I'd never heard of the expression before watching this, and realised that I'm a postcard. Oddly enough, I've always considered my usual garb as a uniform, it's utilitarian and smart-casual. Cheers for making me feel better, lol 👍🍻
My grandfather was in the army for 26 years, he was a paratrooper in the 82nd, 13th, and 11th airborne in ww2. He served in the 24th infantry in Korea, and signal corps in Vietnam. He always had clean cut hair, shaved beard, and had great posture and physical health. He was a real man and radiated badassery and confidence, he had a great mustache that he also kept trim. Today he would’ve been 94. RIP, Papa
Will iam man shut ur welfare baby ass up. Begging for food stamps headass. I’m enlisted and got 2 more years off an extended contract. Now go slurp ur bowl of Doritos n Mountain Dew cereal you fool.
The thing I like about this channel is it's very direct and to the point. I was raised in an environment with very little directions and rules. Lots of fun in some cases, but I'm really starting to see some consequences from a lack of discipline. I take everything with a grain of salt, but this has definitely given some food for thought. Will try to apply a few things to make things better. Thanks for posting.
Nicholas Reid no but for real, LV is crap. I don’t get the hype. Its not original, its always the same pattern. The guy in the video talk about not to be lazy. Well, I feel like the people in the LV design department are some lazy Sons of bitches..
Having a personal uniform is great. Make the personal uniform comfortable, durable, interchangable and affordable. Have multiple personal uniforms, i.e; gym, casual, work, church, home.
This was by far the most informative, no nonsense, down to earth honest video for veterans getting back into real life. I’ve been out of the Army for 9 years now and I’ve become sloppy. This video kindled a fire within. I remember when I was in shape and physically fit, I knew I looked good, and I felt good. Thanks for the video.
What a Great reminder of some things my parents taught us in elementary school, pre 1970's. Mind you... My how things have changed. But really anyone that views this, deep down, will admit too themselves this is good mentoring. Remember, "There is never a second chance for a first impression ."
I deserted from my country's army 30 years ago. I'm basically wearing a hoodie or jeans, sometimes a battered MOTORHEAD t-shirt. I'm the manager of a small IT firm, I published five books, and I work as a Linux trainer. Don't judge a book by its cover.
@Lonnie you don't even know what fucking country he's from. Other countries force military service. Like 90% of them. He could be Russian, Turkish, Venezualan, etc.Deserting is a massive offence and takes balls. Don't be a keyboard warrior
@Lonnie Joining the army is for kids who can't grow up. Wake up, make your bed, eat what's on the table, do what we tell you to do, don't think and shut your mouth. Basically it's like being back at home with mom and dad, only this time you have a gun in your hand. Boys want to become men by joining the army, but instead they just remain boys with a gun.
@Lonnie Some of my students served and all of them agreed it was a total waste of their time. But then, I agree you need to have employment for those unfit to do anything else in life.
I am on of those people that do not step out of my house unless I am perfectly put together. You don’t get a second chance to make a first impression 👍
This is actually such a great video. When I was in the reserves in Ireland our Corporal said to us "Your always on parade lads, even when your at home out of the uniform" This stuck with me & has always served me very well at work when I was in Events trying to become Crew Chef (Ended up having three management positions) And Even now that I'm in construction. (It's part of whats called "The halo effect") Always looking the part dose put you ahead & It helps me have more respect & pride for myself, I feel terrible walking around in rags, And people Noticeable treat you worse. Dont get caught up in thinking appearance is so "Superficial" It's really not
My father used to tell me when I was a kid ' hold yourself up' when I got a bit sloppy. Now, I understand why. Great video as always. Greetings from Belgium
I've been out of the Marine Corps since 87' and I still check my gig line before I leave the house and when I get dressed. One other suggestion, make your bed as soon as you get up in the morning.
Christina H. so waking up early, having a gig line, being physically fit, having attention to detail, and staying strong in shitty times = brainwashing?
