I was on the metro in NY and I saw this couple. The woman was dressed in a business suit and the man… was dressed in a tracksuit and trainers like Ali G. His girlfriend looked grown-up, but he looked like an overgrown teenager. The contrast was staggering. It reminds me to dress up. As we say in Wales “dillad parch” (“respect clothes”.)
It's a shame that modern society lacks sense of style. I'm so glad that I came across classic style in 2020 and now I (23 year old guy) am receiving a db overcoat and a sportcoat from an alterations tailor in a few days. What a joy! P.C. It would be wonderful to watch a video regarding cloaks made by you, Sir.
Bravo Ash. This vid needed to be made. I agree with every single comment you made regarding these dreadful items. Part of the problem, I feel, is some of these items may be practical to wear, including the ubiquitous T shirt, but only when pottering about at home such as painting one's room, trimming the hedge etc, but for goodness sake change your clothes if you're heading to the pub, restaurant or anywhere in public after you're finished. I learned from watching my father, who worked in a dusty factory environment, to make that transition when meeting your friends or acquaintances after your work is done out of respect for yourself and others.
i agree with everything. sadly i see most of these things everyday here in sweden. I live in a bigger city and see people walking around in a fleece, sweatpants and crocs all the time
I applaud your willingness to take a firm stance on these things. Far too often we see men dress and act as boys, but no-one speaks out for fear of inciting offence. (As it is often said: "a man that stands for nothing, will fall for anything.")
I know Roger Moore is your favorite Bond. He often had his shirt unbuttoned way too low in the 1970’s showing his bare chest. Did you think Roger pulled it off or were you disgusted by it?
Spot on video sir ! Must agree with you on all points .My list of "hates "is long and comprehensive. I know that many are down to me and my opinion but such is life . Ripped jeans ,wearing hats indoors ,tattoos, chewing gum (mouth open or closed)etc etc !One I have to attribute to your goodself pre tied bow ties .!!!Just back from two cruises and soon on a third something that you thought would only be seen at a "school prom "😢 Nice work
I tend not to care a lot about what the others will think of me and would often like to dress a little bit up, but then my wife (who has a better social sense than me) disapproves of this and would make me dress more casually. The thing is, when she was a kid, she had to endure much mockery from her school mates due to her mother's extravagances on all levels.
Excellent list. I see so many adult men in my area wearing shirts, hats, and jackets with superheroes on them. If you could imagine seeing a toddler wearing the same outfit as you, that should be a major red flag!
Great vid! I had a good chuckle . The one thing you left out was pajamas in public, often paired with crocs... I see this a lot in the US . Talk about blood boiling! Keep up the good work chap!
The pyjamas in public "style" is common here in the USA with women as well as with men. My pyjamas are sleepwear that I wouldn't dream of wearing outside of dream time in my bed.
Enjoyable video, agreed with every word, your delivery and your almost humorous assessment, made me smile throughout the video… honesty is the best policy
Hello Chaps. 1st thing I thought after seeing the title of the vide o was: "This will be fun." And oh my… it really was. This video is fresh air of passion within the sea of very polite content. It's humorous, it's passionate, it's easily agreeable and it doesn't slip at any point to vulgarity or offensiveness. It requires great deal of speech skill and humor mastery to pull this though this way. I'm positive, that I'll play this video many times, just for the joy it brought to me. Thank You Mr. Jones
I hadn't realized Ash's surname was Jones - this explains everything! A Welshman; a Jones - well, you have a head's start in life! I should have known.
14:26 I grew up watching my father’s James Bond VHS collection over and over, and this has been the final question deciding every clothing purchase ever since I became old enough to dress myself. It’s worked splendidly for me!
Hey Ash! I see your point of view. I used to have the same feeling. But living in the US I learned to ignored these items because 95% of people here have a terrible taste and elegance is something that they never heard about it. I just try to wear what I like and don’t even pay attention on the others. If I do I gonna be depressed the whole time.
Crocs!! Thank you Ash for pointing out this insanity(?) I would also say that skinny anything especially trousers with a suit is madness and let us not forget about the shoes. I'm not sure if I am a "Chap" but as a very thin man a tad older than yourself I think I do my best with my standard button down shirts neatly pressed even with jeans for my everyday wear. Cheers and thank you.
A female work colleague once commented the most effective contraception a man can employ is to wear a pair of Crocs. Whatever fashion dictates ladies often comment on how nice a smart, polished pair of shoes/boots look.
If there's anything worse than Crocs it's those sneakers with the gigantic heels that stick out. Like they're supposed to provide any kind of actual training or exercise benefit.
When I first went to the house of my wife to be, in my motorcycle gear. Her mother opened the door and, unbeknown to me, looked at my footwear. Although I was wearing motorcycle boots, they were polished to a military shine. She apparently told my wife, she only let me in was because my footwear was in good order.
Except if you live in Brazil… *Havaianas* has a whole line of fashionable flip-flops (or thongs… (hihi)), and do marketing campaigns to boot! Mostly for women though, as you would never see a Latino gentleman in suit and thongs. You hardly ever see a man in a suit in social settings though, only in the business districts. It’s too bloody hot to go the theatre in a suit! 😅
I love your videos. I agree with your picks and adore the barometer of expected standards you've set here. The James Bond standard. If Bond would turn his nose up at these style choices, then so should we. Brilliant.
