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Honestly? No! Let it live and run rampant! That way any guy that actually knows how to dress and puts in a little effort will have a massive advantage over everyone else.
@@matyasd007 There is no "proper size". Everything is slim fit now. If you try to buy your "proper size" that's slightly loose but still form fitting, then the proportions go off balance.
Wearing oversized clothes makes a man look like a ten-year-old boy whose mother buys him clothes that "he'll grow into." I wore baggy clothes all throughout highschool, even though I was quite skinny. It probably didn't look very good. Thankfully, we have people like Antonio trying to make the world a better looking place.
Like buying cereal; twice the packaging than necessary. I'd rather be able to see what I'm getting and baggy won't do that. I don't even remember how I found anyone attractive, now that I think of it. There were no curves or bulges. Damn, how stupid.
I have a couple over sized shirts that I love wearing. It drapes over my build in a way that makes my build look more normal?. Everything else in my wardrobe is on the regular to lose fit side, depending on the brand. I have a size 32 waist and a lot of jeans fit my thighs a bit too tight. Even athletic fit. So I was able to find a baggier style that compliments me.
Loose clothing does have a good reason to be worn, ONE good reason, when it is very hot, light clothing that is loose covering more of the body is actually better than less tight clothing. It keeps you cooler, because the air can freely move around your body and carry away sweat and cool you down, instead of clinging to your body, Plus you dont have to cover yourself head to toe in sunscreen (And ask any doctor, and they will tell you that covering up is better than wearing sunscreen)
Love this! For decades, my family favored oversized clothing, and gave me grief whenever I wore anything well fitted. I have always been lean, mildly athletic, so when I finally went all-in on the fitted look, I suddenly got a ton of attention from the ladies. I could also bike without tucking my pants legs in. But the best part is, I like how it looks and feels. Never going back!
One thing that maybe we are missing is the why baggy fits are making a bigger impact this time around. People are becoming more insecure and more people are trying to become androgynous. Loose fit clothing hides gender way better. And for whatever reason this culture is being thrust into those weird values. So fashion follows suit. Great video as always 🐜-oni-o
Hey Antonio- as a younger guy, you've really helped me dive deeper into the realm of gentlemanly style, fragrance, etc. That aside, I'm extremely interested and would love to hear more about your experience in the Corps and how it's molded your style and how you carry yourself! I'm in a PLC program for the Marines and am scheduled to attend OCS for this winter's or next summer's cycle upon graduation. Thanks Antonio, rah!
High armhole, nipped waist, drape in the chest and back, extended shoulders, wide trousers with a high rise is the golden formula. It’s the best of both worlds. Slim where is needs to be and draped where it makes sense.
There's a difference in wearing oversized clothing casually (sweaters and such) from wearing a oversized suit... I think the functions are quite different in each, you don't wanna look slouch and formal generally.
Loose clothing has a certain vibe, so I respect it when people find a way to make it work and look interesting. At the same time, often it doesn't work and indeed it isn't even comfortable...
I wasn't aware oversize is currently trendy. It's taken me years and I haven't really recovered from the 80/90/early 00. I was always skinny and oversize helped me hide my inadequacies and make me feel larger. Also, growing up on the poor side, you're always taught to buy something you'll grow into. The problem is it warps and distorts your body image which can lead to purchasing things online in the wrong size. I can't believe it affects all aspects of dressing, including watch bands, shoes, hats. Oversizing is too trendy, you grow up and realize how awkward it looks.
Absolutely great info here, sir! I was always into the looser fit until I was introduced to the knowledge of "better fit is more comfortable!" Thanks as always Antonio, I appreciate your videos!
I'm someone who wears fuller cut suits, many of them thrifted from the '80s and '90s. I look for something reminiscent of the '30s and '40s. I enjoy a high rise trouser with pleats, longer jackets that cover my bum with some drape, and fuller cut shirts. Of course, having higher armholes and a proper fit in the sleeves, waist and so forth is important for the clothing simply fitting properly, but I have worn slim fit clothing as I was growing up, and I find it very uncomfortable and impractical, mainly because as your body changes, the clothing is less accomodating. I had a slim fit dress shirt which didn't fit me when I got it, I then lost weight, and it fit me, and eventually the buttons started gapping when I gained more weight, and I threw it out. Classic fit dress shirts fit me the same no matter what my weight is, and I've never seen them gap. The longer shirts in combination with a higher rise trouser also never comes untucked. Personally, the two classes you showed me looked equally trendy, and I think that made both their looks flawed. I don't care about trends; I care about clothing that fits me today, and will be comfortable and flattering ten years from now, for the rest of my life, so on.
Great video. I had several pairs of jeans i bought a few years ago that were definitely a little too big by todays standard. I took those babies to the tailor and they were able to shorten them and taper them to a perfect fit for my body and now they look great. Tailors can even help fit a shirt perfectly as well. I hope this channel does a video about the importance of getting your clothes custom fitted, it makes a huge difference!
While I agree that close fit looks best on me, I also love to experiment with different fits. Oversized / looser fit shirts have their own time and place to use. I wear them to achieve a specific look or to mix things up a bit. Same with relaxed, loose fit pants made of breathable materials. They're a godsend if you live in a hot humid tropical climate. The oversized shirts also get less sweat stains overtime compared to more form fitting shirts, so easier maintenance. I do agree that anything more formal than smart casual look terrible in loose / oversized fit. Definitely no baggy suits, smart pants or chinos for me. Baggy denims are also no go. The heavier fabric just add too much extra visual weight when worn in relaxed / loose fits. A bigger / heavier guy might need it though.
Hey Steve Harvey looks a lot better nowadays! He were some nice suits and shoes on Family Feud! Most days! Every now and then he where one that’s a little to loud, but they all fit well now! 😂😂
As a 2m tall guy with dominant legs, wearing something looser on my torso really brings balance to my body. That being said, this works best with casual clothing and quickly falls apart the "smarter" you go
Oversized is a no-go, but skinny pants have GOT to be eradicated. I work at a Men’s Wearhouse and a TON of my customers ask for really slim pants. Extremely slim pants just ruin your proportions, and it drives me crazy.
