I am with you brother. I am always looking for an excuse to dawn one of my Savile custom made suits. In casual CA I often stick out but who cares as it is who I am!
Angie the Suit Seller here: --My target audience are high school and college kids, usually with a mom dragging them in. I have two principles I teach: 1). The goal determines the garb 2). You dress for the other person. I'll explain. What you need to accomplish determines what you wear. You want a decision maker to take you seriously? Dress like an adult. What you wear gives clues to your thinking ability, maturity, work ethic, perhaps even intelligence. Give the person you're trying to persuade ever reason to say 'Yes', and no excuse to say 'No'. Informative video. Thanks.
@@wilshirestrasse2220 Amen! I dress in nice clothes, suits preferably as I want people to realize I am a well-grounded, successful and in-shape 64 year old man. No Levi's for me--growing up people who wore Levi's were considered working class and today it's the great equalizer which is a sham. Hey Mark Zuckerberg has lost so much money in the stock market the past couple of weeks he might grow up and wear a suit to show his investors that he is serious about getting past this current crisis that has decimated the stock of his company. Just saying!
@@chuckbuckbobuck Ironically, the well dressed man is now the rebel. He stands out and above his fellows. When such a bloke saunters into our department, he's instantly taken seriously. He brings out the best in all of the sales staff. Can't say that same subconscious respect is given to the guy who looks and dressed like he just rolled out of bed. We don't know if he's a serious customer, or just some knucklehead who wants to take selfies in the fitting rooms.
12:12 “The era of men *having* to wear suits may be ending, but the era of men *wanting* to wear suits is just beginning.” Love it. Consider me part of the latter except I don’t have the frequent occasions to justify 3 suits, which would be my minimum if I start wearing them.
This is exactly what I've been thinking! We're coming full circle to wearing suits because we want to wear them-yet, not anywhere close to the scale at which we did in decades past. At some point, the suit became very conservative, and so did the suit market. By the 1990s-2000s, it seemed that dark shirts, black suits, and dark ties began ruling; people didn't realize that the types of suits one would wear everyday and casually were quite different than these business suits. And, well, these business suits seem to have given the suit in general a bad rap. At some point, the stuffy business suit will have disappeared entirely, and we'll continue seeing the suit grow as a fashion piece and not strictly a business piece. What I hope to see are experiments with classic colors, and the death of black/gray shirts and black suits (at least, outside of funerals and weddings). Those aforementioned suits have made people forget that a suit is not just a costume for parties-and, well, it seems the circumstances have begun improving.
Myself, I have 10 custom-made suits made by Savile Row tailors in the UK. Wear them all the time. Suits are coming back, baby. Now if we can just get women to wear more skirts and dresses we are on the way to prosperity. I am not into pants on women except when absolutely necessary. Let's bring back the 50's!
Everyone calls "One who knows little often repeats it" like you. If you like suits, you just wear them until you're in your coffin, but there are plenty of other great clothes in the world, so what's wrong with calling guy who's obsessed in his brain with suits "One who knows little often repeats it"?
When I turned 40 I was looking in the mirror and realized I didn't like dressing like a teenager. I remember my papa and his friends always dressed and looked sharp all the time. I love to wear a suit.
When I turned 40, I looked into the mirror, and realized I still looked so young for my age. And will be dressing like a teenager for the rest of my days. Thanks be to God for blessing me with young looking genetics! 👕😁🧢
Personally, I love wearing suits (or being dressed up in general), although I am only 19 years old. Some of my friends also share the same passion. Based on my personal experiences, I would say that classic menswear is even becoming more popular again among younger people. Though, I don‘t know, if this development only applies to my environment (because I attend a business college in Western Europe). Btw. I fortunately managed to save up for my first bespoke suit and hope that it is going to accompany me for a long time ;).
Fjdj Flfkf - when I was a freshman in high school (Fall ‘68) most of the upperclassmen wore slacks, button-down collars, wingtip oxfords, and sweaters. I couldn’t wait to dress like them - they seemed already grown and ready for living in an adult’s world. By the time I graduated in May of ‘72 everyone was wearing Levi’s 501s and casual shoes (chukka boots, chunky-sole leather shoes, etc). I don’t think the more formal style ever came back and all my former classmates now seem to wear whatever they can find. Sartorial splendor is, sadly, reserved for us “dandies” and “peacocks (I’ve been called both).”
NOEL BABATUNDE - 23?! I’m proud of you, young lad!! I tend to err on the side of formality. I’ve noticed if I dress in a sport coat and slacks, for example, I’ll get lots of compliments from the ladies where the guys tend to look questioningly at me and I feel a bit alienated. In my world/social-circle one has to be careful not to overdo it.
@@jrh11254Thank you a lot, yes exactly most of my friends they call me oldie sometimes because of this aspect ;), But i love suits especially the 80s suit with wide shoulders ;) i like vintage fashion and thrifting in general that's what i do on my channel :).
As a young man, my love for the suit has grown stronger over the years thanks to you guys and I will make sure to keep the suit alive as part of my everyday life dress. I look forward to seeing your video on suit history as I myself have written a research about the suit for school. It was well-recieved by my teacher and I'm sure that my grade and all the info I inputed wouldn't be there if it weren't for you guys at Gentleman's Gazette! So again thank you and keep up the good work!
A question of all questions. I love wearing a suit when I travel first class. No one says anything but the reaction is priceless. Next to all the jeans and kaki pants I create more questions than comments. Part of the fun of it all.
When everyone around you looks like a total slob, standing out for the right reasons becomes so much easier. I’m so encouraged to see more and more men at my workplace choosing to wear tailored clothing. Subconsciously, it’s impossible not to take them a little more seriously!
@@BonsoMUSIC we do.. And humans will always do By default will always judge anything by its cover. It's included in our DNA "Judging" provides impressions and instinct
@@BonsoMUSIC The first thing that we notice about someone is how they look. It is the quickest trait that we can evaluate. If two people are standing side by side and one is dressed in a business suit while the other is wearing a ratty, stained T-shirt, our first impressions are going to be quite different. Dressing appropriately for the situation and grooming are also things people tend to notice. As Muhammad Umar Rosyadi said, it is something humans and other sentient animals and insects have done for millennia -- look at other entities and use our knowledge and previous experiences to come up with a quick snapshot. There is a difference between noticing people's appearance and being judgmental (a negative word to describe someone who often rushes to judgment without reason).
there are several reasons: most people just don’t care or just don’t know how to dress, they also want to shop as cheap as possible, they don’t want to iron their clothes or bring them to dry cleaning, the quality is getting worse because the clothes are produced massively in cheap countries by people who work like slaves the globalized industry produces the same clothes for the whole world while suits are more a European/North American style. All this is very sad.
You do realize more than half the population of people are just trying to survive. Dressing up is a luxury to most people. It’s also not the 1920’s anymore lol
Dooguk that’s not my point. If most could dress up you would see more people in suites. It’s also not the 1920’s as in suites aren’t being worn every single day
@@ballislife9092 You can easily get a nice suit really really cheap. Stop with the excuses. Are you the kind of person that wears Jodans to a job interview?
I hail from Italy, and I have exactly 10 suits in my wardrobe (planning to get a couple more in the very near future, though). I never HAD to wear a suit for work, not one day in my life. I work in computer science, and a Steve Jobs looks (if not even much more casual) is always more than enough, but as you said in the video, I sometimes wear suits because I like to. Honestly, I won't lie, I'm not wearing them very often as complete suits, I much prefer "spezzato" (which is a staple of Italian menswear after all). And the average feeling here is the same - very few positions actually still require a suit, and the people who wear a suit nowadays are people who want to, who like to, who appreciate classic style, or just like to stand out a bit from the crowd.
You are my brother-in-spirit. I work in IT and started wearing suits recently after I thought of it as cosplay. It's fun, something I can dive into and figure out, solving problems of what fits with what and how does it work for me.
Funny at one time when Steve Jobs was climbing the Apple Ladder he wore suits. It was only when his reputation was cemented as a creative, eccentric guru did he chuck them. I would have preferred if he hadn't. Business wear is called that for a reason!!!!
Suits amd classic menswear is more alive than ever. Young people are coming back to the roots of elegance, and thank God it's like that. Hugo Jacomet did an awesome video on this topic.
Krunoslav Kovacec - Jacomet may be a menswear connoisseur but his personal style, to me, is a bit off-putting: the unbuttoned double-breasted jacket, for example, and I won’t even mention the hair...lol
I recently bought a 100% wool suit, and insisted on having the size just right. It actually is super comfortable. I was walking into a meeting and for a split second had the impression I was in pajamas. If everyone just understood how comfortable suits can be. They are both a suit of armor, (lending a bonus of confidence) and really comfortable. Best kept secret if you ask me.