My grandfather served 29 years in the army, he served in Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Grenada, Panama, Germany, and all over the US. He always had great posture and was always very lean and in shape, he always said “If you feel good you’ll look good”
Seven minutes and twenty three seconds of some of the best advice I have ever heard. Do you have a suggestion to start working out with someone with a disability? I have CP. Keep up the great work.
So right about being in shape. I just lost 70 pounds and once I completed that task, I wondered how I could allow myself to look so bad for so long. I'm so much happier now because I'm in decent shape and look so much better. It's so sad the grocery store has 80% garbage for sale. Companies are getting rich manufacturing poison for the human body. Heart disease kills more than any mass shootings but nobody complains about that
Superficial people might watch that, then most others will be skeptical that it is a replica or counterfeit, and then if it takes a lot of attention to see what time it is even a Rolx could make one look like a dork. You're better off with any watch that looks ok and keeps accurate time, and with easy visibility so you can see what time it is in a flash, with a flick of the wrist.
I had one in stainless steel, It was a real one, 90% of people dont know what a rolex is. The ones that do either own one or want to. I swapped mine for a classic motorcycle. Good deal.
@DivinexDragoonxRising fun fact, the United states park ranger uniforms (back in the day) were the inspiration for the design of those wermacht uniforms, also the seig hail was taken from American boyscouts. Hitler based a lot of things off of American stuff it's kinda surreal learning about it.
Vets I work with when they get out get ugly sleeve tattoos, get fat, grow beards, and wear their work uniforms unbuttoned, untucked, wrinkled, with dirty blue jeans. That's the reality.
It is called rebellion after service. 🤣😂 I never got into tattoos, I have however grown a beard. I have gained some pounds over the past 30 years, but never became obese. I am 69” and weigh 190 to 195 lbs. not too shabby I think. I can’t do wrinkled clothes or wear a uniform half assed.
I did 26 years - 13 years USMC Active duty and 13 USNR post 9-11. All of these tips seemed like common sense. Then I realized, I've been conditioned to dress the way I do bymy military service. I sometimes get (good naturally) teased by people for dressing "uptight" or for being over dressed. I never gave the subject any thought until now. Thanks.
I love these tips, its not just uniformed personnel who can benefit from this but also civilians too. Thank you so much It helped me boost my confidence by properly wearing my clothes
Splendid. Honestly worded. I loathe sloppy men in gym wear when they are miles from a gym. Come to think of it, I don't think their saggy bodies have ever been in a gym. I have always lived by the mantra, "If you buy cheap, you buy twice". Save up and buy one quality item instead of poorly made fashion items. Personally don't believe that I've ever been fashionable but my husband and I have always been smart. (Both retired military U.K.) Brilliant posting. This should be played in schools. Thank you.
Tip #74 When working out, always wear a different brand for each different item of clothing in your outfit. For example: Nike socks, Under Armor Shoes, Puma shorts, Adidas t-shirt, Fila underwear, Reebok bathrobe
I'm most often in the same type of clothes. I'm still noticeably muscular and not a tub of lard, on top of which I don't have to impress anyone in the business world.
legit. this wasn't about dressing well for fashion's sake, but dressing well for your own sake. not getting fat is what i'm trying to do. its tough, but gotta do what you gotta do.
Damn, I got everything right except for getting fat. Great video. I'm off for a walk, followed by a salad for lunch. Thanks for the motivational boost!
How you dress is important…but its not everything. I’m a PACU (recovery room) nurse, so I literally wear hospital-laundered green scrubs with a t-shirt and tennis shoes everyday-it’s an infection-prevention measure. I pay attention to make sure my hair is neatly pulled back and covered and my fingernails trimmed, but I project confidence and care primarily with my voice and facial expression. I speak well and communicate professionally. On certain work occasions, I do have cause to follow the suggestions you make (which are extremely male-oriented by the way): job interviews, Zoom meetings when I am not working at the hospital, classes, etc. But I thought I’d put it out there that clothes are just one part of the equation of projecting professionalism.
Great video 👍 Pride is not just for your time in the military, it should be in ALL things and throughout your entire life, some have never learned this lesson.