Like you, I've been alive long enough to see oversized clothing be acceptable more than once. As an overweight kid, I wore oversized clothing for the comfort, and to try to hide my fat. Some years ago, I lost the excess weight, changed things up to better fitting clothes, and I look great. However, while what you said about oversized clothing is true, I have to say, I still think loose fitting clothes are more comfortable
Antonio, great video. I was looking at pictures of myself over the last 20 years and every outfit was over sized and I didn’t even know it. I am 59, and 18 months ago I embarked on a weight reduction plan and lost 140 pounds and am now 185 lbs at 6 feet tall, and at age 59 I’m in the best shape of my entire life! Last year with your help and the help of Alpha M I completely changed my wardrobe and now my clothes all fit perfectly! I use a tailor, and finally found the dress shirt brand and size that fits me off the rack and now I look like a million bucks! It is so true now that clothes fitting me well now, 5 years ago I would have said were too tight. But as you say often, it is just not being familiar with how clothes should feel. I no longer have to hike my jeans up every five minutes, or retuck my shirt, things now stay in place! Thank you thank you thank you for your content that made a difference in my life. I now dress as an example to the rest of my family, and my new healthy life style is catching on to those around me.
its really cool watching your videos after starting my journey on living as a gentlemen, and how you teach is a way I really understand and enjoy, and then finding out you lived in midland while I live canyon/amarillo Texas. it makes a lot of sense now why I really resonate with your teaching and opinions on a lot of subjects. love your videos! me and my wife were just talking about why baggy has become the fashion norm especially for high fashion, we were looking at everything balenciaga sells and could believe how expensive that literal trash is, it does not look good at all, we need to bring in the era of the modern gentleman.
For me i would say the bald guy with the basketball, has a very classic look which i usually see on business men in sports, im also drawn to the guy, the third from the front, middle, left, with that lighter blue suit, but i really like the energi from the guy with the white tux jacket 😁 Happy new year to your all 🎉🎉
In my opinion, oversized clothing looks great if it's styled correctly! I do wear both perfect fit & loose clothing depending on the occasion. I've gotten a lot of compliments with both!
I feel like that baggy clothes are mindset that in case of weight reduced/increased you can still wear it without buying more clothes set. But yeah I agree, wearing proper fit clothes is the right way
I would agree. However, it's often stated that the 1930s was the "golden age" of menswear, and clothing then was roomier and trousers were cut high in the waist. Nothing like what you saw in the 1990s and early 2000s, but definitely roomier than the cuts you often see today.
Yeah, that period of the late '90s to early '00s was when I was doing the most of my suit buying and wearing and while I've lost most of them, I still have a couple relics in my closet and they're pretty bad. Wide padded shoulders, roomy pleated trousers.
He speaks the truth here! At least about how women view us guys in well fitting clothes. Short story: my lady first saw me at our high school reunion 3 years ago and immediately noticed my butt in tailored chino shorts. She didn't noticed the shoes or polo I wore, just my backside. So guys; hit the gym, wear well fitting clothes, and most importantly...don't skip leg day!
I did the Dilbert and helo dunkers as part of my naval aviator training. The most challenging was 6 guys egressing the helo dunker at the same time while upside down and blindfolded!
I like a suit with good fit, but I hate when the trousers are short and don't cover the socks, I like when they hit the top of my laces. I can't find trousers that I like nowadays.
I agree, oversized clothing is a little ridiculous.....the only reason I get oversized anything is because it was ordered online and I wasn't sure of the fit. After all, if it's to big "certain clothes" it can be tailored to fit you, if it's too small...that's it.. you're done!! Being from the baggy clothes era I can say I always thought it looked goofy so I didn't really participate! Love this channel and the info given is on the level as well as tactfully presented for the average guy!! I always look forward to the next video!!
If I wear form fitting clothes, I have visible sweat stains that make me sticky, cold, and itchy the whole day. It will even show up on the outer layer of my clothes. Being extremely uncomfortable is a major confidence killer for me. Not to mention having visible sweat stains. Would love some advice. Thanks.
Wide fit is not necessarily bad, especially for casual wear. A proper wide fit outfit should not make you feel uncomfortable. They aren’t just wrong sized regular clothes. Comparing to normal/tailor fit, a good relaxed fit gives the more approachable/casual/friendly vibe, kinda similar to wearing soft fabric. It has its place in some situations.
Youre saying the "Fresh prince of BelAir" look is out? 😅Personally Ive always disliked oversized clothing, there was something about it that made me feel uncomfortable and self conscious, it just felt...sloppy and unflattering, tapered fit ever since I could afford to dress myself.
The problem is not oversized clothing or too tight clothing, the problem is men who are still chasing fashion trends every time they change instead of learning how to dress stylishly in the 1st place! Learning what fits you correctly in proportion to your body and the colors that flatter your complexion along with a few other very simple guidelines and you're there! In the last photos of these athletes I still think that some of their trousers are a bit too slim and short but hey who really cares in the end, they just want to put balls in nets and make zillions! LOL.
I tink I got into fitted clothes around 2000 when the big designers like Gucci and Prada changed the fashion game with fitted /tailor clothing. So around this time many fashion toward men started going in this fitted direction. So you could have a large wardrobe , but the fitted look took over and you almost had to change your whole wardrobe. Same with pleated pants around this time going out of style. Oh and the boxy 3 to 4 button Steve Harvey suit many of the ball player are wearing, kind of went out of style around 95.
I agree with the vid and all my clothes fit me well, but it's what's in fashion at the time. The trend in the UK for younger folk is baggy again, well especially for students. My 20 year old son went off to university wearing fitted clothes but the time I saw next he'd gone baggy 😁
Great video and good choice of the 2017 draft class. I think there are several good choices for those that had timeless outfits, but I would say my top two would be Lauri Markkanen and De’Aaron Fox. Those guys could rock those suits today and in another 5, 10, or even 25 years.
