitude, his persona and demeanor. You typically don't have many guys wearing a $3,000 Dior suit engage in fisticuffs while out on the town.
Not many of those around nowadays--kind of died out after the70's mid-80's along with white patent leather shoes and double knit "Jaymar" polyester slacks. All of these treasures are long gone thank heavens.
Your advice is the way I was raised. I don't understand men that obviously couldn't care less about their appearance. My father taught me that _"You never know who you are going to run into when you're out. Dress accordingly."_ It astonishes me that men need to be reminded how to be men. Thanks for the great content. Keep it up.
I had my first 3 piece suit (short pants) at 5 years old. At my grade 8 graduation I wore a grey two piece, white shirt with my dad’s cuff links and a silk tie. High school grad was a blue brocade tuxedo. I’m 72 and I have been wearing much of the same clothing for 40 years. Hugo Boss, Burberry, and Harry Rosen with Dak shoes resoled 3 times. I have very little money and live alone on a pension and I dress like a gentleman. Style does not need money. Thank you for this video.
Burberry is my long time fave, and Burberry Body (2011, the original edition), is my signature scent. I think they're a timeless brand but a side of them have given into the "woke" trendy nonsense, but I don't think it's a threat to the original vision Thomas, the founder, had.
Grandpa gave me a shoeshine box at 9 yrs old. He was old school NYC sharp dapper dresser with creases so sharp, they could cut a loose leaf page. Thank you Grandpa.. thank you mom
@@wongjefx980 Yes. But it likely requires toning things down, going mostly with solids in fairly neutral colors that will almost all go with each other. Then you can produce multiple outfits from a minimum of basic, simple pieces. Just a nicer version of what a person can do with casual clothing. Jeans, khakis, versatile shorts, a few shirts and a couple of footwear options and you've got an entire wardrobe.
@@michelt4390 Of course. Some people need to be able to navigate this and that where there are certain standards they must meet. On the other hand, it would be nice if more people I encounter at their jobs throughout my work day knew how to pull their pants up and were introduced to the concept of the "belt" (on multiple levels). Apparently, they're allowed to not care what their employer thinks. I don't find that a plus. Ultimately, not everyone can pretend to be Christ-like and above it all.
I like your style Sir, and it would be great if you could link the attributes of a gentleman to his style choices. For example, you mention that a backpack could inadvertently bump into someone behind you. Well what is wrong with that someone may ask. A gentleman would not do anything to inconvenience another person, especially in public.
I work in a profession where I see men's hands on a daily basis. Nasty fingernails are a sure sign that other parts of your body are nasty and may even smell bad.
Another major faux pas, for me at least, is to wear a necktie with a short-sleeved shirt. Wear a long-sleeved shirt and then roll up the sleeves to the desired height.
My Victorian Era grandmother divided the world into 'polished' and 'common'. When I showed up from college in the mid-70s, she looked at my long hair and T-shirt with overalls and remarked, "Honey, It takes no effort to be common." I decided that she had a point. That point stuck with me my entire life. I have learned that good manners always require self-discipline and self-discipline, practiced over the years adapts the mind to accomplish great feats. A self-disciplined person garners trust, and all value flows from trust.
@@darbyheavey406 no - dandyism is a fine and noble tradition / ethos, and no true dandy would dress in a manner that could be considered 'overpolished'. I was thinking more of people who conform rigidly to the standards of previous generations, without consideration for whether or not those standards are still entirely appropriate.
A little context might be helpful. We lived in the Deep South U.S. where great poverty existed. 'Polished' did not refer to the quality of their clothes rather their attitude toward grooming and stature. Some people, even with poor threadbare clothes, made sure they were mended, washed, pressed, and their hair was trimmed, and bodies washed. These same people reflected their own self-respect in the form of consideration and balanced emotion toward all around them regardless of status. They did not curse or appear drunk in public, and they exhibited 'good character' in all relationships. They had 'Polish'. They earned the respect of others and reflected the respect they had for themselves.
Really? I've been using lint rollers for 40 years and I've never had a problem. Using a brush on fine sweaters doesn't work very well and is hard on the sweater.
@@edennis8578My Kent brush is supposed to be suitable even for delicate cashmere but I can understand your point. Some brushes may be too rough on delicate wool.
@@cuchidesoto2686an inexpensive watch of a conservative design which was made in China can often look better than something more obviously expensive (read: flashier).
Being a gentleman is about who you are and how you treat people, especially those with lesser status. I was brought up not to wear a tie with a button down, but these days anything goes.
A button-down shirt is perfect to wear with nice trousers. Save the plain point shirt to wear with a tie and a suit. The dichotomy is obvious! If I see another person wear a straight point shirt without a tie but with a suit I am going to screen. The shirt collar a lot of times doesn't match up between the collar points and it looks SLOPPY.
What do you mean not wearing a tie with a button-down? Isn’t that precisely the kind of shirt one would wear a tie with, as opposed to a polo, T-shirt, sweater or other casual shirt?
@@pensivepenguin3000 Absolutely not! A button-down shirt is a more casual type of shirt when compared to a straight point collar which is what you should wear a tie with. Yes, many men do wear ties with a button-down, but it looks kind of corny to be honest. Straight point or tab collar is what you wear with a tie. Most straight point shirts are either broad cloth or poplin, but this is one rule I do break as I consider pinpoint oxford cloth more elegant than broadcloth (I know many will argue that point) as it tightens up with washing and has a silklike feel to it as you wash and wear it more often. Great feeling on the skin.
@@pensivepenguin3000 a button-down shirt refers to shirts where the collar buttons down. This type of shirt is a casual shirt and was not meant to be worn with a tie... but these days anything goes...lol
A gentleman never wears a backpack. Not on the hike he doesn't. Rather, he has his chests carried by a Sherpa, who will also make him tea at exactly 5 P.M. ... I mean, seriously, this is perfect guide how to feel better than everyone around you without being better than everyone around you.
@@RustyZipper. . . ‘$80’s … which means that they were ‘landed’ for about $10’s - m a x i m u m , from the far side of the world. “ B u y l e s s - b u y b e t t e r “
Yes - baseball cap worn backwards. Getting ready to add that and I saw your comment. If you are still in high school - ok. A grown man - uh no. Also, at my club, the golfers that wear their hats indoors at the restaurant. That’s another big NO.
definitely ! I was taught that shoes must be shined and clean- if a man is in a suit and his shoes are looking shoddy, you can tell what type of man he is.
In defense of back packs, sometimes, you need to carry stuff that is too heavy to hang on one shoulder. You can do real damage to yourself like that. I'm pretty sure a permanent slouch is more ungentlemanly than a back pack. Also, it is real simple to ride with a back pack on public transit. If you are sitting, keep it on your lap. If you are standing, swing it around and carry it on your front or just take it off and keep it at your feet. This also makes it harder to steal from the pack.
I mostly agree, but I live fairly close to where I work, so I often walk or ride my bike. Using a backpack to bring my things to the office just makes sense. It's a nice, professional looking backpack, and it works well for me.
Something I was taught was to carry a bag in your left hand so your right hand was always free for when you met someone and needed to shake their hand without the awkward shuffling of the bag from right to left. It's helped me many times over the years
A gentleman should never wear earrings, especially the tunnel plug type. A gentleman should never wear nail polish. A gentleman should never wear a dress. I've witnesses all of these fashion crimes being committed by the young men of today.
One of the things that drives me crazy is when I see men wearing a suit with slip-on dress shoes and no socks. To me, it completely ruins the look and I would never take someone seriously who does that.
All my shoes have laces. I hate the feeling that my shoes are not secure to my feet. I do not like any movement within the shoe. I always wear proper socks for the footwear and lace up tightly.
Unless wearing either a full beard or moustache, a real gentleman always SHAVES and never deliberately wears STUBBLE matching it with overly manicured EYEBROWS. What a give-away.
My Grandfather and my Dad owned a men's clothing store, so I learned the finer rules of dressing properly quite early. Someone once asked my grandfather why he never wore jeans, and his reply was that it doesn't take any longer to put on proper slacks. Speaking of shorts, I never saw my dad wear shorts anywhere except the golf course or tennis court. Recently I've taken up one habit they had which was never leaving home w/o a proper hat, not a ball cap, but a fedora style men's hat. I was quite surprised when I took up the habit how many compliments I got on the look.
I wear really high end denim on occasion but stick to wool trousers 95% of the time while at work. What I hear employees say is that jeans are more comfortable. Really? Jeans was woven for manual labor and farming/heavy construction mining work so they are heavy and hot. Wool, especially mid-weight trousers are lighter to the touch and breath. I never sweat when I am wearing wool but sure as hell do when I am in denim!
My Grandfather also owned a men's clothing store and I've worn Fedora style hats most of my life. I'm 61 now. No matter where I've lived in the country I get compliments about the hat I'm wearing from both men and women. There seems to be a level of warmth and respect that is instantly granted when wearing a proper hat and I'm always ready to reciprocate the mood when engaged in a first encounter.
I disagree. I see a lot of young men jogging in 45 degree weather at 4am wearing nothing but sneakers, socks and shorts. It indicates "Military", possibly Marines. Honor, Courage and Commitment. Army and Navy maggots wear warm clothing in cold weather because the are all pussies. Not tough enough. And a Gentleman is always tough.
I trust this is not referring to workouts outdoors in the winter. I run and do outdoor training in shorts year round, even if it's snowing. I certainly do not wear them to work (I am a physician), obviously, but there is nothing wrong with working out in shorts in the winter. I much prefer it over sweatpants!