@@jt.8144 I have considered them, but these Crocs get used to wash the car, clean the house etc. Much cheaper than Birkenstocks for this use. My "nicer" slides for public (the beach) are from OluKai.
I hate seeing men wearing a suit without a tie, just an open collar. I’m seeing newscasters sport this look while giving the news on television. The tie came off after a hard day of work but not during the day. And men wearing shorts. It’s long pants for me everyday. And I live in Florida. Shorts should be just for the gym or beach in my opinion.
@@paulfigueroa9978 have you had a chance to read some of the interview commentary behind The Sopranos' wardrobists and at least one real--world mob boss who early on in season 1 chewed the producers out for letting Tony Soprano appear in shorts? Unless poolside or at the beach it's simply not done. This has been hard for many of us who live in southern latitudes to accept, and yet, there it is, and there's a good reason for it. It's called modesty. You made a very strong comment, and I hope you'll have a chance to Google it up because it supports what you're saying.
@@LittleLouieLagazza - short pants is something that only boys wore or in some countries, like Guatemala that I had visited, homosexuals. I had read Nelson Mandela’s autobiography years ago and he tells the story of when he was first incarcerated on Robben Island. He saw how the white inmates were issued long pants but the Africans were issued short pants. He refused to wear the shorts and demanded to wear long pants like the whites.
@@Solaar_Punk - I believe the Brits in the colonies wore those shorts. I can’t say it looked particularly manly (no offense Ash. I value our alliance). The U.S. Army issued shorts as part of their physical training uniform but long pants in the field and dress.
nice expressive video. I agree. but life is not a fairy tale, it is a battle. as we say in Poland. my wife gave me a tie full of teddy bears wearing a suit... I had to smile through my tears and wear it for our anniversary. 😅
I agree completely. My deep V shirt is meant for the undershirt so you can't see it if I am wearing something like a polo shirt. I don't like crocs (I am sure you'd hate Hey Dudes as well). The only character I have on my outfits is a pair of cufflinks with the silhouette of Sherlock Holmes I got at 221B Baker Street. I do wear shorts during the summer because our summers are pretty hot and humid, but I don't wear sandals. Good final piece of advice. For me it would be Bond or Carey Grant.
This video, was genuinely one of the funniest videos I have ever watched so far this year. I may break out laughing once or twice while watching a movie or a TV episode, but not multiple times - especially in a 16 minute-long video! I'm sure you knew - but something like this among the serious monologues and analyses is wonderful, while also being helpful. Blessings from a 27 year old follower from New Zealand.
I agree everything you said except leather jackets. I’m 78 and believe an older gentleman can wear a leather. I also think a man can go sock less in an area that is warm/hot most, if not all of the year e.g. South Floria, Southern California
I laughed hard at this video. Having said that, I do not care (nor ever will care) what another man wears, how he orders his steak (get it well done and slather it in ketchup for all I care), etc. I would never wear a suit and tie in the woods, but you look dapper doing so yourself. To each their own, my friend.
This video went hard and I love it. Lol. "You are the only person who thinks its cool. Everyone else thinks you are a little kid who has not grown up" haha. Thank you sir.
Jesus , Ash sir , where did you find those photos 😂 , Emanuel Macron 😅😅 , super funny video but also spot on . BTW, your outfit today is just excellent.
Here in NW Oklahoma I often see men wearing Crocs, usually with Mossy Oak camo clothing, and this is usually in Wal-Mart. And I see some women and girls here wearing the same outfits. They indeed look like they've given up on life. Or, to be generous, maybe they never knew any better . . .
Ash, my friend, you hit it out of the park on this one! I think some of the items you mentioned aren’t as ubiquitous on this side of the lake, but I feel compelled to list a few of my own issues I’ve unmitigated contempt: flip-flops; beards; tattoos; pajama pants…I could go on, and I suppose shaving every day, being sans tattoos and one who wears shoes and socks to work puts me in the minority in 2024, but I can’t help but feel a little bit like Jon Hamm’s character in “Mad Men” upon reaching middle age circa 1966 perplexed at how everyone suddenly seemed to have gone berserk with the long hair and all the rest. Now I’m willing to accept my gripes could be unreasonable to some, but I’m a strong believer in the old adage, “Dress British; think Yiddish.”
Learned about "mutton dressed as a lamb" today. And Pierce Brosnan was on my mind just when the last Bond was flashed in black sando. Thank you again, Sir!
Great video, Ash - thanks! A different tack to normal. I have my old squadron crests or "TMA 1", "Discovery spaceship" or "National Council of Astronautics" emblems (all from 2001 - A Space Odyssey) sewn onto my work jackets. No-one else knows what the hell they are....
Ash, I am an American and I agree with you for the most part when it comes to Crocs, but I have to say, on the durability point you are dead wrong. Durability and comfort are about the only thing that crocs have going for them. I have a pair that I exclusively wear on my boat, and my kayak while fishing and crabbing, and I bring them on camping trips as a camp shoe and surprisingly these things are apocalypse proof. I cannot think of a leather or canvas style shoe that would outperform them in this regard. That being said, they are hideous and soulless abominations that should never be worn in town. Cheers
I couldn't put it better, it was hilarious to watch, had to laugh several times at the beautiful models you showed and then your explanation of it, brilliant. Thank you for this entertaining yet very accurate video.😂😂
I owned the same pair of. Crocs for 3 years, living by the coast they are great for a paddle or protectting your feet on a stoney beach. I would love to see what ian wears mooching round the house, does he rock a smoking jacket and expensive slippers or tracksuit.bottoms trainers and a t-shirt ,like the rest of us?