Leave it to a officer to talk about the importance of appearance, especially since the NSW just went back to uniform regulations... I’m just messing around, love your channel and the message!
I work with kids with autism so unfortunately mobility is more important than style, but I do try to keep my physical appearance excluding clothing on point
When I was in the Sheriffs Academy we were told of a deputy who was killed by a gang member. When asked why he killed the deputy, the gang members response was something to the effect of "He looked sloppy." Appearance matters.
All good advice. Sometimes personal appearance counts and sometimes it does not. At Airborne School, morning inspection included having shined the inside of our brass belt buckles; at Ranger School, we put tape over our belt buckles and wore field trou which, for the most part, had the entire crotches burnt out from sleeping leaning on a tree with Sterno cans between our legs. At one school, personal appearance was all at the beginning of the day; in the other school, it mattered not in the least. Lesson: circumstances apply.
hey.. really, I almost watched most of your videos and I want to thank you for putting these on RUclips.. I myself appreciate life of special ops.. since I live alone.. I literally do everything.. and I call myself soldier without uniform.. but, you are amazing..this is really so cool.. m from india.. in my free time I always watch your videos
This is so true, your appearance is your first impression hair combed look squared away. All so part of confidence is the way you move and carry yourself remember stand tall and move with purpose.
The most important point here, I think, is to be in good shape. From my experience; I like dress clean with a regular to loose clothing fit. And apparently I dress like a postcard. But none of that seems to matter. I keep myself in good shape but because of my prefered clothing style no one can tell how muscular I really am. When a situation arises where people see me topless they almost have a shock effect because of how well I maintain my body. Then no matter how I dress I get an increased amount of respect. Now I do recognize that this depends whether or not people see me topless (which I try to avoid) or not.
“The official army wife uniform looks sloppy. I have been single and paying child support since I said that. She screwed my brother. He dresses sloppy. Im now not invited to family functions because their kid will be there. “
If people are going to judge you on the clothes you're wearing ahead of the actions you perform, then they aren't the kind of people you should be associating yourself with. Honestly, if someone tries that hard to look presentable it makes me wonder what they're trying to distract me from. As the old addage goes, apperances can be deceptive. Some of the scruffiest people I've met have been the best people. Some of them have gone on to do great things. On the other hand, some of the best dressed people I've known turn out to be scumbags and conmen. They dress well because they want you to focus on how they look and how confident they seem, instead of the shitty things they are doing while your back is turned. Lawyers, investment bankers, politicians, preachers, snake oil salesmen. All dress to impress. All stab you in the back. And if you need to dress well to feel good about yourself it might be worth analysing why. Apperances are only skin deep. You can change the wrapping paper but it wont help if you don't like what's inside the package.
@goldenhotdogs My point being that if someone bases their opinion of others on something as facile as appearance, then they're likely the kind of person who forms and nurtures shallow bonds. These people aren't the kind who can be trusted or relied upon in the long term. Unless you're a confidence trickster who is looking to manipulate others, your apperance shouldn't be front and center to who you are as a person. What you think of as "using to your advantage" I think of as robbing people of the chance to make an accurate assesment. It's dishonest. Sure it might be a very mild form of dishonesty, but the fact that you're willing to *knowingly* engage in it speaks volumes as to your character. If you want to stand out and actually be someone - rather than giving the "appearance" of being someone - then you need to focus on your actions, not on your appearance. Go volunteer as an aid worker, learn something new, build something, help a friend or family member. These are the things that are important, not how shiny your new shoes are.
This advice is certainly warranted. Just go to any airport and look at the attire of people flying. I believe in comfort, but everyone should have some level of pride and self respect, yet I see people flying in (literally) their pajamas.
My 7th grade history teach wore a collard shirt and dress pants everyday and sometimes a tie. He did this because we wanted to set an example. We was 60 or 65.