I think your definition of a gentleman is totally based on looks. Being a gentleman is based on behaviors. Looks are superficial and have nothing to do with being a true gentleman. A gentleman opens doors for ladies and walks on the sidewalk with her to the inside so as to protect her from splashing cars. A gentleman helps a lady with her chair. He helps her with her coat. He treats her and others with respect. A gentleman gives up his seat to a lady, the elderly, and especially pregnant women. It doesn't matter whether you are wearing cammo shorts or a $5,000 suit. I know plenty of assholes that dress to the nines...it doesn't make them a gentleman. Finally, a gentleman never wears his hat at the dinner table or church.
In the US with gadgets and wires galore, back packs are common and used even by the CEO. A brief case even at the highest level would be out of place. They also require a free hand to carry.
A little thought could almost certainly reduce the bulk to be easily accommodated by a modest briefcase. A CEO wearing or carrying a backpack is send one or more of several signals, none of which is more respectful than "I am one of you, the people who pull the freight." Be sure to carry the briefcase, satchel or whatever with your "off" hand.
For work I carry a 14'. laptop with accesories digital recorders inches of files, appointment books, medical insterments, and other accesories. Trie lugging that around 9 blocks and public transit in Italian loafers up and down hills. Welcome to shin splints and had injuries. And yes in bad weather a hooded parka in layers. My wife was stuck for hours when weather stoped busses.
🧢 are ok if you live in hot, sunny 🌞 climates. I sweat fast in caps. I avoid cheap trucker caps or polyester types. Sports teams caps are ok but not for formal wear, business.
I don't leave the house without a base ball cap on. But then I am not claiming to be a gentleman 😅 I live rurally, it is always very sunny here even in the winter, if I don't wear a hat my eyes stream like I am crying lol
I can’t agree with your prejudice against even smart backpacks. Briefcases are for documents and formal settings, not things like casual reading material , cameras, binoculars, rain wear, etc.
There are different horses for different courses. It depends upon your activity that day. If you are going to the office a briefcase for papers or a messenger bag if more carrying capacity is required. Your options also depend on how you are commuting. If you are driving, you can store items in your vehicle. If you are using transit, driving or walking you need to carry all items on yourself. If cycling, hopefully your place of work has showers and a place to change. Adaptability to circumstances is key.
Backpacks are not elegant but they are much easier and healthier on your back when you have a long commute in public transportation (setting aside the hitting shorter people thing). I agree with everything else in the video but the backpack is a health need for me.
@@cesarkastoun5752 We too often forget that health is important and there is no need to be lop-sided just because it is more in vogue. There are business backpacks out there which looks as elegant as any briefcase.
I used to wear a backpack and after hearing fashion influencers criticize them so much, I decided to change it to a messenger bag, and personally I found it much more difficult to use and more uncomfortable. I really want to buy a minimalist black backpack and start using it.
I feel you, man. The weight distribution of a single strap just isn't the same. I recently replaced my canvas backpack with leather backpacks. Yep, so nice, I bought two. One in vintage brown and the other in dark coffee. Modern, minimalistic, with a slight nod to vintage style. The color, style, and material of these bags definitely speak masculine class and elegance. They dress up and down really well. So there are ways around it. I agree with everything else, but I'm clearly ignoring the no backpack tip.
Yeah. Big difference between that cheap nylon backpack you buy at a department store and a nice high-quality bag from a reputable brand. I have a journeyman backpack from Filson, heritage outdoor company here in the Pacific Northwest. It’s made out of tin cloth which is similar to wax cotton, has brown leather accents and is a lovely, understated tan color. It’s tough as hell, looks nice and nobody will ever mistake you for a slouch or a college kid while wearing it. It is not cheap, but that’s precisely why it’s a grown-up backpack
As a woman who has to use public transport to reach her workspace I very much appreciate your remarks about using backpacks! Just imagine a rather tall man with a backpack and a shorter woman standing behind him. Where does that backpack land when he is twisting and turning completely unaware of his surroundings- yes: right up in her face - what a lovely start that makes for her day ( of course that applies to other men or persons- however they identify- too, as long as there is a difference in height) - so thank you again.😊
So much to commend in this video. Gentleman's styles are era-determined, obviously not to follow fashion but because styles change. A gentleman need not be entirely beholden to the current era and can still achieve elegance. Avoiding anything that appears like a costume and cosplay (at all costs, please), an older man like myself can wear suits closer to the styles of the 30s, 40s, or 50s and still look like a "contemporary" gentleman. I have several oversized jackets--- not at all like current street fashion--- but closer to pre- and post- WWII styles. I still find them appropriate, depending on the engagement. My very first jacket from Gieves & Hawkes (purchased on Saville Row when I was in my 20s in the 1980s) still looks gentlemanly, though it is not quite the current mid-line (as Cary put it). (BTW, I think you missed the mark in this video when you showed certain denim styles that are much more WWII style than a contemporary oversized look.) As for workwear elegance, which may sound like an oxymoron, there is such a thing and that can be found in Japanese Amekaji styles in particular. Carry on. It's good to see a younger gentleman taking up these subjects.
I have several G & H suits and ever since Davide Taub has taken over as head tailor I am so, so happy with that company. In fact, I am seeing him this Sunday in LA for the final fitting of a suit and sports jacket. Rock on, Davide--you are the BEST!
Before retiring, I was involved in the hiring (and firing) process at my company. If you came in for an interview and you had any of the 3 aforementioned visible body embellishments, 2 things happened. 1. "Thanks for coming in. Don't call us, we'll call you." 2. Resume and application were immediately relegated to the round filing cabinet.
I have tattoos and I wear about the best clothes money can buy. The rule should be if you have tattoos, cover them. I would never show my sleeves at a formal event. But nothing wrong with a short sleeve in the gym showing off the tattoos.
Concerning no. 1, I wear black running shoes to and from the office as I have quite a walk from car to the office and I don't want to wear out or trash my leather work shoes. I change as soon as I arrive at my desk
I love how many of us are pushing back against the no backpacks rule. :) I willfully break that rule. Then again, I invested about $400 into a very durable, high-quality and nice looking backpack from Filson. Big difference between something like that and the cheap nylon backpacks you find at department stores
@@pensivepenguin3000 100% with you on the backpack. A briefcase is so old fashioned and you rarely see one these days. Messenger bags are a good choice, but I prefer a backpack. One thing though, I only ever carry it over 1 shoulder... I'm not going hiking...lol
@@Munromad yeah. I still stand by the backpack, if it’s a nice, premium quality bag that doesn’t make you look like a college kid. That said, I am interested in the Messenger bag thing, though I just haven’t found one with a design and capacity that would really allow me to give up the pack
@@leomoore3597 I absolutely agree. I would not wear a backpack with any kind of structured jacket, whether that’s a suit jacket, blazer or sportcoat. You need some kind of intermediary piece to break up the formality a bit, even if you’re wearing nice pants and a button-down, for example. I find that my Harrington jacket works perfectly. It’s a little bit sporty and casual, but it’s also a little bit sleek and refined, so a backpack doesn’t look out of place with it
Re the backpack, my back disagrees strongly. It doesn't like carrying a laptop and accessories in an asymmetric position, so a backpack is pretty much the only option.
You're quite spot on with your advice, although, if I may, a tie is never worn with a button down shirt. But on the advice, you're right about avoiding te dryer (only socks and towels in that thing for me) and using the service of the dry cleaners. Men's clothes do not have to be from a luxury brand, you just have to pay attention to the fabric. I myself never buy synthetic shirts, suits, sports jackets or coats. Not even a 'blend'. Fabrics like polyester of viscose look good, but do not let you breathe, so you will be sweating like a pig in your workplace or, worse, at a special event. Now, sports coats in pure wool, Harris tweed for example, can be very expensive, but you can buy them second hand in thrift stores or online. Take them to dry cleaners, put a satin pocket square in the front pocket and you're good to go.
Yes I try to be polite most of the time. It’s sometimes difficult in our fast paced overpopulated society now. Plenty of younger people are becoming ruder because of social media, anger over current social issues and injustices, not being raised properly and broken families.
Dressing elegantly (however casually) is a courtesy to others, as well as a sign of respect for oneself; one's attire ought to act as an advert for one's manners.
Also, a drunk gentleman vomits on freshly cleaned furniture and carpeting so he doesn't get puke on his clothes. But then it doesn't make much difference if he also shits his pants.
@@mbrady2329--I agree, because it's accepted(like Sneakers). But they have "UNTUCKit" that can be used as Dress shirts, so where does it end? Polyester Leisure Suits were accepted at one time.
I am happy to tell you I went on a little shopping spree yesterday and picked up about 6 things to have in my wardrobe, following your advice :) Thank you!
Sandals with socks worn on a state visit to Cuba by then Prime Minister of Canada,Pierre Elliot Trudeau. My father a Cdn Army Major screamed at the old TV.
Maybe it's not that common in Europe, or I think you would have mentioned it: wearing a hat/cap at table, even during a casual meal. My wife and I go out twice a week to restaurants, and I never fail to note at least 3 men wearing caps during dinner. I'm glad that you did mention cell phone use at table. That's the number 1 offensive item for us.
Very right about everything! But one observation:I feel that button-down shirts are to be worn only WITHOUT ties. The tie holds the collar in place. If one wishes to go without a tie, one might wear a shirt with button-down collars to hold them in place in lieu of a tie. Maybe this is nit-picking, but I feel button-down shirts are too casual to be worn with ties. Is it just me?
It's really a personal preference. Wearing a button-down collar with a tie is very common in the US, and has been worn by many stylish men in Europe, for example, Gianna Agnelli. For myself, I like the look a lot.