I remember the first time I got into wearing suits. Being into old stuff has always been a thing about me (old cars, old music) since I was really young, but at the start of my teens (13 or 14), there was this wedding my family attended (around 2019-20). And even though no one wanted me to, I wore a nice 2 piece grey suit with a purple shirt. And since then I dressed up a bit more until a year or two ago where I got fully invested. Since then that grey suit doesn’t fit me (I do need to get a new one) but I have collected a small range of suits of multiple fabrics and quality’s and also some classic/vintage accessories. And it was only the end of last year I found this channel and since then, it’s given me not only a new perspective of menswear, but also ideas on future items to acquire, and tips and tricks here and there. My plan is when I graduate to wear black tie and have a full morning wear, and white tie ensemble as well in my collection (probably mostly vintage).
A suit will always be a statement piece and is always smart when the occasion arises. You got to nail the fit and I think a navy blue and gray are a must. I do agree that they are not as common though.
8:42 Hit the nail on the head right there. Today, a suit is not a requirement; it is a privilege. Wearing one well takes a level of refinement and knowledge that a lot of people don't bother to develop. Hence, if you look can comfortable in one and the suit looks right on you, it can really elevate your outfit game to the next level. Not to mention, if you know how to wear a suit, chance are pretty good that you know how to wear a number of more casual pieces that don't rise to the level of a suit. I think the business suit for the weekday is more or less dead, but you can absolutely wear one for the weekend.
I dress up for various occasions multiple times a week so I wear suits frequently. I bought 4 last year. I have so many that my wardrobe storage is limited and I store some under the bed. When I was in London many men wore beautiful tailored suits and Tokyo is the same. So I hope the suit does not fade away too soon.
I always felt comfortable wearing suits in the past and they always looked good on me as I am tall and slim. Nowadays the preference for casual wear has forced me to conform to modern dress codes but I welcome the rare opportunities to "dress up" in a suit to regain the feeling of confidence in appearance I once took for granted.
I think you guys hit the nail on the head. The suit as a uniform or everyday wear is mostly dead, it is however vital to own and know how to wear them. There are situations in which it is simply most appropriate and expected to wear a suit. I don't wear a suit often, but when I do, I like to do it in style.
I’m suspecting the suit is going to become very much a modern day counter-cultural outfit. Where I live it’s super casual so if one wears a suit or even a blazer, it stands out dramatically. It’s also becoming a bit more common with those who are part of the Traditionalist Conservatism movement to wear suits as a form of identity.
@Freedom_and_conservatism But at eighteen years old, oftentimes that age bracket puts on a style of presenting themselves as a sort of costume. Different things to try until they sort out what kind of persona that they are going to settle on. Do you think this is where you are? Or, are you just actually into retro suits?
@@jrh11254 The backwards baseball cap was at one time a sign of individuality. They became ubiquitous because many people wanted to conform to the subculture.
Wow, a very informative video! As with every Gentleman's Gazette video! I find myself going back and re watching videos often, sometimes dozens of times because of the amount of useful information! This is going to be one of them I can tell! Thank you for sharing!!!
Great approach on the topic Preston! I enjoyed how you presented us with the history of the suit and its evolution, and statistical information regarding the cost of a suit and how much we spend on clothing overall, comparing to such things as technology. The Zuckerberg example and quotations from the Press was also good, as it shows how much you cared to search for different perspectives on the topic of "Is the Suit Dying?". In conclusion, I have the same philosophy as you. I believe the suit as a mandatory uniform is dying, but it's reborn as a stylistic choice, expression of creativity and caring for the history of classic men's fashion. Congratulation on the video, easily one of my favorites on the channel! Salutations from Portugal!
I would like to see a video about belts. You have never done it. I love belts and I know how to combine them with shoes, but since spring is approaching, I realized I don't know anything about casual belts. You can make how to wear a belt 101, belt etiquette and things like that On the other hand, great content!!!
Well considering that a well fitting suit will set you back around at least a thousand dollars and gen y and gen z are the first generations that will be worse off economically than their parent's generation, the odds don't look good. But wearing a suit casually is also not as cool as you think, makes you look like a tryhard or show-off when the occasion doesn't call for it.
Not for me. His suits always seem a little bit too large. Instead of looking smart he looks overly skinny if not malnourished in them: jackets too wide (shoulders as well as waist), trousers too long and a little bit too wide. It seems that wants to look like his grandfather.
For 30 years as a pastor I wore great, well-tailored suits with fine ties. Then times changed and pastors began to dress in jeans and untucked shirts. I did this with Italian shirts and hip shoes. I retired and then I was asked to return to be a staff pastor at a mega-church. I did the usual shirt and jeans routine until recently. I decided congregants are ready for more style and formality. I've been wearing contemporary suit jackets (blazers) with nice shirts, coordinated pants with pocket silks and nice shoes. The look is both age-appropriate and smart. The response has been nothing less than phenomenal. Now the other pastors are looking a little worried. They have grown used to dressing down. But, I have not changed my look to influence anyone. I just believe that more formality is appropriate for church and there is a way to do this without being stuffy.
In my office everybody wears casual clothes. I simply can't. It's my standard to wear a suit. It's my uniform. I feel more confident, capable, and comfortable in a business environment wearing a suit. Now that most people are wearing casual clothes I am in the minority. I don't follow the herd. The so called counter culture is now the culture.
When I was talking to a career consultant in high school a long time ago, I told her that I refuse to work in an industry that embraces casual dress code (which usually also lay off their employees when they reach 40). I'm glad I received excellent advice as the result.
I know a guy who’s in his 40’s that doesn’t own a suit and I just don’t understand. I asked him “so what do you wear to funerals or weddings” and he said he doesn’t go to funerals and hasn’t been to a wedding in a long time. Like, dude, if one of our mutual friends died and you didn’t go to the funeral that would be kinda upsetting, and if you showed up in a T-shirt and jeans that’s just inconsiderate to the family. All men need at least a navy suit, and usually they also need a charcoal suit.
I imagine that just like the workplace those sorts of events will also see a shift in attire as I doubt many would consider it reasonable to buy a $1000 suit for a type of event that might occur maybe once or twice a year at most. I certainly haven't been to a wedding in over decade(maybe two actually now that I think about it) and the last funeral was 8 years ago. The question that many people might ask to that is "Is it necessary because it's actually required or is it necessary because that is the social expectation?" The latter of which can change.
Well, obviously he is just one of those people who desperately need to forget about "friends" dying because it means that they might, as well, and that is just "too real".
I wear my navy suit all year long, but I have a brown suit I've been meaning to break out. I also plan on getting a grey and black suit. My philosophy for menswear: Wear the suit. Don't let the suit wear you.
I love that quote so much actually, “The era of men having to wear suit is over, but the era of men wanting to wear suits is just beginning.” The resonates so much with me because I love wearing suits, I don’t have to but I love to wear them on my time off, and I’m glad to know I’m not the only who feels that way.
I hope it will be like with the shoes lately, where a lot of people (at least here in Europe) go back to really good often bespoke shoes instead of sneakers...
Suits are still required for professional events and actions such as job interviews, formal office spaces such as upper management, and religious events. But the decline of menswear is largely due to the fact the unreasonable cost for being daily wear in the 21st Century. The association of classism and often due to the fact the well dressed are often seen as the new corruption of America. While daily wear has changed with more day to day events are required to be Polos and Khakis as daily wear for most jobs.
@@dandiehm8414 Honestly, if our government's delusion of the "Minimum Wage" and instead went with "Basic Living Wage" we would have more folks in better economics that matched 100 years ago in comparison.
the cost is not the reason. In the past, people had less money than now in the average. Nowadays they prefer buying an Iphone or traveling for example.
@@tnbspotter5360 Since people DO NOT understand how economics works. I take it you've never actually had an abundance of higher education or learning. Those of us who actually have done real world economics including handling budgeting for a fleet of military aircraft and support systems. I get what real world abuse, fraud and waste exists and how we give more money $500 BILLION to federal subsidies for Petroleum Industry and less than a $70 B to education when we clearly need to spend more on education of the nation.
You hit the nail on the head in this video with clothing becoming more of a way to express ones individuality and creativity therefore the role of the suit is changing but not going away with the exception of a few formal events. I like the more modern way of dressing such as business casual or smart casual to reflect my style and sometimes that will include a stylish suit and some other times dress pants or sports coats (which is kinda like taking a piece of a suit) and mixing it with more casual pieces like dark jeans, chinos, brown shoes, polo shirts, turtlenecks or Oxford button downs.
There is kind of a stigma on men dressing up when they are not very financially succesful. I'm just starting to dress better and I already receive negative comments here and there about me "feeling like I'm better than other people".
I get that comment a lot and it's somewhere along the lines of "do you think you are better than anyone else wearing those clothes" and my response is always "no, I don't think I'm better than anyone else... I know I'm better than anyone else. Especially you" That usually shocks them and they shut up.