I very much agree. Being over 60, I well remember when pleats in pants, wider legs and cuffs were the standard for any well dressed man after the close-fitting clothing of the 60s and early 70s. This was after Disco hit the USA bigtime in 1975 with the release of "The Hustle". We had another moment of insanity in the late 80s/90s; especially with casual shirts. Just check out any Seinfeld episode. You could make a parachute out of his shirts and I had them as well. Big guys can carry off pleated pants and wide legs and big shirts a little better, but when you are 5 foot 8 you often look like an idiot wearing close like that...and I did...because I could never find garments proportional to my size! Those were also still the days when fashion dictates from out of touch designers who were only "in touch" with the coasts, were still to be followed. Thank goodness that men can now choose from a variety of fits, just as hemlines became a non-issue concerning women after the 80s and now hemline lengths are pretty much a matter of choice. I was so happy when the silhouette for men's clothing got more close fitting! After 20 years, I could actually go into a store and find pants that were proportional and casual shirts that looked good on me. Please use any influence you have to end this baggy fad!!!
Personally looking back over the last two decades I think the draft class of 2013 has the best timeless look. As we get closer to today a lot of bowties are appearing and this is a wave fashion item. I think the 2013 class has impeccable style as a whole and it is timeless. They all could still wear those suits today given there bodies haven't changed. Also would be able to fit into a tone of different settings and not just at the draft like many other classes are limited to. I remember being in high school and playing sports we were expected to dress to impress on gamedays. Suit and ties, if you didn't know how to tie a tie, a coach would show you and help you get a fit that would impress.
...wait, what the deuce? Wrangler jeans? In the 90s!? I knew about them as a kid in the 80s, even had a couple of the kids Wranglers. But after gettin' out of eighth grade in 1991, I literally NEVER heard about'em again until like around 2009-2011. The NBA Draft 2017&18? I'm not entirely sure, but I would say that ALL them youngsters can most likely rock those suits in about the next three to four years (since 2027&28 will be a decade exactly & respectively); that is, assuming that their actual physiques haven't changed wildly to require some minor tailoring or possibly even purchasing the same suit in their new body type (thus needing to go through the entire tailoring process all over again). Which reminds me...I need to go look at the tag from this purple suit I once had...make a note of it and see if I can hunt down a similar one that would fit me now. The pants didn't agree with my legs - had to have shoes to keep the hem off the ground AFTER the hem was adjusted as much as possible, and even that wasn't always successful - but it was otherwise the best suit I had and garnered the most compliments I'd ever gotten.
I like this new trend and I will be buying some longsleeves and tshirts oversize. I am muscular so it will hide a little and do not look like insecure guy with a lot of muscle. I will not wear these clothes on special ocasions. It will be great for home and gym enviroment. now I am wearing standard longsleeve and my back have no material when I am sitting. It makes me cold. even in sweater. Tshirt I will wear mostly in the gym on leg day to hide my butt when I am squating.
Someone once told me clothing fit is tied with the economy in some ways. Baggy clothing = wasted cloth. In expanding economies people waste more stuff. It tracks in this case: 2008 was the GFC. Following clothing styles to predict the economic future?
Thank you for the great value you provide! Please make a video or answer this question: does Thursday Boots "Captain" look good with casual blazers and denim ? Or is that too casual of a boot? Also ,can I combine that with wool fedora hat ?
Hedi Slimane at Dior in the early 2000’s and Saint Laurent in the 2010’s changed the game with slim fit suits. Even todays suits are influenced by Slimane.
I'm not sure if this is your best video, or the best subject I've seen of yours. I have for what seems forever been waiting for guys to wear clothes that fit (CTF). One point I didn't hear is that CTF have a slimming effect, even if you're fat (let's call it what it is). Large men who think wearing oversized garments make them look less fat are mistaken; the opposite is true. Like women accentuating their breast area, men also have "curves" and wearing CTF accentuates our areas we should also flatter, and nothing does it better than a good fitting pair of jeans, and don't pretend people aren't looking. We all hid our best attributes wearing those crazy looking clothes and there was nothing sexy looking about them. I was fortunate in the late 80s-90s to buy decent suits; Armani being a favorite. I have recently worn them and it was not out of place. I think it was $1500, 30 years ago and while it is only slightly boxy (but not overly so), it is still very fashionable because it fit like a glove when I bought it and I haven't gained a pound since then and it still looks great. Because I am also older, the style is inline with my age (not being a skinny cut) and since I have treated it like gold, it looks like I bought it yesterday. The wool fabric is still bright as always and I swear if it wasn't mine, I'd bet money it was new. The only negative is that it has pleated pants (not overly), but as I have seen, those have come back already along with cuffs, which they do not have (they did, but I altered them when they went out of style). I can't tell you how glad I was to see the NBA crack down on those ridiculous tent sized shorts players were wearing coming out of that time. I don't know why they just didn't go with skirts, the baggy style and stupid lengths were horrific and I didn't even want to watch games it was so damn distracting. I had large clothes too; you couldn't go to Macy's, Bloomingdale's, or N. Marcus and find anything else unless you could find something in Polo or Nautica meant for older folks, and those were already big anyway. We were trapped in a fashion disaster. I'm 5', 11", 154, 31W and have always been that size (it does take work). I am pissed to have found that I wasted my youth hiding my body that I am more proud of now than I was then. Maybe it's my age (64) that people tell me how great I look (I'm a gym rat, lean not muscular) because now I wear clothes that are borderline too small because I like a tight fit and I can carry it off. I remember buying XL during that baggy time and still have a Hilfiger dress shirt that looks like a house dress now. Was fabric free back then? I wish so badly I had bought things in my real size (S/M), so I could wear them now. Like my suits, they also still look new (it's how I treat my clothes) and would love to wear some of these old designs, but in the right size. I bought timeless styles and kept many of them, they're just not in my size, so online they go when I get around to it. I kept them thinking when I got older I would gain weight and wish I had kept them if I got rid of them, but that never happened. I was just fortunate to have bought suits that were timeless (yet very expensive), but they were the only exceptions to have survived that awful time in fashion history. As you can tell, I loved this video! Thank you.