There should be a balance between function and clothing style. For example, if you need a backpack to hold items that you need that day, that should be fine, if your clothing is good in other respects.
I buy German made Rowenta irons. They're 2x as much as those Proctor Silex or Sunbeam brand irons, but they last a much longer time. I iron my dress shirts, iron my ties, touch up my suits and suit slacks, press the pleats and hems. I polish ky shoes until they shine and ensure when ibwalk out of my house it looks as perfect as i can. When i tuck in my shirt into my slacks, i unzip the zipper after i buttom the slacks, reach in with ky hand and pull the shirt tails down so it is unwrinkled and flat ajd the sema matches the edge of the slacks button amd edge seam. The military calls it a gig line. Makes everytbing one straighr line. I used to keep a mirro in ky office so i can touch uo my tie and shirt before i walk out to court.
If you absolutely must iron a silk tie, be sure to sandwich it between a couple layers of 100% cotton or linen cloth so it doesn't ruin the finish. You also doesn't want to press the edges of the tie completely flat. It's bad for the fabric.
YES !!! Iron !!! seriously !!! Here's the thing: Have proper cotton handkerchiefs and after washing and drying, Iron them !!!!! Its the easiest thing in the world to iron! Ironing makes hankies much neater to fold and makes them more compact in the pocket, more quick and efficient to pull from pocket and more predictable when opening the fold to use when suddenly needed. An ironed and folded hanky looks sharp and elegant when you pull it out. Ironing hankies also helps to wipe out any possible residual germs/viruses/mould that washing didn't get out. Worst thing in the world is to have bulky flimsy paper tissues / kleenexes crumpled in pocket, that look like they're already used even when they are not.
Are used to spend a good amount of time ironing my handkerchiefs. I found it very calming. Below it seems to me that actually ironing your handkerchiefs makes them a little less absorbent… Or maybe I was giving them a spritz of starch when I should not have.😂
Living on a boat in a marina in Texas.... I wear shorts almost year-round. But in doing so proper foot ware and pedicures are mandatory. Shirts are always sharp, not wrinkled t-shirts.
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There are a few exceptions for some of the rules. Backpacks for example: I think it is okay to use one if you need to keep both of your hands free, because you travel with children or have to use a bike for your way to work. Under these more or less seldom and not changeable circumstances a light classic backpack can be used. Light because it doesn’t leave to much marks on your clothes and classic because you should try to catch attention with something you wouldn’t wear if you have a choice. It should be clear that you would use something different in other circumstances.
Fit is essential! Stay away from extreme trends, but don’t deliberately go against fashion either. Pay respect to fashion trends, but do it in a restrained fashion, and never wear something you don’t like, no matter how fashionable it might be. I’ll give an example. I never liked the “skinny fit” aesthetic, and for some time resisted wearing tight fitting clothing, but at a certain point I realized it’s not only pointless but even a bit silly and pretentious to stubbornly go against the fashion. Thus, I replaced the wide legged, pleated trousers I enjoyed wearing with narrower, flat front pants. However, those relatively narrow, flat front pants were not “skinny” and sat appropriately on my waist. Thus I found a good alternative between respecting the current fashion and preserving my personal style. Now, I’m happy the wider cuts are coming back into fashion and am gladly buying wider legged, pleated pants again. It’s annoying to see so many men of my generation (the not so young millennials, who are now in their 30s and early 40s) stubbornly wearing super tight pants and jackets, which do not make them look attractive at all. A tight fit is NOT a good fit, especially if the wearer does not have a fashion model proportions. A point I would add is the “no socks look”. While it might be perfectly appropriate and elegant with a casual outfit (even a “casual” linen suit in the summer), wearing no socks in winter with formal clothing looks very pretentious and inelegant. I have a friend who is, overall, an elegant dresser and really cares about clothes, but has this unfortunate habit of going sans socks even when wearing a tuxedo.
I don't understand the hate for pleated pants. If Cary Grant wore them they are good enough for me. The no socks look? Who do they think they are, Albert Einstein?
Exactly. Big difference between skinny and slim. Skinny is a trend; slim is a totally legitimate fit option. I am a tall skinny guy and more traditional fits hang off me like meat on a bone lol. So, those cuts don’t look trendy on me but rather well proportioned and appropriate
I was born in 1991 and I always protested against wearing shorts as a boy. I always fought against it even when the entire family and friends were pushing me for it when I was 10, a man never wears shorts in the public no matter where he is, unless he is coming back from the beach or pool. Now I am 32 and a girl who used to hangout with me for a year suddenly came up to me and asked me "I noticed you never wear shorts, why?" I thought something was wrong with me but now I see this video I realised maybe I was born a gentlekid and then a gentleman :D
I'm an Australian, living in Mexico. The summer heat is unbearably hot in Australia and it's pretty much necessary to wear shorts to survive. However, it's also brutally hot here in Mexico and the men here rarely wear shorts, and typically only if at the beach. I don't know how they do it!...lol
@@ChristopherGains haha I know what you’re getting at, but is that fedora stereotype even a thing anymore? I feel like that was a decade in the past at this point. Plus, that came from slouchy young guys thinking a cheap fedora will instantly make them look classy as they sit there in a dirty graphic T with an unshaved face. Pairing such a hat with the sophisticated attire it demands is a totally different story
You said in your video that linen should always be ironed, but I never iron my linen shirts. As you indicated, it wrinkles in no time. I actually like it better because linen reflects its character, which is prone to creases. But all in all, I find your videos very enjoyable and educational.
@@piotrszymaniak6237 it was way too big...lol There's a rule that you should be able to fit 2 fingers between your collar and neck when the shirt is buttoned up... just not 2 fingers all the way around...lol
@@Munromad this rule is kinda dumb in my opinion. Your neck is flexible enough that you can pretty much always fit two fingers between your collar and neck, so i would personally stick to using actual collar sizes
A true and chivalrous gentleman always practises good dental hygiene (brushing teeth with toothpaste, gargling with Listerine etc), before engaging in cunnilingus. 😬😂🙆💁
I appreciate the messages conveyed in your sensible videos. As for me, as a "lifelong" Vegan, avoiding consequently all kinds of products derived from animal suffering, I find it hard to find elegant shoes made of no-leather. To be sure, there are certain alternatives, say shoes made of gore text, they are though awfully expensive...and they're not as resistant and long-lasting as leather shoes. For me it would be just unconceivable to wear leather shoes...I would be assailed by constant pangs of conscience.
I feel wearing gym clothes to the supermarket to buy groceries on the way home isn't that deep. As long as it's not one of those t-shirts that reads, "My other t-shirt is at your moms."
@mbrady2329 again, not that deep. I wear Lululemon shirt and shorts with Nike Metcons. I'm not going to win any fashion shows but more out together than the average gym goer in their "I'm Alpha" t-shirts 🤣
Totally agree regarding the backpack. And to add to that, you never see celebrities out n’ about wearing a backpack? Dress like a star and you’ll be treated like a star
Backpacks are healthier than suitcases for your spine, it has more space in it and you don't have to move it around with your hand so your hands are free. Idc about what other people wear, i wear whatever i like 😊
Actually, backpacks are quite common with business men in Japan, though more conservative and not so bulky. When on a train, if you are sitting, take your backpack off an put it on your lap. If standing, move your backpack to your front so you can keep an eye on it and don’t knock the person in back of you. Most business men carry black backpacks. They also keep them tidy and well organized.
A gentleman and a smart man always makes sure he is handkerchief supplied. Besides knowing how to mix a cosmo this scores points and is very useful as well.
YES !!! Always have proper cotton handkerchief, and when possible, ironed and neatly folded, for various reasons. - ironed hanky is more compact, less buliky, in the pocket - more quick to draw from the pocket when suddenly needed to catch a surprise sneeze - looks sharp, elegant/refined, and shows you're prepared - helps to contain whatever was sneezed on the inside folds, keeping it off your hands - helps to wipe out any possible residual germs/viruses/mould that washing didn't get out
Yes but the ghettoization of formerly elite brands such as Hermes, LV, and in the case of horology: Patek, has led to a loss of status and an imbuing of vulgarity upon these items which used to betoken exclusivity & class ⚠️
PIP PIP !!! ALAS, the classy TIMEPIECE is fast becoming an ANACHRONISM among the younger set......I have a tasteful and understated automatic OMEGA watch that is very good and reliable.
I still wear my late grandfathers early-1960s Bulova Accutron (Railroad Approved) with a gold Speidel Twist-o-Flex band. (Every time I change the battery, I hold my breath that it will start running again!)
Sadly the recent watch market trends show little to do with class. I still wear my 50s Bulovas. There does seem to be a promising trend lately of smaller diameters at least.
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I would like to see the gentlemans living quarters, his home. What art and colours do he adorn his space with? What kind of food and beverages do he attend his guests with, both formal at dinner, and just a quick in/out situation?
A gentleman speaks concisely.
He will use than, not rather than. This is an objectionable Americanism.
If you use rather, it comes at the end of a sentence.
Style Consultation? LOL!
Example please, rather than assuming we know what you are writing about?
Thank you- Properly Shined Shoes are crucial- should be emphasized in video instead of leaving it as an add on comment at the end
"A gentleman never pays attention to the fleeting trends of fashion." And with that, good sir, you have earned a thumbs-up.
So I should replace my 5-inch wide Polyester, Johnny Carson ties? But they go so well with my Leisure suits!
A gentleman just does what's always been done... because it's always been done, I guess?
@@jaybleu6169 Long-standing things have usually endured for a good reason. It's not a sure thing and of course there is always the potential for new good things, but it's often a safe bet to go with something well-established.