John they are morons. Next time they make their snide comments ask them point blank why they can't dress better. If they say it is because of money ask them how much they paid for their Apple phone or all the times they go to Starbucks. When they think a out for a few seconds they shut realizing how they wasted their money on such mundane trivialities @
The suit started as casual/work wear and has slowly moved towards formal wear. This is a common movement in clothing. The hunting suit of the end 17th century gentleman became the everyday wear of the 18th century and the high formal wear of the beginning of the 19th. However I think the effect has slowed down due to both the pace of change in modern life and the recycling of image in film media. When everything keeps changing, people want some areas to stay the same to give some ground beneath their feet. The repeats of Film and TV keeps representing the old so it doesn't look quite so unusual. The 'suit' should now be high formal like a tail coat (and the dinner jacket somewhat is) but instead of ONLY being used for weddings and state occasions, many are still wearing it to work.
Great point. And it reminds me of so many comments you read on RUclips videos of old TV shows complaining how people used to "dress right" compared to now.
I think style is just going through a phase. Mostly young business owners and such are wearing more casual things for the time being probably because they want to dissociate themselves with big corporations and provide a more relaxed work environment compared to the standard workplace. Like you said in the video, suits weren't really big in the 60's because of the counterculture and such, but were brought back in the 70's (not the mention the giant collars, lapels and ties). Also another reason I think men buy less suits than they did in the 30's and 40's is that; they literally did everything in their suits, such as sporting events and other things like the video mentioned there were more opportunities for the suits to become dirty, damaged, etc, while most men buy 1-2 suits every 5-10 years is probably due to the fact that we only wear suits for certain events, like church, weddings, funerals, etc. and less opportunity for the suits to get damaged. So do I think the suit will die off? No, they probably won't. The lack of wearing suits frequently is just the current phase and status right now. I quite like the idea of suits becoming a more self-expressive thing rather than a mandatory "every man" type clothing. That's my two cents on the matter. Bye.
It's mostly cost and convenience. To the latter there is little to no utility in a suit other than looking formal. To the former gen y and gen z are the first generations to be worse off economically than their parents through no fault of their own. So most young people simply can't afford a well fitting suit, let alone multiple. But you're right, they also don't want to be associated with anything to do with corporate culture and there are also less and less formal occasions, like ballroom dancing and such for suits to be worn. In my humble opinion that's a good thing, as I can't stand most of these occasions, except weddings and even then I detest wearing a suit. They're impractical, expensive and the fitting is a giant chore.
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I like events where I have a chance to wear a suit. I go to a lot of academic conferences where there are some events at which suits are expected. However academia is quite flexible on dress code, so I enjoy doing variations such as wearing a necklace instead of a tie, spiking my mohawk up, braiding my hair back, mixing colors, wearing a styled bronze belt buckle, all kinds of variations. The suit is indeed a canvas, and if there is some flexibility I think men would embrace wearing them more.
I love suits. Ever since as a kid I've always wanted to own one. And even though I don't own one now because I can't afford it (Quality), I hope they don't "die" but even if they do they I'll always continue to wear them and take interest in men's sartorial style. That's way I like this channel because in a way it gives me confidence to do so.
I absolutely love wearing a suit. It’s simply about self-respect and presenting yourself in a serious manner. A suit can be very comfortable given the right fit/construction. There is a reason national leaders wear them. Leaders.
I think it is nice to rock a suit from time to time but I would argue our national 'leaders' ruin it for many of us as they look rather weak, pathetic and now we think of them as incompetent after covid. Its not the suit but they have unfortunately made it even harder to respect those who wear one.
Interesting how things have changed and how some of the norms around suits have reversed. Personally I find a man in a well cut and styled suit to be very attractive and endearing! There's something so charming about people who make an effort into dressing well and looking put-together. When I wear a blazer or something tailored it also effects how I feel about myself (enclothed cognition is a real thing). Dressing in that way makes me feel more focused and serious. Personally I sew dresses for myself and I'm very inspired by style of the 1960s and sometimes also menswear!
I don’t completely buy the “cheap” argument. People are routinely spending several hundred dollars on what are basically sneakers (e.g. Yeezy) and hundred on T Shirts with a Gucci or LV logo.
Justin Jackson I don’t really buy this counter argument. Most people don’t buy Yeezys, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, or any other hype or luxury brand. Most people who make the “cheap” argument wear clothing items that are less then $50 each, because it’s cheap.
Arthur Morgan With all due respect, Mr. Morgan. I don’t quite understand your counter to my counter. What I’m saying is the people who are prone to spending a lot money on clothes are choosing the hype/luxury type clothing over suits. I’m not disapproving the theory about people dressing cheap (which I do), I’m saying the people who spend a lot on clothes aren’t buying suits too. So neither of the groups are buying suits. Not just people who buy “cheap” clothing. Btw I cried when you died on that mountain.
I wear suits on days I teach and it helps me feel more confident and shows respect for the classroom environment. These videos gave me some good tips on taking care of the suits and how to properly wear them. I like wearing a waistcoat because it means a shirt doesn't have to be perfectly tucked in. Once you wear a suit a few times, it is actually comfortable except on very hot days. I just need to get better shoes.
Honestly, I love wearing suits and I think they look awesome. They only thing stopping me from wearing them daily is my line of work, as well as how expensive they can be(for a good suit). I only own two and wear them occasionally, but honestly if I could afford them and could wear them daily, I sure as heck would. There's just something about them that makes you feel so good about yourself.
I was raised in a household where wearing a suit for Sunday worship was standard. I became comfortable wearing a suit at a young age because of this and always had a few in my wardrobe at any given time. A few years ago I found that I could buy decent suits very reasonably online during clearance sales and close-outs, and amassed a large collection of them in varying colors and styles. Since they were no longer expensive items that needed to be safeguarded for special occasions I began wearing them more often. I started wearing a suit to work instead of just slacks and a collared shirt with a sweater or blazer. I found that it changed the way I present myself and how I'm treated by others. I didn't realize the effect that would have on my daily life. Occasionally people will ask why I wear a suit when I don't "have to", I then explain that I am proud to be an adult and a gentleman and I want to look the part.
Pretty sad that you're judged as being a 'better person' for wearing a suit and pretty sad that you believe you're a 'better person' for wearing a suit. People are so superficial.
As a mechanic I often wonder why men wear suits. Most of the time I'm crawling under something greasy trying to diagnose the problem and coming up with a solution to make the machine work properly. It just wouldn't be practical for me.
Lol I was thinking the same thing in my head. For hundreds of years the toga was the business suit. Ironically, it's far less comfortable to wear than a well-made, modern fitted suit. Yes, I've tried both. For....science.
I was an over night manager at a hotel. After a "discussion" with the gm about the lax uniform "polo or dress shirt" I started wearing a suit despite the uniform. When I did, no one asked to speak with the manager, no one tried to argue with me about my job, no one accused me of being incompetent, people accepted that I knew what I was talking about and I was trying to address any situation as best as we able. Suits may be less comfortable at times, but life's easier in a suit.
@@briannawilliams7370 Frankly, your comment I find, particularly rude and is obviously without foundation, unless of course, you know the original commenter personally. Also if you are going to be deliberately churlish, at least have the decency to be able to punctuate, correctly.
Agreed and psychology seems to bear this out. Unfortunate that such a woman of low repute saw it her place to comment on something that was clearly above her level of comprehension.
I absolutely fall into the category of "will wear a suit only when absolutely necessary". I have nothing against other people wearing suits, as long as they don't force me to wear one. For me suits are restrictive, with a ton of rules to follow. I know they can be almost affordable, or almost comfortable, but never both. A t-shirt/hoodie and jeans can be practical, cheap, comfortable and liberating. On the other hand, my wife adores suits (described them as the equivalent of sexy lingerie), and is far from the only woman to view them this way. So we're entering an era when most men don't want to wear suits, but most women want men that wear them.
I use to buy suits to improve my look and because I feel good in one. When I started postgraduate studies I saw everyone was dressed down so i started dressing very casual, and odd at times. Then a few months into my internships in prison and Court I started wearing suits again (thankfully) because then staff members saw me as a professional, and not some baby faced hobo or a loose prisioner, I realized that the suit became my uniform And I'm happy about it tbh
I’ve always said I was born too late and wish we still dressed as we once did. Casualness is one thing, but we are venturing into coarseness. Although I do on occasion spontaneously wear a sport coat, I live in Texas and the unforgiving heat makes frequent suit wearing less than ideal. If I lived in a more agreeable climate I would wear suits much more often. Great video!
I am poor. But let me tell you I value my suit. I like how it says that I'm professional and confident. Honestly people dress casual because most of the time they are lazy or don't understand how to dress.
Hey this might be off topic but, would you guys think of doing a video on Easter looks? Like what’s suits to wear for Easter season. Idk if you guys celebrate Easter, but where I come from Easter is a time where men are can be more flamboyant with the suits. Ie: bright colors, plaid, colorful pocket squares. It would be really cool if you guys did that.
@@briannawilliams7370 Often, smells may vary. The chance to find something nice in a second hand store exists too, going to such in affluent areas won't increase your chances over ebay but is an worthwhile attempt.
Preston looking sharp and classy as always! Would love to go on a shopping day with him! Just choosing and browsing the garnment together for my first bespoke suitd ever in life! I love his perfect style! He could be directly out of a kingsman movie! In other words i love this man!