Thanks & good job. I agree with most of your points, but I watch a few other channels. Some women who give men fashion advice might differ (socks that show ankle). I tried it, but couldn't do it. I say do what makes you happy (James Bond PJs?). 😉 PS: I live in the country. I prefer a "country gentleman" style. How do you feel about Harris Tweed?
This one did made me laugh, great Video. I do agree with most however, i think there are certain more stylish leather jackets a gentleman can wear and look stylish. Also i think its a fine line on the novelty cufflinks. If you look at Deakin and Francis for example they have exquisite cufflinks that maybe classed as novelty. I be happy seeing someone wearing a dress shirt with cufflinks. What is more offensive a t shirt or double cuff shirt with novelty cufflinks😆
Agree with 4 of the items. T-Shirts (round neck) are now a very stylish item (not the novelty ones). I have some very nice Ralph Lauren, Ted Baker, Boss and Amani T-Shirts which look great in the summer especially with a nice linen jacket.
Many already know this but the costume director for the 2006 film “Idiocracy” used a then unknown shoe brand to outfit the movie’s idiots of the future with their strange looking plastic shoes, assuming nobody would ever actually wear shoes like that. Not long after, Crocs became very popular.
Haha. Loved the crocs comments. Living in Canada where summer is high 20s to mid 30s, tee shirts cannot be avoided. I really hate seeing a man with quality leather shoes and no socks, what is that about? Even in hot climates, these shoes have leather liners and stitching, unhygienic at best😂
Men I know who are in their 60s, like myself, have fallen into every category you've mentioned; some to a greater extent. Converse sneakers, ripped jeans, and T-shirt-like tops... They're good friends, and I don't want to criticize them, but they’re trying to be something they’re not. Still, money is an issue, and more and more retailers are selling pants in Ultra-skinny, Skinny, and Slim, and look at me perplexed when I ask for a regular size with a 34” waist and tell me to go on-line.
One of the reasons a raincoat/ windbreaker/ anarak is popular IMO is to protect against nasty weather and they always have a hood. They are especially popular in the NW US where I live, and everyone dresses very casually, (a polo shirt and decent pants is considered pretty dressy) Most men on the eastcoast wouldn’t be caught dead in one and they are very formal dressers. What do you recommend as a stylish alternative for nasty weather: wind, rain, winter temps and snow?
Ok, well, I wear some generic croc type shoes when I’m in the garden - but I’d never wear them outside the house! Flip-flops, cut-off jeans, three-quarter length combat trousers, any kind of vest or ‘muscle-top’ (unless it is an actual vest!), top-knots, and any kind of wrist band are big no-nos for me.
Following a trip out to my nearby town, I also need to add to the list, light coloured ‘Londsdale’ (other brands available) tracksuits, worn with Adidas slip on flip flops…….
The belstaff, or Barbour jacket is my pet hate they are for motorcycle riding, like enduro or trials or touring ,waxed cloth that pick up all the dirt. And smell most of the time let alone stains every thing you sit on, I know I have owed both and they are great for motorcycle riding in not to be worn as jacket around town or out to dinner in.
We are entering the season of the “Christmas Jumper” this in my view is one of the great style abominations of the sartorial year. A truly horrific garment.
Great video as usual, it's a sad fact that so many people these days just have no standards in so many areas. God yes the tasteful croc! Always thought of them as the perfect footwear for jumping in your garden pond for a bit of end of year maintenance ! On the subject of foot wear its amazing how many people will be smartly dressed in a suit or formal outfit but then complete the look with a pair of training shoes. Many of our news readers seem to be guilty of this and are caught out as the studio switches cameras. However, my own personal disgust is for what I've termed " The Nudey Man ! ". Some British men of a certain age seem compelled to strip off at the first appearance of the summer sun. They parade about with their fat beer bellies and wrinkly tanned bodies as if abroad at some holiday resort. Just offensive !
Hello Ash, I'm very new to your channel and must say I really am enjoying your post especially the shoe care ones. I always desired a pair of Loake brogues but the price has always been restictive for me. However after discovering a pair on Ebay for less than £10.00 I have now aquired i8 pairs of Loake, Trickers, Russel and Bromley and Jones the Boot Maker shoes and boots, and I haven't paid more than £30.00 for a pair. I have watched all your post on shoe care, bought loads of Saphir shoe care products and I really am enjoying getting them back to a pristine condition. As you say it's a bit cathartic restoring them. Keep up the good work.
Understand the crocs.. awful things. However when I am not wearing chino, shirts, quarter zips and good footwear I do enjoy the comfort of some hoka trainers, shorts and a neutral golf style quarter zip. I’ll often wear it when I have to rush out quickly and find it looks ok and keeps my nice clothes for when needed
The most garish “stylistic choice” I have observed are men who emblazon logos up and down their body. I suppose it is an attempt to impress but it only repulses.
fun fact, Check/plaid patterns originally served the same purpose. The type of check pattern and the color essentially played the role of a trademark. So basically, if someone's wearing a Glen-Check suit, they're dressed top-to-bottom in logo in attempt to impress how they bought their suit from Glenurquhart Estate. Except most people are wearing glen-check suits aren't even even made in Glenurquhart Estate, technically they're draped in knockoffs.