@@ronmcmartin4513 Johnny was da man.
@@gregcosta4598--But guilty of "fleeting trends of fashion."
A true gentleman wears his underpants UNDER his pants.
Unless he's a super-hero.
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A gentleman never “sags”. Too ghetto and Section 8.
NOW YOU TELL ME
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A gentleman checks how his tie looks before filming 😊
Subtle. I like it.
I just discovered this. Thank you.
He doesn’t choose one of a contradictory woven textile
That's the first thing I noticed and it drove me crazy.
I noticed that immediately
Thank you. I did not imagine that anyone could present topics like this in our present time. I am 63 years old. All the men and women I saw when I was young, and who are still in my memory, were elegant and cared a lot about their appearance, the way they spoke, ate, sat, and walked. And now I cannot accept what people wear in the street and in public places, the clothes that we were ashamed to wear at home. I tried to keep up with people in what they wear, but I could never. Yes, I wear jeans and a T-shirt sometimes, but my eyes can never get used to those. The chaos and neglect in which I see people. I do not like exaggeration in elegance, but I cannot wear shorts and sandals like this in the street. I think the world has lost a lot of beautiful things now, and this is completely sad. Thank you.
As a 69 year old, what you say is understandable. People looked so elegant. And neat and clean.
It is good that I found someone who agrees with me, and one of the funny things is that when my children sometimes see me on my way out and I am wearing clothes that are very normal in my opinion, they joke with me: Are you going to a job interview?
I agree but I also wonder whether each generation says that about those before.
You are absolutely right about this point, but if you notice, the rhythm of life has been very slow throughout the years and even throughout the previous centuries, and it is as if the matter happened suddenly. I believe that these Appearances began after the Vietnam War. World War II, with all its calamities, did not greatly affect humans. Thus, I agree that each generation believes that its behavior is better than the next generation, regarding behavior and customs, but it was that there was a very rapid and sudden change that happened to the world, this is what I meant.
@@wholeNwon No they don't. Suits were the norm in offices (at least a long-sleeve shirt and tie) till about 1990. Then casual Friday evolved into casual everyday and "casual" was stretched to mean sloppy jeans and tee shirts. Yes, what you wear is no measure of your competency (I am the most elegant dressed person in my office and regretfully I am marginally competent) but it shows a certain amount for you as an employee and in yourself that looking "marginally" appropriate (and that's stretching it) is a sign of the times. Boo!
I am in my 7th decade and I have always worn a suit or sports jacket, have 16 waistcoat, 3 pocket watches and 28 ties. When my wife and I are invited out to parties, wedding reception etc the younger men always without exception say to me things such as "I wish I could look as good as you." My reply is always the same "Go to the shop and buy yourself a suit, shirt, tie and shoes and you will look like me." It is amazing how differently a well dressed man is treated when out and about.
So good to hear and see style is being passed to the young. Fashion is an instant but style is forever! Thank you P.
"28 ties"...Correct. The Proof: A tuxedo and 10 Bowtie/Cummerbund combinations.
right on!
Wear a smart overcoat in Town and folk seem to make way for you.
@@saddlebum6595--Coincidentally, so does a Seràpe(Clint Eastwood) or an ankle-length leather Duster(Wyatt Earp).
When I was in high school back in the early Sixties, they had a class to teach us all things about being a gentleman. To this day I remember those things and behave accordingly. One thing I have never heard mentioned in any videos of this kind is this: a gentleman always carries a second, clean, crisp, unused handkerchief in the event his date might need one.
We had the same class in the 90s.
I was in the 1980s. I was told as a youth always carry a Zippo lighter or matches(wood type). You may not smoke but you might meet a woman who does 🚬
Am I the only woman watching this video getting all enthusiastic about “the masculine silhouette?” Take note men, then go forth and be gorgeous!
I'm a woman and I love these videos. Every faux pas he mentioned is why I would never date an American man. For the most part, their manners and sense of style are non-existent.
I LIKE this lady......
Girl, same!
Amen!
A gentleman never wears Crocs. EVER.
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Neither does a lady. Crocs are an abomination, unless working in one's garden.
RIGHT ON! THYE ARE FOR CHILDREN MAYBE OR NOT EVEN THEM?
the ugliest shoe i hath ever seen.
So good the see this!
As a Texan that has a traditional Southern upbringing among the United States that is an Xennial, I am shocked yet refreshed that this video exists. I have worn a suit or sportcoat and tie to Church, business meetings (with a briefcase not a backpack) and social events since I was 18. While most people appreciate it, there are unfortunately a lot of immature men from Gen X to Z that not only refuse to grow up but will be confused at or even ridicule those that do.
As my father taught me long ago, “anybody can wear anything, but it takes an effort to be a gentleman.” It’s about showing respect not only for yourself, but for the social, business or religious engagement you are invited to or are participating in. You are showing people you value them and what they are doing. Presentation matters.
Good video and good tips.
I had to Google "Xennial". In the process I discovered that I am part of "Generation Jones" (1954-1965). Baby Boomer/Gen X cusp. Never heard of that before.
@@shaunpcoleman HAHA. Yes. Where you are really too young to fall into a certain generation but you are too old or right on the edge of the next generation in the timeline and have a certain balance of both. Xennial is too young for Gen X but too early really for Millennial. We grew up with a lot of things most Millennial didn’t but at the same time were the first generation to be introduced to and experience things Millennials take for granted. 80s children basically.
Just like my mom and dad are not Baby Boomers, they are technically Silent Generation but are too young to be considered that so they refer to their subgeneration as “Wartime Babies”.
@@shaunpcoleman Yes. I just found out about that too. I never felt like a boomer. Totally differs values. I feel more like GenX but without MTV.
@@merseltzer More Sex Pistols/The Clash and less CCR!
Classy never goes out of style. You and take a mid-19th century English gentlemen in top hat, overcoat, and scarf, transplant him to today and his attire may be out of date, but everyone will recognize he is still big pimpin. When a man wears fine clothes it changes his attitude, his persona and demeanor. You typically don't have many guys wearing a $3,000 Dior suit engage in fisticuffs while out on the town.
polyester shirts, although mentioned, are a „no go“ for me.
Not many of those around nowadays--kind of died out after the70's mid-80's along with white patent leather shoes and double knit "Jaymar" polyester slacks. All of these treasures are long gone thank heavens.
@@chuckbuckbobuckmost budget brand dress shirts and polos are polyester now. Even suits below $300 are polyester.
Your advice is the way I was raised. I don't understand men that obviously couldn't care less about their appearance.
My father taught me that _"You never know who you are going to run into when you're out. Dress accordingly."_ It astonishes me that men need to be reminded how to be men.
Thanks for the great content. Keep it up.
I agree with you 100%. Problem is immature women demanding immature behavior from men in order to have a chance to date them.
@@learnpianofastonline The other part of the same problem is the immature men don't realize those aren't the women worth chasing.
Reminded how to be men? By who? You? Or that teddy-boy from the video?
@@kolobok2712 "teddy-boy [sic]"?! 🤣
Maybe they didn’t have a father who nurtured these social rules.
I had my first 3 piece suit (short pants) at 5 years old. At my grade 8 graduation I wore a grey two piece, white shirt with my dad’s cuff links and a silk tie. High school grad was a blue brocade tuxedo. I’m 72 and I have been wearing much of the same clothing for 40 years. Hugo Boss, Burberry, and Harry Rosen with Dak shoes resoled 3 times. I have very little money and live alone on a pension and I dress like a gentleman. Style does not need money. Thank you for this video.
Burberry is my long time fave, and Burberry Body (2011, the original edition), is my signature scent. I think they're a timeless brand but a side of them have given into the "woke" trendy nonsense, but I don't think it's a threat to the original vision Thomas, the founder, had.
Quick reminder…It’s far more important to be a gentleman on the INSIDE than on the OUTSIDE. 👌🏼
Best comment on here. Thank you.
sometimes the outside helps to form the inside!
Grandpa gave me a shoeshine box at 9 yrs old. He was old school NYC sharp dapper dresser with creases so sharp, they could cut a loose leaf page. Thank you Grandpa.. thank you mom
I am 62 years old. My grandpa taught me to shine my shoes when I was about 8 or 9. Now every time I shine my shoes, I think of him...
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MY DADDY DID TOO! HE TAUGHT ME HOW TO POLISH MY SHOES WHEN I WAS YOUNG CHILD!
Fashion is for followers, style is for leaders.
I like that...style on a budget though, is that possible these days...
@@wongjefx980 ..it depends on how much confidence you have. You can make a chicken hat on your head stylish with a right attitude.
@@wongjefx980 Yes. But it likely requires toning things down, going mostly with solids in fairly neutral colors that will almost all go with each other. Then you can produce multiple outfits from a minimum of basic, simple pieces.
Just a nicer version of what a person can do with casual clothing. Jeans, khakis, versatile shorts, a few shirts and a couple of footwear options and you've got an entire wardrobe.
Are people still concerned about the opinions of others?
@@michelt4390 Of course. Some people need to be able to navigate this and that where there are certain standards they must meet.
On the other hand, it would be nice if more people I encounter at their jobs throughout my work day knew how to pull their pants up and were introduced to the concept of the "belt" (on multiple levels). Apparently, they're allowed to not care what their employer thinks. I don't find that a plus.
Ultimately, not everyone can pretend to be Christ-like and above it all.
A true Gentleman never wears his girlfriend’s husband’s clothes…
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Indeed. Why complicate your life?
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Coulda shared that wisdom a little earlier bro!
