I feel less guilty now knowing even style experts make mistakes. It was very unpleasant to buy something you thought you really wanted just to watch it getting no use at all
The issue with the Alden boots was likely getting them second hand. Quality leather shoes with cork and leather mid soles mold to your feet after a few wears, and used ones are molded to the first wearer's feet. So they might look like they fit but feel "off" in a difficult to explain way.
A buddy of mine wore some raw denim to a mutual friend's house, and sat on their white couch. The 2nd hand embarrassment put me off that idea for life.
Come on now it doesnt just like paint the couch. I'd have to quite literally wipe my ass back and forth like 100 times to leave noticbale crocking. I can understand not liking the feel of raw denim, but the indigo bleeding aspect of the hobby is often WELL blown out of proportion. My first pair was a double indigo pair too, still the only thing with noticable crocking are my white hi tops. Plus I wanted my hi tops to get bleed on them.
Really, I think a lot of this boils down to learning the difference between subjectivity and objectivity. A lot of people here are saying you look great in a hat (and I agree) - but subjectively, if /you/ don't like the way you look in a hat, that's all that matters! And you're dead-on with so many of these points, especially the "hell yeah vs. no" point. I've spent way too much money on things that were just "ok" rather than "hell yeah" and it ends up being the biggest waste.
Every summer for the last four years I’ve tried to make loafers work. I love the way they look on people, I love the vibe, and as someone who works in a very casual industry, I love the idea that it’s a “dressy” leather shoe that isn’t actually formal. The problem: I have never found a single loafer that works for my foot shape. I don’t think they exist. I’ve bought and returned probably a dozen loafers that just didn’t work. I’ve donated three pairs that I bought final sale and just couldn’t make work. I’ve bought tongue pads, heel pads and insoles for loafers that fit too loose; I’ve bought shoe stretchers for loafers that fit too tight …no dice. The universe keeps telling me that I just can’t wear loafers, and I keep refusing to listen. I’ll probably try again next summer.
Same. I had about 4 loafers and reduced so far down to 2 and still having problems. The back of the heel on my feet hurts. I try putting pads, no show socks, bandas, ect to help with it never works. They look great and do actually like them, but MAN the pain hurts and goes for days
Raw selvedge jeans must be the #1 wasted buy on this list for many people. It's laughable going on reddit watching all the people buy stupidly expensive jeans from Japan and them look horrendous on them, but try to convince themselves they love it.
Selvedge denim is the most real denim, however it doesn't make sense for someone in the US to buy it from japan; but the whole idea of raw denim is just so dumb and kind of defeats the purpose of buying selvedge denim since you're not doing it like the old times. People washed their clothing back then as well.
As an Australian iv always worn moleskin jeans but bought into the denim thing ten years ago and bailed after they ripped in the knees and went back to moleskins
Raw denim is one of those things that you either love or hate, no in between. I'm in the love camp, seeing a pair slowly evolve and mold to your body is interesting to me and I enjoy the process. Would never recommend to anyone who just wants a comfortable pair of jeans from the jump.😂
I love raw denim unless you’re talking about Iron Heart, Samurai, Big John, etc then I can see why it’s considered odd. A good alternative is Naked and Famous. Its made in Canada using Japanese fabrics. It’s affordable and come in a variety of fits.
I think it didn’t look as good as it could because it was too loose. It’s almost like you weren’t wearing the hat, rather balancing it on your head. 😂 Also, your face is fairly narrow at the chin… a beard might make the hat work better.
I appreciate this video and your acknowledgement of trying to be cool with the times and buying things you thought you "should". I find myself in that situation right now. I'm around your age and feel like I'm finally finding what my style is and what I'm most comfortable with. Thanks again. I have a couple things I regret buying and 100% still have them. I have a couple jackets I bought that didn't fit quite right that I still have because I haven't worn them enough but also hate wearing them. Maybe nows the time to pass them to someone else. Thanks
Ditto to hats: I don't pull them off due to my large head and narrow face. I also made the mistake of purchasing small, narrow, rectangular glasses that were wrong for my thin face. I had them made into readers.
I’m completely on board with every sentiment you expressed here, far too often I end up with stuff that isn’t ideal and later on end up not liking it. I will say that hat looks great on you
Levi’s 501 Shrink to fits are the closest I’ll get to selvedge. For $60 you can still get cool fades for a fraction of the price as most who know, know!
Yep, I’m currently in this “convinced it’s the one I need, then realizing it doesn’t need me” phase. Heritage boots ☑️, dark raw denim ☑️, too many overcoats ☑️, new Goodyear welt or Blake stitch shoes ☑️, more boots ☑️, automatic or “interesting but subtle” watches ☑️, plain white sneakers ☑️, iconic adult men’s jacket ☑️, did I mention the boots? Even when you know you’re in it, it’s hard to convince yourself you haven’t learned enough from the last purchase to stop the next one. With that said, there are two things, outside of the general void in my life, that make it worse: 1) There’s a mixed message here: Stop buying what you don’t need but buy only the perfect thing for you. -Well, what’s that? And how will I know because it look great on the person I wish I looked like on IG 2) Why does all the cool stuff seem to require cool weather? I also live in the SW. Waiting for the 3 months so I can wear all my cool stuff isn’t exactly conducive to me being the fashion icon I imagined myself to be and nobody who sees me regularly is falling for it.
Had a pair of boots I just loved, fit great felt great day one. I wore them for years until they were just worn out. Wife gifted me the same boot again years later, only this time the pair didn’t fit right, too tight across the top of my foot. Did everything to stretch and break them in but just like you said, leather only stretches millimeters. They never stretched enough, still hurt, and years later still in my closet barely worn.
I have that same Banana Republic jacket. I, too, bought the gray one and loved it so much, I thought I needed another one in a different color. I, however, bought the dark brown as my second choice, and thankfully, I still love and wear both of them. I almost went with the tan color because the brown and gray were quite similar in tone.
@@BrockMcGoff…I am surprised on how the Camel colored one looked so different in you. Have you tried any old Safari Coats in Tan or what I fondly call British Colonial Tan. I too have a few Mac Coats in Camel and more in an array of dizzying hue of beige. And the same BR car coat in grey. They have been a staple of mine here in the SF Bay Area where the weather is nuts.
First thing that you absolutely need to have is a great tailor (not just an ordinary or even a 'good' tailor)...(also very hard to find !)...once you are lucky enough to find one, this allows you to even buy unique used clothes that don't quite fit exactly right and have your tailor perform total magic on them. This includes from simple things like adjusting collars, trimming waist, shortening pants and sleeves, etc. to more complicated tailoring such as tailoring shoulders or shortening sleeves at the shoulder and re-cutting pants leg widths. Depending on what you have done this can run a bit expensive but in the end it is 100% worth the tailoring cost to have clothes that you really like, fit perfectly and you will wear often and forever but could not deal with otherwise. Even buying new clothes off the rack you will be surprised how much better a great tailor can make them look.
