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I think it's so much easier to pull off sneakers with a sports coat combo, rather than a suit. Based on the various looks that I've seen people attempt with sneakers and a suit, I think it works best when lowering the formality level of the shirt and/or tie.
There’s a couple of things to consider IMO. 1) If you’re doing the sneakers + suit thing, lose the tie. Tie’s are inherently formal and pairing with sneakers makes you look lost. 2) Cut/fit of the suit. The less structured the suit the more likely you’ll be able to pull the combo off. 3) The dress shirt. Avoid French cuffs, anything overly starched, too formal collar, etc. 4) Break of the pants. The break of the pants will frame the shoes in question. Double important for something as eye-catching as sneakers with a suit. It’s not impossible to pull off the look, but I would say best to avoid in 90% of scenarios and on 90% of people.
I’d say it doesn’t work at all with suits. Separates possibly if they are leather, otherwise, nah. If you’re trying to go to the extremes of dressing down a suit then why bother at all? It is incongruous
Here, Antonio says that, because it's for prom, it's ok to dress down. It was the opposite when I went to my prom. Because it was prom we were dressing to the 9s. While true, it's not a formal job interview, but it's a formal gathering and we had dinner beforehand at a good restaurant. It's also interesting how times change, (and some could say not for the better). Take socks, for ex. There is no way I would ever wear a suit without socks, but today, that seems to be the norm.
I wore brown trainers with white bottoms with a blue suit to my wedding. I felt so comfortable and confident. I loved the contrast with the white bottom on the trainers. Really made them stand out.
Don't forget to wear the backwards ballcap and lots of huge gold jewelry around your neck to complete this look. Seriously though, wearing sneakers with suits makes no sense and only makes you look like a confused millennial and not a serious professional unless you're one of the very few who own your own company and sets the dress code. Comparing sneakers to boots back in the 1800s equally makes no sense since the boots back then look much more like dress shoes than sneakers do today. Sneakers are just casual or sports wear and definitely not formal wear and no amount of talking about it or how well you wear the rest of the suit will ever justify it. It's just a very immature, lazy, sloppy, and unprofessional look, you might as well wear a track suit instead.
Are you sporting only "those" black, wide tip shoes while matching all kinds and colors of suits? Of course that sneakers are not to be matched with the suit to King's audience, nor for the Wall Street or The City IB and law firm interview, but in some acceptable and convenient occassion, if worn by the goodlooking and confident man, are so cool, stylish and attractive.
Dude, I'm with you, opinion wise. I support people rocking their own style, but sneaks with a suit, I would avoid for myself. With a sport coat combo, sure. But, if you want a look that says "I'm not feeling formal" then why pick the suit?
While not a suit, I sometimes wear a blazer and dress pants with my white Onitsuka Tigers (Mexico 66). The combo looks great and, as a teacher, it feels really comfortable to be in sneakers while working. I tend to prefer this look on occasion, rather than too often. I'll choose it for really warm days/days I know I'll need an extra bit of comfort.
If you are wearing suit then wear shoes (or boots). Period. But if you are wearing chinos, polo and sport jacket then, yes, sneakers would work just fine.
Interesting subject, because i'm 26yo and I wear the combination blazer/suits + sneakers very often or in the summer loafers. I think for dress shoes are a little 'to much' for the younger ages.
I cannot fully agree on the statement of dress shoes or dress boots being too much for younger men. What I will say OS street wear aesthetics has proliferated into mainstream styles more of the younger people. Being in my Mid 30s I understand the Gen Z and younger Millennials. I understand their choices. Therefore ironically or unironically break and mold fashion. Just never be the Rebel without a Clue.
I’m 21 and wouldn’t be seen dead in non formal shoes with a suit. Then again I’m not American, got a funny feeling that trainers (what the Brits call sneakers) with a suit is an American phenomenon.
Wearing sneakers with a suit is a trend, and I don’t follow trends. Men don’t wear sneakers with a suit period! But who am I to tell another grown man what to do🤷🏾♂️
Wearing a suit is a trend. The two-piece suit was casual and for lounging. If you want to be that stuck on old ways, wear morning and then evening wear-always three-piece suits
at a buffet, i personally sneak corndogs into the buffet so others can enjoy them. I hide 6 corndogs in my jacket pockets. it then, is a joy for me to see other patrons of the establishment eat my corndogs thinking they were part of the buffet.
Here's me thinking I must be different for absolutely hating the suit sneakers look and then I read the comments, turns out the world hasn't gone crazy
Since you asked, Antonio, I disagree. Wearing tennis shoes with suits doesn't look good; they make the wearer look childish, sloppy, and like he doesn't care about how he presents himself to the world. And wearing tennis shoes with a tuxedo is wholly inappropriate; it disrespects the hosts, the guests, and to the wearer himself, along with the reasons from before. I'm actually kind of surprised you made this video. I might concede on an odd jacket and trouser combination, but that's a strong "might." . . . ya know, since ya asked 🙃
Agreed. If sneakers are somehow appropriate, then a suit isn't. There has to be standards. Sport coat, jeans, and sneakers are fine, but suit with sneakers is a no go.
As I mentioned earlier go with daynites. Now I understand what Ant is doing. We do crazy things for our kids . But rules are rules and they are there for reasons. Suits are magical in that they are timeless . When you don’t where it properly you Diminishes its powers.
This is unfortunately the difference between the US and Europe. Americans simply just don't have style. Wearing sneakers with a suit is like wearing a baseball cap with a suit. It's completely unacceptable.
It depends: there are ''business sneakers'' or ''casual-smart'' sneakers which can be worn with a suit. They're minimalist, leather and uniform in color. but running shoes or Nikes? Definitely not.