@@brownfox1540 I would argue that logos or branding are quite different from what you describe. For example, wearing a repp tie that symbolizes one's pride in an organization is quite different from using one's body as a billboard for Gucci, Chanel, or LV. It is true that discerning individuals may recognize specific trademark tells of heritage brands like the Arca shoe from Corthay, but again, I think we are comparing apples and oranges.
Idk. Google "louis vuitton flower logo jacket" on images and honestly assess at most of the jackets that show up. Every single jacket you'll see has logos all over, yet the purpose is not to be a billboard. There is clearly a geometric repeating pattern similar to checks, it was designed with care by an artist. The repeating LV monogram flower logo typically is fairly subtle, and the any LV letter logo well blended in. While I agree that some people roaming around in Nikes look like they're billboard, imo its unfair to say the same for many LV jackets. There are louder LV jackets for those who want them, but many people just want a classic LV monogram flower pattern. In many ways its no different than people wanting a glencheck suit or prince of wales jacket.
@@brownfox1540 a glen check is mostly recognized as a pattern these days not a logo plus harris tweed has the trademark logo on the inside of the jacket and it has a reliable history and still is a good cloth these types of items are not bought to display logo's or show off
A great video! The first four are 100%. The last one, however, I think is a bit debatable. There are some really nice ones and they have a purpose and place to be suitable. I would replace that with baseball caps with logos from a team half a world away playing a silly sport. 😊
I’ve always thought the holes on Crocs were put there to allow the wearer’s dignity to escape!
Hahahaha!
Clever!
🤣 That's the reason, alright.
That's a fine list. I agree 100%. The style that I hate the most is men wearing dress shoes with bare ankles.
Thank you!!
Absolutely. My pet hate. Just put some socks on!
As an American I would like to apologize to you and the rest of the world for Crocs. They are an embarrassment.
I’ve never seen any of your other videos, but I wish one day I could express rage in such an eloquent and classy way.
I was on the metro in NY and I saw this couple. The woman was dressed in a business suit and the man… was dressed in a tracksuit and trainers like Ali G. His girlfriend looked grown-up, but he looked like an overgrown teenager. The contrast was staggering. It reminds me to dress up. As we say in Wales “dillad parch” (“respect clothes”.)
It's a shame that modern society lacks sense of style. I'm so glad that I came across classic style in 2020 and now I (23 year old guy) am receiving a db overcoat and a sportcoat from an alterations tailor in a few days. What a joy!
P.C.
It would be wonderful to watch a video regarding cloaks made by you, Sir.
Dressing for one's age is absolutely paramount, agreed. Look dignified not awkward.
As a pediatrician, I disagree with the novelty ties; ‚my people’ love them 😂
Crocs are even worse than flip flops
I'm very glad that four of the things I hate made it to your list. I now feel as if I am no longer alone. Thank you!
Bravo Ash. This vid needed to be made. I agree with every single comment you made regarding these dreadful items. Part of the problem, I feel, is some of these items may be practical to wear, including the ubiquitous T shirt, but only when pottering about at home such as painting one's room, trimming the hedge etc, but for goodness sake change your clothes if you're heading to the pub, restaurant or anywhere in public after you're finished. I learned from watching my father, who worked in a dusty factory environment, to make that transition when meeting your friends or acquaintances after your work is done out of respect for yourself and others.
i agree with everything. sadly i see most of these things everyday here in sweden. I live in a bigger city and see people walking around in a fleece, sweatpants and crocs all the time
I applaud your willingness to take a firm stance on these things. Far too often we see men dress and act as boys, but no-one speaks out for fear of inciting offence. (As it is often said: "a man that stands for nothing, will fall for anything.")
Skinny anything. Excessively flared anything. Extremes, basically.
Agreed!
Except the Zoot suit which is timeless especially when complimented with a great Fedora
@@kyivwithgeofftanya5546 And a cheetah coat accessorized with a blinged cane and bedazzled shades
😂@@LittleLouieLagazza
Love the way the guy speaks. So calm. So elegant, so regal. Now this a man of style for sure.
That is an amazing observation for someone with a Welsh accent 😂
@@kyivwithgeofftanya5546it wasn’t Huw Edward’s - he’s watching ahem other vids I’m guessing 🙄
@@kyivwithgeofftanya5546 Спасибо sig sig sputnik. Надеюсь русский утрет ваш сытый тыл.
@@charlesedwards4160 довбана сука
A disgusting comment from you, especially at this time
I know Roger Moore is your favorite Bond. He often had his shirt unbuttoned way too low in the 1970’s showing his bare chest.
Did you think Roger pulled it off or were you disgusted by it?
Spot on video sir !
Must agree with you on all points .My list of "hates "is long and comprehensive. I know that many are down to me and my opinion but such is life .
