So true. One four word sentence sums it all up. I notice that dressing better elevates other people, and I experience it myself when I meet someone well dressed.
its been said by someone else, but ill echo that “its not about you” is a great quote. Tom Ford says that dressing well is a form of good manners, after all!
I really needed this list here. I'm a young guy who doesn't own a single suit, but as I've gotten older the thought of having a suit has been consistently getting heavier on my mind. The problem is that I didn't know where to start. THIS video has been a HUGE stress reliever, as I now have a clear starting point. Thanks, man!
I agree with most of this advice. I'd say it's also geographically specific. I'm in a part of the US that is super casual. Like, a collared shirt and dark denim is "dressy" here. When selling suits to clients, I usually recommend charcoal and navy as the first 2 suits anyone should own. You nailed it with this video!
Great point about feeling better. I get treated differently when I wear a suit. Maybe it's my attitude that changes. (I have a good attitude naturally) but I think wearing a suit makes me feel a bit more together and that comes across.
NOTE: Good advice my friend. I have a collection of 50 different custom 2 & 3 piece suits. (from sheer to Tweed). So after my first 4 suits, everything else is vintage by decade (from 1920 to 2010). Also buy suits that fit your climate. I live/work in Houston. Usually 90+ Degree temp. So I only have 1 Tweed suit (LOL!) the rest are VERY light materials. CHEERS!
binging your channel. I have worked hard and lost over 120lbs. wanting to elevate my wardrobe, especilly as I make major career change as well. enjoying your guidance
2024. "iT'S ABOUT SHOWING RESPECT TO THE PEOPLE FOR WHOM AND WITH WHOM YOU ARE ATTENDING THOSE EVENTS" Man.. what a LIFE LESSON. Thank you. That hit home.
thank you for this! just started on my suit journey and will follow your advice regarding 3 all-season, 1summer and 1winter! started off with a made to measure 3 piece navy!!!
I am definitely Number 4 and if you looked into my closet, the sky is most certainly the limit where I am concerned. I have so many suits that a clerk at a business I frequent a great deal asked me, “Just how many suits DO YOU OWN?” Just my two cents, but I would suggest the guys in the first two categories have a basic black suit, then maybe a grey or navy blue suit. Black goes with everything and appropriate for almost any occasion!
Well done Brian, I’m really enjoying your videos, and its good to have an American who presents clearly without the need to RAISE HIS VOICE! I love rmrs and alpha but its really not that dramatic! See you again soon Derek (uk)
I really enjoyed this video and thought your numbers all made perfect sense, as did the types of suits you selected. When I had to wear suits to work, I had 10 in rotation but found that 7 was actually perfectly fine when taking into account dry cleaning. I do prefer to wear all light weight suits in summer and heavier wool types in fall and winter. As always, thanks for sharing your expertise and experience.
I am sort of between a person who never wears a suit and the occasional suit wearer. I bought a used medium grey Super 150's glen check suit for $60 I love, and investing in a nice charcoal suit soon for those more formal events. However, I find myself investing into sport coats more often than suits, as they usually fit my style more due to not needing to wear a suit very often, but can easily dress them up
You'll find some great things at THRIFT stores,I know I did and still do....Even if it's a little big,just get it TAILORED, THRIFT stores saves a person a ton of money and no one will ever know....
I am probably a suit lover as I have found 16 suits in my closet. But I wear them occasionally, not everyday. You don't wear the same fabric in winter or in summer. Flannel when it's cold, different kinds of wool depending of the temperature, cotton or linen for the summer. Mostly different grays, navy, dark blue, brown, and sand color.
@@hespokestyle Yes of course. I don't like so much to wear wool when it's more than 70°-75°F. But I have too many suits, and some of them are worn out.
@@stanislas4990 you wouldn’t get much wear out of a suit then in places like Australia then. Maybe it’s the gsm of your fabric. I note that US brands seems to be at least 300gsm whereas we tend to stay within 250-300gsm in Australia
I am from India🇮🇳 and can not avail your offer, however I have got around 18 suits all are hand made and made to measure. Shades rang es from dark blue to light gray It's just a passion for me but no one require that much. Anyway I must thank you for your informative information, many thanks, Debesh Mukherje, Kolkata, India.
I'm definitely number 4, I don't have to wear suits to work (I work in software which is fairly casual. Professional, but casual) but I absolutely love to wear suits albeit with no tie as that would be a bit too much for my work environment. I haven't counted my suits in awhile but I think I have around 30. My dream is to have 100+ just like Cary Grant did who built one of those dry cleaner like hanging, motorized rack machines into this closet which ran through the attic in his California house so he could simply stand there and have the suit move by until he found one he liked. :) One day I'll have this. :D
Really love the list! I keep my suit sollection relatively small, 3 suits, but my blazer and sport coat collection larger because I get much more wear out of casual tailoring. Excellent video friend!
Another informative video. Other questions surround what older men over 65 should do on cuffs, pant width, color, etc. when purchasing new suits. I have not worn suits for work for 10 years…..now I cannot fit in my Size 40 and 34 pant. All of these suits and sport jackets are non starters. Maybe address issues like this for older men!