I'm 57 years old and drive a truck for a living. I'm 6'2" and a meaningful 215 lbs.. I wear a brown tee shirt and either green or dark blue Carhart's every day. In cool weather I add a brown sweat shirt. I don't own a suit, though I do have some collared shirts, which I haven't worn in years. I don't own jewelery. I don't have to give any thought at all about what I'm going to wear on any given day. I am content. Though I get what your saying... )
I’m ex UK army & it seems that it’s exactly the same across the pond in the US army. If you get an injury you are allowed to wear trainers instead of boots. I’ve always thought the same, that it looks awful & in my day the boots were boots, but as I went through my time they started issuing better boots which are probably better for you as they provide more protection & support than wearing trainers. When I saw people in trainers wearing there uniform it made me cringe & I hoped that nobody outside of the camp would see it as it’s embarrassing for the entire unit IMOH. Also he hit the nail on the head of army wives. They had a “uniform” of tight gym leggings & a top. Sad to say that many really shouldn’t be wearing such cloths. We used to joke about it, my wife never wore that stuff. She was German though as we met over there. I like the shoes he wears but not sure about the YSL belt. That’s something I wouldn’t wear.
Generally I am pretty lazy with these things when I am just doing things at home or hanging out with people at their house. When I am at work or an event though, I always do my best to pay attention to details and look professional. (Proper haircut, not scruffy, shoes or boots polished, appropriate attire, etc.) This video has taught me a few things that I never though of though. For example; I never even heard of a gig line until now. Thank you
Addendums: - Colors Certain colors pair well. Blue shirts and tan pants pair well. Black and red pair well. Olive green and grey pair well. - Hair (men) Hair in most cases looks best tapered. The top should always be longer than the sides. The front should always be longer than the back. Long side burns connecting to beards only look good on people with the right facial structure. Etching is stupid, faddish and unprofessional and will summarily get you judged as a fuckboy in most professional circles. - Untucked collared shirts If you are wearing a collared shirt and do not want to tuck it in, unbutton the top one or two buttons, remove your tie, unbutton the collar buttons if any, and neatly roll your sleeves, anywhere from your halfway up your forearm to two finger lengths above your elbow. This is good nightclub or bar attire and also coupled with neutral colored slacks excellent for corporate casual. In this mode, clean skate shoes may be worn out on the town, but not in a professional environment. - Shirt size and cut A collared shirt may be slightly too big but so long as it generally contours to your body shape and fits well on your chest and shoulders and is made of quality material you will be fine. Finally invest in nicely cut polo shirts for everyday casual wear outside your home.
To this day I still shave my face and my bald head. I will also take the time to shop for good fitting clothes. Women will take notice even though they may not say something. I once went on a date with a woman and man she looked stunning. Later that day she mentioned how when she initially met me she felt in her own words “put ashamed because I out dressed her” To end my comment I will give you a life principle I live by. Always try to be the best dressed man in the room.
No offense man, but I’ve never cared what people think about how I look. Unless I’m going to work or a formal event, I’m proud to wear my Nike clothes and shoes in public. That being said, as a person that’s about to enlist myself, thank you for your service. I will follow these rules while in uniform. Though when I’m out and about in civilian clothes is another thing 😁
I know this is super late and that’s relatable. I have a hard time caring about anything. But people address you based on how you present yourself. So I put the effort into looking good and I tend to get my way with a lot less fuss. People treat attractive people way better than they do to a slob. It’s worth the effort. Hopefully you figured that out too.
@@SaraphDarklaw I'm with Darth here. My style is "homeless chic". Basically t-shirt, jeans and boots everyday. Professionally, I build engines for racing stuff. People treat me just fine. In fact I feel very awkward when I have to suit up. I suppose everybody's different though.
Being A-J Squared Away in Military Forces Uniform, whether Army, MARINE CORPS, Navy, Coast Guard and Air Force, projects professionalism, elan, and a discipline , distinguished look that commands respect from Civilians who admire Military Forces and Veterans.