Where I live suits mean that you are bottom of the barrel. The higher you are in the chain of command the more leisurable you can dress. It usually ends at sneakers, jeans with a polo shirt.
@@ratselmann6951 No it is not. Suits were designed in a way to be uncomfortable By wearing a suit you shoved the world that you do not need to wear practical clothing as you have so muchvmoney that you do not habe to work. This mentality is distgusting. If you feel better by wearing a suit look up a psychologist as you compensate for something.
Robert H I don’t know what suits you wear, but “designed to be uncomfortable”? You should try to buy the right size next time. Also it’s possible to wear suits, because one likes it. Don’t you too have an outfit/clothing you love? I wear classic men’s clothing everyday not because I have to compensate something but because I feel comfortable in it.
I love the history of the suit. I have a Forest green corduroy suit that I wear it with dark coloured boots and black fedora. It’s creative and it makes people feel comfortable to approach me for conversation.
1.) off the shelf is ridiculously expensive for what it is 2.) then you are told off the shelf wont fit right and looks frumpy and cheap 3.) You are then told to buy a Tailored Suit 10x the price of off the shelf. 4.) Ops for jeans, sneakers, tee, and utilitarian sport jacket
I wonder if there is a correlation between rising obesity in men and the move to more casual wear. To look and FEEL good in a suit, it helps to not be obese. Nothing worse than shirts that begin to choke you as you continue to gain in neck size and pants that start to feel so tight you need to unbutton them. It’s so much easier to just buy a larger pair of jeans than buy a new suit and wait 2 weeks to get them tailored.
Preston had a good point that the suit as a "uniform" is dying, like in weddings and work, but on the other hand, there are many people on earth who enjoy wearing a suit. There are sub-cultures in cities that enjoy suits. In that respect, suits are maintaining, not dying. I guess the whole notion is subjective, so there is no right or wrong.
Froze the video at 10 seconds. My first thoughts: The suit will always remain, because women don't want it gone. The suit is also an aesthetic winner, so whether anyone wants it gone or not, it will always come back to re-establish itself. Like great art, it has a life of it's own, essentially. Okay, time to restart the video. Had to throw in my two cents. Thanks guys.
Great line! “The suit is dead. Long live the suit!”. I am frequently dressed the most formally of those in my workplace and Church. I don’t wear what I wear for anyone else. I wear it for me. Plenty of room for all!
I think it's worth mentioning that the suit is still going strong for professional every-day clothing in countries like Korea for example. Whether that will change because of Western influence remains to be seen.
I agree. The people of South Korea dress very very well. Almost every 'white-collar' job in korea requires a suit (or atleast slacks and a button up shirt) to be worn. However, even the younger generations dress well. Granted, not classic menswear but slacks as bottoms are very common regardless of what they are matched with. My point is, you will receive LESS weird looks for dressing nicely in South Korea compared to the west
Japan and South Korea keeps the business suit living. They dress well on the job and off, especially the Koreans. Great fashion. Even their urban wear looks professional. Shame the West has become so sloppy.
This is a fine editorial piece which covers various points of views on this complicated topic that I genuinely enjoyed because as a layman of men's traditional attire I have not bothered to conduct any research into this topic. That being said, after watching this piece, I am very curious to read more into this topic and if anyone here has any suggestions for reading materials, please leave them below. Thank you Gentleman's Gazette for a quality editorial.
Pallas Athena I do offen wear suits but I don’t think you need to dress formally to look good, a hoodie and sweatpants can fit good, the colors can compliment each other, etc.
It may be dying in the US, and as a Brit who lived there for 16 years, I can say that Americans are not the best-dressed people I've ever seen. No disrespect! However, in Europe, I am seeing a real resurgence in "classic men's dress" ... but that is no surprise as Europe has always been the home of the well-dressed man.
I think some people never wear suits these days and some don't know the basic rules of the buttons etc, but when you look sharp you get that many more complements.
If the suit is dying, the tie, too, is moribund. And while the suit may degrade into such alternate combinations as sport coat / blazer with slacks / jeans, the tie cannot: you wear one or you don't. I like and wear ties, but I now find myself in the minority -- even among fellow-boomers -- at concerts and operas in upscale European venues where tickets run into multiple hundreds.
This began when businesses started Dress Down Fridays decades ago. Once the bar was lowered, people's interpretation of the lowered bar was lowered. Then, when silicon valley started the trend of dressing casual all week long, well established companies thought they needed to do the same or otherwise appear to be behind the times business wise. If upper management can't decide for themselves what clothes to wear, why are they in upper management.
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"The suit is dead; long live the suit"! Indeed :-) love wearing a suit, yes sir! Not cause I have to, I want to :-)
I am with you brother. I am always looking for an excuse to dawn one of my Savile custom made suits. In casual CA I often stick out but who cares as it is who I am!
Angie the Suit Seller here:
--My target audience are high school and college kids, usually with a mom dragging them in.
I have two principles I teach:
1). The goal determines the garb
2). You dress for the other person.
I'll explain. What you need to accomplish determines what you wear. You want a decision maker to take you seriously? Dress like an adult. What you wear gives clues to your thinking ability, maturity, work ethic, perhaps even intelligence.
Give the person you're trying to persuade ever reason to say 'Yes', and no excuse to say 'No'.
Informative video.
Thanks.
@@wilshirestrasse2220 Amen! I dress in nice clothes, suits preferably as I want people to realize I am a well-grounded, successful and in-shape 64 year old man. No Levi's for me--growing up people who wore Levi's were considered working class and today it's the great equalizer which is a sham. Hey Mark Zuckerberg has lost so much money in the stock market the past couple of weeks he might grow up and wear a suit to show his investors that he is serious about getting past this current crisis that has decimated the stock of his company. Just saying!
@@chuckbuckbobuck Ironically, the well dressed man is now the rebel.
He stands out and above his fellows. When such a bloke saunters into our department, he's instantly taken seriously. He brings out the best in all of the sales staff. Can't say that same subconscious respect is given to the guy who looks and dressed like he just rolled out of bed. We don't know if he's a serious customer, or just some knucklehead who wants to take selfies in the fitting rooms.
we just wearing less that the baby boomer time...
12:12 “The era of men *having* to wear suits may be ending, but the era of men *wanting* to wear suits is just beginning.” Love it. Consider me part of the latter except I don’t have the frequent occasions to justify 3 suits, which would be my minimum if I start wearing them.
Great line and one that delivers the reality for the suit.
Alberto Suastez Indeed.
This is exactly what I've been thinking! We're coming full circle to wearing suits because we want to wear them-yet, not anywhere close to the scale at which we did in decades past. At some point, the suit became very conservative, and so did the suit market. By the 1990s-2000s, it seemed that dark shirts, black suits, and dark ties began ruling; people didn't realize that the types of suits one would wear everyday and casually were quite different than these business suits. And, well, these business suits seem to have given the suit in general a bad rap. At some point, the stuffy business suit will have disappeared entirely, and we'll continue seeing the suit grow as a fashion piece and not strictly a business piece. What I hope to see are experiments with classic colors, and the death of black/gray shirts and black suits (at least, outside of funerals and weddings). Those aforementioned suits have made people forget that a suit is not just a costume for parties-and, well, it seems the circumstances have begun improving.
Myself, I have 10 custom-made suits made by Savile Row tailors in the UK. Wear them all the time. Suits are coming back, baby. Now if we can just get women to wear more skirts and dresses we are on the way to prosperity. I am not into pants on women except when absolutely necessary. Let's bring back the 50's!
Everyone calls "One who knows little often repeats it" like you. If you like suits, you just wear them until you're in your coffin, but there are plenty of other great clothes in the world, so what's wrong with calling guy who's obsessed in his brain with suits "One who knows little often repeats it"?
When I turned 40 I was looking in the mirror and realized I didn't like dressing like a teenager. I remember my papa and his friends always dressed and looked sharp all the time. I love to wear a suit.
I love to wear a suit and I AM a teenager.
we need to bring back teens wearing suits... i'll start by wearing one myself
Yep have had the same thing of late.
When I turned 40, I looked into the mirror, and realized I still looked so young for my age. And will be dressing like a teenager for the rest of my days. Thanks be to God for blessing me with young looking genetics! 👕😁🧢
Personally, I love wearing suits (or being dressed up in general), although I am only 19 years old. Some of my friends also share the same passion. Based on my personal experiences, I would say that classic menswear is even becoming more popular again among younger people. Though, I don‘t know, if this development only applies to my environment (because I attend a business college in Western Europe). Btw. I fortunately managed to save up for my first bespoke suit and hope that it is going to accompany me for a long time ;).
Fjdj Flfkf - when I was a freshman in high school (Fall ‘68) most of the upperclassmen wore slacks, button-down collars, wingtip oxfords, and sweaters. I couldn’t wait to dress like them - they seemed already grown and ready for living in an adult’s world. By the time I graduated in May of ‘72 everyone was wearing Levi’s 501s and casual shoes (chukka boots, chunky-sole leather shoes, etc). I don’t think the more formal style ever came back and all my former classmates now seem to wear whatever they can find. Sartorial splendor is, sadly, reserved for us “dandies” and “peacocks (I’ve been called both).”