Footwear has evolved, however trainers DO NOT go with a suit, EVER! You’ll be wearing a wedding suit with a baseball cap next! Or maybe your underpants on the outside!
That's a negative. I have seen it many times and have really tried to embrace it, but can't. Loved your explaination and evolution logic, but no. Thanks for expanding our fashion minds.
Age 50. Great analysis. I don’t plan on wearing anything but sneakers on my feet with a suit going forward. First time was when I was a groomsman at a friend’s wedding and we all wore black high top Converse. I doubted it at first but now I can’t go back ☝🏾
It depends on the sneakers. Wearing running sneakers with a suit is a no-no. But there are ''smart sneakers'' or ''office sneakers'' which pair well with a suit. They're usually leather and minimalist with uniform color and no patterns.
Hmmm, not bad, not bad; I reckon they would have to be leather or at least leatherette sneakers. However, definitely not with a tie for m6 liking; because it kind of looks like I can't make up my mind. 😁
Love this video Antonio! May not be for everyone but i know i respect the people that are confident enough to wear what they want and be comfortable with themselves. There is a big difference between not knowing and being sloppy and purposely throwing out the rules and being yourself. There is a time for the classics and a time for being yourself. Your son looked killer for prom!
Hello Antonio. I'm planning to wear a similar sport coat and blue shirt for my Grad ceremony. Thinking about navy slacks and brown loafers or white sneakers?
“People used to wear boots with suits.” Yeah, and they still do, but nobody wears sneakers with suits, because sneakers are for athletic purposes. It’s a clash of formalities.
I have to disagree, think it's a casual shoe and it should only be worn with a casual suit. I'm 17 and I love my sneakers but especially with colours like charcole,navy and black it just does not look right. A little bit like wearing grey sweat pants with a blazer, a dress shirt and dress shoes.
Amy combo is the black and white puma suede with the fat laces and suit, you get the BBoy look and even more credits when you bust out windmills on the dance floor
Sneakers with suits, depends. I am almost 75 years old and dress in a classical style. For me and my age I think sneakers with a suit would look ridiculous. There is nothing sadder than an old guy trying to pretend he is still twenty, however if you are twenty sneakers can work. I live in a neighborhood that is predominately populated by college students and go to a synagogue that services the college community thus I see this a lot. It definitely achieves the look the wearer is wants. If you are young and going out for a night on the town they will rock!
This is a look that I hope is out of fashion soon. There are so many options for dress shoes with comfortable, rubber soles that look like stacked leather counterparts, there’s not much argument for wearing sneakers with a suit. You see it on ESPN all the time and it just looks hideous IMHO. I personally like dressy (round toe) western boots with a suit for comfort and a unique style. If I’m interviewing, I’m still going with formal dress shoes.
The first thing that comes to my mind when I see someone wearing sneakers with a suit is, “Poor dude doesn’t even own a pair of dress shoes!” When I notice that he appears to have money I just figure he never wears a suit and so for this one time he decided to just not buy a pair of dress shoes that he won’t get much wear out of. If I see the same person do it more than once, I just conclude that he has no style. In the US today, the trend towards comfort has lead men to dress very sloppy. I think staying at home during the pandemic has furthered this trend along. Men have been doing it long enough now that many men have forgotten how to dress properly, if they ever knew. Sneakers have no business being combined with a suit. Many have stated that it makes as much sense as wearing dress shoes with athletic wear. It is just not appropriate. In the US, I hate to say it, but so many people are obese that they dress very sloppy to be comfortable. A huge person having to resort to wearing sweats and athletic wear on a regular basis is sad. I will add that a backwards baseball cap looks juvenile and rediculous also. I guess that has lead to so many clothes here in the US having such huge arm holes in shirts. Who needs an arm hole that extends from your arm pit to half way down your body? It just makes a web of material under your arm. This makes it where the web of material pulls your shirt tail out of your trousers anytime you raise your arms. A proper size small arm hole makes the sleeve of your shirt articulated with your arm and body and you can raise your arms without it pulling on your shirt body. I also don’t like skinny high water trousers with a suit. All of these things just make men today look like total slobs.
I would never consider wearing sneakers with suit, but looking recent year trends and people around, I wore sneakers with overcoat last winter. Herd mentality? What do you think, Antonio? Maybe another video idea for a fall... Thanks for the video.
I wear multi colored sneakers and odd trousers almost exclusively with suit jackets. My trick to getting it right is matching at least two colors from the sneaker colorway with various items making up the outfit. Most often I ensure the colors being matched do not directly touch trousers although a perfect color match can touch. I prefer skateboard, tennis, soccer and traditional basketball sneakers which are essentially a navy deck shoe. Navy deck shoes have a thin sole the stays parallel along it's length (think original Converse). Choosing sneakers colored mainly in black, white, grey, blue and brown often work best however many of theses shoes will have contrasting accent colors which is where the color matching magic happens: Ties are your best friend when it comes to matching accent colors, scarves and thinner winter caps (thick ones look silly) work just as well when appropriate. Chinos, various greys and black trousers offer the best options when picking colors however I have gone as far as matching green. Color matching can be stretched a bit by keeping colors in the same family. A good example is burgundy with brown or red but additionally one can go as far brown and green staying with earth tones (in my opinion the further you stretch matching colors the more those colors should be slight accents on one or both items). Patterned jackets match the loudness of the multi colored sneakers therefore I match with solid colored trousers (jacket and trousers must contrast when wearing odd trousers). Natural gum rubber soles match chinos. White soles match white shirts. Laces can be swapped out to fine tune the look. There are big advantages to breaking up jackets with odd trousers while wearing name brand sneakers: Sneakers can be found on sale often well under $70. Considering trousers take a lot of abuse over time so you can save the ones that came with the suit for important dates. Less is more with this style so there is no need for pocket squares, hats and other accessories (I do use tie clips). Ladies turned off by traditional menswear are more open to this style. When done correctly this look can be pulled off in almost any setting This might be a bit more than my two cents but hey I hope it can help my fellow men out there enjoy playing with their style.