Exactly who do you think it is that makes up the military? We are all civilians before entering the military, and we all once again are civilians upon detachment from service. So let's cut the crap. In my dad's time, WW2, nearly 85 -90% of men served, today, 2001 - 2019, it might be about 40% of men under 45. Still, quite a few of the population were civilian, then military, and back to civilian. So again, who exactly do you think makes up the military? Citizen soldiers, that's who.
Absolutely true couldn’t agree more . You should never enter a room full of suits in a tracksuit . But shit costs money doesn’t it . Anyone else starting to see the same hurdles as I do . SS ?
I don't know why RUclips recommend this video to me, perhaps because I make almost half of the mistakes mentioned in this video, wish I had known this earlier, I like informative Channel like this anyways, thank you for sharing!
Nothing wrong with being a post card, as long as you have it clean everyday. In the military you're literally a walking postcard.
Its better to be a postcard instead of a mess. But its better to have some variety in the look and also put together then it is to be a postcard.
I wear Poloshirts with my companies logo on it everyday
I'd never heard of the expression before watching this, and realised that I'm a postcard.
Oddly enough, I've always considered my usual garb as a uniform, it's utilitarian and smart-casual.
Cheers for making me feel better, lol 👍🍻
Deep Water postcards dont apply to uniform.
And enter Steve Jobs. Lol
My grandfather was in the army for 26 years, he was a paratrooper in the 82nd, 13th, and 11th airborne in ww2. He served in the 24th infantry in Korea, and signal corps in Vietnam. He always had clean cut hair, shaved beard, and had great posture and physical health. He was a real man and radiated badassery and confidence, he had a great mustache that he also kept trim. Today he would’ve been 94. RIP, Papa
"You look good, you feel good. You feel good, you play good. You play good, THEY pay good....." - Deon Sanders
"Pride in self begins with pride in appearance." - General George A Patton. 😉
That was general that was nazi supporter? Patton wanted to help germans fight soviets.
@@edgehodl4832 clearly, you need to go back to school
@@edgehodl4832 bozo
This is literally the best channel for everyone nowadays. We have so much to learn from the military
@Will iam lol bet you wear hemp shirts and got a manbun with ur ripped jeans n sandals. Dirty hippy
Will iam man shut ur welfare baby ass up. Begging for food stamps headass. I’m enlisted and got 2 more years off an extended contract. Now go slurp ur bowl of Doritos n Mountain Dew cereal you fool.
They are better channels but okay
@@michakoczy3261 like what
Thanks Shahaan
The thing I like about this channel is it's very direct and to the point. I was raised in an environment with very little directions and rules. Lots of fun in some cases, but I'm really starting to see some consequences from a lack of discipline.
I take everything with a grain of salt, but this has definitely given some food for thought. Will try to apply a few things to make things better.
Thanks for posting.
"Don't buy name brand"
**Wears LV belts exclusively**
exactly, hypocrite
Nicholas Reid no but for real, LV is crap. I don’t get the hype.
Its not original, its always the same pattern. The guy in the video talk about not to be lazy.
Well, I feel like the people in the LV design department are some lazy Sons of bitches..
Please watch the whole video and listen to what he said. Dumbass
And they're ugly af too
Sometimes u gotta flex
Having a personal uniform is great. Make the personal uniform comfortable, durable, interchangable and affordable.
Have multiple personal uniforms, i.e; gym, casual, work, church, home.
I think the same way Brother 👌🍻
the marines rlly have the best dress uniforms!
Agreed, the red piping is awesome.
Ya just can't spell 'really '?
@@acb9896 haha I can, it's just my brain is wired to type it that way from yrs or should I say "years" of playing video games. Lol.
This was by far the most informative, no nonsense, down to earth honest video for veterans getting back into real life.
I’ve been out of the Army for 9 years now and I’ve become sloppy. This video kindled a fire within. I remember when I was in shape and physically fit, I knew I looked good, and I felt good. Thanks for the video.
What a Great reminder of some things my parents taught us in elementary school, pre 1970's. Mind you... My how things have changed. But really anyone that views this, deep down, will admit too themselves this is good mentoring. Remember, "There is never a second chance for a first impression ."