Good stuff Brian! I think if you asked me about a year ago, I would've been eager to build a 10+ suit wardrobe but I've decided that 3 suits would be a great number for me: 1 formal, 1 stylish and 1 for the summer. Kind of like a watch collection I suppose! - Han
Hey Brian, I love the presentation here and the advice that you just gave. Though this comment is pretty late after you post this video, I want to say that this advice is truly helpful for me. Because you don't generalize people and instead you divide them into different categories. I'm a 24 year old guy who just starting to enter workforce and although my workplace does not require suit, but I would love to dress up nicely every now and then. So I'm in occasionaly suit wearer category. I only have black suit since suit culture is not very booming and necessary in my country, but now I'm considering to get navy & charcoal gray suits. This comment is pretty long, but when you read it I hope I can convey my message that this video is immensely helpful and you just gained a new subscriber. 😊
In my opinion the amount of suits needed is like 15. I'll explain: 5 warm tweed ones in different pleasant colours (gray, brown, dark green or textured). The next ones are 5 regular wool fabric suits (black, navy, beige, light gray and textured one). And another 5 are extremely light linen ones for summer (light colours, striped, textured). Warmest greetings from Ukraine to the dapper looking gentlemen!
Nice video, but for the guy has to wear a suit to work, I would go with pinstripe or two vs window pane. As for a khaki suit, by definition, it's already casual, so I would prefer one that's a little dressier with flap pockets because it's crisper look if you need to go to a summer event and need to step your game up. A seersucker is also a good choice for summer 👌
Was at Nordstrom recently & was looking for a dark navy suit & i must say they’re pretty pricey for me but i understand because of the material & that big purchase would go along way too. But I’m not tryna to break the bank atm either what would be a good suit with good quality to look for. Also seen some at macys & jc penny
Overall I like the recommendations but....Not sure about the Hopsack recommendation for the occasional suit guy. I think everyone needs the formal dark navy or charcoal. Hopsack probably isn’t best for funerals or more formal weddings.
Very good suggestions. I'm somewhere between Occasional Suit Wearer and Wears A Suit for Work.... I own 3 full suits, plus I own several really nice sport jackets that can dress up a pair of chinos or jeans.
Man I love your channel. I started really watching a few months ago and have been very influenced since! I've always loved suits but my passion kind of died down a bit in recent times, however you've really helped me to get inspired again. Just recently I went to Montreal and ordered a MTM suit with a mid to charcoal grey VBC super 150s fabric and two bespoke shirts. I'm beyond excited to receive them when they're done- I'm hooked. Thanks for helping to reignite that love for style in me, Bryan!
I like how you have a construction shirt on in your dp. I like to picture you being a carpenter, and bringing back the old trend where even they wore suits to work everyday lol :D
@@clintony3000 though I can appreciate someone who dresses sharp as a lifestyle, I would have preferred if you wore that MTM suit while in the power plants tbh :D
My current problem is when stuff goes on sale my sizes 46L and 36x30 are popular so it’s hard to find. I work for the government in supply chain and I wished we dressed more formal. Dress down Fridays are fine
If possible please make a video on vest/waistcoat -the most versatile -how to mix & match (suit,shirt&tie pairing) -how to style it? Single/double breasted -fabric options and patterns
Nicely done video I fall into the category of "suit lover" in the past I indeed had reason to wear suits on a regular basis therefore developing a passion for well crafted suits while I'm here in the comment section can you possibly do a video on neckties best for spring/summer thanks
Good idea! I was actually planning to do an entire necktie collection video in the near future. But I think a X number of summer ties is a great idea too!
Good video. Thanks as always, Brian. Personally, I have more summer blazers than suits, but then again, I wear them casually. I prefer olive for the summer, but agreed that khaki is the safer choice.
Great complementary watch to Gentleman's Gazette's video on the same topic, since the categorization of the four types of men is pretty much identical, but the actual advice given differs slightly.
Totally Agree with your Suggestion here... As Occasional Suit Wearer, my experience is 2 Suits (Navy and Blueish) is good enough to cover all the occassion.. but instead of third Suits i opt for Sports Jackets (Beige, Blue-Gray, unstructured Navy)
My hero is the playboy mayor of New York in the 1920's, Jimmy Walker. He went on a vacation to Europe with 4 dozen suits and 100 ties, and that was only a small part of his wardrobe!
I haven't interacted with your channel in years. Last time I was at the beginning of transitioning (retiring) from Active duty to graduating college and changing careers. Now several years have past and I'm once again looking to increase my "bespoke-ness". I have an opportunity in commercial banking, and will once again be increasing my suit collection and frequency of wear. I was a little critical (in a constructive way) in the past, but I knew exactly who I needed to seek out for apparel! My question is, how do you feel by online custom suit shops like Indochino? Do they make good products that are worth the money you spend, are they as good of a value as they seem? Are they close to a real custom fit bespoke shop? I probably need 2 more suits to get started. I don't want to spend a fortune, although I will hopefully increase the collection soon after getting the job.