Although I owned a couple sports jackets, I had never had a real suit until I was in my mid 50s. Unfortunately, I was once told that “every man needs a black suit” so that’s what I bought. It was cheap and didn’t fit very well. I wore it a handful of times. As I learned more about style I learned that a black suit is way too limited in usage. Several months ago I found a very nice mid-grey Brooks Brothers suit for a great price at one of their outlet stores. It fit well and I had my tailor fine-tune it. It looks great, I feel good wearing it, and I look forward to opportunities to wear it. I just donated the black suit last week.
I’ve been black suits to work for 30 years. Some have texture some are plain. And you can often wear the jacket over more casual attire. The regret I had was being talked into buying navy suit with pinstripes. It is Armani and fits well, after some alterations by a great tailor, but navy is just so bland.. black goes with everything.
I think watch straps are a crazy good option to get a lot of variety out of a only a few watches. Just grab a nice brown leather, nice milanese or mesh, and maybe something in black (if you need something for a black tie event) and you're set. Don't go overboard, especially with wilder colors unless you really know it'll be a regular wear.
I wish my parents had this sorta mindset. They're very into wearing clothes that are of a certain brand *just* because of the brand, and they always tried to push that on me. Big logos across the chest or back for some of the biggest brands (UA, Nike), white sneakers with a black swoop on the side... none of that was what I liked. My favorite hoodie is slate gray with no discerning features whatsoever. My favorite shirt is a flannel with no logo on it apart from the tag and favorite shoes are hiking shoes: I found my style on my own and they STILL push for big brand names
5:03 Don't knock Thursday boots! I find them good quality, well made, and timeless styling. True, they are not Aldens (buying the name and its attending markup) but that's the appeal of Thursday boots.
2:04 bro you are looking amazing! They aren't skinny jeans and chinos.... They are slim fit! The right one is a 9/10 outfit, considering fit and colour combination.... Btw how's the quality of Gap jeans? Are they better than Levi's interms of the quality? I'm not talking about Levi's top tier jeans which costs $300-400...
As a fellow Sonoran desert dweller, I thought you'd be mentioning that as the reason you didn't wear your tan coat, lol. I don't travel much anymore, but it's always a challenge to travel to colder places since I just...don't have the clothes, and if I do, there's no guarantee it will fit/look as I want to anymore, a even a business setting can be a bit challenging to pack just because of that, I have business casual nailed down but in other scenarios I just have to assume I'll be cold (or wearing some layer underneath that hopefully no one sees). I've totally been guilty of buying good quality things just because they where on sale, even if they didn't fit just right, and guess what? I don't end up wearing them. On that same regard, I tend to hang on to things I once loved, because of nostalgia, but not because they really work on me anymore. A hand me down sweater from my dad or that sort of thing is fine and I'll keep it, but hanging on to that old slim Banana Repulic polo just because it had wonderful fabric and it fit you when you where too thin, but no longer fit you properly anymore? Yeah no reason to keep the latter one. It took me getting back into shape and realizing it still didn't fit in it right to let it go, and the same was true of many other items I should have donated years ago. And of course there was my "I don't care about how I look era it's all a scam" era I'd....I'd like to have a word with myself. And while I feel comfortable in base ball caps, any other hat I also feel very out of place with, but like you, if I'm on the beach and running after my kids, I'll wear some hat, even if I'm not totally sold on the look.
I moved to Canada in 2019 and with my first paycheck, bought a pair of Raybans for about $300. They looked slightly large for my face but I still bought them. I discovered thrifting in the months after and now have a collection of 3-4 other better quality pairs that I cycle through and the Raybans don't get any use at all. I regret that purchase but can't bring myself to get rid of them! Also, I now have like 12 pairs of Naked & Famous jeans now but here in the colder climate, they actually work quite well.
The tailor should not have allowed you to step out of his shop before fitting you correctly. I am surprised they did that. Edit: do not buy second hand shoes or you will take on the personality of the person that first owned them.
Agreed. Fit matter but if you have to put extra for small or easy alterations then go for it. Obviously, I suggest to buy the item no full price but getting a good deal as one needs to add something for the tailor. 🤔🤔. Last year and this year , I am investing a lot in small alterations as nobody told me ( sure , they always say I dress/ clean well) my pants to long ( 32/32 when I am 32/30) , blazers 40R or 40S ( watch the length) except the 40R need to short the sleeves for one to one 1/4 inch. I usually give away some items like shirt , shorts, boots and Jackets I barely use now. Regrets, waste of money but definitely a good life lesson. It is all about fit and being comfortable. Great video!!
As someone whose lifestyle is chasing around other people’s little kids, I appreciate this advice. With better fitting shoes, I’ll be a lot more successful in replenishing my dungeon.
The heel toplift on the indies looks too high. I bet the previous owner had them redone. I had the toplifts on my indies redone and the cobbler put another toplift on the old one. I specifically asked for it to be replaced. long story short, the extra rise of the heel made the heel uncomfortable to walk in because of the medial side of the hell is longer than the lateral. Took mine to another cobbler who does quite a bit of work on aldens, Was this what you were experiencing with the indies?
N&F raw denim and Oliver Cabell GAT were my first two "I'm going to try to style myself" purchases and my heart SANK when I saw this video. But being in NYC I get a lot of wear on those jeans, and the GAT fits just fine, so I can breathe a sigh of relief 😅
Hats are hard and take more legwork than people think. I don’t have a nice flow like you and have been receding since my early 20s, (I now buzz it all down) and it took me awhile to find hat styles I can pull off. Dad caps, five panels, small or medium rise, and smaller snap backs from certain brands work for me. Others don’t, and I can’t pull off high rise crowns or large bills at all. I don’t have a huge head, and they engulf me. The trial and error isn’t ideal, but once you nail the fit and style some brands really shine. Seager have been my go-to lately!
This reminded me of my roommate who shops at expensive menswear stores and listens to everything the salesman tells him. His suits and coats look like they came from a dumpster they are so baggy and ill-fitting.
I got an Alden Indy boots and got fitted in Alden San Francisco . Got the perfect fit after several sizes. After 8 years, I still wear them 3-4x a week , had the resoled 3 years ago. The lesson is have a pro fit you in person, not buying online. 1 boots for 8 years for $600, I think it’s worth every penny.