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I like your style Sir, and it would be great if you could link the attributes of a gentleman to his style choices. For example, you mention that a backpack could inadvertently bump into someone behind you. Well what is wrong with that someone may ask. A gentleman would not do anything to inconvenience another person, especially in public.
As a 70 something man it is quite encouraging to see a gentleman from the younger generation presenting this information. Well done, and thank you.
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how is your physical health sir...
Are you still into any sports..?
The one thing a gentleman never wears is a dress.
Hey I resemble that remark... signed Klinger 💃
right oN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! or earrings!
Unless it’s a kilt
Battledress??? I wore it for ten years
Spoilsport
A gentleman always has clean nails
Yes. 👆
I work in a profession where I see men's hands on a daily basis. Nasty fingernails are a sure sign that other parts of your body are nasty and may even smell bad.
Only if he is planning on taking his socks off.
AND TRIMMED NAILS
Make that clean, neatly trimmed nails! Ever heard of a male love interest with dirty nails? Take note gentlemen!
Many men no longer wear a belt with dress clothes... it looks absurd (to me) haha
One wears braces rather than a belt.
Another major faux pas, for me at least, is to wear a necktie with a short-sleeved shirt. Wear a long-sleeved shirt and then roll up the sleeves to the desired height.
I'd never roll up the sleeves if I was wearing a tie though.
And make sure you have a jacket with your tie. Tie with no jacket is no good.
But Sipowicz does it...
A tie with a short sleeved dress shirt makes you look like a used car salesman or a Wendy’s manager.
My Victorian Era grandmother divided the world into 'polished' and 'common'. When I showed up from college in the mid-70s, she looked at my long hair and T-shirt with overalls and remarked, "Honey, It takes no effort to be common."
I decided that she had a point. That point stuck with me my entire life.
I have learned that good manners always require self-discipline and self-discipline, practiced over the years adapts the mind to accomplish great feats. A self-disciplined person garners trust, and all value flows from trust.
There's also a third category: overpolished. 😉
@@mbrady2329The Dandy or Metrosexual….
@@darbyheavey406 no - dandyism is a fine and noble tradition / ethos, and no true dandy would dress in a manner that could be considered 'overpolished'. I was thinking more of people who conform rigidly to the standards of previous generations, without consideration for whether or not those standards are still entirely appropriate.
Powerful punchline...
A little context might be helpful. We lived in the Deep South U.S. where great poverty existed. 'Polished' did not refer to the quality of their clothes rather their attitude toward grooming and stature. Some people, even with poor threadbare clothes, made sure they were mended, washed, pressed, and their hair was trimmed, and bodies washed. These same people reflected their own self-respect in the form of consideration and balanced emotion toward all around them regardless of status. They did not curse or appear drunk in public, and they exhibited 'good character' in all relationships. They had 'Polish'. They earned the respect of others and reflected the respect they had for themselves.
Lint rollers have a reputation for leaving a sticky residue which in turn attracts even more dirt and dust. Better to use a proper clothes brush.
Came to say the same thing. I even have specific a "sponge" for wool clothing and hats.
Really? I've been using lint rollers for 40 years and I've never had a problem. Using a brush on fine sweaters doesn't work very well and is hard on the sweater.
@@edennis8578My Kent brush is supposed to be suitable even for delicate cashmere but I can understand your point. Some brushes may be too rough on delicate wool.
ABC-etc I agree 1000% !!! Clothes brush for sure!
My ancient lint collector is similar to corduroy; I rub off its collectings.
A gentleman never wears a chip on his shoulder
He keeps his chip in a shoulder holster under his armpit.
@@cuchidesoto2686an inexpensive watch of a conservative design which was made in China can often look better than something more obviously expensive (read: flashier).
Amen.
Yep, big time.
@@mbrady2329. . . ‘Made in China’ - No ‘gentleman’ would choose anything … ‘Made in China’ - ‘inexpensive’ or whatever.
Being a gentleman is about who you are and how you treat people, especially those with lesser status. I was brought up not to wear a tie with a button down, but these days anything goes.
A button-down shirt is perfect to wear with nice trousers. Save the plain point shirt to wear with a tie and a suit. The dichotomy is obvious! If I see another person wear a straight point shirt without a tie but with a suit I am going to screen. The shirt collar a lot of times doesn't match up between the collar points and it looks SLOPPY.
What do you mean not wearing a tie with a button-down? Isn’t that precisely the kind of shirt one would wear a tie with, as opposed to a polo, T-shirt, sweater or other casual shirt?
@@pensivepenguin3000 Absolutely not! A button-down shirt is a more casual type of shirt when compared to a straight point collar which is what you should wear a tie with. Yes, many men do wear ties with a button-down, but it looks kind of corny to be honest. Straight point or tab collar is what you wear with a tie. Most straight point shirts are either broad cloth or poplin, but this is one rule I do break as I consider pinpoint oxford cloth more elegant than broadcloth (I know many will argue that point) as it tightens up with washing and has a silklike feel to it as you wash and wear it more often. Great feeling on the skin.
@@pensivepenguin3000 a button-down shirt refers to shirts where the collar buttons down. This type of shirt is a casual shirt and was not meant to be worn with a tie... but these days anything goes...lol
A gentleman never wears a backpack. Not on the hike he doesn't. Rather, he has his chests carried by a Sherpa, who will also make him tea at exactly 5 P.M. ... I mean, seriously, this is perfect guide how to feel better than everyone around you without being better than everyone around you.
A Gentleman never wears ripped jeans.
What if the jeans are brand new cost over $80? 🤣
@@RustyZipper Then he's a fool as well as not being a gentleman.
Neither does a real lady.
@@RustyZipper. . . ‘$80’s … which means that they were ‘landed’ for about $10’s - m a x i m u m , from the far side of the world.
“ B u y l e s s - b u y b e t t e r “
if jeans are ripped, iron on patches on the inside of the leg, and use for gardening, or doing hardware chores
Very sweet to see a young chap trying to communicate style to his generation
"trying"... good word choice
Too much eyebrows trimming 😂😂😂
Comes off as a massive douchey toff
Sweat pants, yoga pants ( their names should clarify their purpose ).
Baseball cap backwards.
It makes grown men look like 12 year olds.
You said it, and how!!
Ask if it’s a hairpiece.
Yes - baseball cap worn backwards. Getting ready to add that and I saw your comment. If you are still in high school - ok. A grown man - uh no. Also, at my club, the golfers that wear their hats indoors at the restaurant. That’s another big NO.
@@stephen4763 Nothing telegraphs 'douchebag' like a backward baseball cap.
Sweatpants are just too good
Polished shoes are a must!
As well as having the heels of your shoes in good standing. Badly worn heels spoil any shoe and outfit.
I love polishing my shoes to a mirror shine-thank you Saphir Medaille Dior--best shoe polish in the world!
definitely ! I was taught that shoes must be shined and clean- if a man is in a suit and his shoes are looking shoddy, you can tell what type of man he is.
@@spankyharland9845 You melt my heart. :)
In defense of back packs, sometimes, you need to carry stuff that is too heavy to hang on one shoulder. You can do real damage to yourself like that. I'm pretty sure a permanent slouch is more ungentlemanly than a back pack.
Also, it is real simple to ride with a back pack on public transit. If you are sitting, keep it on your lap. If you are standing, swing it around and carry it on your front or just take it off and keep it at your feet. This also makes it harder to steal from the pack.
As a woman, I am enjoying this content immensely! I’ve just found you and will be watching more.
I mostly agree, but I live fairly close to where I work, so I often walk or ride my bike. Using a backpack to bring my things to the office just makes sense. It's a nice, professional looking backpack, and it works well for me.
A gentleman never wears air Jordans to his son’s graduation.
Or elsewhere….
Unless, he is mr. Jordan himself or his father.
Tramp is the word your looking for.
The children of "men" who wear Jordans don't graduate. I'M ON TO YOUR RIDDLES! 🤣
Gentlemen never wear Jordan’s!!!
There must be many more, including some hats/baseball hats worn improperly and inappropriately, but you nailed the major ones.
Something I was taught was to carry a bag in your left hand so your right hand was always free for when you met someone and needed to shake their hand without the awkward shuffling of the bag from right to left. It's helped me many times over the years
A gentleman should never wear earrings, especially the tunnel plug type. A gentleman should never wear nail polish. A gentleman should never wear a dress. I've witnesses all of these fashion crimes being committed by the young men of today.
Ridiculous
One of the things that drives me crazy is when I see men wearing a suit with slip-on dress shoes and no socks. To me, it completely ruins the look and I would never take someone seriously who does that.
I always thought that wearing no socks with a suit "dumbs down" the suit.
No socks with loafers is mostly a European thing.
Ruins the insides of shoes too - sweaty feet = smelly feet!
30 years and counting on that one.
All my shoes have laces. I hate the feeling that my shoes are not secure to my feet. I do not like any movement within the shoe. I always wear proper socks for the footwear and lace up tightly.
Style and sophistication never go out of fashion!
Unless wearing either a full beard or moustache, a real gentleman always SHAVES and never deliberately wears STUBBLE matching it with overly manicured EYEBROWS. What a give-away.
Shaving issues can be religious and or cultural. So on that point l disagree with you.
Trashy at best
I prefer a slightly rugged and gentlemanly look.
My Grandfather and my Dad owned a men's clothing store, so I learned the finer rules of dressing properly quite early. Someone once asked my grandfather why he never wore jeans, and his reply was that it doesn't take any longer to put on proper slacks. Speaking of shorts, I never saw my dad wear shorts anywhere except the golf course or tennis court. Recently I've taken up one habit they had which was never leaving home w/o a proper hat, not a ball cap, but a fedora style men's hat. I was quite surprised when I took up the habit how many compliments I got on the look.