Ripped jeans ,wearing hats indoors ,tattoos, chewing gum (mouth open or closed)etc etc !One I have to attribute to your goodself pre tied bow ties .!!!Just back from two cruises and soon on a third something that you thought would only be seen at a "school prom "😢
Nice work
My Mom said to me “dress well as you never know when you could meet the girl you’re going too marry”.
Or the Man
I still say this to my wife. She hates it.
Your mom cared a lot more about you. Mine said in case we get hit by a car
You don't do it for others, you do it for yourself.
I tend not to care a lot about what the others will think of me and would often like to dress a little bit up, but then my wife (who has a better social sense than me) disapproves of this and would make me dress more casually. The thing is, when she was a kid, she had to endure much mockery from her school mates due to her mother's extravagances on all levels.
Any man who works in an office but dresses like he chops down trees or fixes cars.
Guilty as charged.
You might want to join Karl Lagerfeld who once said: someone who goes out in a track suit has lost control over his life.
For a guy that doesn't like tracksuits, he sure designs and sells a hellovalotovum
Ripped jeans 👎
Excellent list. I see so many adult men in my area wearing shirts, hats, and jackets with superheroes on them. If you could imagine seeing a toddler wearing the same outfit as you, that should be a major red flag!
I bet they're all called Thomas. Bad vibes. Too many of these "Tom Types" about.
Ash, your command of the English language has been particularly admirable today. Cheers. 👍
Thank you! 😃
I enjoyed the unforgiving tone of this video. Keep up the good work!
I hope that you feel better after that. I found it highly entertaining, thank you!
Great vid! I had a good chuckle . The one thing you left out was pajamas in public, often paired with crocs... I see this a lot in the US . Talk about blood boiling! Keep up the good work chap!
The pyjamas in public "style" is common here in the USA with women as well as with men. My pyjamas are sleepwear that I wouldn't dream of wearing outside of dream time in my bed.
Great video Ash.a personal dislike of mine is football shirts especially on men over 60.
Agree totally on the crocs. They’re just for beach or around the house….unless maybe you’re medical staff. 13:28
Enjoyable video, agreed with every word, your delivery and your almost humorous assessment, made me smile throughout the video… honesty is the best policy
Hello Chaps. 1st thing I thought after seeing the title of the vide o was: "This will be fun." And oh my… it really was. This video is fresh air of passion within the sea of very polite content. It's humorous, it's passionate, it's easily agreeable and it doesn't slip at any point to vulgarity or offensiveness. It requires great deal of speech skill and humor mastery to pull this though this way. I'm positive, that I'll play this video many times, just for the joy it brought to me. Thank You Mr. Jones
I hadn't realized Ash's surname was Jones - this explains everything! A Welshman; a Jones - well, you have a head's start in life! I should have known.
14:26 I grew up watching my father’s James Bond VHS collection over and over, and this has been the final question deciding every clothing purchase ever since I became old enough to dress myself. It’s worked splendidly for me!
The holes in Crocs are there to let your sense of style leak out.
It’s a rare thing that I find myself nodding in agreement with a RUclips reviewer
You have become my style guru
Hey Ash! I see your point of view. I used to have the same feeling. But living in the US I learned to ignored these items because 95% of people here have a terrible taste and elegance is something that they never heard about it. I just try to wear what I like and don’t even pay attention on the others. If I do I gonna be depressed the whole time.
Uncivilised umreekens. Don't reply Sir.
My deepest sympathies 😢
I love you for the hate in your heart as expressed in this episode. Subscribed.
Crocs!! Thank you Ash for pointing out this insanity(?) I would also say that skinny anything especially trousers with a suit is madness and let us not forget about the shoes. I'm not sure if I am a "Chap" but as a very thin man a tad older than yourself I think I do my best with my standard button down shirts neatly pressed even with jeans for my everyday wear. Cheers and thank you.
A female work colleague once commented the most effective contraception a man can employ is to wear a pair of Crocs. Whatever fashion dictates ladies often comment on how nice a smart, polished pair of shoes/boots look.
If there's anything worse than Crocs it's those sneakers with the gigantic heels that stick out. Like they're supposed to provide any kind of actual training or exercise benefit.
When I first went to the house of my wife to be, in my motorcycle gear. Her mother opened the door and, unbeknown to me, looked at my footwear. Although I was wearing motorcycle boots, they were polished to a military shine. She apparently told my wife, she only let me in was because my footwear was in good order.
Flip flops - right down there with Crocs
Yes! Only permissable on the beach or around a swimming pool, in my view.
Except if you live in Brazil… *Havaianas* has a whole line of fashionable flip-flops (or thongs… (hihi)), and do marketing campaigns to boot!
Mostly for women though, as you would never see a Latino gentleman in suit and thongs. You hardly ever see a man in a suit in social settings though, only in the business districts. It’s too bloody hot to go the theatre in a suit! 😅
As I live in Southwest Florida, sharing open flesh is a requirement of survival, I can assure you. However, I understand your point.
Hey, someone else who doesn't like heatstroke and does stuff 👍
Whatever helps u guys sleep better at night
Went out the other day in 501s, Doc Martens, and a Fred Perry polo shirt. Realised I was wearing that combo in 1980!
Well done !
You missed one off. A gentleman wearing an Apple Watch with smart clothes. I HATE that 😂
Or with ANY clothes . Make the wearer look like a simpleton/ child ( same thing basically).