Plenty of clothes from factory outlets... especially sweaters... Didn't layer well enough, had to let go... A very expensive warm, thick, big and bulky Michael Kors jacket (which looked good, was very warm and waterproof)... And a pair of beautiful Thursday boots... Yes I live in New England winters, but no they don't work well because you will use it only for a few days... It might seem way more expensive (which it is in the beginning) and impractical (too many clothes) to layer... But yes, that is still the way to go if you would like some peace of mind and a capsule/modular wardrobe. Rules: 1. Stick to a uniform (for me its full sleeve tees with jeans/chinos/joggers) 2. Layer so you use most of what you have 3. Do not buy a piece which is not useful for more than one occasion (eg. dark wash jeans, certain chino pants can be dressed up or down, cross trainer shoes can be used both for running and the gym, shoes with leather uppers for inclement whether and dress up/down, certain tees can be used for lounging, gym, dressier occasions etc.)
great video! a few things for me: 1) heavy washed prps jeans: the wash/ageing was really good, but they were just too 'rough' for my personal style. I realized that a few years later and resold it. On this note I was lucky that I never bought a pair of red wings/wolverines or whites (which would set me back really bad financially) even though I was fascinated by this american casual style for quite a few years. 2) boots from the kooples: got them on sale, elegant design, lovely walnut color and the build was decent. But the leather near the ankle was just so tight and it was uncomfortable to wear more than half a mile. In the long run I just no longer reached for them before I went out. Sold for something like $20. 3) horse leather tote bag from guidi: not gonna lie I was also a bit intrigued by all this craftsmanship/avant garde trend back in the day. Saw a rare promo and pulled my trigger for that, thinking that I could indeed use a tote. It turned out that it's not functional: no inner pockets and the empty bag weighs a ton. The worst is the color, which is a deep purple that calls for a lot coordination elsewhere to make it work. Resold it. Important lesson for me: never settle on colors even if the fit is great! 4) colorful sneakers in general: I probably got three or four pairs over the years but almost never wear them today. Don't get me wrong they can look good on some people and I do appreciate some of those designs. It's just personally they don't fit into my work env and they, just as the purple bag mentioned above, create additional challenges for a put-together look. When my life gets busier I definitely prefer to wear something that easily gets along with the other stuff in my wardrobe albeit less interesting.
The hotness from 2014 was definitely Viberg 2030 service boots, back when they were still unstructured. Having been in the boot game since 2005, I don't believe Indys were ever as popular as they were circa 2008/9 or so.
The first time I bought glasses I wanted to splurge. A $600 titanium Silhouette frame, photochromic transition and gradient lenses, with an extra blue filter. Close to 2 grand. I got $100 back from my private insurance. My eyes gotten worse, and I needed a new prescription 2 years later. LOL. Now I buy $100 glasses. they are basically free.
I’ve been wanting a wool camel color coat as well and debated over navy and grey which I know would look great…but I’ve always suspected like Brock, the tan color just won’t go with me. Like he said, it looks great on other people, great on the rack…just not on me 😂
Great insight! My regrets have been: dark denim, expensive sneakers and expensive meh shirts. I live in Central Texas. It’s hot as hell so dark denim rarely works. For me, it has to be light colored, light weight denim. Then there’s the expensive Common Projects I bought. Again, too hot to wear because of the leather. Might as well just wear boots. Lastly, expensive shirts from the usual popular retailers. Bought several because they looked good on the models but still had to take them to the tailor to accommodate my slender long frame. It’s all crap and the only things I care about now are luxury watches and luxury scents. If I’m buying any clothes, it needs to be a hell yes.
My first “real” watch was a black Hamilton Khaki King. I bought it because I wanted a watch for every occasion so I chose a field watch to wear with casual outfits. I bought it because of how plain it was, I didn’t want to have a fancy looking watch to wear with a casual outfit. It’s a good watch and does a lot for the price but it’s way too plain, I stopped wearing it because it didn’t do anything for me. I learned to not create a roadmap to having a watch collection, if it fits your wrist and looks great just wear it with what you feel comfortable in.
I love blazer and sport coat but I always regret buying them, they can look great on me, but in real life I just feel way too overdressed wearing them.
Chinos and sport jacket are my casual outfit. Dressing up step 1: a tie. Step 2: a suit. Button down shirt, leather shoes and hat (or, casual, a flatcap) are a must. Dressing down: I skip the jacket. I only need to take the garbage out, after all. I can do that even bare headed! For warm days: an unlined linen jacket! And, a bit more "up", unlined linen suit.
You can wear them anywhere, it's not because others dress down all the time that you have to do the same. Men used to wear suits everywhere, in any situation
Excellent video, but I must add that 15 SPF is absolutely not enough protection outside. The only exception might be for a quick short drive to the office and staying indoors all day. Either way good call for mentioning the sun protection importance!
Give selvedge another try but buy them from Hiroshi Kato. It will change your jeans game and they are more comfortable than even normal jeans, but you get the quality of Japanese denim and the cool fades.
13:23 I’m guilty of this. I was very unsure of myself when I made a conscious effort to dress better (especially when I lost weight) and I drove myself crazy 🤦🏻♂️ What I regret buying were jeans that were too slim (I looked like a corn dog) & I bought these $300 chunky suede loafers that I ended up selling.
I use to have a bunch of hats, there were actually very few that fit perfectly, but I liked the way they all looked decorating my room up on a shelf. Nowadays I appreciate minimal aesthetic and more selective purchases.
I made a lot of similar mistakes too. Had to learn that fit is king. I’m short with a wiry frame so that’s probably a reason why. I started off with skinny jeans too - from J brands to amiri, purple brand, and ksubi. Found it too childish and have been only wearing bootcuts/flares the past few years. I even have a pair of naked and famous groovy guy jeans in my wishlist to scratch the raw selvedge denim itch lol. Although I like my designer glasses because I hate wearing glasses in general, so spending a bunch on a pair makes me put them on and I use my Gucci sunglasses every day in the California sun. An alpha industries slim fit bomber was my first big jacket purchase in high school with my first job and I still wear it to this day, would like to buy a short length parka from them too. I have a pair of Margiela replica gats that I’ve worn the past few years and I have no regrets on those, one of my favorite designer sneakers of all time. And yes, I believe my watches will always look their best with the OG strap/bracelet
Funny, a lot of the stuff in this video was stuff I was so into from the ages of 28-36 and I so don't give a shit about any of it now that I'm 10 years older. You can add expensive niche colognes to the list as well I gave the vast majority of my wardrobe to my brother. Everyone compliments him on his style and thinks his wife dresses him when it's just my old clothes!
Enjoyed this vid so much and subbed, looking forward to more introspective content. Also, nice hat truly lol. I can relate on so many points. Buying “quality” clothes that fit poorly, accessories/hats that are nice to look in my closet, trendy fashion that cooler people pull off. The items I most regret are the ones that I have to convince myself to like.
Burgundy color denim pants which were very briefly a thing (and were worn with white shirts) were my regret. It was a fad. But even then I never had the confidence to pull them off. I realized that I am more comfortably with lowkey styles than head turners. I do experiment a little with brighter colors and styles but within that comfort range.
I have a pair of non brand glasses and they are the most comfortable ones I ever had, even over the name brand ones. I wear them all the time. Now I finally found some Ray Ban Mr. Burbanks that fit me just as well and I like the quality of them so I bought them, but sometimes the name brands are not going to fit well. I also bought a pair of navy suede penny loafers. I had a pair of brown ones that I liked so I thought I'd mix it up with blue ones. But like your tan overcoat, I always went with the brown no matter what color I was wearing. They just worked. I haven't worn the blue ones yet.