Me too i am 23 i love suits i usually wear them on occasions/party or when i go out for dinner sometimes if want to be more classy
NOEL BABATUNDE - 23?! I’m proud of you, young lad!! I tend to err on the side of formality. I’ve noticed if I dress in a sport coat and slacks, for example, I’ll get lots of compliments from the ladies where the guys tend to look questioningly at me and I feel a bit alienated. In my world/social-circle one has to be careful not to overdo it.
@@jrh11254Thank you a lot, yes exactly most of my friends they call me oldie sometimes because of this aspect ;), But i love suits especially the 80s suit with wide shoulders ;) i like vintage fashion and thrifting in general that's what i do on my channel :).
NOEL BABATUNDE - good for you! Keep it alive, my young brother!
As a young man, my love for the suit has grown stronger over the years thanks to you guys and I will make sure to keep the suit alive as part of my everyday life dress. I look forward to seeing your video on suit history as I myself have written a research about the suit for school. It was well-recieved by my teacher and I'm sure that my grade and all the info I inputed wouldn't be there if it weren't for you guys at Gentleman's Gazette! So again thank you and keep up the good work!
ReviewBrah is keeping the suit alive over on the ReportoftheWeek RUclips channel
Don't forget shows like Peaky Blinders too
I'd love to see him on a Gentleman's Gazette video! I'd imagine he and Raphael would probably clash on suits.
@@GenX6887 Best crossover I've seen so far
So is Preston the robot 🤖 he can give zuckerberg a run for who is more like Data from Star Trek
off-the-rack suits are actually the boldest anti-fashion
A question of all questions. I love wearing a suit when I travel first class. No one says anything but the reaction is priceless. Next to all the jeans and kaki pants I create more questions than comments. Part of the fun of it all.
When everyone around you looks like a total slob, standing out for the right reasons becomes so much easier. I’m so encouraged to see more and more men at my workplace choosing to wear tailored clothing. Subconsciously, it’s impossible not to take them a little more seriously!
Imagine judging people by what they wear...
@@BonsoMUSIC we do.. And humans will always do
By default will always judge anything by its cover. It's included in our DNA
"Judging" provides impressions and instinct
@@BonsoMUSIC The first thing that we notice about someone is how they look. It is the quickest trait that we can evaluate. If two people are standing side by side and one is dressed in a business suit while the other is wearing a ratty, stained T-shirt, our first impressions are going to be quite different. Dressing appropriately for the situation and grooming are also things people tend to notice.
As Muhammad Umar Rosyadi said, it is something humans and other sentient animals and insects have done for millennia -- look at other entities and use our knowledge and previous experiences to come up with a quick snapshot. There is a difference between noticing people's appearance and being judgmental (a negative word to describe someone who often rushes to judgment without reason).
It's this exact mentality which makes me wish the suit would die as a whole
overdressing is a problem in a business, too. Wearing well fitting clothes is not the problem.
Nope, just bought my first one bespoke at 26, saved for 4 months and I will wear it proud as much as I can! 🇬🇧
Amen--wear mine with pride!
Dam I want to wear a suit but there is only one thing stopping me and that is the weather.
@@iamb0i349 Wear an overcoat with it...
@@iamb0i349Thing is ,theres no were to go these days .Im probably too old 😂
there are several reasons:
most people just don’t care or just don’t know how to dress,
they also want to shop as cheap as possible,
they don’t want to iron their clothes or bring them to dry cleaning,
the quality is getting worse because the clothes are produced massively in cheap countries by people who work like slaves
the globalized industry produces the same clothes for the whole world while suits are more a European/North American style. All this is very sad.
You do realize more than half the population of people are just trying to survive. Dressing up is a luxury to most people. It’s also not the 1920’s anymore lol
@@ballislife9092 Nobody is being forced to wear a suit. Why the 1920's?
@@ballislife9092 People that were wearing suits in the 1920's werent all rich either, yet they cared about their appearance.
Dooguk that’s not my point. If most could dress up you would see more people in suites. It’s also not the 1920’s as in suites aren’t being worn every single day
@@ballislife9092 You can easily get a nice suit really really cheap. Stop with the excuses. Are you the kind of person that wears Jodans to a job interview?
I work in the Bay Area. My experiences have shown me the nicer a person dresses the worst he's at coding.
Coding may be close to being outsourced anyway.
I hail from Italy, and I have exactly 10 suits in my wardrobe (planning to get a couple more in the very near future, though).
I never HAD to wear a suit for work, not one day in my life. I work in computer science, and a Steve Jobs looks (if not even much more casual) is always more than enough, but as you said in the video, I sometimes wear suits because I like to. Honestly, I won't lie, I'm not wearing them very often as complete suits, I much prefer "spezzato" (which is a staple of Italian menswear after all). And the average feeling here is the same - very few positions actually still require a suit, and the people who wear a suit nowadays are people who want to, who like to, who appreciate classic style, or just like to stand out a bit from the crowd.
You are my brother-in-spirit. I work in IT and started wearing suits recently after I thought of it as cosplay. It's fun, something I can dive into and figure out, solving problems of what fits with what and how does it work for me.
I work in phone support and I come to work every day with a tailcoat, top hat and cane.
Funny at one time when Steve Jobs was climbing the Apple Ladder he wore suits. It was only when his reputation was cemented as a creative, eccentric guru did he chuck them. I would have preferred if he hadn't. Business wear is called that for a reason!!!!
I still wear a suit (or sport coat) to work every day. Love it!!
Same (even regular days)
Suits amd classic menswear is more alive than ever. Young people are coming back to the roots of elegance, and thank God it's like that. Hugo Jacomet did an awesome video on this topic.
Krunoslav Kovacec - Jacomet may be a menswear connoisseur but his personal style, to me, is a bit off-putting: the unbuttoned double-breasted jacket, for example, and I won’t even mention the hair...lol
not really. Sorry but those "young people" is one of a thousand.
@@MongolordD That is better than zero.
Hope you're not talking about hipsters..
@@MongolordD I'm 14 and I really enjoy wearing suits, I'm sure there are many like me who are young and enjoy wearing suits.
I recently bought a 100% wool suit, and insisted on having the size just right. It actually is super comfortable. I was walking into a meeting and for a split second had the impression I was in pajamas. If everyone just understood how comfortable suits can be.
They are both a suit of armor, (lending a bonus of confidence) and really comfortable. Best kept secret if you ask me.
I remember the first time I got into wearing suits. Being into old stuff has always been a thing about me (old cars, old music) since I was really young, but at the start of my teens (13 or 14), there was this wedding my family attended (around 2019-20). And even though no one wanted me to, I wore a nice 2 piece grey suit with a purple shirt. And since then I dressed up a bit more until a year or two ago where I got fully invested. Since then that grey suit doesn’t fit me (I do need to get a new one) but I have collected a small range of suits of multiple fabrics and quality’s and also some classic/vintage accessories. And it was only the end of last year I found this channel and since then, it’s given me not only a new perspective of menswear, but also ideas on future items to acquire, and tips and tricks here and there. My plan is when I graduate to wear black tie and have a full morning wear, and white tie ensemble as well in my collection (probably mostly vintage).
A suit will always be a statement piece and is always smart when the occasion arises. You got to nail the fit and I think a navy blue and gray are a must. I do agree that they are not as common though.
8:42 Hit the nail on the head right there. Today, a suit is not a requirement; it is a privilege. Wearing one well takes a level of refinement and knowledge that a lot of people don't bother to develop. Hence, if you look can comfortable in one and the suit looks right on you, it can really elevate your outfit game to the next level. Not to mention, if you know how to wear a suit, chance are pretty good that you know how to wear a number of more casual pieces that don't rise to the level of a suit. I think the business suit for the weekday is more or less dead, but you can absolutely wear one for the weekend.
Spot on
I dress up for various occasions multiple times a week so I wear suits frequently. I bought 4 last year. I have so many that my wardrobe storage is limited and I store some under the bed. When I was in London many men wore beautiful tailored suits and Tokyo is the same. So I hope the suit does not fade away too soon.
I always felt comfortable wearing suits in the past and they always looked good on me as I am tall and slim. Nowadays the preference for casual wear has forced me to conform to modern dress codes but I welcome the rare opportunities to "dress up" in a suit to regain the feeling of confidence in appearance I once took for granted.
I think you guys hit the nail on the head. The suit as a uniform or everyday wear is mostly dead, it is however vital to own and know how to wear them. There are situations in which it is simply most appropriate and expected to wear a suit. I don't wear a suit often, but when I do, I like to do it in style.
I’m suspecting the suit is going to become very much a modern day counter-cultural outfit. Where I live it’s super casual so if one wears a suit or even a blazer, it stands out dramatically. It’s also becoming a bit more common with those who are part of the Traditionalist Conservatism movement to wear suits as a form of identity.
It's a casual enviroment where I live too, I once wear a blazer, and I stand out like a sore thumb.