Like "Ducky" on NCIS! Way to go! Now if you can just bring back fur coats for men, my Paternal Grandfather was a furrier!😎
I wear really high end denim on occasion but stick to wool trousers 95% of the time while at work. What I hear employees say is that jeans are more comfortable. Really? Jeans was woven for manual labor and farming/heavy construction mining work so they are heavy and hot. Wool, especially mid-weight trousers are lighter to the touch and breath. I never sweat when I am wearing wool but sure as hell do when I am in denim!
My Grandfather also owned a men's clothing store and I've worn Fedora style hats most of my life. I'm 61 now. No matter where I've lived in the country I get compliments about the hat I'm wearing from both men and women. There seems to be a level of warmth and respect that is instantly granted when wearing a proper hat and I'm always ready to reciprocate the mood when engaged in a first encounter.
@@ghosttownreview1531 A good HAT (Fedora or otherwise) shows some STYLE.
you are definitely a proper gentleman ! I recently went from baseball caps to a Trilby hat and got many compliments from women and men.
Wearing shorts during the winter in sub freezing weather just screams to the entire world "my IQ is lower than my neck size".
So true
I mean I’ve done it, mostly because I love the cold😂😂 ( winter born)
Sure but sometimes the cold weather on shorts is rejuvinating 😊
I disagree. I see a lot of young men jogging in 45 degree weather at 4am wearing nothing but sneakers, socks and shorts. It indicates "Military", possibly Marines. Honor, Courage and Commitment. Army and Navy maggots wear warm clothing in cold weather because the are all pussies. Not tough enough. And a Gentleman is always tough.
I trust this is not referring to workouts outdoors in the winter. I run and do outdoor training in shorts year round, even if it's snowing. I certainly do not wear them to work (I am a physician), obviously, but there is nothing wrong with working out in shorts in the winter. I much prefer it over sweatpants!
I think your definition of a gentleman is totally based on looks. Being a gentleman is based on behaviors. Looks are superficial and have nothing to do with being a true gentleman. A gentleman opens doors for ladies and walks on the sidewalk with her to the inside so as to protect her from splashing cars. A gentleman helps a lady with her chair. He helps her with her coat. He treats her and others with respect. A gentleman gives up his seat to a lady, the elderly, and especially pregnant women. It doesn't matter whether you are wearing cammo shorts or a $5,000 suit. I know plenty of assholes that dress to the nines...it doesn't make them a gentleman. Finally, a gentleman never wears his hat at the dinner table or church.
My husband is a decorated combat veteran who wears cargo shorts lol. He is a gentleman of gentlemen. I agree with your assessment.
Thank you for trying to add civility to the younger generations! Well-dressed and politeness never go out of style.
True gospel when you mentioned how a dryer destroys good garments. Thank you for sharing sage advice.
When I lived in Guam in the mid-1980s the two styles were: Guam formal, an aloha shirt with long pants, and Guam informal, an aloha shirt with shorts.
In the US with gadgets and wires galore, back packs are common and used even by the CEO. A brief case even at the highest level would be out of place. They also require a free hand to carry.
Opt for a nice black or brown leather satchel. Looks totally appropriate everywhere and can haul all kinds of useful stuff.
A little thought could almost certainly reduce the bulk to be easily accommodated by a modest briefcase. A CEO wearing or carrying a backpack is send one or more of several signals, none of which is more respectful than "I am one of you, the people who pull the freight."
Be sure to carry the briefcase, satchel or whatever with your "off" hand.
@michaelmalone1624
Every time I see a guy wearing a back pack I say to myself under.my breath "terrorist"
Paper is out.
For work I carry a 14'. laptop with accesories digital recorders inches of files, appointment books, medical insterments, and other accesories. Trie lugging that around 9 blocks and public transit in Italian loafers up and down hills. Welcome to shin splints and had injuries. And yes in bad weather a hooded parka in layers. My wife was stuck for hours when weather stoped busses.
baseball caps, particularly worn backwards
that triggers the hell outa me.. 🤬
@@tedmuss THEN you put your sunglasses - upside-down - on top of the bill of that hat as you walk about.
@@AJHart-eg1ys *blood pressure rising*
🧢 are ok if you live in hot, sunny 🌞 climates. I sweat fast in caps. I avoid cheap trucker caps or polyester types. Sports teams caps are ok but not for formal wear, business.
I don't leave the house without a base ball cap on. But then I am not claiming to be a gentleman 😅
I live rurally, it is always very sunny here even in the winter, if I don't wear a hat my eyes stream like I am crying lol
I can’t agree with your prejudice against even smart backpacks. Briefcases are for documents and formal settings, not things like casual reading material , cameras, binoculars, rain wear, etc.
I carry backpacks on my arm when I go on outings so I can store items such as extra clothes, umbrellas, sunscreen and baseball caps.
There are different horses for different courses. It depends upon your activity that day. If you are going to the office a briefcase for papers or a messenger bag if more carrying capacity is required. Your options also depend on how you are commuting. If you are driving, you can store items in your vehicle. If you are using transit, driving or walking you need to carry all items on yourself. If cycling, hopefully your place of work has showers and a place to change. Adaptability to circumstances is key.
Backpacks are not elegant but they are much easier and healthier on your back when you have a long commute in public transportation (setting aside the hitting shorter people thing).
I agree with everything else in the video but the backpack is a health need for me.
@@cesarkastoun5752 We too often forget that health is important and there is no need to be lop-sided just because it is more in vogue. There are business backpacks out there which looks as elegant as any briefcase.
I used to wear a backpack and after hearing fashion influencers criticize them so much, I decided to change it to a messenger bag, and personally I found it much more difficult to use and more uncomfortable. I really want to buy a minimalist black backpack and start using it.
I feel you, man. The weight distribution of a single strap just isn't the same. I recently replaced my canvas backpack with leather backpacks. Yep, so nice, I bought two. One in vintage brown and the other in dark coffee. Modern, minimalistic, with a slight nod to vintage style. The color, style, and material of these bags definitely speak masculine class and elegance. They dress up and down really well. So there are ways around it. I agree with everything else, but I'm clearly ignoring the no backpack tip.
Do what is comfortable. If you care enough to put that kind of thought into it you're already better dressed than the majority.
Fashion influencers 😂😂😂. Listen only to yourself. Your style, your rules.
Yeah. Big difference between that cheap nylon backpack you buy at a department store and a nice high-quality bag from a reputable brand. I have a journeyman backpack from Filson, heritage outdoor company here in the Pacific Northwest. It’s made out of tin cloth which is similar to wax cotton, has brown leather accents and is a lovely, understated tan color. It’s tough as hell, looks nice and nobody will ever mistake you for a slouch or a college kid while wearing it. It is not cheap, but that’s precisely why it’s a grown-up backpack
A nice backpack in good condition is perfect, but just sling it over one shoulder rather than wearing it like you're going hiking...lol
As a woman who has to use public transport to reach her workspace I very much appreciate your remarks about using backpacks! Just imagine a rather tall man with a backpack and a shorter woman standing behind him. Where does that backpack land when he is twisting and turning completely unaware of his surroundings- yes: right up in her face - what a lovely start that makes for her day ( of course that applies to other men or persons- however they identify- too, as long as there is a difference in height) - so thank you again.😊
So much to commend in this video.
Gentleman's styles are era-determined, obviously not to follow fashion but because styles change. A gentleman need not be entirely beholden to the current era and can still achieve elegance. Avoiding anything that appears like a costume and cosplay (at all costs, please), an older man like myself can wear suits closer to the styles of the 30s, 40s, or 50s and still look like a "contemporary" gentleman. I have several oversized jackets--- not at all like current street fashion--- but closer to pre- and post- WWII styles. I still find them appropriate, depending on the engagement. My very first jacket from Gieves & Hawkes (purchased on Saville Row when I was in my 20s in the 1980s) still looks gentlemanly, though it is not quite the current mid-line (as Cary put it). (BTW, I think you missed the mark in this video when you showed certain denim styles that are much more WWII style than a contemporary oversized look.) As for workwear elegance, which may sound like an oxymoron, there is such a thing and that can be found in Japanese Amekaji styles in particular. Carry on. It's good to see a younger gentleman taking up these subjects.
I have several G & H suits and ever since Davide Taub has taken over as head tailor I am so, so happy with that company. In fact, I am seeing him this Sunday in LA for the final fitting of a suit and sports jacket. Rock on, Davide--you are the BEST!
No earrings, nose rings or tattoos. I like to see a gentleman well groomed. Nice haircut, clean shaven or an elegant beard or mustache.
Wearing shorts during the winter in South Florida seems perfectly fine with me.
I don't mind tattoos
@@freebirdtony It is Florida. Florida-man and gentleman are mutually exclusive.
Before retiring, I was involved in the hiring (and firing) process at my company. If you came in for an interview and you had any of the 3 aforementioned visible body embellishments, 2 things happened.
1. "Thanks for coming in. Don't call us, we'll call you."
2. Resume and application were immediately relegated to the round filing cabinet.
I have tattoos and I wear about the best clothes money can buy. The rule should be if you have tattoos, cover them. I would never show my sleeves at a formal event. But nothing wrong with a short sleeve in the gym showing off the tattoos.
Harry Kane dropping knowledge 👏🏻
Harry Kane & Max Headroom's lovechild.
Facts
😂
lmaoo made me laugh
Harry Kane is generally well dressed.