I bought a blue nylon bomber jacket 2 years ago. I felt wrong in it and never wore it. Now something changed and i really like it. I am wearing a lot. Second chances it's a thing i guess
For these similar reasons are why I’m actually trying to ease out of the whole fashion fads game and just wear things that are timeless, look good and will never go out of style. Sure they might not be “on trend” but I’ve found that some elements of the rugged/heritage style are where I gravitate towards more now. I’m just tired of wasting time and money on things that are just popular now (like the baggy/90s) trend or hype beast streetwear stuff that won’t be in a few years (or at least shouldn’t be in my opinion). I liked what the “old money aesthetic” had to offer here in recent years but in my demographic where I live it honestly just looks like you’re wearing a costume but I appreciate the timeless aspect which is where I’m going to stay when it comes to fashion especially as I get over 30.
Very relatable. But I'm curious to see what sneakers you ended up liking since I similarly wanted to make Adidas Hamburg work but ended up having the same problem because my feet were too wide for them.
@@BrockMcGoff Thanks for replying! I'll definitely check it out, especially since I apparently have to come to terms with the fact that cool retro sneakers just don't get along well with my feet.
I don't regret any purchases so far. Every piece was carefully considered. I looked at iron heart jeans for almost a year before I actually bought a pair. Now I have 2 pairs of 25oz. Lol No impulse buys for anything over $20
For most of the items you mentioned, I really loved the looks you created using them and these photos inspired me to change my style I guess that is another lesson, even if people love how you look in certain items, the way you feel in them is much more important
Great points, agree with everything except the watch straps lol. After years changed the strap on my 16610 from oyster to rubber. For me that made the difference in wearing it on occasions to wearing it daily!
I completely understand the slim/skinny fit pants condundrum circa. 2012. I went from regular fit to slim and thought 'hey, this looks great on my skinny legs!'....from there it devolved to wearing skinny pants. After suffering for a decade, I've jettisoned all the skinnies and most of the slims, and gone back to regular. And boy, regular sure looks and feels great on my still skinny legs. I don't really regret that phase, but looking back I could have (and probably should have) just stuck with regular (not baggy) pants.
One of mine has to be plain white sneakers. I bought an expensive brand thinking I’d get a lot of wear out of them, but they are so boring compared to my other shoes, that they just sit on the shelf and collect dust
I think it's fine but I'd prefer a brand like New Balance, Brooks or Asics. For Nike, I'd take the Killshot over Cortez. Re: tees, try Abbreviated Apparel or ASKET.
Brock, this topic rings true and it rings hard! Thanks for sharing. Could you please make a video about stylish wide-toe box shoes? Recent evidence says we should wear shoes which allow full toe splay, not squeeze our toes and increase risk of bunions, so I am gradually moving away from pointy shoes and towards wide-toe box shoes. Thanks!
Thanks! I’ve been exploring wider shoes recently. Made a “comfy shoe round up” a while back that you check out. I’ll make another one once I find some brands/models worth sharing. My favorites right now are New Balance, Brooks, Atoms and Lems.
Something I should have learned getting older is choosing sizes that work up and down weight. Although side adjusters now are for style. Back in the day it was for wearing sizes from hand me downs. So getting wool pants a size up in the waist will work better.
First thing I do with all my new raw denim jeans is always a hot soak/ wash. Decreases the indigo bleed substantially. I also live in North Western Europe, so yhe clinate definitely helps.
@@jon_patterson totally disagree. Having many pairs in your prescription and being able to apply them to many styles is significant wiser than dumping hundreds into one marked up pair from the same factory as the cheap ones
i bought slip on adidas once and they were so narrow and not comfortable. i wore them cause i customized them to look like sonic's. fast forward to last year when i bought my first pair of new rock boots and they're the most comfortable thing i've ever worn. i learned that my feet need a platform and weight
This is all very relatable. I've had so many similar regrets, including two pairs of Viberg boots that eventually made me swear off heritage boots altogether because they're all incredibly uncomfortable (shoe technology has actually made some advances in comfort since the beloved Goodyear welt). I also can't wear hats, and find raw denim uncomfortable. I have two pairs that I'm still trying to break in. That said, you do look really good in those jeans if you ever feel like taking another crack at breaking them lol.
The funny thing is, there are some clothes I bought without really wanting them, but ended up loving them. And then there are those I bought wanting them so badly, only to end up hating them the most. It's so sad 😢.
My best and favorite boots all time are the Alden Indy’s… Have 3 pair and they’re the most comfortable boots I’ve ever had… Wouldn’t buy any other brands because I already did that… Alden’s fit me like a glove…. Sticking with my Alden’s…!
Never buy something on sale you wouldn’t pay full price for best advice i ever got!! Also Sambas will always be to narrow for me 😢 I’ve tried so many times
I wore in my early 30's a frog green dress shirt to the office. I got such bad comments that I looked at myself in the mirror that evening. It looked really horrible and it got donated right away.
I feel less guilty now knowing even style experts make mistakes. It was very unpleasant to buy something you thought you really wanted just to watch it getting no use at all
It's just a learning process!
They probably make more mistakes! You don’t become an expert in anything without trying and failing a lot on the way to success.
But mistakes are a part of your journey in figuring out your own style.
Which brand of t-shirt are you wearing in the video? (The grey one) :) @@BrockMcGoff
“Your kids, not other people’s”…great clarification!
In all seriousness, great stuff, Brock. Appreciate you!
Lol, wild clarification. That made me chuckle. 😂
The issue with the Alden boots was likely getting them second hand. Quality leather shoes with cork and leather mid soles mold to your feet after a few wears, and used ones are molded to the first wearer's feet. So they might look like they fit but feel "off" in a difficult to explain way.
That’s not true. Shoes continued to change but return to their original shape. I always use tree shoes to keep the shape of the shoes.
@bngr_bngr . No leather will shape to your foot. Not yo your friends foot who doesn't wear the boots...
Absolutely DO NOT settle. If it's not what you really want give it a hard pass. Applies to clothing, accessories, vehicles and women.
Women ☠️ bro didn't even hesitate
@@pirateluffy01"you have to sleep with 100 women in a year to be a real man" type ahh statement 😭😭😭
Groomer type ahh statement the moment you typed women
A buddy of mine wore some raw denim to a mutual friend's house, and sat on their white couch. The 2nd hand embarrassment put me off that idea for life.
Ouch!
Come on now it doesnt just like paint the couch. I'd have to quite literally wipe my ass back and forth like 100 times to leave noticbale crocking. I can understand not liking the feel of raw denim, but the indigo bleeding aspect of the hobby is often WELL blown out of proportion. My first pair was a double indigo pair too, still the only thing with noticable crocking are my white hi tops. Plus I wanted my hi tops to get bleed on them.
Really, I think a lot of this boils down to learning the difference between subjectivity and objectivity. A lot of people here are saying you look great in a hat (and I agree) - but subjectively, if /you/ don't like the way you look in a hat, that's all that matters! And you're dead-on with so many of these points, especially the "hell yeah vs. no" point. I've spent way too much money on things that were just "ok" rather than "hell yeah" and it ends up being the biggest waste.