Great video, Brian! I absolutely agree with all of your choices and I am happy that I am in bracket no. 4, so I can buy as many suits as my bank account allows me to buy. ;)
Hello, nice video. I see in some events, in our days, that there are men that goes shirtless suited, I mean, there are men that goes to the parties or to the events with a suit but without a shirt inside. What do you think about that?
Hey Brian, great informative video thank you! I wanted to ask-what suit/from where is the shit you are wearing at 1:40 -1:47? Love the deep navy color!
Interesting video! How essential in your opinion is a suit with patch pockets? I know the 'conservative' way is with flap pockets, which in my opinion can look weird in some suits. Keep inspiring us!
Thanks, George. Depends on you. Depends on the fabric. Patch pockets are always more casual. So if the fabric is such that you think you would wear the jacket as a separate--hopsack, for example--I would do patch pockets. As I say at the end, it's really up to you and your preferences. These are just my recommendations.
I've got some questions if you don't mind. 1) What do you think of the navy herring pattern suit? 2) Is buying a suit from the discount outlet a good idea? (Off 5th ave.) The suit I'm looking at buying, if it's still on the rack this week, which it's been in the past 2 week window, is a navy herring. It's like $350.00 marked down from supposedly $1,300. The brand is called something like Hackberry along that line. 3) Do you know anything about this brand or a brand with a similar name and would you recommend it? 4) Also, do you know or think the prices at discount outlets are jus' marked up that high by the retailer jus' to make the customer think their getting a good deal? 5) What's your take on suits at Men's Wearhouse?
0:59 1. Never Wears A Suit: 1 Suit 1:58 2. Occasional Suit Wearer: 3 Suits 4:51 3. Has To Wear A Suit To Work: 5 Suits 6:51 4. The Suit Lover: Infinite Number of Suits
For me the issue with heavier weight suits, even though I love the look, is that I am simply too warm as most offices ours and clients are run way too hot.
Love from Miami. YPro yes indeed, I have really enjoyed this look and style. Great work on the video. Now I have to get ready to hit the club again both this video in style and then Delta Parole - Wasted Music Video that I had watched before this again since every night out I rock out to it first goes stunnin smooth, motivated me to be the man tonight. What are any of you other beautiful peoples hit the club songs when we can again?
Oh yeah! Check out this playlist: ruclips.net/video/lwsQyEAmBxM/видео.html And other playlists as well. You can just browse the videos section of the channel too.
Could you please do a video for those of us in year round hot climates. I live in central Florida where t shirts and shorts are pretty much the norm everyday. I also wear a uniform for work so I don’t get a chance to dress up. As a 50 yr old I wanna look cool and stylish but not out of place. Thanks so much!
I think many people are between 2 and 4. I know I am. I appreciate quality tailoring, but my day to day work I only occasionally wear a sports coat and never a suit. Only wear a full suit a few times per month, between 0 and 3 times a month on average.
Hey Brian! Love the content and the new studio, but it seems like your face could use a little more lighting from the front. Too much contrast between light and dark areas. As always, thank you for everything!
Thanks for the feedback. Different than you’re used to, huh? I actually intentionally went to this style with more contrast. We are only bouncing one light off the ceiling instead of two and the key is higher. It’s a different look. I don’t feel like my face is too shadowed. You can see my eyes. I set it up myself since rob is not able to come over. He’s the lighting expert and may have some input when he’s back. No comment on the audio here?! First video with the MKH50.
@@hespokestyle OMG yes! The audio sounds much better, your voice sounds more upfront and intimate with less of the room reflections and more controled sibilance. (Really thankful for the sibilance part, a lot of youtube content pays no attention to that)
@@k1ll3r957 Yes! Admittedly, I led you to talk about the audio but Ian kept laughing at me because I was so in love with this mic and I said I bet someone comments about it! Lol. We added a couple Auralex 4'x2' acoustic panels to the mix today which will also greatly assist!
Great video and advice, Brian. For which of the suits would you recommend to invest in a waistcoat as well? My favorites are the khaki cotton suit for summer, the titanium grey suit (my car has that color with a matte finish :) the chalk-stripe suit and of course also the trenchcoat (always a classic, for women as well :) .
He Spoke Style Thank you. Is it in any way a good idea to combine a waistcoat of a different color with a suit? For example a burgundy or black waistcoat with a grey suit?
Sorry if this was already noted, but would love to know the brand of your black polo shirt your wearing! Clean look! I need me a new black polo like yours.
I'm a suit lover, I would love to get my own tuxedo here soon and also a white tie suit/outfit (just to say I have it lol) well thats not completely true when I renew my wedding vows I would like to wear it or going to an opera or formal theater, that sounds nice what do you guys think?
I’m missing the formality of suits in the office I used to wear them daily but now only rarely wear them for important meetings with external parties. For those who rarely wear suits I would have thought that a Navy and/or charcoal suit would suffice as some people don’t look good in charcoal suits.