My Father, who was a WWII veteran, had us tip top from kindergarten. Now as an adult I really appreciate what he did.
"Don't get fat" I'm legit sitting in front of a pizza right now
Dont ear it
I'm eating 2 cheeseburgers right now.
@@TheTAEclub Pizza in moderation is fine.
Run 20 miles
"Dont buy name brands" has 2 louis vuitton belts🤣
Lol
and they look terrible fake my gypsie neighbors would wear this and show it off proud
Did you even watch the video ?
He means buy something because of the material and not because of the name brand.
Yeah those belts were ugly af. I was surprised he wears those. I mean, he didn't sound Slavic ;)
I deserted from my country's army 30 years ago. I'm basically wearing a hoodie or jeans, sometimes a battered MOTORHEAD t-shirt. I'm the manager of a small IT firm, I published five books, and I work as a Linux trainer. Don't judge a book by its cover.
Can't believe it took me this much scrolling to find this comment.
@Lonnie you don't even know what fucking country he's from. Other countries force military service. Like 90% of them. He could be Russian, Turkish, Venezualan, etc.Deserting is a massive offence and takes balls. Don't be a keyboard warrior
@Lonnie Joining the army is for kids who can't grow up. Wake up, make your bed, eat what's on the table, do what we tell you to do, don't think and shut your mouth. Basically it's like being back at home with mom and dad, only this time you have a gun in your hand. Boys want to become men by joining the army, but instead they just remain boys with a gun.
@Lonnie Some of my students served and all of them agreed it was a total waste of their time. But then, I agree you need to have employment for those unfit to do anything else in life.
The house I live in here in South France was built 400 years before your country was even discovered. So bugger off. :o)
I am on of those people that do not step out of my house unless I am perfectly put together. You don’t get a second chance to make a first impression 👍
This is actually such a great video.
When I was in the reserves in Ireland our Corporal said to us "Your always on parade lads, even when your at home out of the uniform"
This stuck with me & has always served me very well at work when I was in Events trying to become Crew Chef (Ended up having three management positions) And Even now that I'm in construction.
(It's part of whats called "The halo effect")
Always looking the part dose put you ahead & It helps me have more respect & pride for myself, I feel terrible walking around in rags, And people Noticeable treat you worse.
Dont get caught up in thinking appearance is so "Superficial"
It's really not
My father used to tell me when I was a kid ' hold yourself up' when I got a bit sloppy. Now, I understand why.
Great video as always. Greetings from Belgium
I listened to this with my son on the way to school to reinforce the same lessons.
I've been out of the Marine Corps since 87' and I still check my gig line before I leave the house and when I get dressed.
One other suggestion, make your bed as soon as you get up in the morning.
the military brain washes people into developing habits. That's how powerful brainwashing is. You'll do stupid shit decades later.
@@jackdoe7401 , you're putting words in my mouth. I'm sure I never mentioned the word hate at all. You're wishing to demonize me.
United States Air Force veteran, so do i
Christina H. so waking up early, having a gig line, being physically fit, having attention to detail, and staying strong in shitty times = brainwashing?
@@kingarmani7631 ig all of that is "stupid shit"
My grandfather served 29 years in the army, he served in Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Grenada, Panama, Germany, and all over the US. He always had great posture and was always very lean and in shape, he always said “If you feel good you’ll look good”
“Don’t get fat.”
I will live by this. Thank you for a laugh and tons of good advice 😂
It always brightens my day when you upload a new video sir. Thank you again for all you have done for our nation and for all you continue to do.
5:54 EXCEPT, if you are going for the Ranger school.
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@@brech8985 tako je španac slažem se
@@petarniciforovic6543 croata o algún idioma de la región del báltico
@@brech8985 ma jok bre nemoj mi njih
@@petarniciforovic6543 no llego a entender , entiendo un poquito de croata , muy poquito
Civilian here. Husband, dad, learner, teacher... Love this stuff. Thank you.