Every summer for the last four years I’ve tried to make loafers work. I love the way they look on people, I love the vibe, and as someone who works in a very casual industry, I love the idea that it’s a “dressy” leather shoe that isn’t actually formal. The problem: I have never found a single loafer that works for my foot shape. I don’t think they exist. I’ve bought and returned probably a dozen loafers that just didn’t work. I’ve donated three pairs that I bought final sale and just couldn’t make work. I’ve bought tongue pads, heel pads and insoles for loafers that fit too loose; I’ve bought shoe stretchers for loafers that fit too tight …no dice. The universe keeps telling me that I just can’t wear loafers, and I keep refusing to listen. I’ll probably try again next summer.
Same. I had about 4 loafers and reduced so far down to 2 and still having problems. The back of the heel on my feet hurts. I try putting pads, no show socks, bandas, ect to help with it never works. They look great and do actually like them, but MAN the pain hurts and goes for days
Raw selvedge jeans must be the #1 wasted buy on this list for many people. It's laughable going on reddit watching all the people buy stupidly expensive jeans from Japan and them look horrendous on them, but try to convince themselves they love it.
I've just bought two pairs. One is the way the other at the tailor. Hope it wasn't a mistake.
Selvedge denim is the most real denim, however it doesn't make sense for someone in the US to buy it from japan; but the whole idea of raw denim is just so dumb and kind of defeats the purpose of buying selvedge denim since you're not doing it like the old times. People washed their clothing back then as well.
As an Australian iv always worn moleskin jeans but bought into the denim thing ten years ago and bailed after they ripped in the knees and went back to moleskins
Raw denim is one of those things that you either love or hate, no in between. I'm in the love camp, seeing a pair slowly evolve and mold to your body is interesting to me and I enjoy the process. Would never recommend to anyone who just wants a comfortable pair of jeans from the jump.😂
I love raw denim unless you’re talking about Iron Heart, Samurai, Big John, etc then I can see why it’s considered odd. A good alternative is Naked and Famous. Its made in Canada using Japanese fabrics. It’s affordable and come in a variety of fits.
Tbh, I think you can actually rock the dad hat very well!
I think it didn’t look as good as it could because it was too loose. It’s almost like you weren’t wearing the hat, rather balancing it on your head. 😂 Also, your face is fairly narrow at the chin… a beard might make the hat work better.
Looks perfectly fine to me.
The jeans too.
I don't know but i think you looked pretty good in those slim strech jeans.
I appreciate this video and your acknowledgement of trying to be cool with the times and buying things you thought you "should". I find myself in that situation right now. I'm around your age and feel like I'm finally finding what my style is and what I'm most comfortable with. Thanks again. I have a couple things I regret buying and 100% still have them. I have a couple jackets I bought that didn't fit quite right that I still have because I haven't worn them enough but also hate wearing them. Maybe nows the time to pass them to someone else. Thanks
Ditto to hats: I don't pull them off due to my large head and narrow face. I also made the mistake of purchasing small, narrow, rectangular glasses that were wrong for my thin face. I had them made into readers.
I’m completely on board with every sentiment you expressed here, far too often I end up with stuff that isn’t ideal and later on end up not liking it. I will say that hat looks great on you
Omgosh you’re not kidding about the watch straps, lol. Went through the same thing and now I NEVER change the one that’s on my watch, such a waste.
Levi’s 501 Shrink to fits are the closest I’ll get to selvedge. For $60 you can still get cool fades for a fraction of the price as most who know, know!
Yep, I’m currently in this “convinced it’s the one I need, then realizing it doesn’t need me” phase. Heritage boots ☑️, dark raw denim ☑️, too many overcoats ☑️, new Goodyear welt or Blake stitch shoes ☑️, more boots ☑️, automatic or “interesting but subtle” watches ☑️, plain white sneakers ☑️, iconic adult men’s jacket ☑️, did I mention the boots?
Even when you know you’re in it, it’s hard to convince yourself you haven’t learned enough from the last purchase to stop the next one.
With that said, there are two things, outside of the general void in my life, that make it worse:
1) There’s a mixed message here: Stop buying what you don’t need but buy only the perfect thing for you. -Well, what’s that? And how will I know because it look great on the person I wish I looked like on IG
2) Why does all the cool stuff seem to require cool weather? I also live in the SW. Waiting for the 3 months so I can wear all my cool stuff isn’t exactly conducive to me being the fashion icon I imagined myself to be and nobody who sees me regularly is falling for it.
Had a pair of boots I just loved, fit great felt great day one. I wore them for years until they were just worn out. Wife gifted me the same boot again years later, only this time the pair didn’t fit right, too tight across the top of my foot. Did everything to stretch and break them in but just like you said, leather only stretches millimeters. They never stretched enough, still hurt, and years later still in my closet barely worn.
The hat looks great actually
an issue i have is liking an item too much, then buying it in more colors.. then regretting it later
I have that same Banana Republic jacket. I, too, bought the gray one and loved it so much, I thought I needed another one in a different color. I, however, bought the dark brown as my second choice, and thankfully, I still love and wear both of them. I almost went with the tan color because the brown and gray were quite similar in tone.
I think I'd wear dark brown a lot more, actually. That was a good choice!
@@BrockMcGoff…I am surprised on how the Camel colored one looked so different in you. Have you tried any old Safari Coats in Tan or what I fondly call British Colonial Tan. I too have a few Mac Coats in Camel and more in an array of dizzying hue of beige. And the same BR car coat in grey. They have been a staple of mine here in the SF Bay Area where the weather is nuts.
First thing that you absolutely need to have is a great tailor (not just an ordinary or even a 'good' tailor)...(also very hard to find !)...once you are lucky enough to find one, this allows you to even buy unique used clothes that don't quite fit exactly right and have your tailor perform total magic on them. This includes from simple things like adjusting collars, trimming waist, shortening pants and sleeves, etc. to more complicated tailoring such as tailoring shoulders or shortening sleeves at the shoulder and re-cutting pants leg widths. Depending on what you have done this can run a bit expensive but in the end it is 100% worth the tailoring cost to have clothes that you really like, fit perfectly and you will wear often and forever but could not deal with otherwise. Even buying new clothes off the rack you will be surprised how much better a great tailor can make them look.
Although I owned a couple sports jackets, I had never had a real suit until I was in my mid 50s. Unfortunately, I was once told that “every man needs a black suit” so that’s what I bought. It was cheap and didn’t fit very well. I wore it a handful of times. As I learned more about style I learned that a black suit is way too limited in usage. Several months ago I found a very nice mid-grey Brooks Brothers suit for a great price at one of their outlet stores. It fit well and I had my tailor fine-tune it. It looks great, I feel good wearing it, and I look forward to opportunities to wear it.
I just donated the black suit last week.
That’s the definition of learning from your mistakes.
Every man needs a black suit if they're Charles Revson.
I’ve been black suits to work for 30 years. Some have texture some are plain. And you can often wear the jacket over more casual attire. The regret I had was being talked into buying navy suit with pinstripes. It is Armani and fits well, after some alterations by a great tailor, but navy is just so bland.. black goes with everything.