I usually agree with most of your statements Antonio, but I cannot abide by this one. Few things make a great suit look worse than a pair of sneakers. Even worse for old guys trying so desperately hard to be cool. It is the generational equivalent of wearing a toupee on your feet. I can handle (but still dislike) when an NFL draft pick or other young gun wears these, but, to stick with the sports theme, Trent Dilfer and the rest of the ESPN commentators look like utter dorks trying to pull off the same style.
No sorry. Some style rules can not be broken. Sneakers with a suit will never make the same stylish classy statement that a pair of formal dress shoes make. Sneakers with a suit is like the inferior wannabe among those with class.
…Thank You!!!! I certainly feel the same way… Don’t get me wrong, the solid white or black doesn’t look bad… looks pretty cool and laid-back… but dressing up isn’t about that… Its about class, formality and professionalism… A man should dress per the occasion… I’m not wearing tennis shoes w/ a tux to a high profile gala with that are attended by dignitaries… no, just no…
Sneakers look good with semi-formal styles: like with a sport coat or blazer, layered with a vest, tie and button down, but yea not for formal wear, I agree. Only weirdo celebrities can get a way with it. Those Hollywood elites that can get away with breaking classic style rules and still look fashionable.
If one spends good money on the suit then one should do so with their footwear. Sneaker prices are increasing, but that isn't the message I'm trying to convey. I personally have never complimented someone on wearing sneakers/dress hybrids with suiting. I feel as if that's like putting cheap rims or tires on a nice car. You could do it, but you shouldn't! I think the only potentially acceptable manner to wear sneakers is while pairing with a sport coat and chinos or jeans. As you have reviewed and many others, they're so damn many beautiful dress shoes that would be better paired with suiting than any sneaker company's product.
I don't see a difference between sneakers and dress shoes. For women I do understand that heels are really uncomftarble but if they wore a modest 2 to 3 inches instead of those 5 inch heels they wouldn't be that uncomftarble.
I loved this combo when I was about 20. I think it was some Jamiroquai filmclip that inspired me. But one thing I notice with your son's buddies there - the Nike "swoosh" takes it way too far, IMO - too much billboard casualness. The difference is analogous to wearing a sports jacket over a graphic t-shirt (Just, no!) versus plain-colour crew-neck tee (Yea, why not)
Sneakers with a suit looks juvenile. I lose respect for a man’s ability to make decisions when they wear sneakers with a suit because…sneakers were not designed to be worn with a suit. Sneakers are designed for casual occasions and athletic pursuits. ‘Form follows function’ is a tenet of a civilized society.
know rules and know how to break them is all I will say on this. I prefer some nontraditional footwear at times. Due to society becoming more casual I think it can work
Many guys here are not in favour of sneakers / suits combo because they are too generalizing and are probably still in 80s and 90s of the 20 century. They do not realise that styles and forms have been changing both for sneakers and suits. Narrow sneakers sillouete and slim cut suits go well together for sure, it is just important that they are carefully combined. Not every type of sneakers and suits and in particular the occasion/event can be mixed but some can really make a killer look. These Monday Boots look good, especially in white and navy, not sure if they ship them to Europe.
'Underrated' ? Just a slight understatement ! Trainers or 'sneakers' as our good friends across the pond call them should under no circumstances be worn with a suit. In fact it should be made a criminal offence.
Hello. I really enjoy your videos and have learned quit a bit. I’m a mother of all boys. I’m out of touch with this more relaxed dressy style. My son has prom this year and really wants to wear sneakers. Nike Air Max1 premium, hemp and mudguard color. Light tan and dark brown. He picked a light khaki suit color and I picked a medium to dark brown suit with vest. The shoes have not been delivered yet but after getting our eyes and hands on both the suits he is now leaning towards the brown one. It will require some tailoring. If you have a minute can you google look at the tennis shoes and give me some tips?
There is a lot of flak being thrown at this Antonio. I do like the video and you taking an honest approach on it. In my opinion I am on the fence. Personally, I would not wear leather sneakers with a suit. I would wear a modified Oxfords with wider toe box due to my feet being wide and I don't like dress shoes. From the idea of Function Fit and Form, sneakers are usually meant for more casual settings. However Suits have either been forced to be more casual or died in all of the younger men's wardrobes lets be clear. This brings a new idea to the table. I also add another thing you said in your videos, "Know the Rules and purposefully Break Them" the right way. Sneakers are that. In the end, it is a style choice clearly devided amongst those more conservative and those looking at rules as guide lines. If done correctly it works. And what a better way to rebel and protest fashion if that is also the desire. Most dress shoes are binding on the foot and their vamps too tight for me. i think they are losing more of a battle in function than sneakers
This is one trend that I just wish would hurry up and die already! This one and the sockless look. But a I will say that leather sneakers will work a whole lot better with chino pants and a polo shirt, or jeans and a flannel shirt. Sneakers do have their place in the world, yes. But never with suits and tuxedos.
Can definitely work with casual summer suits in cotton or linen. Especially if you wear the suit with a t-shirt (knitted is best as it gives the t-shirt a bit of structure over and above the norm₩
Nope, just nope. Sneakers with a suit says "I spent my money on the suit, and can't afford shoes to go with it." Or "I never wear suits and, won't bother with the shoes, since I'll never wear them again either."
To me when a grown man does it it looks like he's trying to be "edgy". He is not. I think it's OK for a teen whom likely has never worn a suit in his life to do it, but am adult should know better.