@Freedom_and_conservatism But at eighteen years old, oftentimes that age bracket puts on a style of presenting themselves as a sort of costume. Different things to try until they sort out what kind of persona that they are going to settle on. Do you think this is where you are? Or, are you just actually into retro suits?
That's how I see it. The suit today is similar to a backwards turned baseball cap was in 1994.
Clayton Berg - can’t agree with that analogy. Backwards-worn ball caps are ubiquitous now. Are you saying suits will be again/also?
@@jrh11254 The backwards baseball cap was at one time a sign of individuality. They became ubiquitous because many people wanted to conform to the subculture.
Yes it is. I am always the only person in a suit and tie in meetings, negotiations, interviews etc.
Good for you. I find myself in that same position when I wear one.
Wow, a very informative video! As with every Gentleman's Gazette video!
I find myself going back and re watching videos often, sometimes dozens of times because of the amount of useful information!
This is going to be one of them I can tell!
Thank you for sharing!!!
Great approach on the topic Preston!
I enjoyed how you presented us with the history of the suit and its evolution, and statistical information regarding the cost of a suit and how much we spend on clothing overall, comparing to such things as technology.
The Zuckerberg example and quotations from the Press was also good, as it shows how much you cared to search for different perspectives on the topic of "Is the Suit Dying?".
In conclusion, I have the same philosophy as you. I believe the suit as a mandatory uniform is dying, but it's reborn as a stylistic choice, expression of creativity and caring for the history of classic men's fashion.
Congratulation on the video, easily one of my favorites on the channel!
Salutations from Portugal!
today i bought a purple tie with a square pattern, wich incorporates a dark orange and reflective black color. I love it.
I would like to see a video about belts. You have never done it. I love belts and I know how to combine them with shoes, but since spring is approaching, I realized I don't know anything about casual belts. You can make how to wear a belt 101, belt etiquette and things like that
On the other hand, great content!!!
I love to wear suits and sport coats. I hope that more of my generation will bring it back.
I feel the same way, count me as one person that stand with you in wearing suits casually
Well considering that a well fitting suit will set you back around at least a thousand dollars and gen y and gen z are the first generations that will be worse off economically than their parent's generation, the odds don't look good. But wearing a suit casually is also not as cool as you think, makes you look like a tryhard or show-off when the occasion doesn't call for it.
Preston is what a classy stand up professional guy looks like in my head.
Progressional? Is that a political fusion concept? Someone on the left but who's also a professional? (Yes, probably just a typo..)
Not for me. His suits always seem a little bit too large. Instead of looking smart he looks overly skinny if not malnourished in them: jackets too wide (shoulders as well as waist), trousers too long and a little bit too wide. It seems that wants to look like his grandfather.
Agreed. And the fact he's like only twenty five is encouraging.
Or a bank teller.
A professional robot 🤖 cannot compute cannot compute ERROR ERROR the android will now shut down
The Vintage Suit Fabrics look so badass with the Patterns and Colors , Good Video as Always Preston 👊🏼
As long as people like the Gentleman’s Gazette exist, the suit will never die.
For 30 years as a pastor I wore great, well-tailored suits with fine ties. Then times changed and pastors began to dress in jeans and untucked shirts. I did this with Italian shirts and hip shoes. I retired and then I was asked to return to be a staff pastor at a mega-church. I did the usual shirt and jeans routine until recently. I decided congregants are ready for more style and formality. I've been wearing contemporary suit jackets (blazers) with nice shirts, coordinated pants with pocket silks and nice shoes. The look is both age-appropriate and smart. The response has been nothing less than phenomenal.
Now the other pastors are looking a little worried. They have grown used to dressing down. But, I have not changed my look to influence anyone. I just believe that more formality is appropriate for church and there is a way to do this without being stuffy.
In my office everybody wears casual clothes. I simply can't. It's my standard to wear a suit. It's my uniform. I feel more confident, capable, and comfortable in a business environment wearing a suit. Now that most people are wearing casual clothes I am in the minority. I don't follow the herd. The so called counter culture is now the culture.
And our culture is the counter culture.
When I was talking to a career consultant in high school a long time ago, I told her that I refuse to work in an industry that embraces casual dress code (which usually also lay off their employees when they reach 40). I'm glad I received excellent advice as the result.
Not to forget that they can be a long lasting and relatively sustainable piece of clothing, I think.
I could listen to this dude talk all day.
I know a guy who’s in his 40’s that doesn’t own a suit and I just don’t understand.
I asked him “so what do you wear to funerals or weddings” and he said he doesn’t go to funerals and hasn’t been to a wedding in a long time.
Like, dude, if one of our mutual friends died and you didn’t go to the funeral that would be kinda upsetting, and if you showed up in a T-shirt and jeans that’s just inconsiderate to the family.
All men need at least a navy suit, and usually they also need a charcoal suit.
I imagine that just like the workplace those sorts of events will also see a shift in attire as I doubt many would consider it reasonable to buy a $1000 suit for a type of event that might occur maybe once or twice a year at most. I certainly haven't been to a wedding in over decade(maybe two actually now that I think about it) and the last funeral was 8 years ago. The question that many people might ask to that is "Is it necessary because it's actually required or is it necessary because that is the social expectation?" The latter of which can change.
If the suit dies, The Joker dies 😖
He can wear a White Shirt and Black Pant combo indeed however yes he should wear a suit instead and at least own one.
He can just rent a suit if he need it.
Well, obviously he is just one of those people who desperately need to forget about "friends" dying because it means that they might, as well, and that is just "too real".
I wear my navy suit all year long, but I have a brown suit I've been meaning to break out. I also plan on getting a grey and black suit. My philosophy for menswear: Wear the suit. Don't let the suit wear you.
I love that quote so much actually, “The era of men having to wear suit is over, but the era of men wanting to wear suits is just beginning.” The resonates so much with me because I love wearing suits, I don’t have to but I love to wear them on my time off, and I’m glad to know I’m not the only who feels that way.
I hope it will be like with the shoes lately, where a lot of people (at least here in Europe) go back to really good often bespoke shoes instead of sneakers...
If they can afford it.
I enjoy good shoes but getting bespoke shoes (or anything lasting longer than 3 years) isn't currently in my budget.
I work in tech. Some colleagues think a tweed jacket is too dressed up for the office.
I work in IT and I wore my Harris Tweed jacket to work a few times and people are like whoa dude what's with the suit?
O'lorcain 😄 they don’t know any better
" I like people who stand out instead of trying to fit in." Don Draper from Mad Men. You are setting a style that boosts your confidence
Suits are still required for professional events and actions such as job interviews, formal office spaces such as upper management, and religious events. But the decline of menswear is largely due to the fact the unreasonable cost for being daily wear in the 21st Century. The association of classism and often due to the fact the well dressed are often seen as the new corruption of America. While daily wear has changed with more day to day events are required to be Polos and Khakis as daily wear for most jobs.
@@dandiehm8414 Honestly, if our government's delusion of the "Minimum Wage" and instead went with "Basic Living Wage" we would have more folks in better economics that matched 100 years ago in comparison.
the cost is not the reason. In the past, people had less money than now in the average. Nowadays they prefer buying an Iphone or traveling for example.
Interesting perspective Todd
Since when has more welfare money ever led to prosperity?
@@tnbspotter5360 Since people DO NOT understand how economics works. I take it you've never actually had an abundance of higher education or learning. Those of us who actually have done real world economics including handling budgeting for a fleet of military aircraft and support systems. I get what real world abuse, fraud and waste exists and how we give more money $500 BILLION to federal subsidies for Petroleum Industry and less than a $70 B to education when we clearly need to spend more on education of the nation.
You hit the nail on the head in this video with clothing becoming more of a way to express ones individuality and creativity therefore the role of the suit is changing but not going away with the exception of a few formal events.
I like the more modern way of dressing such as business casual or smart casual to reflect my style and sometimes that will include a stylish suit and some other times dress pants or sports coats (which is kinda like taking a piece of a suit) and mixing it with more casual pieces like dark jeans, chinos, brown shoes, polo shirts, turtlenecks or Oxford button downs.
There is kind of a stigma on men dressing up when they are not very financially succesful. I'm just starting to dress better and I already receive negative comments here and there about me "feeling like I'm better than other people".
That's because those people are insecure and you probably are better. Dont mind them, they'll just find something else to complain about.
Because people perceive you as being better than them and feel unsecure about it.
I get that comment a lot and it's somewhere along the lines of "do you think you are better than anyone else wearing those clothes" and my response is always "no, I don't think I'm better than anyone else... I know I'm better than anyone else. Especially you" That usually shocks them and they shut up.