Maybe they think smart watch means you wear it with smart clothes 😉
Dante's 5 levels of fashion inferno 😂
Thanks for the laugh, Ash! I'm in total agreement by the way.
LOL…your “hate” for Crocs is an understatement.
Brilliant and hilarious video. For me another most hated is the mirrored Oakley bicycle type sunglasses.
Ash, I absolutely agree, and very eloquently put.
Thank you very much, take care.
LOL the images chosen are absolutely savage 😂
The New Daniel Craig. LMAO.. my favorite. Post Retirement.
I love your videos. I agree with your picks and adore the barometer of expected standards you've set here. The James Bond standard. If Bond would turn his nose up at these style choices, then so should we. Brilliant.
I have a pair of Crocs slides, but these are only for the home, in summer, and when no one is around - these will never be worn by me in public.
I WEAR BIRKENSTOCKS. for home. way better than Crocks.
I wear Crocs when wade fishing. But I don’t dress for style during that activity.
They are shameful, but crocs are super comfortable. Great pool shoes
Me too!
@@jt.8144 I have considered them, but these Crocs get used to wash the car, clean the house etc. Much cheaper than Birkenstocks for this use. My "nicer" slides for public (the beach) are from OluKai.
I hate seeing men wearing a suit without a tie, just an open collar. I’m seeing newscasters sport this look while giving the news on television. The tie came off after a hard day of work but not during the day.
And men wearing shorts. It’s long pants for me everyday. And I live in Florida. Shorts should be just for the gym or beach in my opinion.
@@paulfigueroa9978 have you had a chance to read some of the interview commentary behind The Sopranos' wardrobists and at least one real--world mob boss who early on in season 1 chewed the producers out for letting Tony Soprano appear in shorts? Unless poolside or at the beach it's simply not done. This has been hard for many of us who live in southern latitudes to accept, and yet, there it is, and there's a good reason for it. It's called modesty. You made a very strong comment, and I hope you'll have a chance to Google it up because it supports what you're saying.
@@LittleLouieLagazza - short pants is something that only boys wore or in some countries, like Guatemala that I had visited, homosexuals. I had read Nelson Mandela’s autobiography years ago and he tells the story of when he was first incarcerated on Robben Island. He saw how the white inmates were issued long pants but the Africans were issued short pants. He refused to wear the shorts and demanded to wear long pants like the whites.
We get summers that hit 40°c here in uk now, and I'm constantly active. If I wore trousers I'd simply be in hospital with heat stroke.
@@paulfigueroa9978The military also wore them, let's not forget.
@@Solaar_Punk - I believe the Brits in the colonies wore those shorts. I can’t say it looked particularly manly (no offense Ash. I value our alliance). The U.S. Army issued shorts as part of their physical training uniform but long pants in the field and dress.
nice expressive video. I agree. but life is not a fairy tale, it is a battle. as we say in Poland. my wife gave me a tie full of teddy bears wearing a suit... I had to smile through my tears and wear it for our anniversary. 😅
I agree completely. My deep V shirt is meant for the undershirt so you can't see it if I am wearing something like a polo shirt. I don't like crocs (I am sure you'd hate Hey Dudes as well). The only character I have on my outfits is a pair of cufflinks with the silhouette of Sherlock Holmes I got at 221B Baker Street.
I do wear shorts during the summer because our summers are pretty hot and humid, but I don't wear sandals.
Good final piece of advice. For me it would be Bond or Carey Grant.
This video, was genuinely one of the funniest videos I have ever watched so far this year. I may break out laughing once or twice while watching a movie or a TV episode, but not multiple times - especially in a 16 minute-long video! I'm sure you knew - but something like this among the serious monologues and analyses is wonderful, while also being helpful.
Blessings from a 27 year old follower from New Zealand.
Tēnā koe sir.
The only ‘Crocs’ one should wear are ‘Crockett & Jones’. M
Bravo sir!!
@@TheChapsGuide Thank you. M
You're a funny man Ash.
And I completely agree with everything you have just said.
That made me laugh Ash. Great video. Totally agree with you.
Great video. The rant on Crocs was hilarious but spot on.
I agree everything you said except leather jackets. I’m 78 and believe an older gentleman can wear a leather.
I also think a man can go sock less in an area that is warm/hot most, if not all of the year e.g. South Floria, Southern California
“Pathologically enraged” - I’m definitely going to borrow that piece of linguistic brilliance.
I laughed hard at this video. Having said that, I do not care (nor ever will care) what another man wears, how he orders his steak (get it well done and slather it in ketchup for all I care), etc.
I would never wear a suit and tie in the woods, but you look dapper doing so yourself. To each their own, my friend.
This video went hard and I love it. Lol. "You are the only person who thinks its cool. Everyone else thinks you are a little kid who has not grown up" haha. Thank you sir.
Jesus , Ash sir , where did you find those photos 😂 , Emanuel Macron 😅😅 , super funny video but also spot on .
BTW, your outfit today is just excellent.
Here in NW Oklahoma I often see men wearing Crocs, usually with Mossy Oak camo clothing, and this is usually in Wal-Mart. And I see some women and girls here wearing the same outfits. They indeed look like they've given up on life. Or, to be generous, maybe they never knew any better . . .