I think watch straps are a crazy good option to get a lot of variety out of a only a few watches. Just grab a nice brown leather, nice milanese or mesh, and maybe something in black (if you need something for a black tie event) and you're set. Don't go overboard, especially with wilder colors unless you really know it'll be a regular wear.
I would never changed straps on an expensive watch. I see people put their Rolex Submariners on a nato which is crazy,
I wish my parents had this sorta mindset. They're very into wearing clothes that are of a certain brand *just* because of the brand, and they always tried to push that on me. Big logos across the chest or back for some of the biggest brands (UA, Nike), white sneakers with a black swoop on the side... none of that was what I liked. My favorite hoodie is slate gray with no discerning features whatsoever. My favorite shirt is a flannel with no logo on it apart from the tag and favorite shoes are hiking shoes: I found my style on my own and they STILL push for big brand names
5:03 Don't knock Thursday boots! I find them good quality, well made, and timeless styling. True, they are not Aldens (buying the name and its attending markup) but that's the appeal of Thursday boots.
Agreed
2:04 bro you are looking amazing! They aren't skinny jeans and chinos.... They are slim fit! The right one is a 9/10 outfit, considering fit and colour combination.... Btw how's the quality of Gap jeans? Are they better than Levi's interms of the quality? I'm not talking about Levi's top tier jeans which costs $300-400...
I would agree on everything except skinny jeans. They actually looked good on you, this latest trend with baggy jeans looks awfull.
As a fellow Sonoran desert dweller, I thought you'd be mentioning that as the reason you didn't wear your tan coat, lol. I don't travel much anymore, but it's always a challenge to travel to colder places since I just...don't have the clothes, and if I do, there's no guarantee it will fit/look as I want to anymore, a even a business setting can be a bit challenging to pack just because of that, I have business casual nailed down but in other scenarios I just have to assume I'll be cold (or wearing some layer underneath that hopefully no one sees).
I've totally been guilty of buying good quality things just because they where on sale, even if they didn't fit just right, and guess what? I don't end up wearing them. On that same regard, I tend to hang on to things I once loved, because of nostalgia, but not because they really work on me anymore. A hand me down sweater from my dad or that sort of thing is fine and I'll keep it, but hanging on to that old slim Banana Repulic polo just because it had wonderful fabric and it fit you when you where too thin, but no longer fit you properly anymore? Yeah no reason to keep the latter one. It took me getting back into shape and realizing it still didn't fit in it right to let it go, and the same was true of many other items I should have donated years ago. And of course there was my "I don't care about how I look era it's all a scam" era I'd....I'd like to have a word with myself.
And while I feel comfortable in base ball caps, any other hat I also feel very out of place with, but like you, if I'm on the beach and running after my kids, I'll wear some hat, even if I'm not totally sold on the look.
I moved to Canada in 2019 and with my first paycheck, bought a pair of Raybans for about $300. They looked slightly large for my face but I still bought them. I discovered thrifting in the months after and now have a collection of 3-4 other better quality pairs that I cycle through and the Raybans don't get any use at all. I regret that purchase but can't bring myself to get rid of them! Also, I now have like 12 pairs of Naked & Famous jeans now but here in the colder climate, they actually work quite well.
Love the unabashed honesty in this one. Great video!
Glad you enjoyed!
The tailor should not have allowed you to step out of his shop before fitting you correctly. I am surprised they did that.
Edit: do not buy second hand shoes or you will take on the personality of the person that first owned them.
They just want to sell their stuff
Totally agree with you. Your best advice is about "buying". It needs to be "HELL YEAH" or "no".
Agreed.
Fit matter but if you have to put extra for small or easy alterations then go for it.
Obviously, I suggest to buy the item no full price but getting a good deal as one needs to add something for the tailor.
🤔🤔. Last year and this year , I am investing a lot in small alterations as nobody told me ( sure , they always say I dress/ clean well) my pants to long ( 32/32 when I am 32/30) , blazers 40R or 40S ( watch the length) except the 40R need to short the sleeves for one to one 1/4 inch.
I usually give away some items like shirt , shorts, boots and Jackets I barely use now.
Regrets, waste of money but definitely a good life lesson.
It is all about fit and being comfortable.
Great video!!
2013 r/malefashionadvice is FUMING right now
As someone whose lifestyle is chasing around other people’s little kids, I appreciate this advice. With better fitting shoes, I’ll be a lot more successful in replenishing my dungeon.
The heel toplift on the indies looks too high. I bet the previous owner had them redone. I had the toplifts on my indies redone and the cobbler put another toplift on the old one. I specifically asked for it to be replaced. long story short, the extra rise of the heel made the heel uncomfortable to walk in because of the medial side of the hell is longer than the lateral. Took mine to another cobbler who does quite a bit of work on aldens,
Was this what you were experiencing with the indies?
Possibly... it's been a long time so I can't really remember. I don't think they were resoled, though.
N&F raw denim and Oliver Cabell GAT were my first two "I'm going to try to style myself" purchases and my heart SANK when I saw this video. But being in NYC I get a lot of wear on those jeans, and the GAT fits just fine, so I can breathe a sigh of relief
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Hats are hard and take more legwork than people think. I don’t have a nice flow like you and have been receding since my early 20s, (I now buzz it all down) and it took me awhile to find hat styles I can pull off. Dad caps, five panels, small or medium rise, and smaller snap backs from certain brands work for me. Others don’t, and I can’t pull off high rise crowns or large bills at all. I don’t have a huge head, and they engulf me.
The trial and error isn’t ideal, but once you nail the fit and style some brands really shine. Seager have been my go-to lately!
This reminded me of my roommate who shops at expensive menswear stores and listens to everything the salesman tells him. His suits and coats look like they came from a dumpster they are so baggy and ill-fitting.
I got an Alden Indy boots and got fitted in Alden San Francisco . Got the perfect fit after several sizes. After 8 years, I still wear them 3-4x a week , had the resoled 3 years ago. The lesson is have a pro fit you in person, not buying online. 1 boots for 8 years for $600, I think it’s worth every penny.
Plenty of clothes from factory outlets... especially sweaters... Didn't layer well enough, had to let go...
A very expensive warm, thick, big and bulky Michael Kors jacket (which looked good, was very warm and waterproof)...
And a pair of beautiful Thursday boots...
Yes I live in New England winters, but no they don't work well because you will use it only for a few days...
It might seem way more expensive (which it is in the beginning) and impractical (too many clothes) to layer... But yes, that is still the way to go if you would like some peace of mind and a capsule/modular wardrobe.
Rules:
1. Stick to a uniform (for me its full sleeve tees with jeans/chinos/joggers)
2. Layer so you use most of what you have
3. Do not buy a piece which is not useful for more than one occasion (eg. dark wash jeans, certain chino pants can be dressed up or down, cross trainer shoes can be used both for running and the gym, shoes with leather uppers for inclement whether and dress up/down, certain tees can be used for lounging, gym, dressier occasions etc.)
expensive boots means good built with quality finishing, good sole, good leather, aren’t never out of fashion. Its a timeless piece
great video! a few things for me:
1) heavy washed prps jeans: the wash/ageing was really good, but they were just too 'rough' for my personal style. I realized that a few years later and resold it. On this note I was lucky that I never bought a pair of red wings/wolverines or whites (which would set me back really bad financially) even though I was fascinated by this american casual style for quite a few years.