@@clydekimsey7503 True, I have 2 teen boys and I hate that they wear it but they swear it's "the style" and think they'll get ousted if they wear formal attire. Fine, but you better believe in a few years I'm gonna show them pics and laugh as they cringe at themselves!
The problem I run into wearing dress shoes with a suit is that I have large and wide feet. Because of that I have to order most of my shoes online since most brands or stores do not carry my size. So I am often forced to wear sneakers with my suits.
And I have the opposite issue. I have narrow feet and small heels, so heel slip is a major issue with dress shoes for me, even after getting professionally fitted. I can either do boots or fancier sneakers.
Sir, I have been watching your videos for a long time and respect your consistent message and content output. As a young man and junior Marine on MSG Duty, I have been heavily drawn to your channel and looking to you for your insight in style and guidance on becoming a more competent, confident man. With that being, this video came to a shock to me. While I already know and accept coming into your videos that these are your opinions, this video seemed somewhat off brand. I’m sure your son looked great for his prom and I am happy for him to be able to experience the prom post pandemic, I think the sneakers should stay there as something of a memory for him, not something to bring into his future as a student, a serviceman or what have you. While the Overton window for acceptable menswear has been shifting more and more to the casual side, I would argue that we aren’t at sneakers and suits yet, nor would that be a positive direction in classic attire. Too many times have I walked into a mens retail store and been solicited by an overly trendy dressed man in a tight Neapolitan suit with a ridiculously high break and sneakers. I’ve had to walk away simply because I couldn’t take the man seriously! I may not be as staunch as Sven-Raphael at gentleman’s gazette, but I don’t think my judgement was unfounded. In my opinion if you’re dead set on having lapels and sneakers to blend in the rest with some jeans, I do it all the time. With all this being said I am looking forward to your videos every week, love your stuff, and my prayers go out to your family. Semper Fidelis!
i've never understood mixing casual with formal like the suit/sneaker combo. it just looks odd and immature, like the wearer is trying to be rebellious or a wiseass. it's bad enough when a thin young guy does it, but for a guy over 40 it's a ridiculous look.
Unless It’s a totally unconstructed 7 ounces linen suit in cream white with pignata pockets & spalla camicia shoulders, I am going to stick with dress shoes. Thank you. 🤣
Sneakers destroy the message a suit sends. Power and seriousness. Just like you don't wear black oxfords with jeans, you don't wear sneakers with a suit.
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Haha, no
I think it's so much easier to pull off sneakers with a sports coat combo, rather than a suit.
Based on the various looks that I've seen people attempt with sneakers and a suit, I think it works best when lowering the formality level of the shirt and/or tie.
There’s a couple of things to consider IMO.
1) If you’re doing the sneakers + suit thing, lose the tie. Tie’s are inherently formal and pairing with sneakers makes you look lost.
2) Cut/fit of the suit. The less structured the suit the more likely you’ll be able to pull the combo off.
3) The dress shirt. Avoid French cuffs, anything overly starched, too formal collar, etc.
4) Break of the pants. The break of the pants will frame the shoes in question. Double important for something as eye-catching as sneakers with a suit.
It’s not impossible to pull off the look, but I would say best to avoid in 90% of scenarios and on 90% of people.
I’d say it doesn’t work at all with suits. Separates possibly if they are leather, otherwise, nah. If you’re trying to go to the extremes of dressing down a suit then why bother at all? It is incongruous
I always hit like before watching the video! Antonio really be styling us gents.
Here, Antonio says that, because it's for prom, it's ok to dress down. It was the opposite when I went to my prom. Because it was prom we were dressing to the 9s. While true, it's not a formal job interview, but it's a formal gathering and we had dinner beforehand at a good restaurant. It's also interesting how times change, (and some could say not for the better). Take socks, for ex. There is no way I would ever wear a suit without socks, but today, that seems to be the norm.
…PREACH IT!!!!! No socks, NO WAY!!!!
No show socks only lookd good with loafers. Not for formal situations tho, casual suit you can pull it off.
I wore brown trainers with white bottoms with a blue suit to my wedding. I felt so comfortable and confident. I loved the contrast with the white bottom on the trainers. Really made them stand out.
I wear black Clarks with my suits when I need something more casual and comfortable.
I also,wear brown suede sneaks with my beige summer suits.
Sorry Antonio call me old fashion but not for me 🤷♂️
Exactly perfect for a teenage boy not for a 40 plus year old
Don't forget to wear the backwards ballcap and lots of huge gold jewelry around your neck to complete this look.
Seriously though, wearing sneakers with suits makes no sense and only makes you look like a confused millennial and not a serious professional unless you're one of the very few who own your own company and sets the dress code.
Comparing sneakers to boots back in the 1800s equally makes no sense since the boots back then look much more like dress shoes than sneakers do today.
Sneakers are just casual or sports wear and definitely not formal wear and no amount of talking about it or how well you wear the rest of the suit will ever justify it. It's just a very immature, lazy, sloppy, and unprofessional look, you might as well wear a track suit instead.
Pearl clutching is still a thing I guess
Are you sporting only "those" black, wide tip shoes while matching all kinds and colors of suits?
Of course that sneakers are not to be matched with the suit to King's audience, nor for the Wall Street or The City IB and law firm interview, but in some acceptable and convenient occassion, if worn by the goodlooking and confident man, are so cool, stylish and attractive.
Dude, I'm with you, opinion wise. I support people rocking their own style, but sneaks with a suit, I would avoid for myself. With a sport coat combo, sure. But, if you want a look that says "I'm not feeling formal" then why pick the suit?
@@jasonvoorhees895 Exactly.