There's one thing to be said for oversized clothing. Oversized shirts, at least. Got a shirt that fits almost everywhere, but it's too small in the armholes? Around the waist? Take it back and get the next size larger. Then go to a tailor and have the parts that are now too large taken in. Extra fabric isn't a problem. It's a tailoring opportunity!
- 00:05 🏀 Comparing the 2017 NBA draft class to the 2003 class reveals legendary skill and questionable fashion choices. - 01:39 🤔 Oversized clothing trends, while popular in the past, may not complement a man's build and could be regrettable. - 02:26 🛩 Loose clothing, though trendy, can be dangerous, especially in professions like aviation, due to the risk of snagging. - 03:02 💪 Closer-fitted clothing is more comfortable and allows for better freedom of movement, contrary to common belief. - 05:11 📈 CrossRope offers an effective workout solution with high calorie burn rates, making it a valuable addition to fitness routines. - 06:02 🧥 Well-fitted clothing enhances comfort and movement, compared to oversized options that can restrict mobility. - 07:41 🤝 Wearing properly fitting clothing can positively influence perceptions of health and attractiveness, potentially impacting personal and professional interactions. - 10:24 💸 Investing in well-fitting clothing saves money in the long run and ensures timeless style, unlike trendy oversized fashion choices.
There's a difference between not knowing how to dress and buying clothes that are too big versus doing what GQ has been telling guys in their 20s to do the past 5 years by dressing in big, baggy fits "with intentionality." That usually means buying wide cut jeans that are flared way out and cost $1,500 to mimic what certain young celebrity guys are doing. For the record, I think it looks terrible too, but then again I'm in my mid-40s, so what do I know.
I get why people like to wear oversized clothing. It's very comfortable and hides your flaws. But i completely agree with the point and have felt the same what Antonio said about the aviators who make sure that no fabric is being left loose before boarding the plane. Being a fashion design student, i see everyone wearing and selling oversized clothes even in my college. I think nothing will ever beat a perfectly fitted t shirt, jeans and boots outfit over something that looks like it was borrowed from a sumo wrestler.
To each their own but FITTED (not too skinny) clothing compliments a fit person's shape. Oversize conceals that makes the person look overwhelmed by their clothes.
I think people are confusing "Oversized" with "too big". It's all about proportions. Id never wear an oversized shirt if the length of it when to my thighs. But if the crop is closed to, say, mid crotch or closer to the belt line, it can look pretty stylish. Most of my wardrobe is a closer fit; but I do play around with different fits
Gentlemen, one thing we gotta stop wearing is the oversized black sweatshirts. When I was in high school, I was that guy always wearing the black sweatshirt. I did this because I didn't want to draw attention to myself. I wanted to stay in my comfort zone. Chanels like this have taught me a lot about style and colonges, and I no longer wear black sweatshirts! To all the younger gents here, my advice is to take a step out of your comfort zone and try on something different. Try something that fits you well. Add a good colonge, and you will pick up complements like crazy. Get rid of that black sweatshirt and have some fun! Best of luck, gents!
If you are into sports, you don't want baggy clothes. Something more form fitting and with shorts above the knees is the way to go. It's funny how the 90's screw up the 80's uniforms! this very well goes for swimming too; I used to play waterpolo when younger and it was a world of difference going from surfing shorts, to speedos (and sexy too 🤣)
In summer clearly no. But oversize in winter is a good thing, depending on what it is. I wear oversize jackets to insure movement and the extra room provides warmth with layers. I live in the cold north of Norway where "elegant clothes don't really matter.
While I agree oversize is overhyped, nowadays there are a lot of clothes that are specifically designed as an oversize fit unlike the 90s. They have that larger shoulders and all but they're still cut short for the torso and can compliment your figure if done properly
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Honestly? No! Let it live and run rampant! That way any guy that actually knows how to dress and puts in a little effort will have a massive advantage over everyone else.
I see you have my exact thoughts..... 😏
Yea... but if it doesn't fit you it likely still won't look good on you...
bro wants to eliminate competition
Agreed
Agreed 👍
These days a lot men's clothing are too tight. We need a " happy medium." It's seems to one extreme over the other. Sigh
How about buying your proper size?🤷🏻♂️
Nothing tighter than slim. Skinny lapels and skinny hems are feminine
@@matyasd007 There is no "proper size". Everything is slim fit now. If you try to buy your "proper size" that's slightly loose but still form fitting, then the proportions go off balance.
Wearing oversized clothes makes a man look like a ten-year-old boy whose mother buys him clothes that "he'll grow into." I wore baggy clothes all throughout highschool, even though I was quite skinny. It probably didn't look very good. Thankfully, we have people like Antonio trying to make the world a better looking place.
I didn’t realize you and I were brothers lol
Like buying cereal; twice the packaging than necessary. I'd rather be able to see what I'm getting and baggy won't do that. I don't even remember how I found anyone attractive, now that I think of it. There were no curves or bulges. Damn, how stupid.
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I can't stand the oversize loose clothing trend and I'm 26. That said, it does feel nice to be the unique one amongst these people.
I have a couple over sized shirts that I love wearing. It drapes over my build in a way that makes my build look more normal?. Everything else in my wardrobe is on the regular to lose fit side, depending on the brand.
I have a size 32 waist and a lot of jeans fit my thighs a bit too tight. Even athletic fit. So I was able to find a baggier style that compliments me.
Loose clothing does have a good reason to be worn, ONE good reason, when it is very hot, light clothing that is loose covering more of the body is actually better than less tight clothing. It keeps you cooler, because the air can freely move around your body and carry away sweat and cool you down, instead of clinging to your body, Plus you dont have to cover yourself head to toe in sunscreen (And ask any doctor, and they will tell you that covering up is better than wearing sunscreen)
Telling people what they should and shouldn't wear is a trend that must end.
We need to rediscover that sweet spot between JNCO jeans and skinny jeans.
The perfect relaxed/ tapered fit
I only wear straight fit jeans and cowboy cut I don’t like these goofy baggy jeans or ball crushing skinny jeans
slim or slim straight. still readily available
Slim straight (or bootcut) for 20 years. Timeless and shrugs off these trends lol.