America ? The latter then 🙄
Ash, my friend, you hit it out of the park on this one! I think some of the items you mentioned aren’t as ubiquitous on this side of the lake, but I feel compelled to list a few of my own issues I’ve unmitigated contempt: flip-flops; beards; tattoos; pajama pants…I could go on, and I suppose shaving every day, being sans tattoos and one who wears shoes and socks to work puts me in the minority in 2024, but I can’t help but feel a little bit like Jon Hamm’s character in “Mad Men” upon reaching middle age circa 1966 perplexed at how everyone suddenly seemed to have gone berserk with the long hair and all the rest. Now I’m willing to accept my gripes could be unreasonable to some, but I’m a strong believer in the old adage, “Dress British; think Yiddish.”
Learned about "mutton dressed as a lamb" today. And Pierce Brosnan was on my mind just when the last Bond was flashed in black sando.
Thank you again, Sir!
Great video, Ash - thanks! A different tack to normal.
I have my old squadron crests or "TMA 1", "Discovery spaceship" or "National Council of Astronautics" emblems (all from 2001 - A Space Odyssey) sewn onto my work jackets.
No-one else knows what the hell they are....
So I am a true gentleman, I never wore these items for the same reason you explained so wisely.
Ash, I am an American and I agree with you for the most part when it comes to Crocs, but I have to say, on the durability point you are dead wrong. Durability and comfort are about the only thing that crocs have going for them. I have a pair that I exclusively wear on my boat, and my kayak while fishing and crabbing, and I bring them on camping trips as a camp shoe and surprisingly these things are apocalypse proof. I cannot think of a leather or canvas style shoe that would outperform them in this regard. That being said, they are hideous and soulless abominations that should never be worn in town. Cheers
Spot on on every account! Splendid video, Sir.
I couldn't put it better, it was hilarious to watch, had to laugh several times at the beautiful models you showed and then your explanation of it, brilliant. Thank you for this entertaining yet very accurate video.😂😂
Crocs! Good Lord. If I wanted plastic on my feet I'd jump in the ocean. I wore a pair of Derbys to go shopping today and felt underdressed.
I agree with you and I tell you that in Italy now it is worst situation becouse of the fashion stylist that influence all people. Best regards.
Excellent outfit and insights. God bless.
I owned the same pair of. Crocs for 3 years, living by the coast they are great for a paddle or protectting your feet on a stoney beach.
I would love to see what ian wears mooching round the house, does he rock a smoking jacket and expensive slippers or tracksuit.bottoms trainers and a t-shirt ,like the rest of us?
Add to your list flip flops and baseball hats (especially when worn backwards).
I’ve worn crocs once; in surgery when my children were delivered. They are comfort nirvana, as are surgical scrubs
Thanks & good job. I agree with most of your points, but I watch a few other channels. Some women who give men fashion advice might differ (socks that show ankle). I tried it, but couldn't do it. I say do what makes you happy (James Bond PJs?). 😉 PS: I live in the country. I prefer a "country gentleman" style. How do you feel about Harris Tweed?
This one did made me laugh, great Video. I do agree with most however, i think there are certain more stylish leather jackets a gentleman can wear and look stylish. Also i think its a fine line on the novelty cufflinks. If you look at Deakin and Francis for example they have exquisite cufflinks that maybe classed as novelty. I be happy seeing someone wearing a dress shirt with cufflinks. What is more offensive a t shirt or double cuff shirt with novelty cufflinks😆
Agree with 4 of the items. T-Shirts (round neck) are now a very stylish item (not the novelty ones). I have some very nice Ralph Lauren, Ted Baker, Boss and Amani T-Shirts which look great in the summer especially with a nice linen jacket.
Many already know this but the costume director for the 2006 film “Idiocracy” used a then unknown shoe brand to outfit the movie’s idiots of the future with their strange looking plastic shoes, assuming nobody would ever actually wear shoes like that. Not long after, Crocs became very popular.
Crrocs are great for the beach. They float
Yes, but would James Bond wear Crocs?
@ who would be dumb enough to tell him he can’t wear Crocs?😎
I love the James Bond test. I’ll be thinking of that one every day.
Wearing a Cricket sweater, Golfing pants, Deck shoes and a Captain Sailing Hat - while at a Classic Car Auction at Goodwood..
Haha. Loved the crocs comments. Living in Canada where summer is high 20s to mid 30s, tee shirts cannot be avoided. I really hate seeing a man with quality leather shoes and no socks, what is that about? Even in hot climates, these shoes have leather liners and stitching, unhygienic at best😂
I love my Crocs and I will replace them when they wear out.
Don’t leave the house in them though.
Great video well said👍👍
Men I know who are in their 60s, like myself, have fallen into every category you've mentioned; some to a greater extent. Converse sneakers, ripped jeans, and T-shirt-like tops... They're good friends, and I don't want to criticize them, but they’re trying to be something they’re not. Still, money is an issue, and more and more retailers are selling pants in Ultra-skinny, Skinny, and Slim, and look at me perplexed when I ask for a regular size with a 34” waist and tell me to go on-line.
One of the reasons a raincoat/ windbreaker/ anarak is popular IMO is to protect against nasty weather and they always have a hood. They are especially popular in the NW US where I live, and everyone dresses very casually, (a polo shirt and decent pants is considered pretty dressy)
Most men on the eastcoast wouldn’t be caught dead in one and they are very formal dressers. What do you recommend as a stylish alternative for nasty weather: wind, rain, winter temps and snow?