100%. Absolutely appalled that this even needs saying tbh
While not a suit, I sometimes wear a blazer and dress pants with my white Onitsuka Tigers (Mexico 66). The combo looks great and, as a teacher, it feels really comfortable to be in sneakers while working. I tend to prefer this look on occasion, rather than too often. I'll choose it for really warm days/days I know I'll need an extra bit of comfort.
If you are wearing suit then wear shoes (or boots). Period. But if you are wearing chinos, polo and sport jacket then, yes, sneakers would work just fine.
Yeah suits and sneakers just don't look good to me.
Interesting subject, because i'm 26yo and I wear the combination blazer/suits + sneakers very often or in the summer loafers. I think for dress shoes are a little 'to much' for the younger ages.
I cannot fully agree on the statement of dress shoes or dress boots being too much for younger men. What I will say OS street wear aesthetics has proliferated into mainstream styles more of the younger people. Being in my Mid 30s I understand the Gen Z and younger Millennials. I understand their choices. Therefore ironically or unironically break and mold fashion. Just never be the Rebel without a Clue.
I’m 21 and wouldn’t be seen dead in non formal shoes with a suit. Then again I’m not American, got a funny feeling that trainers (what the Brits call sneakers) with a suit is an American phenomenon.
Wearing sneakers with a suit is a trend, and I don’t follow trends. Men don’t wear sneakers with a suit period! But who am I to tell another grown man what to do🤷🏾♂️
I agree with you, wear sneakers with jeans but not suits!
Yup. I knew a guy who did it at his wedding. He regrets it every time he sees his wedding album.
Wearing a suit is a trend. The two-piece suit was casual and for lounging. If you want to be that stuck on old ways, wear morning and then evening wear-always three-piece suits
@@EZBISME 🤣🤣🤣
@@muzafferelbeyli2756 I wouldn’t even wear sneakers with jeans, I prefer boots with jeans.
at a buffet, i personally sneak corndogs into the buffet so others can enjoy them. I hide 6 corndogs in my jacket pockets. it then, is a joy for me to see other patrons of the establishment eat my corndogs thinking they were part of the buffet.
Here's me thinking I must be different for absolutely hating the suit sneakers look and then I read the comments, turns out the world hasn't gone crazy
Since you asked, Antonio, I disagree. Wearing tennis shoes with suits doesn't look good; they make the wearer look childish, sloppy, and like he doesn't care about how he presents himself to the world. And wearing tennis shoes with a tuxedo is wholly inappropriate; it disrespects the hosts, the guests, and to the wearer himself, along with the reasons from before. I'm actually kind of surprised you made this video. I might concede on an odd jacket and trouser combination, but that's a strong "might." . . . ya know, since ya asked 🙃
Agreed. If sneakers are somehow appropriate, then a suit isn't. There has to be standards. Sport coat, jeans, and sneakers are fine, but suit with sneakers is a no go.
As I mentioned earlier go with daynites. Now I understand what Ant is doing. We do crazy things for our kids . But rules are rules and they are there for reasons. Suits are magical in that they are timeless . When you don’t where it properly you
Diminishes its powers.
April fools was more than a month ago. That is when you should've uploaded this video.
😂😂😂😂
This is unfortunately the difference between the US and Europe. Americans simply just don't have style. Wearing sneakers with a suit is like wearing a baseball cap with a suit. It's completely unacceptable.
Akkurat.
It depends: there are ''business sneakers'' or ''casual-smart'' sneakers which can be worn with a suit. They're minimalist, leather and uniform in color. but running shoes or Nikes? Definitely not.
@@tentimetex If they have white soles, branding or sport laces it's a no.
@@Austriangeek1 white soles are a no-no too?
@@Punchypalooka Yes its a no-no.
nah bro! sorry.
I always think about The Tenth Doctor when talking about this topic.
Footwear has evolved, however trainers DO NOT go with a suit, EVER!
You’ll be wearing a wedding suit with a baseball cap next! Or maybe your underpants on the outside!
That's a negative.
I have seen it many times and have really tried to embrace it, but can't.
Loved your explaination and evolution logic, but no.
Thanks for expanding our fashion minds.
Glad it was helpful!
I'm okay with sneakers and a suit. However, I have never been okay with Converse Chucks with a tuxedo. Hated it in high school and hate it today.
Age 50. Great analysis. I don’t plan on wearing anything but sneakers on my feet with a suit going forward. First time was when I was a groomsman at a friend’s wedding and we all wore black high top Converse. I doubted it at first but now I can’t go back ☝🏾
If you were a teenager or early 20s and immature, it's ok. At 50 you are a full and proper Man, you should not be doing it.
@@SodiumSyndicate it’s a good thing I don’t care about what anyone thinks then. Go tell it to someone who cares. Respectfully.
@@edmalone7374 same thinking and it looks good
You should have upped the ante and all worn sweatpants instead of trousers
It depends on the sneakers. Wearing running sneakers with a suit is a no-no. But there are ''smart sneakers'' or ''office sneakers'' which pair well with a suit. They're usually leather and minimalist with uniform color and no patterns.
Not for me.. trainers with a suit is like wearing oxfords with a pair of tracksuit bottoms, just looks off
Lol. It truly is an awful look. Hahaha
Spot on !
What kind of socks ,sport socks or formal business socks, should be worn with leather sneaker especially when wearing blazer?
Hmmm, not bad, not bad; I reckon they would have to be leather or at least leatherette sneakers. However, definitely not with a tie for m6 liking; because it kind of looks like I can't make up my mind. 😁
If we wear sneakers with a suit, what color belt should we wear? Match belt color with sneaker color?
You hit the sneaker-suit lover hard I'd like to see how they explain this one
Simple rule you don't. You wear sneakers every day. When you suit change the footwear aswell, as it is most likely an important situation
Someone please show this episode to the weather guy from KIRO news here in Seattle!!!🤣😒
Love this video Antonio! May not be for everyone but i know i respect the people that are confident enough to wear what they want and be comfortable with themselves. There is a big difference between not knowing and being sloppy and purposely throwing out the rules and being yourself. There is a time for the classics and a time for being yourself. Your son looked killer for prom!