Concerning no. 1, I wear black running shoes to and from the office as I have quite a walk from car to the office and I don't want to wear out or trash my leather work shoes. I change as soon as I arrive at my desk
A true gentleman NEVER wears pajamas in public; not even in hipster-dominated California college towns.
You know you can take a backpack off when on a train, bus, or elevator. It's not glued to your back.
I love how many of us are pushing back against the no backpacks rule. :) I willfully break that rule. Then again, I invested about $400 into a very durable, high-quality and nice looking backpack from Filson. Big difference between something like that and the cheap nylon backpacks you find at department stores
@@pensivepenguin3000 100% with you on the backpack.
A briefcase is so old fashioned and you rarely see one these days.
Messenger bags are a good choice, but I prefer a backpack.
One thing though, I only ever carry it over 1 shoulder... I'm not going hiking...lol
@@pensivepenguin3000But, wearing backpacks with suits looks tacky !
@@Munromad yeah. I still stand by the backpack, if it’s a nice, premium quality bag that doesn’t make you look like a college kid. That said, I am interested in the Messenger bag thing, though I just haven’t found one with a design and capacity that would really allow me to give up the pack
@@leomoore3597 I absolutely agree. I would not wear a backpack with any kind of structured jacket, whether that’s a suit jacket, blazer or sportcoat. You need some kind of intermediary piece to break up the formality a bit, even if you’re wearing nice pants and a button-down, for example. I find that my Harrington jacket works perfectly. It’s a little bit sporty and casual, but it’s also a little bit sleek and refined, so a backpack doesn’t look out of place with it
I'm old enough to remember when loafers with a business suit was verboten.
I've noticed light brown laceups with navy business suits. Argh!
@@RichardBarnett-hs1qy that's actually a winning combo
@@thesigmaworkshop I wear medium-dark brown Chelsea boots with my medium blue suit, matching belt...... looks superb
@@danbeasley6135 I'm unfamiliar with Chelsea boots, do they lace up?
@@thesigmaworkshopno- Chelsea boots have no laces
Bit of advice, save that button down collar for casual occasions. With jacket and tie wear a nice spread collar
Agreed, this was the first thing that stood out to me.
Also the tie. A gentleman wears a tie clip or tie tack so his tie doesn’t spread out like that.
I disagree. It is a perfect pairing with a tweed sports coat, which is a smart casual, rather than formal garment, strictly speaking.
Thank you.... You beat me to it.
@@tonyrome655sprezzatura
Re the backpack, my back disagrees strongly. It doesn't like carrying a laptop and accessories in an asymmetric position, so a backpack is pretty much the only option.
You're quite spot on with your advice, although, if I may, a tie is never worn with a button down shirt. But on the advice, you're right about avoiding te dryer (only socks and towels in that thing for me) and using the service of the dry cleaners. Men's clothes do not have to be from a luxury brand, you just have to pay attention to the fabric. I myself never buy synthetic shirts, suits, sports jackets or coats. Not even a 'blend'. Fabrics like polyester of viscose look good, but do not let you breathe, so you will be sweating like a pig in your workplace or, worse, at a special event. Now, sports coats in pure wool, Harris tweed for example, can be very expensive, but you can buy them second hand in thrift stores or online. Take them to dry cleaners, put a satin pocket square in the front pocket and you're good to go.
One golden rule is that a gentleman never wears nipple clamps to a funeral. It's just not appropriate.
What if they are connected to a car battery on the other end for maximizing energy efficiency and transferring?
@@donnerblitzen1388 Possibly but only with prior permission
ow ow ow ow ow!
Guffaw. Actually, to a funeral, i dress up the most smashing possible
I needed this rule last month, dammit! Now, you're going to opine on my assless chaps, too. How Dare You!
Being a gentleman is more about how you act than how you dress. There is nothing wrong with dressing stylish, but what really matters is how you act.
Yes I try to be polite most of the time. It’s sometimes difficult in our fast paced overpopulated society now. Plenty of younger people are becoming ruder because of social media, anger over current social issues and injustices, not being raised properly and broken families.
Dare I say masculine? There's nothing wrong with being masculine. Don't fall for the radical feminist propaganda.
‘Style is primarily a matter of instinct.’ Bill Blass
"A gentleman is just a patient wolf."
Lana Turner
(I just wanted to throw in that fun quote.)
Dressing elegantly (however casually) is a courtesy to others, as well as a sign of respect for oneself; one's attire ought to act as an advert for one's manners.
A true gentleman has a clean shave and does not wear a shirt that is too big round the neck.
Hear ! Hear !
And knows how to tie a proper tie knot!
Disagree about the beard but agree about the shirt, and the narrow end of the tie out of sight.
Beards are absolutley disgusting....just pathogen and food dreg traps.....
Neanderthal man, clean up your cave! Nice candle, girly man.
‘Cargo shorts are by far, the most offensive looking choice’ I applaud you 👏 for this statement.
I have to agree with everything, especially the sneakers and suit. I especially like the mentioning of Cary Grant. Icon!!
A personal hero of mine!
A gentleman shaves and doesn't wear frumpy clothes while drunk in someone else's kitchen.
Also, a drunk gentleman vomits on freshly cleaned furniture and carpeting so he doesn't get puke on his clothes. But then it doesn't make much difference if he also shits his pants.
A gentleman wears a tie that hangs straight.
lol was driving me nuts THX
I'm even against the dimple at the knot. It says, "See, I'm actually casually dressed."
@@ronmcmartin4513to be honest, a half-Windsor with a Wall Street dimple is formal enough for most occasions.
@@mbrady2329--I agree, because it's accepted(like Sneakers). But they have "UNTUCKit" that can be used as Dress shirts, so where does it end? Polyester Leisure Suits were accepted at one time.
@@ronmcmartin4513sporting a half-Windsor knot in one's tie is nothing like wearing trainers (sneakers)! 🙄
I am happy to tell you I went on a little shopping spree yesterday and picked up about 6 things to have in my wardrobe, following your advice :) Thank you!
That's great to hear, thank you!
Socks with sandals drive me crazy
Japan:
Hold my beer
I hope so
Sandals, period.
I did. You erased it. Duh.
Sandals with socks worn on a state visit to Cuba by then Prime Minister of Canada,Pierre Elliot Trudeau. My father a Cdn Army Major screamed at the old TV.
A gentleman never stays at AirBNB
No matter what he weared, Cary Grant always looked perfectly
Ouch 🤣
Lord, that was the truth, what a fashion Alpha Males.
Weared? Whatever happened to wore?
Tiene ojos muy buenos señor!@@pedromanuellopez142
It wore out 🤣😂
A gentleman should not wear socks and flip flop / sides
THIS!!!!!!
💯
Absolute agree with this statement.
thought this was common sense
Ideally, a gentleman shouldn't wear flip flops let alone slides unless they are going to the beach.
Backward cap. Likely already pointed out but worth mentioning over & over
How else would we know someone has a mental deficiency?
Really a baseball cap at all
@@pensivepenguin3000 True statement
Maybe it's not that common in Europe, or I think you would have mentioned it: wearing a hat/cap at table, even during a casual meal. My wife and I go out twice a week to restaurants, and I never fail to note at least 3 men wearing caps during dinner. I'm glad that you did mention cell phone use at table. That's the number 1 offensive item for us.
Very right about everything!
But one observation:I feel that button-down shirts are to be worn only WITHOUT ties. The tie holds the collar in place. If one wishes to go without a tie, one might wear a shirt with button-down collars to hold them in place in lieu of a tie. Maybe this is nit-picking, but I feel button-down shirts are too casual to be worn with ties. Is it just me?
It's really a personal preference. Wearing a button-down collar with a tie is very common in the US, and has been worn by many stylish men in Europe, for example, Gianna Agnelli. For myself, I like the look a lot.
There should be a balance between function and clothing style. For example, if you need a backpack to hold items that you need that day, that should be fine, if your clothing is good in other respects.
I buy German made Rowenta irons. They're 2x as much as those Proctor Silex or Sunbeam brand irons, but they last a much longer time. I iron my dress shirts, iron my ties, touch up my suits and suit slacks, press the pleats and hems. I polish ky shoes until they shine and ensure when ibwalk out of my house it looks as perfect as i can. When i tuck in my shirt into my slacks, i unzip the zipper after i buttom the slacks, reach in with ky hand and pull the shirt tails down so it is unwrinkled and flat ajd the sema matches the edge of the slacks button amd edge seam. The military calls it a gig line. Makes everytbing one straighr line. I used to keep a mirro in ky office so i can touch uo my tie and shirt before i walk out to court.
LauraStar from Switzerland is also a fantastic brand.
If you absolutely must iron a silk tie, be sure to sandwich it between a couple layers of 100% cotton or linen cloth so it doesn't ruin the finish. You also doesn't want to press the edges of the tie completely flat. It's bad for the fabric.
YES !!! Iron !!! seriously !!! Here's the thing: Have proper cotton handkerchiefs and after washing and drying, Iron them !!!!! Its the easiest thing in the world to iron! Ironing makes hankies much neater to fold and makes them more compact in the pocket, more quick and efficient to pull from pocket and more predictable when opening the fold to use when suddenly needed. An ironed and folded hanky looks sharp and elegant when you pull it out. Ironing hankies also helps to wipe out any possible residual germs/viruses/mould that washing didn't get out. Worst thing in the world is to have bulky flimsy paper tissues / kleenexes crumpled in pocket, that look like they're already used even when they are not.