2) boots from the kooples: got them on sale, elegant design, lovely walnut color and the build was decent. But the leather near the ankle was just so tight and it was uncomfortable to wear more than half a mile. In the long run I just no longer reached for them before I went out. Sold for something like $20.
3) horse leather tote bag from guidi: not gonna lie I was also a bit intrigued by all this craftsmanship/avant garde trend back in the day. Saw a rare promo and pulled my trigger for that, thinking that I could indeed use a tote. It turned out that it's not functional: no inner pockets and the empty bag weighs a ton. The worst is the color, which is a deep purple that calls for a lot coordination elsewhere to make it work. Resold it. Important lesson for me: never settle on colors even if the fit is great!
4) colorful sneakers in general: I probably got three or four pairs over the years but almost never wear them today. Don't get me wrong they can look good on some people and I do appreciate some of those designs. It's just personally they don't fit into my work env and they, just as the purple bag mentioned above, create additional challenges for a put-together look. When my life gets busier I definitely prefer to wear something that easily gets along with the other stuff in my wardrobe albeit less interesting.
The hotness from 2014 was definitely Viberg 2030 service boots, back when they were still unstructured. Having been in the boot game since 2005, I don't believe Indys were ever as popular as they were circa 2008/9 or so.
You have really well done content, keep it up 👍
Thanks, will do!
The first time I bought glasses I wanted to splurge. A $600 titanium Silhouette frame, photochromic transition and gradient lenses, with an extra blue filter. Close to 2 grand. I got $100 back from my private insurance. My eyes gotten worse, and I needed a new prescription 2 years later. LOL. Now I buy $100 glasses. they are basically free.
He does look like he is trying with that tan coat, but not the case with the grey one.
I’ve been wanting a wool camel color coat as well and debated over navy and grey which I know would look great…but I’ve always suspected like Brock, the tan color just won’t go with me. Like he said, it looks great on other people, great on the rack…just not on me 😂
Great insight!
My regrets have been: dark denim, expensive sneakers and expensive meh shirts.
I live in Central Texas. It’s hot as hell so dark denim rarely works. For me, it has to be light colored, light weight denim. Then there’s the expensive Common Projects I bought. Again, too hot to wear because of the leather. Might as well just wear boots. Lastly, expensive shirts from the usual popular retailers. Bought several because they looked good on the models but still had to take them to the tailor to accommodate my slender long frame.
It’s all crap and the only things I care about now are luxury watches and luxury scents. If I’m buying any clothes, it needs to be a hell yes.
I agree with your comment on watch straps. The strap or bracelet that comes with the watch is preferable imo.
My first “real” watch was a black Hamilton Khaki King. I bought it because I wanted a watch for every occasion so I chose a field watch to wear with casual outfits. I bought it because of how plain it was, I didn’t want to have a fancy looking watch to wear with a casual outfit. It’s a good watch and does a lot for the price but it’s way too plain, I stopped wearing it because it didn’t do anything for me. I learned to not create a roadmap to having a watch collection, if it fits your wrist and looks great just wear it with what you feel comfortable in.
I love blazer and sport coat but I always regret buying them, they can look great on me, but in real life I just feel way too overdressed wearing them.
I feel the same way about jackets. There's almost never an occasion to wear them (for me).
Same here. Plus I run hot and 9 times out of 10 I'll just end up taking it off anyway
Chinos and sport jacket are my casual outfit. Dressing up step 1: a tie. Step 2: a suit.
Button down shirt, leather shoes and hat (or, casual, a flatcap) are a must.
Dressing down: I skip the jacket. I only need to take the garbage out, after all. I can do that even bare headed!
For warm days: an unlined linen jacket! And, a bit more "up", unlined linen suit.
You can wear them anywhere, it's not because others dress down all the time that you have to do the same. Men used to wear suits everywhere, in any situation
Excellent video, but I must add that 15 SPF is absolutely not enough protection outside. The only exception might be for a quick short drive to the office and staying indoors all day. Either way good call for mentioning the sun protection importance!
What are the pants you’re wearing at 2:22? I need these!
thank you, i always appreciate your advice, you always help me thinking before i buy anything 😇
Happy to help!
Great video. “When considering a purchase it should either be a hell yes or a no”. Going to adopt this mindset going forward. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for your transparency and honesty. This was an excellent video, and I can definitely relate on the custom (leather) jacket misstep.
Give selvedge another try but buy them from Hiroshi Kato. It will change your jeans game and they are more comfortable than even normal jeans, but you get the quality of Japanese denim and the cool fades.
13:23 I’m guilty of this. I was very unsure of myself when I made a conscious effort to dress better (especially when I lost weight) and I drove myself crazy 🤦🏻♂️
What I regret buying were jeans that were too slim (I looked like a corn dog) & I bought these $300 chunky suede loafers that I ended up selling.
I use to have a bunch of hats, there were actually very few that fit perfectly, but I liked the way they all looked decorating my room up on a shelf. Nowadays I appreciate minimal aesthetic and more selective purchases.
I made a lot of similar mistakes too. Had to learn that fit is king. I’m short with a wiry frame so that’s probably a reason why. I started off with skinny jeans too - from J brands to amiri, purple brand, and ksubi. Found it too childish and have been only wearing bootcuts/flares the past few years. I even have a pair of naked and famous groovy guy jeans in my wishlist to scratch the raw selvedge denim itch lol. Although I like my designer glasses because I hate wearing glasses in general, so spending a bunch on a pair makes me put them on and I use my Gucci sunglasses every day in the California sun. An alpha industries slim fit bomber was my first big jacket purchase in high school with my first job and I still wear it to this day, would like to buy a short length parka from them too. I have a pair of Margiela replica gats that I’ve worn the past few years and I have no regrets on those, one of my favorite designer sneakers of all time. And yes, I believe my watches will always look their best with the OG strap/bracelet
Funny, a lot of the stuff in this video was stuff I was so into from the ages of 28-36 and I so don't give a shit about any of it now that I'm 10 years older. You can add expensive niche colognes to the list as well I gave the vast majority of my wardrobe to my brother. Everyone compliments him on his style and thinks his wife dresses him when it's just my old clothes!
I giggled throughout the whole video. I purchased a bunch trendy boots,sneakers, coat.....
I can relate 😅
Enjoyed this vid so much and subbed, looking forward to more introspective content. Also, nice hat truly lol.
I can relate on so many points. Buying “quality” clothes that fit poorly, accessories/hats that are nice to look in my closet, trendy fashion that cooler people pull off. The items I most regret are the ones that I have to convince myself to like.
This was incredibly courageous. We've all been there.
What are the Grey sneakers at 13:00? They are so nice looking!
Burgundy color denim pants which were very briefly a thing (and were worn with white shirts) were my regret. It was a fad. But even then I never had the confidence to pull them off. I realized that I am more comfortably with lowkey styles than head turners. I do experiment a little with brighter colors and styles but within that comfort range.