I only just realized that the HSS shop has quite a few nice suits. Your advertisement is extremely subtle what I appreciate on the one side, but it could be a bit more ;-)
I’ve been planing on buying a suit for some time now. I don’t need one but want to wear one. I don’t work in an office though and would only wear it for date night or parties etc. or just because I feel like it. Trying to pick my first colour but do you think I should skip the recommended grey or blue suit as I don’t work in an office?
Hey HSS I’m a big guy and I found a suit in goodwill that fits my “ hard to get right measurements “ which are very close to gangster style suit measurements; can I take this suit to a MTM and have them make me a suit improving on the shortcomings of a off the rack suit? by the way great channel!
Quick question I have a 6’2 240lbs athletic muscular built. I was a collegiate athlete so most of my weight is in my thighs. With the two inch cuff at the bottom would that still be ok for me? Just asking a few tips to support my frame. Thanks man love your content keep it up!
I’m actually the 4. Guy. I just like to dress well because.......:because. I think it’s because that as I’ve grown up in a rural area surrounded by people who really don’t care about dressing well, I’ve always been going along with the crowd. But when my father took me to a Jos A. Bank to get some better clothes for going to mass in (I’m a Roman Catholic), I just fell in love with the process of dressing well that very first moment I put on a proper fitting sport coat. I felt proud to be a man, and I felt more like my dad who dresses well for work. How’s that for sharing my testimony? 😁
Hi! What fabric is the mid-grey one you recommended for the occasional suit wearer made of and do you remember where you got it? Really like the look of that suit.
"Its not about you" I wish people took that more seriously. I'm 29 and I wished the tradition of wearing suits in professional environments came back.
Appreciate you chiming in!
So true. One four word sentence sums it all up. I notice that dressing better elevates other people, and I experience it myself when I meet someone well dressed.
Become the example.
never enough...
It starts with you! After a while, ppl will forget that you're actually wearing a suit, and only perceive how well you dress.
its been said by someone else, but ill echo that “its not about you” is a great quote. Tom Ford says that dressing well is a form of good manners, after all!
EXACTLY!
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I really needed this list here. I'm a young guy who doesn't own a single suit, but as I've gotten older the thought of having a suit has been consistently getting heavier on my mind. The problem is that I didn't know where to start. THIS video has been a HUGE stress reliever, as I now have a clear starting point. Thanks, man!
You need at least one, you will feel good in it
The answer is easy: "just one more" 🤣
I agree with most of this advice. I'd say it's also geographically specific. I'm in a part of the US that is super casual. Like, a collared shirt and dark denim is "dressy" here. When selling suits to clients, I usually recommend charcoal and navy as the first 2 suits anyone should own. You nailed it with this video!
Agree and thanks!
Great point about feeling better. I get treated differently when I wear a suit. Maybe it's my attitude that changes. (I have a good attitude naturally) but I think wearing a suit makes me feel a bit more together and that comes across.
Could you do a video on a "James Bond" themed wardrobe? from the suits to the casual?
Like even the terry cloth onesie?
@@hespokestyle I wouldn't go that far, but if it's a part of an essential 007 wardrobe...
He Spoke Style yessss🤩🤩🤩
That would be cool
That would be amazing 😎
NOTE: Good advice my friend. I have a collection of 50 different custom 2 & 3 piece suits. (from sheer to Tweed). So after my first 4 suits, everything else is vintage by decade (from 1920 to 2010). Also buy suits that fit your climate. I live/work in Houston. Usually 90+ Degree temp. So I only have 1 Tweed suit (LOL!) the rest are VERY light materials. CHEERS!
binging your channel. I have worked hard and lost over 120lbs. wanting to elevate my wardrobe, especilly as I make major career change as well. enjoying your guidance
2024. "iT'S ABOUT SHOWING RESPECT TO THE PEOPLE FOR WHOM AND WITH WHOM YOU ARE ATTENDING THOSE EVENTS" Man.. what a LIFE LESSON. Thank you. That hit home.
Wool is the miracle fabric; it is cool in summer and warm in winter. Wool drapes far better than any other fabric.
thank you for this! just started on my suit journey and will follow your advice regarding 3 all-season, 1summer and 1winter! started off with a made to measure 3 piece navy!!!
I am definitely Number 4 and if you looked into my closet, the sky is most certainly the limit where I am concerned. I have so many suits that a clerk at a business I frequent a great deal asked me, “Just how many suits DO YOU OWN?”
Just my two cents, but I would suggest the guys in the first two categories have a basic black suit, then maybe a grey or navy blue suit. Black goes with everything and appropriate for almost any occasion!
Well done Brian, I’m really enjoying your videos, and its good to have an American who presents clearly without the need to RAISE HIS VOICE! I love rmrs and alpha but its really not that dramatic! See you again soon Derek (uk)
I really enjoyed this video and thought your numbers all made perfect sense, as did the types of suits you selected. When I had to wear suits to work, I had 10 in rotation but found that 7 was actually perfectly fine when taking into account dry cleaning. I do prefer to wear all light weight suits in summer and heavier wool types in fall and winter. As always, thanks for sharing your expertise and experience.