Hello Antonio. I'm planning to wear a similar sport coat and blue shirt for my Grad ceremony. Thinking about navy slacks and brown loafers or white sneakers?
“People used to wear boots with suits.”
Yeah, and they still do, but nobody wears sneakers with suits, because sneakers are for athletic purposes. It’s a clash of formalities.
I have to disagree, think it's a casual shoe and it should only be worn with a casual suit. I'm 17 and I love my sneakers but especially with colours like charcole,navy and black it just does not look right. A little bit like wearing grey sweat pants with a blazer, a dress shirt and dress shoes.
Amy combo is the black and white puma suede with the fat laces and suit, you get the BBoy look and even more credits when you bust out windmills on the dance floor
Sneakers with suits, depends. I am almost 75 years old and dress in a classical style. For me and my age I think sneakers with a suit would look ridiculous. There is nothing sadder than an old guy trying to pretend he is still twenty, however if you are twenty sneakers can work. I live in a neighborhood that is predominately populated by college students and go to a synagogue that services the college community thus I see this a lot. It definitely achieves the look the wearer is wants. If you are young and going out for a night on the town they will rock!
Just my two cents...main event/ ceremony dress shoes. The social/music & cocktail party rock the sneakers.
If you want to look more casual when wearing a suit just wear loafers with no show socks or some monk straps or brogues even boots. Just no sneakers.
This is a look that I hope is out of fashion soon. There are so many options for dress shoes with comfortable, rubber soles that look like stacked leather counterparts, there’s not much argument for wearing sneakers with a suit. You see it on ESPN all the time and it just looks hideous IMHO. I personally like dressy (round toe) western boots with a suit for comfort and a unique style. If I’m interviewing, I’m still going with formal dress shoes.
White sneakers with a suit?
Only if you lost your shoes
Whats next flipflops?
It's a totally ridiculous look with sneakers. Not sure if this video was made on a dare.
Don't give him any ideas but I'm sure he has a flipflop and suit video in the works, he's got to cover the bases.
What would Raphael say over at gentleman's gazette?
He would have a stroke
My Thing is this. People wear sneakers all the time! So when you put on a suit go all the way and ditch the sneakers for once. Just my opinion though.
Agreed.
The first thing that comes to my mind when I see someone wearing sneakers with a suit is, “Poor dude doesn’t even own a pair of dress shoes!” When I notice that he appears to have money I just figure he never wears a suit and so for this one time he decided to just not buy a pair of dress shoes that he won’t get much wear out of. If I see the same person do it more than once, I just conclude that he has no style. In the US today, the trend towards comfort has lead men to dress very sloppy. I think staying at home during the pandemic has furthered this trend along. Men have been doing it long enough now that many men have forgotten how to dress properly, if they ever knew. Sneakers have no business being combined with a suit. Many have stated that it makes as much sense as wearing dress shoes with athletic wear. It is just not appropriate. In the US, I hate to say it, but so many people are obese that they dress very sloppy to be comfortable. A huge person having to resort to wearing sweats and athletic wear on a regular basis is sad. I will add that a backwards baseball cap looks juvenile and rediculous also. I guess that has lead to so many clothes here in the US having such huge arm holes in shirts. Who needs an arm hole that extends from your arm pit to half way down your body? It just makes a web of material under your arm. This makes it where the web of material pulls your shirt tail out of your trousers anytime you raise your arms. A proper size small arm hole makes the sleeve of your shirt articulated with your arm and body and you can raise your arms without it pulling on your shirt body. I also don’t like skinny high water trousers with a suit. All of these things just make men today look like total slobs.
I would never consider wearing sneakers with suit, but looking recent year trends and people around, I wore sneakers with overcoat last winter. Herd mentality? What do you think, Antonio? Maybe another video idea for a fall... Thanks for the video.
Sneaker and suit for me is big no.i do respect people who break this rule.
Sneakers with a suit says.. Hey I'm A Kid, What Do I Know.
Sneakers make you look juvenile in any setting other than when jogging, hiking, playing etc
Adidas Superstar, and Puma Suede all you need
I wear multi colored sneakers and odd trousers almost exclusively with suit jackets. My trick to getting it right is matching at least two colors from the sneaker colorway with various items making up the outfit. Most often I ensure the colors being matched do not directly touch trousers although a perfect color match can touch.
I prefer skateboard, tennis, soccer and traditional basketball sneakers which are essentially a navy deck shoe. Navy deck shoes have a thin sole the stays parallel along it's length (think original Converse).
Choosing sneakers colored mainly in black, white, grey, blue and brown often work best however many of theses shoes will have contrasting accent colors which is where the color matching magic happens:
Ties are your best friend when it comes to matching accent colors, scarves and thinner winter caps (thick ones look silly) work just as well when appropriate.
Chinos, various greys and black trousers offer the best options when picking colors however I have gone as far as matching green.
Color matching can be stretched a bit by keeping colors in the same family. A good example is burgundy with brown or red but additionally one can go as far brown and green staying with earth tones (in my opinion the further you stretch matching colors the more those colors should be slight accents on one or both items).
Patterned jackets match the loudness of the multi colored sneakers therefore I match with solid colored trousers (jacket and trousers must contrast when wearing odd trousers).
Natural gum rubber soles match chinos.
White soles match white shirts.
Laces can be swapped out to fine tune the look.
There are big advantages to breaking up jackets with odd trousers while wearing name brand sneakers:
Sneakers can be found on sale often well under $70.
Considering trousers take a lot of abuse over time so you can save the ones that came with the suit for important dates.