Are used to spend a good amount of time ironing my handkerchiefs. I found it very calming. Below it seems to me that actually ironing your handkerchiefs makes them a little less absorbent… Or maybe I was giving them a spritz of starch when I should not have.😂
Living on a boat in a marina in Texas.... I wear shorts almost year-round. But in doing so proper foot ware and pedicures are mandatory. Shirts are always sharp, not wrinkled t-shirts.
There are a few exceptions for some of the rules. Backpacks for example: I think it is okay to use one if you need to keep both of your hands free, because you travel with children or have to use a bike for your way to work. Under these more or less seldom and not changeable circumstances a light classic backpack can be used. Light because it doesn’t leave to much marks on your clothes and classic because you should try to catch attention with something you wouldn’t wear if you have a choice. It should be clear that you would use something different in other circumstances.
BTW, a gentleman also doesn't wear his tie with the thin portion exposed. It should be hidden behind the wide finished side. Look at your video.
This is why there is a loop on the back of the tie.
Sprezzatura, it's intentional.
@@Wizbrokun--Like white shoes & big gold chains with your Mullet?
@@Wizbrokunmost men can't pull that look off successfully - it simply makes them look sloppy.
@@mbrady2329You're right, most screw it up.
Fit is essential! Stay away from extreme trends, but don’t deliberately go against fashion either. Pay respect to fashion trends, but do it in a restrained fashion, and never wear something you don’t like, no matter how fashionable it might be. I’ll give an example. I never liked the “skinny fit” aesthetic, and for some time resisted wearing tight fitting clothing, but at a certain point I realized it’s not only pointless but even a bit silly and pretentious to stubbornly go against the fashion. Thus, I replaced the wide legged, pleated trousers I enjoyed wearing with narrower, flat front pants. However, those relatively narrow, flat front pants were not “skinny” and sat appropriately on my waist. Thus I found a good alternative between respecting the current fashion and preserving my personal style. Now, I’m happy the wider cuts are coming back into fashion and am gladly buying wider legged, pleated pants again.
It’s annoying to see so many men of my generation (the not so young millennials, who are now in their 30s and early 40s) stubbornly wearing super tight pants and jackets, which do not make them look attractive at all. A tight fit is NOT a good fit, especially if the wearer does not have a fashion model proportions.
A point I would add is the “no socks look”. While it might be perfectly appropriate and elegant with a casual outfit (even a “casual” linen suit in the summer), wearing no socks in winter with formal clothing looks very pretentious and inelegant. I have a friend who is, overall, an elegant dresser and really cares about clothes, but has this unfortunate habit of going sans socks even when wearing a tuxedo.
I don't understand the hate for pleated pants. If Cary Grant wore them they are good enough for me.
The no socks look? Who do they think they are, Albert Einstein?
Exactly. Big difference between skinny and slim. Skinny is a trend; slim is a totally legitimate fit option. I am a tall skinny guy and more traditional fits hang off me like meat on a bone lol. So, those cuts don’t look trendy on me but rather well proportioned and appropriate
@@grepora i’m not a pleats guy but I do think they are making a bit of a comeback, particularly in our sartorial circles
Your friend's name wouldn't happen to be Jay Fisher in San Francisco?
I was born in 1991 and I always protested against wearing shorts as a boy. I always fought against it even when the entire family and friends were pushing me for it when I was 10, a man never wears shorts in the public no matter where he is, unless he is coming back from the beach or pool. Now I am 32 and a girl who used to hangout with me for a year suddenly came up to me and asked me "I noticed you never wear shorts, why?" I thought something was wrong with me but now I see this video I realised maybe I was born a gentlekid and then a gentleman :D
As a woman, I can say that I agree with you. Men's legs just are not that attractive. So much more manly in
pants. Khakis are great.
I'm an Australian, living in Mexico.
The summer heat is unbearably hot in Australia and it's pretty much necessary to wear shorts to survive.
However, it's also brutally hot here in Mexico and the men here rarely wear shorts, and typically only if at the beach.
I don't know how they do it!...lol
A gentleman always wear an appropriate hat when outdoors and NEVER indoors, especially when seated at a table for a meal.
Yep, I see too many douchebags sitting at tables in restaurants, cafes and bars wearing baseball caps, beanies ans whatnot. Horrendous.
JUST ASK TONY SOPRANO, oh yeah...
I’d like to honor that tradition, but I feel like hat hair whilst indoors is a worse look than no hat while outdoors
M’lady
@@ChristopherGains haha I know what you’re getting at, but is that fedora stereotype even a thing anymore? I feel like that was a decade in the past at this point. Plus, that came from slouchy young guys thinking a cheap fedora will instantly make them look classy as they sit there in a dirty graphic T with an unshaved face. Pairing such a hat with the sophisticated attire it demands is a totally different story
You said in your video that linen should always be ironed, but I never iron my linen shirts. As you indicated, it wrinkles in no time. I actually like it better because linen reflects its character, which is prone to creases. But all in all, I find your videos very enjoyable and educational.
A gentleman should never question what chuck norris wears
Rumour has it the clothes wear Chuck Norris.
@@lv2465 Only the lucky ones.
Chuck Norris can tie his shoes with his feet.
@@gregslone4874
I so admire a man with talented and limber feet.
Beware the collar gap, my man!
Collar gap?
@@chrishammer4749There is a gap between his shirt collar and the collar/lapel area of his jacket.
@@chrishammer4749 he has a gap between his shirt collar and his neck. that means his collar is to big
@@piotrszymaniak6237 it was way too big...lol
There's a rule that you should be able to fit 2 fingers between your collar and neck when the shirt is buttoned up... just not 2 fingers all the way around...lol
@@Munromad this rule is kinda dumb in my opinion. Your neck is flexible enough that you can pretty much always fit two fingers between your collar and neck, so i would personally stick to using actual collar sizes
A true and chivalrous gentleman always practises good dental hygiene (brushing teeth with toothpaste, gargling with Listerine etc), before engaging in cunnilingus. 😬😂🙆💁
Never with mint though, that stuff burns mucuous membrane like hell
@@jakecavendish3470 😂😂😂
Whoa tmi
I appreciate the messages conveyed in your sensible videos.
As for me, as a "lifelong" Vegan, avoiding consequently all kinds of products derived from animal suffering, I find it hard to find elegant shoes made of no-leather. To be sure, there are certain alternatives, say shoes made of gore text, they are though awfully expensive...and they're not as resistant and long-lasting as leather shoes.
For me it would be just unconceivable to wear leather shoes...I would be assailed by constant pangs of conscience.
I feel wearing gym clothes to the supermarket to buy groceries on the way home isn't that deep.
As long as it's not one of those t-shirts that reads, "My other t-shirt is at your moms."
Haha, no it is isn't that deep. But I like to be honest with my viewers - I'm far from perfect myself
Is she a hot mom?
Changing into jeans, a plain t-shirt and smart-casual footwear doesn't involve an excessive amount of effort, even after a strenuous workout.
@mbrady2329 again, not that deep.
I wear Lululemon shirt and shorts with Nike Metcons.
I'm not going to win any fashion shows but more out together than the average gym goer in their "I'm Alpha" t-shirts 🤣
@@Quanic2000 to be frank, that isn't much of a competition! 🤣
Totally agree regarding the backpack. And to add to that, you never see celebrities out n’ about wearing a backpack? Dress like a star and you’ll be treated like a star
Celebrities have cars and limousines and personal assistants. They don't commute to work. If they work at all.
Backpacks are healthier than suitcases for your spine, it has more space in it and you don't have to move it around with your hand so your hands are free. Idc about what other people wear, i wear whatever i like 😊
Cargo shorts, boots, an iced tea in one pocket, a spitter in the other. That is what a good ol boy wears. 👌
What's a spitter?
@@shaunpcoleman a portable spittoon, typically a repurposed empty iced tea bottle
@@dryciderz I am sorry I asked. Yech.
@@shaunpcoleman sorry man
As I’ve hit my forties and lost some weight, my style is now geared to slim fit chinos, heritage USA built boots and a nice polo/sweater/T-shirt.
Actually, backpacks are quite common with business men in Japan, though more conservative and not so bulky. When on a train, if you are sitting, take your backpack off an put it on your lap. If standing, move your backpack to your front so you can keep an eye on it and don’t knock the person in back of you. Most business men carry black backpacks. They also keep them tidy and well organized.
A gentleman and a smart man always makes sure he is handkerchief supplied. Besides knowing how to mix a cosmo this scores points and is very useful as well.
YES !!! Always have proper cotton handkerchief, and when possible, ironed and neatly folded, for various reasons.
- ironed hanky is more compact, less buliky, in the pocket
- more quick to draw from the pocket when suddenly needed to catch a surprise sneeze
- looks sharp, elegant/refined, and shows you're prepared
- helps to contain whatever was sneezed on the inside folds, keeping it off your hands
- helps to wipe out any possible residual germs/viruses/mould that washing didn't get out
A classy watch speaks volumes about the taste of the owner!
Yes but the ghettoization of formerly elite brands such as Hermes, LV, and in the case of horology: Patek, has led to a loss of status and an imbuing of vulgarity upon these items which used to betoken exclusivity & class ⚠️
PIP PIP !!!
ALAS, the classy TIMEPIECE is fast becoming an ANACHRONISM among the younger set......I have a tasteful and understated automatic OMEGA watch that is very good and reliable.
I still wear my late grandfathers early-1960s Bulova Accutron (Railroad Approved) with a gold Speidel Twist-o-Flex band. (Every time I change the battery, I hold my breath that it will start running again!)
@@GringoAzteco , Agreed with you on that 100 %.
Sadly the recent watch market trends show little to do with class. I still wear my 50s Bulovas. There does seem to be a promising trend lately of smaller diameters at least.