Love this! For decades, my family favored oversized clothing, and gave me grief whenever I wore anything well fitted. I have always been lean, mildly athletic, so when I finally went all-in on the fitted look, I suddenly got a ton of attention from the ladies. I could also bike without tucking my pants legs in. But the best part is, I like how it looks and feels. Never going back!
One thing that maybe we are missing is the why baggy fits are making a bigger impact this time around.
People are becoming more insecure and more people are trying to become androgynous.
Loose fit clothing hides gender way better. And for whatever reason this culture is being thrust into those weird values.
So fashion follows suit.
Great video as always 🐜-oni-o
Hey Antonio- as a younger guy, you've really helped me dive deeper into the realm of gentlemanly style, fragrance, etc. That aside, I'm extremely interested and would love to hear more about your experience in the Corps and how it's molded your style and how you carry yourself! I'm in a PLC program for the Marines and am scheduled to attend OCS for this winter's or next summer's cycle upon graduation. Thanks Antonio, rah!
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High armhole, nipped waist, drape in the chest and back, extended shoulders, wide trousers with a high rise is the golden formula. It’s the best of both worlds. Slim where is needs to be and draped where it makes sense.
Fitted and draping is dignified. Draping and texture is advanced tactics. Seldom covered!
There's a difference in wearing oversized clothing casually (sweaters and such) from wearing a oversized suit... I think the functions are quite different in each, you don't wanna look slouch and formal generally.
Agree , Iove waring Slightly oversized T's,Sweaters
yes man, oversised is super super causual.
Loose clothing has a certain vibe, so I respect it when people find a way to make it work and look interesting. At the same time, often it doesn't work and indeed it isn't even comfortable...
I wasn't aware oversize is currently trendy. It's taken me years and I haven't really recovered from the 80/90/early 00. I was always skinny and oversize helped me hide my inadequacies and make me feel larger. Also, growing up on the poor side, you're always taught to buy something you'll grow into. The problem is it warps and distorts your body image which can lead to purchasing things online in the wrong size. I can't believe it affects all aspects of dressing, including watch bands, shoes, hats. Oversizing is too trendy, you grow up and realize how awkward it looks.
love how with every important points he has a sstory behind it--shows the experience
Absolutely great info here, sir! I was always into the looser fit until I was introduced to the knowledge of "better fit is more comfortable!" Thanks as always Antonio, I appreciate your videos!
Thanks Ren! Great to see a familiar face here.
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I'm someone who wears fuller cut suits, many of them thrifted from the '80s and '90s. I look for something reminiscent of the '30s and '40s. I enjoy a high rise trouser with pleats, longer jackets that cover my bum with some drape, and fuller cut shirts. Of course, having higher armholes and a proper fit in the sleeves, waist and so forth is important for the clothing simply fitting properly, but I have worn slim fit clothing as I was growing up, and I find it very uncomfortable and impractical, mainly because as your body changes, the clothing is less accomodating. I had a slim fit dress shirt which didn't fit me when I got it, I then lost weight, and it fit me, and eventually the buttons started gapping when I gained more weight, and I threw it out. Classic fit dress shirts fit me the same no matter what my weight is, and I've never seen them gap. The longer shirts in combination with a higher rise trouser also never comes untucked. Personally, the two classes you showed me looked equally trendy, and I think that made both their looks flawed. I don't care about trends; I care about clothing that fits me today, and will be comfortable and flattering ten years from now, for the rest of my life, so on.
Great video. I had several pairs of jeans i bought a few years ago that were definitely a little too big by todays standard. I took those babies to the tailor and they were able to shorten them and taper them to a perfect fit for my body and now they look great. Tailors can even help fit a shirt perfectly as well. I hope this channel does a video about the importance of getting your clothes custom fitted, it makes a huge difference!
While I agree that close fit looks best on me, I also love to experiment with different fits.
Oversized / looser fit shirts have their own time and place to use. I wear them to achieve a specific look or to mix things up a bit. Same with relaxed, loose fit pants made of breathable materials.
They're a godsend if you live in a hot humid tropical climate. The oversized shirts also get less sweat stains overtime compared to more form fitting shirts, so easier maintenance.
I do agree that anything more formal than smart casual look terrible in loose / oversized fit. Definitely no baggy suits, smart pants or chinos for me. Baggy denims are also no go. The heavier fabric just add too much extra visual weight when worn in relaxed / loose fits. A bigger / heavier guy might need it though.
It's really frustrating that the trends keep swinging from way too loose fitting to way too tight fitting. Can we just have balances please?
Yup, i always tell my tailor to slim fit my clothes, to compliment my physique goal
"Too much or too little of anything is bad for you"
Something of good balance is always a great choice
Hey Steve Harvey looks a lot better nowadays! He were some nice suits and shoes on Family Feud! Most days! Every now and then he where one that’s a little to loud, but they all fit well now! 😂😂
As a 2m tall guy with dominant legs, wearing something looser on my torso really brings balance to my body. That being said, this works best with casual clothing and quickly falls apart the "smarter" you go
Oversized is a no-go, but skinny pants have GOT to be eradicated. I work at a Men’s Wearhouse and a TON of my customers ask for really slim pants. Extremely slim pants just ruin your proportions, and it drives me crazy.
oversize trend is over but relaxed fit clothing must stay. you cant beat comfort with style
Like you, I've been alive long enough to see oversized clothing be acceptable more than once. As an overweight kid, I wore oversized clothing for the comfort, and to try to hide my fat. Some years ago, I lost the excess weight, changed things up to better fitting clothes, and I look great. However, while what you said about oversized clothing is true, I have to say, I still think loose fitting clothes are more comfortable
Antonio, great video. I was looking at pictures of myself over the last 20 years and every outfit was over sized and I didn’t even know it.