You're very welcome! What was your favorite suit in your rotation and where did you get it from?
I am sort of between a person who never wears a suit and the occasional suit wearer. I bought a used medium grey Super 150's glen check suit for $60 I love, and investing in a nice charcoal suit soon for those more formal events. However, I find myself investing into sport coats more often than suits, as they usually fit my style more due to not needing to wear a suit very often, but can easily dress them up
Thanks for the comment, Logan. Sport coats can be good (maybe better?) than suits for some--if you've already got a few. Lots of options there.
You'll find some great things at THRIFT stores,I know I did and still do....Even if it's a little big,just get it TAILORED, THRIFT stores saves a person a ton of money and no one will ever know....
Nothing wrong with getting a good deal from a thrift store. A friend of mine who is a pastor bought two Canali suits for I think $65 each.
I love watching your video. I fall into the last group. The factor that limited the number of suits/sport coats I have is space
I am probably a suit lover as I have found 16 suits in my closet. But I wear them occasionally, not everyday.
You don't wear the same fabric in winter or in summer. Flannel when it's cold, different kinds of wool depending of the temperature, cotton or linen for the summer. Mostly different grays, navy, dark blue, brown, and sand color.
It's nice to have options, yes?
@@hespokestyle Yes of course. I don't like so much to wear wool when it's more than 70°-75°F.
But I have too many suits, and some of them are worn out.
@@stanislas4990 you wouldn’t get much wear out of a suit then in places like Australia then. Maybe it’s the gsm of your fabric. I note that US brands seems to be at least 300gsm whereas we tend to stay within 250-300gsm in Australia
I am from India🇮🇳 and can not avail your offer, however I have got around 18 suits all are hand made and made to measure. Shades rang
es from dark blue to light gray It's just a passion for me but no one require that much. Anyway I must thank you for your informative information, many thanks, Debesh Mukherje, Kolkata, India.
I'm definitely number 4, I don't have to wear suits to work (I work in software which is fairly casual. Professional, but casual) but I absolutely love to wear suits albeit with no tie as that would be a bit too much for my work environment. I haven't counted my suits in awhile but I think I have around 30. My dream is to have 100+ just like Cary Grant did who built one of those dry cleaner like hanging, motorized rack machines into this closet which ran through the attic in his California house so he could simply stand there and have the suit move by until he found one he liked. :) One day I'll have this. :D
I think its two (Navy and Charcoal) and a tux for black tie. After your essentials you need a light grey.
I would maybe start putting the tux into the category AFTER the guy who never wears a suit.
Really love the list! I keep my suit sollection relatively small, 3 suits, but my blazer and sport coat collection larger because I get much more wear out of casual tailoring. Excellent video friend!
Many thanks, John!
I wore a suit back in 1977 and that's the last time I ever wore one. I joined a band and my style is Rock Star Casual. Can you recommend a channel?
Another informative video. Other questions surround what older men over 65 should do on cuffs, pant width, color, etc. when purchasing new suits. I have not worn suits for work for 10 years…..now I cannot fit in my Size 40 and 34 pant. All of these suits and sport jackets are non starters. Maybe address issues like this for older men!
Thank you for creating these videos, I enjoy them as I am trying to build a functional wardrobe.
I would say (4) suits,NAVY BLUE, CHARCOAL GRAY,BROWN & BLACK and like (50) sport jackets,lol,I LOVE sport jackets, GREAT content my man....
Many thanks! Appreciate you chiming in.
Good stuff Brian! I think if you asked me about a year ago, I would've been eager to build a 10+ suit wardrobe but I've decided that 3 suits would be a great number for me: 1 formal, 1 stylish and 1 for the summer. Kind of like a watch collection I suppose! - Han
It kind of feels good to do more with less, right?
@@hespokestyle Yes definitely! Not a minimalist at all but it has been quite liberating in some ways too.
@@nukie404 Cheers.
Hey Brian, I love the presentation here and the advice that you just gave. Though this comment is pretty late after you post this video, I want to say that this advice is truly helpful for me. Because you don't generalize people and instead you divide them into different categories.
I'm a 24 year old guy who just starting to enter workforce and although my workplace does not require suit, but I would love to dress up nicely every now and then. So I'm in occasionaly suit wearer category. I only have black suit since suit culture is not very booming and necessary in my country, but now I'm considering to get navy & charcoal gray suits.
This comment is pretty long, but when you read it I hope I can convey my message that this video is immensely helpful and you just gained a new subscriber. 😊
In my opinion the amount of suits needed is like 15. I'll explain: 5 warm tweed ones in different pleasant colours (gray, brown, dark green or textured). The next ones are 5 regular wool fabric suits (black, navy, beige, light gray and textured one). And another 5 are extremely light linen ones for summer (light colours, striped, textured). Warmest greetings from Ukraine to the dapper looking gentlemen!