I have a pair of non brand glasses and they are the most comfortable ones I ever had, even over the name brand ones. I wear them all the time. Now I finally found some Ray Ban Mr. Burbanks that fit me just as well and I like the quality of them so I bought them, but sometimes the name brands are not going to fit well.
I also bought a pair of navy suede penny loafers. I had a pair of brown ones that I liked so I thought I'd mix it up with blue ones. But like your tan overcoat, I always went with the brown no matter what color I was wearing. They just worked. I haven't worn the blue ones yet.
how much for the gats? im size 41 in maison margiela
What brands do you go to now for parkas and heavy winter coats?
I have a Patagonia parka. For heavy coats, my old BR topcoat, and another similar one in light grey from Suitsupply.
Hey, good video! What size are the german sneakers? Are they available? Thanks!
I bought a blue nylon bomber jacket 2 years ago. I felt wrong in it and never wore it. Now something changed and i really like it. I am wearing a lot. Second chances it's a thing i guess
For these similar reasons are why I’m actually trying to ease out of the whole fashion fads game and just wear things that are timeless, look good and will never go out of style. Sure they might not be “on trend” but I’ve found that some elements of the rugged/heritage style are where I gravitate towards more now. I’m just tired of wasting time and money on things that are just popular now (like the baggy/90s) trend or hype beast streetwear stuff that won’t be in a few years (or at least shouldn’t be in my opinion). I liked what the “old money aesthetic” had to offer here in recent years but in my demographic where I live it honestly just looks like you’re wearing a costume but I appreciate the timeless aspect which is where I’m going to stay when it comes to fashion especially as I get over 30.
God bless you for this video. I'm going through this exact same thing right now
Very relatable. But I'm curious to see what sneakers you ended up liking since I similarly wanted to make Adidas Hamburg work but ended up having the same problem because my feet were too wide for them.
I’ve been wearing New Balance and Brooks lately. Made a couple videos about comfy shoes recently if you want to check them out!
@@BrockMcGoff Thanks for replying! I'll definitely check it out, especially since I apparently have to come to terms with the fact that cool retro sneakers just don't get along well with my feet.
I don't regret any purchases so far. Every piece was carefully considered. I looked at iron heart jeans for almost a year before I actually bought a pair. Now I have 2 pairs of 25oz. Lol
No impulse buys for anything over $20
For most of the items you mentioned, I really loved the looks you created using them and these photos inspired me to change my style
I guess that is another lesson, even if people love how you look in certain items, the way you feel in them is much more important
Great points, agree with everything except the watch straps lol.
After years changed the strap on my 16610 from oyster to rubber. For me that made the difference in wearing it on occasions to wearing it daily!
I completely understand the slim/skinny fit pants condundrum circa. 2012. I went from regular fit to slim and thought 'hey, this looks great on my skinny legs!'....from there it devolved to wearing skinny pants. After suffering for a decade, I've jettisoned all the skinnies and most of the slims, and gone back to regular. And boy, regular sure looks and feels great on my still skinny legs. I don't really regret that phase, but looking back I could have (and probably should have) just stuck with regular (not baggy) pants.
I agree with you about the camel coat and the watch straps and expensive raw denim a complete waste of money 🙁
One of mine has to be plain white sneakers. I bought an expensive brand thinking I’d get a lot of wear out of them, but they are so boring compared to my other shoes, that they just sit on the shelf and collect dust
What do you think of all white Nike Cortez? Also do you recommend any cropped short version white t-shirt for men
I think it's fine but I'd prefer a brand like New Balance, Brooks or Asics. For Nike, I'd take the Killshot over Cortez. Re: tees, try Abbreviated Apparel or ASKET.
What size are those replica shoes you're selling?
i bought into everything you talked about. boots, skinny jeans, too many watch straps, expensive eyeglasses, and more! so funny
Brock, this topic rings true and it rings hard! Thanks for sharing.
Could you please make a video about stylish wide-toe box shoes? Recent evidence says we should wear shoes which allow full toe splay, not squeeze our toes and increase risk of bunions, so I am gradually moving away from pointy shoes and towards wide-toe box shoes. Thanks!
Thanks! I’ve been exploring wider shoes recently. Made a “comfy shoe round up” a while back that you check out. I’ll make another one once I find some brands/models worth sharing.
My favorites right now are New Balance, Brooks, Atoms and Lems.
What shoe size do you wear, im interested in the replicas
Something I should have learned getting older is choosing sizes that work up and down weight. Although side adjusters now are for style. Back in the day it was for wearing sizes from hand me downs. So getting wool pants a size up in the waist will work better.
First thing I do with all my new raw denim jeans is always a hot soak/ wash. Decreases the indigo bleed substantially.
I also live in North Western Europe, so yhe clinate definitely helps.
hmmm I ve never bought glasses for less than $400. I guess I did not ask around to see what I was supposed to do.
EyeBuyDirect is your friend.
If you wear glasses everyday, like me, spending several hundred dollars on them is often a wise style investment.
@@jon_patterson totally disagree. Having many pairs in your prescription and being able to apply them to many styles is significant wiser than dumping hundreds into one marked up pair from the same factory as the cheap ones
@@hb-robo Yes, that makes sense if you have many pairs.
i bought slip on adidas once and they were so narrow and not comfortable. i wore them cause i customized them to look like sonic's. fast forward to last year when i bought my first pair of new rock boots and they're the most comfortable thing i've ever worn. i learned that my feet need a platform and weight
This is all very relatable. I've had so many similar regrets, including two pairs of Viberg boots that eventually made me swear off heritage boots altogether because they're all incredibly uncomfortable (shoe technology has actually made some advances in comfort since the beloved Goodyear welt). I also can't wear hats, and find raw denim uncomfortable. I have two pairs that I'm still trying to break in. That said, you do look really good in those jeans if you ever feel like taking another crack at breaking them lol.
The funny thing is, there are some clothes I bought without really wanting them, but ended up loving them. And then there are those I bought wanting them so badly, only to end up hating them the most. It's so sad 😢.
I got to say that you pulled off the skinny chino pants very well. Didn´t seem weird to me, and generally I don´t like skinny pants.
The tan coat looks great on you
My best and favorite boots all time are the Alden Indy’s… Have 3 pair and they’re the most comfortable boots I’ve ever had… Wouldn’t buy any other brands because I already did that… Alden’s fit me like a glove…. Sticking with my Alden’s…!
Watch straps has to be the most accurate one. I bought a Bond NATO strap and haven’t put it on in over two years since I bought it!
Never buy something on sale you wouldn’t pay full price for best advice i ever got!! Also Sambas will always be to narrow for me 😢 I’ve tried so many times
Great video Brock, always respect your honesty.
Spot on about the watch strap. Original is timeless
I wore in my early 30's a frog green dress shirt to the office. I got such bad comments that I looked at myself in the mirror that evening. It looked really horrible and it got donated right away.
So long as this guy feels great in his clothes, but those pants complimented and made him taller better.