I am 59, and 18 months ago I embarked on a weight reduction plan and lost 140 pounds and am now 185 lbs at 6 feet tall, and at age 59 I’m in the best shape of my entire life! Last year with your help and the help of Alpha M I completely changed my wardrobe and now my clothes all fit perfectly! I use a tailor, and finally found the dress shirt brand and size that fits me off the rack and now I look like a million bucks!
It is so true now that clothes fitting me well now, 5 years ago I would have said were too tight. But as you say often, it is just not being familiar with how clothes should feel. I no longer have to hike my jeans up every five minutes, or retuck my shirt, things now stay in place!
Thank you thank you thank you for your content that made a difference in my life. I now dress as an example to the rest of my family, and my new healthy life style is catching on to those around me.
Congrats. Getting fit at 59 isn’t easy
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Can you do a video on why Korean Men's Fashion is so baggy? How did they do it so well?
Thanks for the List and Video 😀
its really cool watching your videos after starting my journey on living as a gentlemen, and how you teach is a way I really understand and enjoy, and then finding out you lived in midland while I live canyon/amarillo Texas. it makes a lot of sense now why I really resonate with your teaching and opinions on a lot of subjects. love your videos! me and my wife were just talking about why baggy has become the fashion norm especially for high fashion, we were looking at everything balenciaga sells and could believe how expensive that literal trash is, it does not look good at all, we need to bring in the era of the modern gentleman.
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For me i would say the bald guy with the basketball, has a very classic look which i usually see on business men in sports, im also drawn to the guy, the third from the front, middle, left, with that lighter blue suit, but i really like the energi from the guy with the white tux jacket 😁
Happy new year to your all 🎉🎉
That pool pic reminded me of helicopter ditch training….completely disorienting when you’re upside down while buckled to a seat and have to get out
In my opinion, oversized clothing looks great if it's styled correctly! I do wear both perfect fit & loose clothing depending on the occasion. I've gotten a lot of compliments with both!
I agree, but also, to fitted and tight looks immodest and therefore not elegant and mature. It’s a fine line between both.
Youve got a great sense of humor antonio
😁😁😁
Glad someone agrees! We're not in 2020-2021 anymore
Been waiting for a video on this
Great video. Aside from the good content, Antonio was extra funny in this one. My wife was cracking up!
Glad you and your wife enjoyed it 😂
I feel like that baggy clothes are mindset that in case of weight reduced/increased you can still wear it without buying more clothes set. But yeah I agree, wearing proper fit clothes is the right way
I always hated oversized clothes. 99% of the time they make you look worse.
I would agree. However, it's often stated that the 1930s was the "golden age" of menswear, and clothing then was roomier and trousers were cut high in the waist. Nothing like what you saw in the 1990s and early 2000s, but definitely roomier than the cuts you often see today.
Thank you for your service Sir. Getting used as a tea bag by the military is something I'm familiar with 😋
Yeah, that period of the late '90s to early '00s was when I was doing the most of my suit buying and wearing and while I've lost most of them, I still have a couple relics in my closet and they're pretty bad. Wide padded shoulders, roomy pleated trousers.
You know your basketball, Antonio! Nice.
Please make video about Michael Jackson's style...one of the most stylish entertainers ever
He speaks the truth here! At least about how women view us guys in well fitting clothes. Short story: my lady first saw me at our high school reunion 3 years ago and immediately noticed my butt in tailored chino shorts. She didn't noticed the shoes or polo I wore, just my backside. So guys; hit the gym, wear well fitting clothes, and most importantly...don't skip leg day!
I did the Dilbert and helo dunkers as part of my naval aviator training. The most challenging was 6 guys egressing the helo dunker at the same time while upside down and blindfolded!
Real hip hop style !! Never go out of style !!
I like a suit with good fit, but I hate when the trousers are short and don't cover the socks, I like when they hit the top of my laces.
I can't find trousers that I like nowadays.
I agree, oversized clothing is a little ridiculous.....the only reason I get oversized anything is because it was ordered online and I wasn't sure of the fit. After all, if it's to big "certain clothes" it can be tailored to fit you, if it's too small...that's it.. you're done!! Being from the baggy clothes era I can say I always thought it looked goofy so I didn't really participate! Love this channel and the info given is on the level as well as tactfully presented for the average guy!! I always look forward to the next video!!
Can you make a video about greatcoats? the old army type ones
Good idea!
Markelle Fultz has a decent fitting suit and the bow tie looks ok. DeAaron Fox has a look that will work in a decade.
If I wear form fitting clothes, I have visible sweat stains that make me sticky, cold, and itchy the whole day. It will even show up on the outer layer of my clothes. Being extremely uncomfortable is a major confidence killer for me. Not to mention having visible sweat stains. Would love some advice. Thanks.
Wide fit is not necessarily bad, especially for casual wear. A proper wide fit outfit should not make you feel uncomfortable. They aren’t just wrong sized regular clothes. Comparing to normal/tailor fit, a good relaxed fit gives the more approachable/casual/friendly vibe, kinda similar to wearing soft fabric. It has its place in some situations.
Youre saying the "Fresh prince of BelAir" look is out? 😅Personally Ive always disliked oversized clothing, there was something about it that made me feel uncomfortable and self conscious, it just felt...sloppy and unflattering, tapered fit ever since I could afford to dress myself.
Antonio, are saying that MC Hammer and his parachute pants are not a good look? Damn man, he was my style icon! 🤣🤣🤣
Personally i like my undershirts to be a bit oversized, so they stay tucked in the trousers and i can keep the small of my back warm.
The problem is not oversized clothing or too tight clothing, the problem is men who are still chasing fashion trends every time they change instead of learning how to dress stylishly in the 1st place! Learning what fits you correctly in proportion to your body and the colors that flatter your complexion along with a few other very simple guidelines and you're there! In the last photos of these athletes I still think that some of their trousers are a bit too slim and short but hey who really cares in the end, they just want to put balls in nets and make zillions! LOL.
I tink I got into fitted clothes around 2000 when the big designers like Gucci and Prada changed the fashion game with fitted /tailor clothing. So around this time many fashion toward men started going in this fitted direction. So you could have a large wardrobe , but the fitted look took over and you almost had to change your whole wardrobe. Same with pleated pants around this time going out of style. Oh and the boxy 3 to 4 button Steve Harvey suit many of the ball player are wearing, kind of went out of style around 95.