Nice video, but for the guy has to wear a suit to work, I would go with pinstripe or two vs window pane. As for a khaki suit, by definition, it's already casual, so I would prefer one that's a little dressier with flap pockets because it's crisper look if you need to go to a summer event and need to step your game up. A seersucker is also a good choice for summer 👌
The suit at 7:08 is one of the most incredible things I’ve ever seen. The Citizen Kane of men’s style.
This was a fantastic video. The video gives me an idea for my suit wardrobe essentials.
I fall into the last category, I love dressing up and I dress up almost everyday, vintage is my passion.
Very cool. I'm a terrible vintage shopper. It's very difficult for me to find my size.
@@hespokestyle It takes me ages to find my size since I'm tall and skinny, in suits anyway, but when I do it's worth the time.
Thank you sir- brilliant details and insight that I and so many men need.
Was at Nordstrom recently & was looking for a dark navy suit & i must say they’re pretty pricey for me but i understand because of the material & that big purchase would go along way too. But I’m not tryna to break the bank atm either what would be a good suit with good quality to look for. Also seen some at macys & jc penny
I just wanted to say that the video was well structured. I respect that.
Many thanks. Appreciate the kind words.
I can't believe you mentioned the boys in the boat. Lets go UW I just graduated from there. Lets go.
I'm a suit lover. Not required to wear one in my job, but I luv to feel the fabric of a nice fabric suit and wear it and feel damn good wearing it.
Overall I like the recommendations but....Not sure about the Hopsack recommendation for the occasional suit guy. I think everyone needs the formal dark navy or charcoal. Hopsack probably isn’t best for funerals or more formal weddings.
True.
Hey Brian. Would you recommend I get my trousers cuffed if it’s the only suit I own? Navy Blue 100% merino wool suit from Spier & Mackay
Very good suggestions. I'm somewhere between Occasional Suit Wearer and Wears A Suit for Work.... I own 3 full suits, plus I own several really nice sport jackets that can dress up a pair of chinos or jeans.
Sport coats are very versatile. Well done.
Man I love your channel. I started really watching a few months ago and have been very influenced since! I've always loved suits but my passion kind of died down a bit in recent times, however you've really helped me to get inspired again.
Just recently I went to Montreal and ordered a MTM suit with a mid to charcoal grey VBC super 150s fabric and two bespoke shirts. I'm beyond excited to receive them when they're done- I'm hooked.
Thanks for helping to reignite that love for style in me, Bryan!
I like how you have a construction shirt on in your dp. I like to picture you being a carpenter, and bringing back the old trend where even they wore suits to work everyday lol :D
@@unwelcomemotivation lol, I'm a stationary engineer. Work with power plants and equipment but by night I do love dressing well :P
You're very welcome, Clinton! Always enjoy seeing you in the comments.
@@clintony3000 though I can appreciate someone who dresses sharp as a lifestyle, I would have preferred if you wore that MTM suit while in the power plants tbh :D
@@unwelcomemotivation Haha, then I'd get engine oil all over it! But I'll probably change my profile picture once I get the suit. :D
My current problem is when stuff goes on sale my sizes 46L and 36x30 are popular so it’s hard to find.
I work for the government in supply chain and I wished we dressed more formal.
Dress down Fridays are fine
If possible please make a video on vest/waistcoat
-the most versatile
-how to mix & match (suit,shirt&tie pairing)
-how to style it? Single/double breasted
-fabric options and patterns
Awesome ideas! Thanks!
@@hespokestyle 😊👍
One of the secrets to the suit is that it is so easy: shirt, tie, pants, throw on the jacket, and ready to go.
Peace!
Nicely done video I fall into the category of "suit lover" in the past I indeed had reason to wear suits on a regular basis therefore developing a passion for well crafted suits while I'm here in the comment section can you possibly do a video on neckties best for spring/summer thanks
Good idea! I was actually planning to do an entire necktie collection video in the near future. But I think a X number of summer ties is a great idea too!
@@hespokestyle Thanks I'm looking forward to seeing what you put together!
Big Thank you ! You did great job doing ghis video!! You're awesome Brian and keep going.
I only need one actual suit. I don't wear them at work and rarely have need to wear one. Now, I would like to have a couple blazers and sports coats.
Good video. Thanks as always, Brian. Personally, I have more summer blazers than suits, but then again, I wear them casually. I prefer olive for the summer, but agreed that khaki is the safer choice.
Awesome! Thanks for chiming in, Daniel! There's a lot of variation you can do with blazers like that.
5 suits. Black, Blue, Grey, Tan, Brown
Great complementary watch to Gentleman's Gazette's video on the same topic, since the categorization of the four types of men is pretty much identical, but the actual advice given differs slightly.
Appreciate that. There aren't too many ways to approach this topic!
Thank you for laying it all out so great! Appreciated the people categories.
Totally Agree with your Suggestion here... As Occasional Suit Wearer, my experience is 2 Suits (Navy and Blueish) is good enough to cover all the occassion.. but instead of third Suits i opt for Sports Jackets (Beige, Blue-Gray, unstructured Navy)
Nice! Good choices!
This is great. I will share this with my dad.