John they are morons. Next time they make their snide comments ask them point blank why they can't dress better. If they say it is because of money ask them how much they paid for their Apple phone or all the times they go to Starbucks. When they think a out for a few seconds they shut realizing how they wasted their money on such mundane trivialities @
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The suit started as casual/work wear and has slowly moved towards formal wear. This is a common movement in clothing. The hunting suit of the end 17th century gentleman became the everyday wear of the 18th century and the high formal wear of the beginning of the 19th. However I think the effect has slowed down due to both the pace of change in modern life and the recycling of image in film media. When everything keeps changing, people want some areas to stay the same to give some ground beneath their feet. The repeats of Film and TV keeps representing the old so it doesn't look quite so unusual. The 'suit' should now be high formal like a tail coat (and the dinner jacket somewhat is) but instead of ONLY being used for weddings and state occasions, many are still wearing it to work.
Great point. And it reminds me of so many comments you read on RUclips videos of old TV shows complaining how people used to "dress right" compared to now.
I think style is just going through a phase. Mostly young business owners and such are wearing more casual things for the time being probably because they want to dissociate themselves with big corporations and provide a more relaxed work environment compared to the standard workplace.
Like you said in the video, suits weren't really big in the 60's because of the counterculture and such, but were brought back in the 70's (not the mention the giant collars, lapels and ties).
Also another reason I think men buy less suits than they did in the 30's and 40's is that; they literally did everything in their suits, such as sporting events and other things like the video mentioned there were more opportunities for the suits to become dirty, damaged, etc, while most men buy 1-2 suits every 5-10 years is probably due to the fact that we only wear suits for certain events, like church, weddings, funerals, etc. and less opportunity for the suits to get damaged.
So do I think the suit will die off? No, they probably won't. The lack of wearing suits frequently is just the current phase and status right now. I quite like the idea of suits becoming a more self-expressive thing rather than a mandatory "every man" type clothing. That's my two cents on the matter. Bye.
It's mostly cost and convenience. To the latter there is little to no utility in a suit other than looking formal. To the former gen y and gen z are the first generations to be worse off economically than their parents through no fault of their own. So most young people simply can't afford a well fitting suit, let alone multiple. But you're right, they also don't want to be associated with anything to do with corporate culture and there are also less and less formal occasions, like ballroom dancing and such for suits to be worn.
In my humble opinion that's a good thing, as I can't stand most of these occasions, except weddings and even then I detest wearing a suit. They're impractical, expensive and the fitting is a giant chore.
This was one of your best videos to date. Well done.
Gentlemen Gazette the best in information distribution for men. I'm buying myself nice leather shoes and learning to dress classic, Thank GG.
As a Tenor player, I appreciate your opening jingle. Classy, fun, and catchy. It helped catch my attention when I first watched your videos. Now I look forward to what you have to say, in part because I enjoy the music you use. Well done! Keep up the good work and good info!
I like events where I have a chance to wear a suit. I go to a lot of academic conferences where there are some events at which suits are expected. However academia is quite flexible on dress code, so I enjoy doing variations such as wearing a necklace instead of a tie, spiking my mohawk up, braiding my hair back, mixing colors, wearing a styled bronze belt buckle, all kinds of variations. The suit is indeed a canvas, and if there is some flexibility I think men would embrace wearing them more.
I love suits. Ever since as a kid I've always wanted to own one. And even though I don't own one now because I can't afford it (Quality), I hope they don't "die" but even if they do they I'll always continue to wear them and take interest in men's sartorial style. That's way I like this channel because in a way it gives me confidence to do so.
Find a thrift shop and get a vintage wool one. It might not be top of the line but 100% Wool garments tend to be decently constructed.
I absolutely love wearing a suit. It’s simply about self-respect and presenting yourself in a serious manner. A suit can be very comfortable given the right fit/construction. There is a reason national leaders wear them. Leaders.
@@ErwinBlonk Trump and Xi looks powerless in their suit ? You've got to be kidding me.
I think it is nice to rock a suit from time to time but I would argue our national 'leaders' ruin it for many of us as they look rather weak, pathetic and now we think of them as incompetent after covid. Its not the suit but they have unfortunately made it even harder to respect those who wear one.
This video not only spoke to my mind, but to my heart! Most EXCELLENT script! GG’s videos are really going the extra mile.
Interesting how things have changed and how some of the norms around suits have reversed. Personally I find a man in a well cut and styled suit to be very attractive and endearing! There's something so charming about people who make an effort into dressing well and looking put-together.
When I wear a blazer or something tailored it also effects how I feel about myself (enclothed cognition is a real thing). Dressing in that way makes me feel more focused and serious.
Personally I sew dresses for myself and I'm very inspired by style of the 1960s and sometimes also menswear!
I think Suit, inner jacket, matching ties and pocket square are IMMORTAL.
I don’t completely buy the “cheap” argument. People are routinely spending several hundred dollars on what are basically sneakers (e.g. Yeezy) and hundred on T Shirts with a Gucci or LV logo.
Justin Jackson I don’t really buy this counter argument. Most people don’t buy Yeezys, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, or any other hype or luxury brand. Most people who make the “cheap” argument wear clothing items that are less then $50 each, because it’s cheap.
Arthur Morgan With all due respect, Mr. Morgan. I don’t quite understand your counter to my counter. What I’m saying is the people who are prone to spending a lot money on clothes are choosing the hype/luxury type clothing over suits. I’m not disapproving the theory about people dressing cheap (which I do), I’m saying the people who spend a lot on clothes aren’t buying suits too. So neither of the groups are buying suits. Not just people who buy “cheap” clothing. Btw I cried when you died on that mountain.
Justin Jackson Well then if that’s what you meant to say, then I completely agree.
I wear suits on days I teach and it helps me feel more confident and shows respect for the classroom environment. These videos gave me some good tips on taking care of the suits and how to properly wear them. I like wearing a waistcoat because it means a shirt doesn't have to be perfectly tucked in. Once you wear a suit a few times, it is actually comfortable except on very hot days. I just need to get better shoes.
Honestly, I love wearing suits and I think they look awesome. They only thing stopping me from wearing them daily is my line of work, as well as how expensive they can be(for a good suit). I only own two and wear them occasionally, but honestly if I could afford them and could wear them daily, I sure as heck would. There's just something about them that makes you feel so good about yourself.
I couldn't have said it better.
I was raised in a household where wearing a suit for Sunday worship was standard. I became comfortable wearing a suit at a young age because of this and always had a few in my wardrobe at any given time. A few years ago I found that I could buy decent suits very reasonably online during clearance sales and close-outs, and amassed a large collection of them in varying colors and styles. Since they were no longer expensive items that needed to be safeguarded for special occasions I began wearing them more often. I started wearing a suit to work instead of just slacks and a collared shirt with a sweater or blazer. I found that it changed the way I present myself and how I'm treated by others. I didn't realize the effect that would have on my daily life. Occasionally people will ask why I wear a suit when I don't "have to", I then explain that I am proud to be an adult and a gentleman and I want to look the part.
Pretty sad that you're judged as being a 'better person' for wearing a suit and pretty sad that you believe you're a 'better person' for wearing a suit. People are so superficial.
@@toby9999 a suit gives you physiological boost ig
Those who had to wear a suit dont have to anymore. So those of us that WANT to wear it stand out in a more positive way.
I own 3 suits, black for very formal, my favorite navy blue and a brown. I'm saving up for a traditional kilt suit.
Thank you for not advertising Fort Belvedere every 5 seconds, this was a very good video 😁
As a mechanic I often wonder why men wear suits. Most of the time I'm crawling under something greasy trying to diagnose the problem and coming up with a solution to make the machine work properly. It just wouldn't be practical for me.
I say bring back the original suit that's right togas. Being serious I don't think suits are dying I think they are evolving as all styles do.
Lol I was thinking the same thing in my head. For hundreds of years the toga was the business suit. Ironically, it's far less comfortable to wear than a well-made, modern fitted suit. Yes, I've tried both. For....science.
Glad you're acknowledging this and tackling it - something this channel must address!
I will continue the legacy I’m 14 and love wearing suits
I'm a woman that often wears suits. Thanks for the helpful videos!
I was an over night manager at a hotel. After a "discussion" with the gm about the lax uniform "polo or dress shirt" I started wearing a suit despite the uniform. When I did, no one asked to speak with the manager, no one tried to argue with me about my job, no one accused me of being incompetent, people accepted that I knew what I was talking about and I was trying to address any situation as best as we able. Suits may be less comfortable at times, but life's easier in a suit.
No you’re just an overdressed underpaid scut worker wearing a suit, don’t be cocky
@@briannawilliams7370 Frankly, your comment I find, particularly rude and is obviously without foundation, unless of course, you know the original commenter personally. Also if you are going to be deliberately churlish, at least have the decency to be able to punctuate, correctly.
Agreed and psychology seems to bear this out. Unfortunate that such a woman of low repute saw it her place to comment on something that was clearly above her level of comprehension.
Gentlemen's Gazette you deserve over a million subscribers. I hope your channel continues to grow.
I absolutely fall into the category of "will wear a suit only when absolutely necessary". I have nothing against other people wearing suits, as long as they don't force me to wear one.
For me suits are restrictive, with a ton of rules to follow. I know they can be almost affordable, or almost comfortable, but never both. A t-shirt/hoodie and jeans can be practical, cheap, comfortable and liberating.