The only time when i like wearing oversized is when im using tee shirt at home than outside. Its just felt a lot comfortable
The loose suit looks terrible - agreed, but I still think that loose tshirts like the one shown on the thumbnail are pretty awesome.
Loose t shirts and moderately loose pants that you wear above the bum can look good too
Can we also get rid of skinny suits.
I agree with the vid and all my clothes fit me well, but it's what's in fashion at the time. The trend in the UK for younger folk is baggy again, well especially for students. My 20 year old son went off to university wearing fitted clothes but the time I saw next he'd gone baggy 😁
In school during mid 2000s I swear I thought my baggy clothes and sagging jeans were the coolest thing 🤦🏽♂️
Oversize clothing is bad but skinny jeans should burn in hell
Great video and good choice of the 2017 draft class. I think there are several good choices for those that had timeless outfits, but I would say my top two would be Lauri Markkanen and De’Aaron Fox. Those guys could rock those suits today and in another 5, 10, or even 25 years.
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Amen Antonio!
I very much agree. Being over 60, I well remember when pleats in pants, wider legs and cuffs were the standard for any well dressed man after the close-fitting clothing of the 60s and early 70s. This was after Disco hit the USA bigtime in 1975 with the release of "The Hustle". We had another moment of insanity in the late 80s/90s; especially with casual shirts. Just check out any Seinfeld episode. You could make a parachute out of his shirts and I had them as well. Big guys can carry off pleated pants and wide legs and big shirts a little better, but when you are 5 foot 8 you often look like an idiot wearing close like that...and I did...because I could never find garments proportional to my size! Those were also still the days when fashion dictates from out of touch designers who were only "in touch" with the coasts, were still to be followed. Thank goodness that men can now choose from a variety of fits, just as hemlines became a non-issue concerning women after the 80s and now hemline lengths are pretty much a matter of choice. I was so happy when the silhouette for men's clothing got more close fitting! After 20 years, I could actually go into a store and find pants that were proportional and casual shirts that looked good on me. Please use any influence you have to end this baggy fad!!!
Personally looking back over the last two decades I think the draft class of 2013 has the best timeless look. As we get closer to today a lot of bowties are appearing and this is a wave fashion item. I think the 2013 class has impeccable style as a whole and it is timeless. They all could still wear those suits today given there bodies haven't changed. Also would be able to fit into a tone of different settings and not just at the draft like many other classes are limited to.
I remember being in high school and playing sports we were expected to dress to impress on gamedays. Suit and ties, if you didn't know how to tie a tie, a coach would show you and help you get a fit that would impress.
...wait, what the deuce? Wrangler jeans? In the 90s!? I knew about them as a kid in the 80s, even had a couple of the kids Wranglers. But after gettin' out of eighth grade in 1991, I literally NEVER heard about'em again until like around 2009-2011.
The NBA Draft 2017&18? I'm not entirely sure, but I would say that ALL them youngsters can most likely rock those suits in about the next three to four years (since 2027&28 will be a decade exactly & respectively); that is, assuming that their actual physiques haven't changed wildly to require some minor tailoring or possibly even purchasing the same suit in their new body type (thus needing to go through the entire tailoring process all over again). Which reminds me...I need to go look at the tag from this purple suit I once had...make a note of it and see if I can hunt down a similar one that would fit me now. The pants didn't agree with my legs - had to have shoes to keep the hem off the ground AFTER the hem was adjusted as much as possible, and even that wasn't always successful - but it was otherwise the best suit I had and garnered the most compliments I'd ever gotten.
Could you do a video about Carhartt clothing? And what Carhartt items are acceptable in men's wear?
I like this new trend and I will be buying some longsleeves and tshirts oversize. I am muscular so it will hide a little and do not look like insecure guy with a lot of muscle. I will not wear these clothes on special ocasions. It will be great for home and gym enviroment. now I am wearing standard longsleeve and my back have no material when I am sitting. It makes me cold. even in sweater. Tshirt I will wear mostly in the gym on leg day to hide my butt when I am squating.
Someone once told me clothing fit is tied with the economy in some ways. Baggy clothing = wasted cloth. In expanding economies people waste more stuff. It tracks in this case: 2008 was the GFC.
Following clothing styles to predict the economic future?
Rappers really need to see this
Thank you for the great value you provide! Please make a video or answer this question: does Thursday Boots "Captain" look good with casual blazers and denim ? Or is that too casual of a boot? Also ,can I combine that with wool fedora hat ?
Good idea!
Hedi Slimane at Dior in the early 2000’s and Saint Laurent in the 2010’s changed the game with slim fit suits. Even todays suits are influenced by Slimane.
I'm not sure if this is your best video, or the best subject I've seen of yours. I have for what seems forever been waiting for guys to wear clothes that fit (CTF). One point I didn't hear is that CTF have a slimming effect, even if you're fat (let's call it what it is). Large men who think wearing oversized garments make them look less fat are mistaken; the opposite is true. Like women accentuating their breast area, men also have "curves" and wearing CTF accentuates our areas we should also flatter, and nothing does it better than a good fitting pair of jeans, and don't pretend people aren't looking. We all hid our best attributes wearing those crazy looking clothes and there was nothing sexy looking about them.
I was fortunate in the late 80s-90s to buy decent suits; Armani being a favorite. I have recently worn them and it was not out of place. I think it was $1500, 30 years ago and while it is only slightly boxy (but not overly so), it is still very fashionable because it fit like a glove when I bought it and I haven't gained a pound since then and it still looks great. Because I am also older, the style is inline with my age (not being a skinny cut) and since I have treated it like gold, it looks like I bought it yesterday. The wool fabric is still bright as always and I swear if it wasn't mine, I'd bet money it was new. The only negative is that it has pleated pants (not overly), but as I have seen, those have come back already along with cuffs, which they do not have (they did, but I altered them when they went out of style).