Nice!!!
My hero is the playboy mayor of New York in the 1920's, Jimmy Walker. He went on a vacation to Europe with 4 dozen suits and 100 ties, and that was only a small part of his wardrobe!
I'm 17 andI enjoy wearing suits most
I have 3 suits
Tarquish blue
Navy blue
Charcoal grey
Love this topic, thanks for the video
I haven't interacted with your channel in years. Last time I was at the beginning of transitioning (retiring) from Active duty to graduating college and changing careers. Now several years have past and I'm once again looking to increase my "bespoke-ness". I have an opportunity in commercial banking, and will once again be increasing my suit collection and frequency of wear. I was a little critical (in a constructive way) in the past, but I knew exactly who I needed to seek out for apparel! My question is, how do you feel by online custom suit shops like Indochino? Do they make good products that are worth the money you spend, are they as good of a value as they seem? Are they close to a real custom fit bespoke shop? I probably need 2 more suits to get started. I don't want to spend a fortune, although I will hopefully increase the collection soon after getting the job.
I enjoy your videos you explain stuff well. I own 2 suits in navy blue and dark grey.
Thanks! Good combo.
Great video, Brian! I absolutely agree with all of your choices and I am happy that I am in bracket no. 4, so I can buy as many suits as my bank account allows me to buy. ;)
Nice! Thanks, as always, for the comment.
Hello, nice video. I see in some events, in our days, that there are men that goes shirtless suited, I mean, there are men that goes to the parties or to the events with a suit but without a shirt inside. What do you think about that?
Great video and very solid advice
Enjoyed the video! At the end of the day, everybody needs a suit.
Agree.
Hey Brian, great informative video thank you! I wanted to ask-what suit/from where is the shit you are wearing at 1:40 -1:47? Love the deep navy color!
Many thanks! The suit is custom Ermengildo Zegna. The shirt is our own: hespokestyle.com/product/white-poplin-dress-shirt/
I Just found your chanel and it's amazing, thank you.
Interesting video! How essential in your opinion is a suit with patch pockets? I know the 'conservative' way is with flap pockets, which in my opinion can look weird in some suits. Keep inspiring us!
Thanks, George. Depends on you. Depends on the fabric. Patch pockets are always more casual. So if the fabric is such that you think you would wear the jacket as a separate--hopsack, for example--I would do patch pockets. As I say at the end, it's really up to you and your preferences. These are just my recommendations.
Brian, this is an excellent presentation.
Glad you think so! Appreciate the comment.
I've got some questions if you don't mind.
1) What do you think of the navy herring pattern suit?
2) Is buying a suit from the discount outlet a good idea? (Off 5th ave.)
The suit I'm looking at buying, if it's still on the rack this week, which it's been in the past 2 week window, is a navy herring.
It's like $350.00 marked down from supposedly $1,300.
The brand is called something like Hackberry along that line.
3) Do you know anything about this brand or a brand with a similar name and would you recommend it?
4) Also, do you know or think the prices at discount outlets are jus' marked up that high by the retailer jus' to make the customer think their getting a good deal?
5) What's your take on suits at Men's Wearhouse?
0:59 1. Never Wears A Suit: 1 Suit
1:58 2. Occasional Suit Wearer: 3 Suits
4:51 3. Has To Wear A Suit To Work: 5 Suits
6:51 4. The Suit Lover: Infinite Number of Suits
Those are already in the description....
Beautiful topic and usual masterclass execution!
Many thanks, Marco! Always appreciate the comments.
For me the issue with heavier weight suits, even though I love the look, is that I am simply too warm as most offices ours and clients are run way too hot.
Love from Miami. YPro yes indeed, I have really enjoyed this look and style. Great work on the video. Now I have to get ready to hit the club again both this video in style and then Delta Parole - Wasted Music Video that I had watched before this again since every night out I rock out to it first goes stunnin smooth, motivated me to be the man tonight. What are any of you other beautiful peoples hit the club songs when we can again?
This is a great video. Very informative. Do you have any more essentials videos like this?
Oh yeah! Check out this playlist: ruclips.net/video/lwsQyEAmBxM/видео.html
And other playlists as well. You can just browse the videos section of the channel too.
@@hespokestyle Thanks Sir
@@Jebro439 Sure thing!
Could you please do a video for those of us in year round hot climates. I live in central Florida where t shirts and shorts are pretty much the norm everyday. I also wear a uniform for work so I don’t get a chance to dress up. As a 50 yr old I wanna look cool and stylish but not out of place. Thanks so much!
Essential summer suits?
I’m thinking daily casual style, too hot for suits lol!😀
@@leazer44 Not linen!
Hah! Like what you wear running errands, every day living like a run to the grocery store and it not be athletic gear?
I own 5 suits and 2 sports coats for church , social functions and job fair/interviews
I’d like to start wearing a suit more often to look put together....what is a good one and done dress shoe?
Thank you for an interesting video. BTW, I was wondering if you would consider doing a summer every day carry video ? Thanking you in advance.