On the other hand, my wife adores suits (described them as the equivalent of sexy lingerie), and is far from the only woman to view them this way. So we're entering an era when most men don't want to wear suits, but most women want men that wear them.
I feel like in this era, wearing a suit is liberating when most people wear jeans and t-shirts.
@@donvenanciodebernas Wearing suit can absolutely be distinctive as it is rare and visually quite different from the mass. But how is it liberating?
Love suits, sport coats, classic menswear. To me it will never die because it just looks good no matter how time pass. As long as it fits correctly.
I use to buy suits to improve my look and because I feel good in one. When I started postgraduate studies I saw everyone was dressed down so i started dressing very casual, and odd at times. Then a few months into my internships in prison and Court I started wearing suits again (thankfully) because then staff members saw me as a professional, and not some baby faced hobo or a loose prisioner, I realized that the suit became my uniform
And I'm happy about it tbh
ahh, the classic men in black type suit style, try a different suit that goes bolder and mix and match it with other garments for a fresh look
Good job Preston! I'm gonna wear mine this weekend....even if I do not have anywhere special to go. THANKS!!
I’ve always said I was born too late and wish we still dressed as we once did. Casualness is one thing, but we are venturing into coarseness. Although I do on occasion spontaneously wear a sport coat, I live in Texas and the unforgiving heat makes frequent suit wearing less than ideal. If I lived in a more agreeable climate I would wear suits much more often. Great video!
Well done, Preston!
I am poor. But let me tell you I value my suit. I like how it says that I'm professional and confident. Honestly people dress casual because most of the time they are lazy or don't understand how to dress.
J. R. - it doesn’t take a whole lot of money to dress nicely. Shop on EBay or consignment shops.
@@jrh11254 agreed. Goodwill is my Brooks brothers haha.
Well when you get rich you'll understand true freedom is.
If you're so poor then what do you use to connect to the Internet? An IBM PC XT and a 9600 baud modem?
If you need a suit to feel confidence, good for you, but some people are self confident enough not to need that kind of trick.
Hey this might be off topic but, would you guys think of doing a video on Easter looks? Like what’s suits to wear for Easter season. Idk if you guys celebrate Easter, but where I come from Easter is a time where men are can be more flamboyant with the suits. Ie: bright colors, plaid, colorful pocket squares. It would be really cool if you guys did that.
I don’t see a socioeconomic issue. You can buy a modern well fitting suit in great shape on Ebay for like $30-$40 delivered to your home.
Does it come with a free case of mites or bedbugs?
@@briannawilliams7370
Often, smells may vary.
The chance to find something nice in a second hand store exists too, going to such in affluent areas won't increase your chances over ebay but is an worthwhile attempt.
Preston looking sharp and classy as always!
Would love to go on a shopping day with him! Just choosing and browsing the garnment together for my first bespoke suitd ever in life! I love his perfect style! He could be directly out of a kingsman movie! In other words i love this man!
Nowadays, a suit is more synonymous with creativity and style than with bureaucracy.
Where I live suits mean that you are bottom of the barrel.
The higher you are in the chain of command the more leisurable you can dress. It usually ends at sneakers, jeans with a polo shirt.
Robert H And that is disgusting.
@@ratselmann6951 No it is not.
Suits were designed in a way to be uncomfortable
By wearing a suit you shoved the world that you do not need to wear practical clothing as you have so muchvmoney that you do not habe to work.
This mentality is distgusting.
If you feel better by wearing a suit look up a psychologist as you compensate for something.
Robert H I don’t know what suits you wear, but “designed to be uncomfortable”? You should try to buy the right size next time. Also it’s possible to wear suits, because one likes it. Don’t you too have an outfit/clothing you love? I wear classic men’s clothing everyday not because I have to compensate something but because I feel comfortable in it.
Robert H Where do you live? Who hurt you?
I love the history of the suit. I have a Forest green corduroy suit that I wear it with dark coloured boots and black fedora. It’s creative and it makes people feel comfortable to approach me for conversation.
I always wear a suit for business AND going to church!
1.) off the shelf is ridiculously expensive for what it is 2.) then you are told off the shelf wont fit right and looks frumpy and cheap 3.) You are then told to buy a Tailored Suit 10x the price of off the shelf. 4.) Ops for jeans, sneakers, tee, and utilitarian sport jacket
I wonder if there is a correlation between rising obesity in men and the move to more casual wear. To look and FEEL good in a suit, it helps to not be obese. Nothing worse than shirts that begin to choke you as you continue to gain in neck size and pants that start to feel so tight you need to unbutton them. It’s so much easier to just buy a larger pair of jeans than buy a new suit and wait 2 weeks to get them tailored.
I mean even skinny men are rejecting suits so your theory dont really make sense.
Thanks again for posting. Great lunchtime whimsy.
I've been to 4 weddings where no one was wearing a suit, so I'm going to go with yes. The suit is dying off.
Is it the suit which is dying off or is it civilization which is dying off?
@@ianmackenzie686 if wearing a suit is a prerequisite for a stable civilization in your mind then yes.
Preston had a good point that the suit as a "uniform" is dying, like in weddings and work, but on the other hand, there are many people on earth who enjoy wearing a suit. There are sub-cultures in cities that enjoy suits. In that respect, suits are maintaining, not dying. I guess the whole notion is subjective, so there is no right or wrong.
@@c.w.9615 Yup, it's a gray area. They're on the decline, but they'll never completely die off.
@@pottingsoil like proper grammar, cursive writing, manners, the list goes on and on.
Kudos to whoever wrote the script for this video. Really well done. Thanks.
Froze the video at 10 seconds. My first thoughts: The suit will always remain, because women don't want it gone. The suit is also an aesthetic winner, so whether anyone wants it gone or not, it will always come back to re-establish itself. Like great art, it has a life of it's own, essentially. Okay, time to restart the video. Had to throw in my two cents. Thanks guys.
FACTS. Women are the thermostats of society. What they demand as a whole is what men will live up too.
Great line! “The suit is dead. Long live the suit!”.
I am frequently dressed the most formally of those in my workplace and Church. I don’t wear what I wear for anyone else. I wear it for me.
Plenty of room for all!
It would be interesting to see a video about the history of the tie.
As someone who likes ties more than any other piece of clothing, and I'm not talking about your boring modern tie, I agree.
originally, it was a scarf
I wear a suit not for anyone or my job. I wear it for me, and like you said its an expression of my inner personality.
I think it's worth mentioning that the suit is still going strong for professional every-day clothing in countries like Korea for example. Whether that will change because of Western influence remains to be seen.
I agree. The people of South Korea dress very very well. Almost every 'white-collar' job in korea requires a suit (or atleast slacks and a button up shirt) to be worn. However, even the younger generations dress well. Granted, not classic menswear but slacks as bottoms are very common regardless of what they are matched with. My point is, you will receive LESS weird looks for dressing nicely in South Korea compared to the west
Japan and South Korea keeps the business suit living. They dress well on the job and off, especially the Koreans. Great fashion. Even their urban wear looks professional. Shame the West has become so sloppy.
This is a fine editorial piece which covers various points of views on this complicated topic that I genuinely enjoyed because as a layman of men's traditional attire I have not bothered to conduct any research into this topic. That being said, after watching this piece, I am very curious to read more into this topic and if anyone here has any suggestions for reading materials, please leave them below. Thank you Gentleman's Gazette for a quality editorial.
Me: *wears hoodie and sweatpants*
Menswear enthusiasts: you have chosen death
Arthur Morgan JOIN US.
Pallas Athena I do offen wear suits but I don’t think you need to dress formally to look good, a hoodie and sweatpants can fit good, the colors can compliment each other, etc.
Considering what a helluva mess is happening in modern clothing a good fitted classic suit from solid quality material is gonna be refreshing.
It may be dying in the US, and as a Brit who lived there for 16 years, I can say that Americans are not the best-dressed people I've ever seen. No disrespect! However, in Europe, I am seeing a real resurgence in "classic men's dress" ... but that is no surprise as Europe has always been the home of the well-dressed man.
I recall from many decades ago that Italian suits were highly regarded and desirable among upscale American men.
I think some people never wear suits these days and some don't know the basic rules of the buttons etc, but when you look sharp you get that many more complements.
If the suit is dying, the tie, too, is moribund. And while the suit may degrade into such alternate combinations as sport coat / blazer with slacks / jeans, the tie cannot: you wear one or you don't. I like and wear ties, but I now find myself in the minority -- even among fellow-boomers -- at concerts and operas in upscale European venues where tickets run into multiple hundreds.
The pocket watch is a very nice touch. I like that.
0:47 to be honest these people are pretty dressed up. I'm used to cartoon character t-shirts, utilikilts and crocs.
This began when businesses started Dress Down Fridays decades ago. Once the bar was lowered, people's interpretation of the lowered bar was lowered. Then, when silicon valley started the trend of dressing casual all week long, well established companies thought they needed to do the same or otherwise appear to be behind the times business wise. If upper management can't decide for themselves what clothes to wear, why are they in upper management.