I can't tell you how glad I was to see the NBA crack down on those ridiculous tent sized shorts players were wearing coming out of that time. I don't know why they just didn't go with skirts, the baggy style and stupid lengths were horrific and I didn't even want to watch games it was so damn distracting. I had large clothes too; you couldn't go to Macy's, Bloomingdale's, or N. Marcus and find anything else unless you could find something in Polo or Nautica meant for older folks, and those were already big anyway. We were trapped in a fashion disaster.
I'm 5', 11", 154, 31W and have always been that size (it does take work). I am pissed to have found that I wasted my youth hiding my body that I am more proud of now than I was then. Maybe it's my age (64) that people tell me how great I look (I'm a gym rat, lean not muscular) because now I wear clothes that are borderline too small because I like a tight fit and I can carry it off. I remember buying XL during that baggy time and still have a Hilfiger dress shirt that looks like a house dress now. Was fabric free back then?
I wish so badly I had bought things in my real size (S/M), so I could wear them now. Like my suits, they also still look new (it's how I treat my clothes) and would love to wear some of these old designs, but in the right size. I bought timeless styles and kept many of them, they're just not in my size, so online they go when I get around to it. I kept them thinking when I got older I would gain weight and wish I had kept them if I got rid of them, but that never happened. I was just fortunate to have bought suits that were timeless (yet very expensive), but they were the only exceptions to have survived that awful time in fashion history.
As you can tell, I loved this video! Thank you.
There's one thing to be said for oversized clothing. Oversized shirts, at least.
Got a shirt that fits almost everywhere, but it's too small in the armholes? Around the waist? Take it back and get the next size larger. Then go to a tailor and have the parts that are now too large taken in.
Extra fabric isn't a problem. It's a tailoring opportunity!
- 00:05 🏀 Comparing the 2017 NBA draft class to the 2003 class reveals legendary skill and questionable fashion choices.
- 01:39 🤔 Oversized clothing trends, while popular in the past, may not complement a man's build and could be regrettable.
- 02:26 🛩 Loose clothing, though trendy, can be dangerous, especially in professions like aviation, due to the risk of snagging.
- 03:02 💪 Closer-fitted clothing is more comfortable and allows for better freedom of movement, contrary to common belief.
- 05:11 📈 CrossRope offers an effective workout solution with high calorie burn rates, making it a valuable addition to fitness routines.
- 06:02 🧥 Well-fitted clothing enhances comfort and movement, compared to oversized options that can restrict mobility.
- 07:41 🤝 Wearing properly fitting clothing can positively influence perceptions of health and attractiveness, potentially impacting personal and professional interactions.
- 10:24 💸 Investing in well-fitting clothing saves money in the long run and ensures timeless style, unlike trendy oversized fashion choices.
There's a difference between not knowing how to dress and buying clothes that are too big versus doing what GQ has been telling guys in their 20s to do the past 5 years by dressing in big, baggy fits "with intentionality." That usually means buying wide cut jeans that are flared way out and cost $1,500 to mimic what certain young celebrity guys are doing. For the record, I think it looks terrible too, but then again I'm in my mid-40s, so what do I know.
I get why people like to wear oversized clothing. It's very comfortable and hides your flaws. But i completely agree with the point and have felt the same what Antonio said about the aviators who make sure that no fabric is being left loose before boarding the plane. Being a fashion design student, i see everyone wearing and selling oversized clothes even in my college. I think nothing will ever beat a perfectly fitted t shirt, jeans and boots outfit over something that looks like it was borrowed from a sumo wrestler.
the channel askoakey should be checked out. he's all about classic suits, many of which would be considered "oversized". I think they look fantastic.
I'd love to get one of those coins I wouldn't wear baggy clothes because the wind round here would send me off like a kite
To each their own but FITTED (not too skinny) clothing compliments a fit person's shape. Oversize conceals that makes the person look overwhelmed by their clothes.
I think people are confusing "Oversized" with "too big". It's all about proportions. Id never wear an oversized shirt if the length of it when to my thighs. But if the crop is closed to, say, mid crotch or closer to the belt line, it can look pretty stylish. Most of my wardrobe is a closer fit; but I do play around with different fits
Nah leave it, I get the pick of the litter regularly.
11:12 2018 Luka Dončić will be classy even 50 years from now...
Oversized clothing is an American fashion style that I still do not understand to this day....
Gentlemen, one thing we gotta stop wearing is the oversized black sweatshirts. When I was in high school, I was that guy always wearing the black sweatshirt. I did this because I didn't want to draw attention to myself. I wanted to stay in my comfort zone. Chanels like this have taught me a lot about style and colonges, and I no longer wear black sweatshirts! To all the younger gents here, my advice is to take a step out of your comfort zone and try on something different. Try something that fits you well. Add a good colonge, and you will pick up complements like crazy. Get rid of that black sweatshirt and have some fun! Best of luck, gents!
I don't know who those dudes are, but the best timeless suit would be either the guy 4th from the right, or 4th from the left
I was born in 1988. I graduated high school in 2007. I was into the baggy pants trend. I could sneak an elephant out of the zoo in those pants.
Suits should definitely be tailored, however, when working out I rather do it in looser clothing
If you are into sports, you don't want baggy clothes. Something more form fitting and with shorts above the knees is the way to go. It's funny how the 90's screw up the 80's uniforms! this very well goes for swimming too; I used to play waterpolo when younger and it was a world of difference going from surfing shorts, to speedos (and sexy too 🤣)
I love the quarter zip you're wearing. What brand is it and where can I get one?
Yeah I love it too!
bank account match my clothing size
Im autistic and into bodybuilding. I dont like the feeling of constriction (especially at gym). I always size up once and i like it :(
In summer clearly no. But oversize in winter is a good thing, depending on what it is. I wear oversize jackets to insure movement and the extra room provides warmth with layers. I live in the cold north of Norway where "elegant clothes don't really matter.
While I agree oversize is overhyped, nowadays there are a lot of clothes that are specifically designed as an oversize fit unlike the 90s. They have that larger shoulders and all but they're still cut short for the torso and can compliment your figure if done properly