I think many people are between 2 and 4. I know I am. I appreciate quality tailoring, but my day to day work I only occasionally wear a sports coat and never a suit. Only wear a full suit a few times per month, between 0 and 3 times a month on average.
Hey Brian! Love the content and the new studio, but it seems like your face could use a little more lighting from the front.
Too much contrast between light and dark areas.
As always, thank you for everything!
Thanks for the feedback. Different than you’re used to, huh? I actually intentionally went to this style with more contrast. We are only bouncing one light off the ceiling instead of two and the key is higher. It’s a different look. I don’t feel like my face is too shadowed. You can see my eyes. I set it up myself since rob is not able to come over. He’s the lighting expert and may have some input when he’s back. No comment on the audio here?! First video with the MKH50.
@@hespokestyle OMG yes! The audio sounds much better, your voice sounds more upfront and intimate with less of the room reflections and more controled sibilance. (Really thankful for the sibilance part, a lot of youtube content pays no attention to that)
@@k1ll3r957 Yes! Admittedly, I led you to talk about the audio but Ian kept laughing at me because I was so in love with this mic and I said I bet someone comments about it! Lol. We added a couple Auralex 4'x2' acoustic panels to the mix today which will also greatly assist!
I love your videos but if you could mention the brands it would be highly appreciate it.
Great video and advice, Brian. For which of the suits would you recommend to invest in a waistcoat as well? My favorites are the khaki cotton suit for summer, the titanium grey suit (my car has that color with a matte finish :) the chalk-stripe suit and of course also the trenchcoat (always a classic, for women as well :) .
Thanks! I would stay away from a khaki cotton waistcoat, but a waistcoat with the others would exponentially increase versatility.
He Spoke Style Thank you. Is it in any way a good idea to combine a waistcoat of a different color with a suit? For example a burgundy or black waistcoat with a grey suit?
@@-lys-8014 Ah, the odd waistcoat... It's tricky. For me, it works better with fall/winter fabrics.
Hi, whats the right channel to talk abt paid sponsorship?
Sorry if this was already noted, but would love to know the brand of your black polo shirt your wearing! Clean look! I need me a new black polo like yours.
I'm a suit lover, I would love to get my own tuxedo here soon and also a white tie suit/outfit (just to say I have it lol) well thats not completely true when I renew my wedding vows I would like to wear it or going to an opera or formal theater, that sounds nice what do you guys think?
I’m missing the formality of suits in the office I used to wear them daily but now only rarely wear them for important meetings with external parties. For those who rarely wear suits I would have thought that a Navy and/or charcoal suit would suffice as some people don’t look good in charcoal suits.
Being an "occasional suit wearer" the suits that I have are navy, charcoal gray and true blue, it seems like I am not that lost.
Well done Brian...thanks.
You're welcome, Kevin. Appreciate the comment.
Thanks, great video. I have 3 different suits and six different sports jackets and blazers. What kind am I???
I only just realized that the HSS shop has quite a few nice suits. Your advertisement is extremely subtle what I appreciate on the one side, but it could be a bit more ;-)
What are your suits size? You have the perfect body frame for a suit..👍 very inspirational. You are my go to person for advice.. thanks..👍
Excellent video as usual!
Thank you! Cheers!
I’ve been planing on buying a suit for some time now. I don’t need one but want to wear one. I don’t work in an office though and would only wear it for date night or parties etc. or just because I feel like it. Trying to pick my first colour but do you think I should skip the recommended grey or blue suit as I don’t work in an office?
Hey HSS I’m a big guy and I found a suit in goodwill that fits my “ hard to get right measurements “ which are very close to gangster style suit measurements; can I take this suit to a MTM and have them make me a suit improving on the shortcomings of a off the rack suit? by the way great channel!
Can do you a video on how to style Double Breasted Suit?
Sure! Will probably have to wait until the fall though. Good idea. Thanks!
For the 2nd guy, would you wear medium gray to funerals or the navy hopsack?
I would do that, yes.
What do you think about pre owned nen dress pants or blazers to wear ? Of course im dry cleaning the clothes..
Quick question I have a 6’2 240lbs athletic muscular built. I was a collegiate athlete so most of my weight is in my thighs. With the two inch cuff at the bottom would that still be ok for me? Just asking a few tips to support my frame. Thanks man love your content keep it up!
I’m actually the 4. Guy. I just like to dress well because.......:because. I think it’s because that as I’ve grown up in a rural area surrounded by people who really don’t care about dressing well, I’ve always been going along with the crowd. But when my father took me to a Jos A. Bank to get some better clothes for going to mass in (I’m a Roman Catholic), I just fell in love with the process of dressing well that very first moment I put on a proper fitting sport coat. I felt proud to be a man, and I felt more like my dad who dresses well for work. How’s that for sharing my testimony? 😁
More like how many do you want. Especially tge styke
Hi! What fabric is the mid-grey one you recommended for the occasional suit wearer made of and do you remember where you got it? Really like the look of that suit.
It's Dormeuil Krono. AWESOME fabric. Wrinkles just fall right out of it.