Ash, agree with your comments regarding clothes not to be seen in. Nice jacket you are wearing - my i enquire where you purchased this garment from?
Daniel Hechter blazer.
Very great Ash! 100% my opinion
Ok, well, I wear some generic croc type shoes when I’m in the garden - but I’d never wear them outside the house! Flip-flops, cut-off jeans, three-quarter length combat trousers, any kind of vest or ‘muscle-top’ (unless it is an actual vest!), top-knots, and any kind of wrist band are big no-nos for me.
Following a trip out to my nearby town, I also need to add to the list, light coloured ‘Londsdale’ (other brands available) tracksuits, worn with Adidas slip on flip flops…….
A robust manifesto, Ash! Don't own any of the offending items but I still felt the hate. 🤣
The belstaff, or Barbour jacket is my pet hate they are for motorcycle riding, like enduro or trials or touring ,waxed cloth that pick up all the dirt. And smell most of the time let alone stains every thing you sit on, I know I have owed both and they are great for motorcycle riding in not to be worn as jacket around town or out to dinner in.
We are entering the season of the “Christmas Jumper” this in my view is one of the great style abominations of the sartorial year. A truly horrific garment.
Great video as usual, it's a sad fact that so many people these days just have no standards in so many areas. God yes the tasteful croc! Always thought of them as the perfect footwear for jumping in your garden pond for a bit of end of year maintenance ! On the subject of foot wear its amazing how many people will be smartly dressed in a suit or formal outfit but then complete the look with a pair of training shoes. Many of our news readers seem to be guilty of this and are caught out as the studio switches cameras. However, my own personal disgust is for what I've termed " The Nudey Man ! ". Some British men of a certain age seem compelled to strip off at the first appearance of the summer sun. They parade about with their fat beer bellies and wrinkly tanned bodies as if abroad at some holiday resort. Just offensive !
Agree with every item on your list, although I can't see James Bond in that shirt and tie combination... ;)
Great outfit Ash. I’m curious as to the lower half, given it’s in a field, I’m wondering if incongruously you are wearing wellies!
He’s wearing Crocs..
Usually wearing my Aigle neoprene wellies.
Hello Ash, I'm very new to your channel and must say I really am enjoying your post especially the shoe care ones. I always desired a pair of Loake brogues but the price has always been restictive for me. However after discovering a pair on Ebay for less than £10.00 I have now aquired i8 pairs of Loake, Trickers, Russel and Bromley and Jones the Boot Maker shoes and boots, and I haven't paid more than £30.00 for a pair. I have watched all your post on shoe care, bought loads of Saphir shoe care products and I really am enjoying getting them back to a pristine condition. As you say it's a bit cathartic restoring them. Keep up the good work.
Well done sir, a good command of footwear is a foundational tool for the aspiring chap.
Understand the crocs.. awful things. However when I am not wearing chino, shirts, quarter zips and good footwear I do enjoy the comfort of some hoka trainers, shorts and a neutral golf style quarter zip. I’ll often wear it when I have to rush out quickly and find it looks ok and keeps my nice clothes for when needed
No arguments with that sir. Sounds entirely reasonable.
The most garish “stylistic choice” I have observed are men who emblazon logos up and down their body. I suppose it is an attempt to impress but it only repulses.
fun fact, Check/plaid patterns originally served the same purpose. The type of check pattern and the color essentially played the role of a trademark. So basically, if someone's wearing a Glen-Check suit, they're dressed top-to-bottom in logo in attempt to impress how they bought their suit from Glenurquhart Estate. Except most people are wearing glen-check suits aren't even even made in Glenurquhart Estate, technically they're draped in knockoffs.
@@brownfox1540 I would argue that logos or branding are quite different from what you describe. For example, wearing a repp tie that symbolizes one's pride in an organization is quite different from using one's body as a billboard for Gucci, Chanel, or LV. It is true that discerning individuals may recognize specific trademark tells of heritage brands like the Arca shoe from Corthay, but again, I think we are comparing apples and oranges.
@@brownfox1540well no, unless they're wearing that check! Lots of estates have their own fabric pattern.
Idk. Google "louis vuitton flower logo jacket" on images and honestly assess at most of the jackets that show up. Every single jacket you'll see has logos all over, yet the purpose is not to be a billboard. There is clearly a geometric repeating pattern similar to checks, it was designed with care by an artist. The repeating LV monogram flower logo typically is fairly subtle, and the any LV letter logo well blended in.
While I agree that some people roaming around in Nikes look like they're billboard, imo its unfair to say the same for many LV jackets.
There are louder LV jackets for those who want them, but many people just want a classic LV monogram flower pattern. In many ways its no different than people wanting a glencheck suit or prince of wales jacket.
@@brownfox1540 a glen check is mostly recognized as a pattern these days not a logo plus harris tweed has the trademark logo on the inside of the jacket and it has a reliable history and still is a good cloth these types of items are not bought to display logo's or show off
A great video! The first four are 100%. The last one, however, I think is a bit debatable. There are some really nice ones and they have a purpose and place to be suitable. I would replace that with baseball caps with logos from a team half a world away playing a silly sport. 😊