Less is more with this style so there is no need for pocket squares, hats and other accessories (I do use tie clips).
Ladies turned off by traditional menswear are more open to this style.
When done correctly this look can be pulled off in almost any setting
This might be a bit more than my two cents but hey I hope it can help my fellow men out there enjoy playing with their style.
I usually agree with most of your statements Antonio, but I cannot abide by this one. Few things make a great suit look worse than a pair of sneakers. Even worse for old guys trying so desperately hard to be cool. It is the generational equivalent of wearing a toupee on your feet. I can handle (but still dislike) when an NFL draft pick or other young gun wears these, but, to stick with the sports theme, Trent Dilfer and the rest of the ESPN commentators look like utter dorks trying to pull off the same style.
i don't agree on this one.
its like wearing leather dress shoes with jogging pants.
Antonio, great video. Although I have a question about fragrance. What do you think about fragrances with male pheromones? Thank You in forward
No sorry. Some style rules can not be broken. Sneakers with a suit will never make the same stylish classy statement that a pair of formal dress shoes make. Sneakers with a suit is like the inferior wannabe among those with class.
…Thank You!!!! I certainly feel the same way… Don’t get me wrong, the solid white or black doesn’t look bad… looks pretty cool and laid-back… but dressing up isn’t about that… Its about class, formality and professionalism… A man should dress per the occasion… I’m not wearing tennis shoes w/ a tux to a high profile gala with that are attended by dignitaries… no, just no…
Sneakers look good with semi-formal styles: like with a sport coat or blazer, layered with a vest, tie and button down, but yea not for formal wear, I agree. Only weirdo celebrities can get a way with it. Those Hollywood elites that can get away with breaking classic style rules and still look fashionable.
Key word there is a time and place for everything
I have a black hugo boss suit white ck dress shirt and wearing white air force 1s
Those Thursday sneakers are no joke. I put them on for date night and walk taller, shoot harder.
To me it will always look ridicoulous
Hey Antonio. What about socks with sneakers and a suit?
Why would anyone want to wear inappropriate footwear with a suit, when you can wear either dress shoes or dress boots?
@@pounceonyou1958 because it's more comfortable?
@@wrthndr69 Then don't wear a suit at all. It's not primarily designed to be comfortable, but rather to be stylish and elegant.
NO
If one spends good money on the suit then one should do so with their footwear. Sneaker prices are increasing, but that isn't the message I'm trying to convey. I personally have never complimented someone on wearing sneakers/dress hybrids with suiting. I feel as if that's like putting cheap rims or tires on a nice car. You could do it, but you shouldn't!
I think the only potentially acceptable manner to wear sneakers is while pairing with a sport coat and chinos or jeans.
As you have reviewed and many others, they're so damn many beautiful dress shoes that would be better paired with suiting than any sneaker company's product.
Yeah when I’m taking my students to visit a college and I know I’ll be walking more than 3 -5 miles 😅anything less I’m wearing Cowboy boots and a suit
Sneakers with a suit look much better and feel more comfortable 👍👍
Disagreed
Nope!
Wondering if your son's date wore sneakers with her dress?
Womens formal shoes are even more uncomfortable than mens dress shoes, so she propably did.
I don't see a difference between sneakers and dress shoes. For women I do understand that heels are really uncomftarble but if they wore a modest 2 to 3 inches instead of those 5 inch heels they wouldn't be that uncomftarble.
I loved this combo when I was about 20. I think it was some Jamiroquai filmclip that inspired me. But one thing I notice with your son's buddies there - the Nike "swoosh" takes it way too far, IMO - too much billboard casualness. The difference is analogous to wearing a sports jacket over a graphic t-shirt (Just, no!) versus plain-colour crew-neck tee (Yea, why not)
Absolutely not! It just looks off to me. Finish the look with dress shoes!
*No it just looks like shlt.*
Putting a used diaper on your head is also underrated but I don't see people doin it cuz of whatever bs they wana say.
Sneakers with a suit looks juvenile. I lose respect for a man’s ability to make decisions when they wear sneakers with a suit because…sneakers were not designed to be worn with a suit. Sneakers are designed for casual occasions and athletic pursuits. ‘Form follows function’ is a tenet of a civilized society.
100%agree
know rules and know how to break them is all I will say on this. I prefer some nontraditional footwear at times. Due to society becoming more casual I think it can work
Don't...just don't. Awful aesthetic. Dress like a refined professional when wearing a suit. Can you imagine your attorney wearing this? 😳
…THANK YOU!!!!!!
Hi Antonio, great video!
Can you do a video on how to dress up casual outfits with dress shoes please.
Just like the opposite of this one.
Many guys here are not in favour of sneakers / suits combo because they are too generalizing and are probably still in 80s and 90s of the 20 century. They do not realise that styles and forms have been changing both for sneakers and suits. Narrow sneakers sillouete and slim cut suits go well together for sure, it is just important that they are carefully combined. Not every type of sneakers and suits and in particular the occasion/event can be mixed but some can really make a killer look. These Monday Boots look good, especially in white and navy, not sure if they ship them to Europe.
'Underrated' ? Just a slight understatement ! Trainers or 'sneakers' as our good friends across the pond call them should under no circumstances be worn with a suit. In fact it should be made a criminal offence.
For the same reason you don't wear shoes with a tracksuit.
Hello, can you ship those sneakers here in Kenya?
Next video: when to order McDonald’s fries with lobster thermidor
NEVER
Hello. I really enjoy your videos and have learned quit a bit. I’m a mother of all boys. I’m out of touch with this more relaxed dressy style. My son has prom this year and really wants to wear sneakers. Nike Air Max1 premium, hemp and mudguard color. Light tan and dark brown. He picked a light khaki suit color and I picked a medium to dark brown suit with vest. The shoes have not been delivered yet but after getting our eyes and hands on both the suits he is now leaning towards the brown one. It will require some tailoring. If you have a minute can you google look at the tennis shoes and give me some tips?
Amazed you never mentioned David Tennant in Dr Who
What about the socks?
you convinced me, used ur link for a pair of the old english.
Awesome!
There is a lot of flak being thrown at this Antonio. I do like the video and you taking an honest approach on it.
In my opinion I am on the fence. Personally, I would not wear leather sneakers with a suit. I would wear a modified Oxfords with wider toe box due to my feet being wide and I don't like dress shoes. From the idea of Function Fit and Form, sneakers are usually meant for more casual settings. However Suits have either been forced to be more casual or died in all of the younger men's wardrobes lets be clear. This brings a new idea to the table.
I also add another thing you said in your videos, "Know the Rules and purposefully Break Them" the right way. Sneakers are that. In the end, it is a style choice clearly devided amongst those more conservative and those looking at rules as guide lines. If done correctly it works. And what a better way to rebel and protest fashion if that is also the desire. Most dress shoes are binding on the foot and their vamps too tight for me. i think they are losing more of a battle in function than sneakers
It's like wearing dress shoes with a track suit.
this is the worst timeline style could have went down. I’d rather be nude than wear suit and sneakers
So underrated
This is one trend that I just wish would hurry up and die already! This one and the sockless look. But a I will say that leather sneakers will work a whole lot better with chino pants and a polo shirt, or jeans and a flannel shirt. Sneakers do have their place in the world, yes. But never with suits and tuxedos.
The right suit and the right shoes at the right moment !??
Can definitely work with casual summer suits in cotton or linen. Especially if you wear the suit with a t-shirt (knitted is best as it gives the t-shirt a bit of structure over and above the norm₩
Nope, just nope. Sneakers with a suit says "I spent my money on the suit, and can't afford shoes to go with it." Or "I never wear suits and, won't bother with the shoes, since I'll never wear them again either."
-_- nah.
I’m definitely using a black suit with black sneakers for sure.
To me when a grown man does it it looks like he's trying to be "edgy". He is not. I think it's OK for a teen whom likely has never worn a suit in his life to do it, but am adult should know better.
@@thefox47545 even teens should not
@@clydekimsey7503 True, I have 2 teen boys and I hate that they wear it but they swear it's "the style" and think they'll get ousted if they wear formal attire. Fine, but you better believe in a few years I'm gonna show them pics and laugh as they cringe at themselves!
Your fashion sense is bad man
I love all your content but for the first time I have to disagree. I may be old fashioned but I just can't see sneakers as appropriate with a suit.
The problem I run into wearing dress shoes with a suit is that I have large and wide feet. Because of that I have to order most of my shoes online since most brands or stores do not carry my size. So I am often forced to wear sneakers with my suits.
And I have the opposite issue. I have narrow feet and small heels, so heel slip is a major issue with dress shoes for me, even after getting professionally fitted. I can either do boots or fancier sneakers.
Man there's a lot of salty comments on this one 😂. Great interesting vid as usual Antonio
Sir, I have been watching your videos for a long time and respect your consistent message and content output. As a young man and junior Marine on MSG Duty, I have been heavily drawn to your channel and looking to you for your insight in style and guidance on becoming a more competent, confident man. With that being, this video came to a shock to me. While I already know and accept coming into your videos that these are your opinions, this video seemed somewhat off brand. I’m sure your son looked great for his prom and I am happy for him to be able to experience the prom post pandemic, I think the sneakers should stay there as something of a memory for him, not something to bring into his future as a student, a serviceman or what have you. While the Overton window for acceptable menswear has been shifting more and more to the casual side, I would argue that we aren’t at sneakers and suits yet, nor would that be a positive direction in classic attire. Too many times have I walked into a mens retail store and been solicited by an overly trendy dressed man in a tight Neapolitan suit with a ridiculously high break and sneakers. I’ve had to walk away simply because I couldn’t take the man seriously! I may not be as staunch as Sven-Raphael at gentleman’s gazette, but I don’t think my judgement was unfounded. In my opinion if you’re dead set on having lapels and sneakers to blend in the rest with some jeans, I do it all the time. With all this being said I am looking forward to your videos every week, love your stuff, and my prayers go out to your family. Semper Fidelis!
Only Converse look good with suits in my opinion. Always liked when a man is with a suit but with black converse
Your comment at 1:20 said it all...conservative, not a outdoor music festival...dress for success...
I've stop using animal skin.. any other materials recommend
Instead of wearing sneakers I think a nice set of exotic cowboy boots would look much better.
Sounds like another video I should film about.
I have seen a few people who can pull it off, but most just look like they're trying too hard to be edgy.
Definitely younger men can pull it off.
I wore it at my sisters wedding, everyone was like., what!! Well it my sisters wedding rightt
Jordans are the tackiest of the tacky
i've never understood mixing casual with formal like the suit/sneaker combo. it just looks odd and immature, like the wearer is trying to be rebellious or a wiseass. it's bad enough when a thin young guy does it, but for a guy over 40 it's a ridiculous look.
I just dislike dress shoes
You can pair formalish shoes with casual wear. Brown brogues with some dark blue jeans/chino. Never the opposite tho.
Unless It’s a totally unconstructed 7 ounces linen suit in cream white with pignata pockets & spalla camicia shoulders, I am going to stick with dress shoes. Thank you. 🤣
Sneakers destroy the message a suit sends. Power and seriousness. Just like you don't wear black oxfords with jeans, you don't wear sneakers with a suit.
This came in SUCH a perfect time. Tomorrow is our ball and my friends and I were debating about this. Thank you!