Good Advice, My 91 year old Mother has been telling me this since I was a boy, and she has been right
This is SO needed today...most people dress like complete slobs
Well....most people ARE slobs, so that makes sense, I suppose. Lol
Medic 83 yeah, me included compared to decades ago, ha ha
Ed Hill Masters Roofing completely agree
In the US, yes :)
Ed Hill Masters Roofing because our parents made our clothes absolutely perfect!
Seven minutes and twenty three seconds of some of the best advice I have ever heard. Do you have a suggestion to start working out with someone with a disability? I have CP.
Keep up the great work.
So right about being in shape. I just lost 70 pounds and once I completed that task, I wondered how I could allow myself to look so bad for so long. I'm so much happier now because I'm in decent shape and look so much better. It's so sad the grocery store has 80% garbage for sale. Companies are getting rich manufacturing poison for the human body. Heart disease kills more than any mass shootings but nobody complains about that
very helpful just enrolled in a fire academy where this is very important
Good luck Milky! 👌
“Anything worth doing is worth over doing”... Looking like a professional is one of those things worth doing.
Accessorizing with a Rolex Submariner Date certainly fits the image.
Sure, if you got 15 grand to throw away on a watch...
Superficial people might watch that, then most others will be skeptical that it is a replica or counterfeit, and then if it takes a lot of attention to see what time it is even a Rolx could make one look like a dork. You're better off with any watch that looks ok and keeps accurate time, and with easy visibility so you can see what time it is in a flash, with a flick of the wrist.
I had one in stainless steel, It was a real one, 90% of people dont know what a rolex is. The ones that do either own one or want to. I swapped mine for a classic motorcycle. Good deal.
I like the Army, Marine and Wehrmacht uniforms. I'm joining the US Army this January
Hooah!
@DivinexDragoonxRising agreed
@DivinexDragoonxRising save for maybe the Black Hugo Boss of the Schutzstaffel
@DivinexDragoonxRising fun fact, the United states park ranger uniforms (back in the day) were the inspiration for the design of those wermacht uniforms, also the seig hail was taken from American boyscouts. Hitler based a lot of things off of American stuff it's kinda surreal learning about it.
I recommended joining Army Rangers, don't get in those Infantry groups.
Saved to my favorites! Great video! Love it! Men wear collars, professionals wear ties! Gospel right there
Vets I work with when they get out get ugly sleeve tattoos, get fat, grow beards, and wear their work uniforms unbuttoned, untucked, wrinkled, with dirty blue jeans. That's the reality.
It is called rebellion after service. 🤣😂
I never got into tattoos, I have however grown a beard. I have gained some pounds over the past 30 years, but never became obese. I am 69” and weigh 190 to 195 lbs. not too shabby I think. I can’t do wrinkled clothes or wear a uniform half assed.
@@comcastjohn ur so special
Thank you for the lessons you provide sir. Much appreciated.
"I have too much pride to look like an idiot." - We need more people to think like this.
I did 26 years - 13 years USMC Active duty and 13 USNR post 9-11. All of these tips seemed like common sense. Then I realized, I've been conditioned to dress the way I do bymy military service. I sometimes get (good naturally) teased by people for dressing "uptight" or for being over dressed. I never gave the subject any thought until now. Thanks.
I love these tips, its not just uniformed personnel who can benefit from this but also civilians too. Thank you so much It helped me boost my confidence by properly wearing my clothes
Good advice. Confidence is absolutely vital to success. Conquer the small things in life and you have a chance to conquer the big things.
I saw this video last year. I always dressed well. I have lost 40 pounds since then, by running 4-5 times a week and eating super clean.
Splendid. Honestly worded. I loathe sloppy men in gym wear when they are miles from a gym. Come to think of it, I don't think their saggy bodies have ever been in a gym. I have always lived by the mantra, "If you buy cheap, you buy twice". Save up and buy one quality item instead of poorly made fashion items. Personally don't believe that I've ever been fashionable but my husband and I have always been smart. (Both retired military U.K.) Brilliant posting. This should be played in schools. Thank you.
Tip #74
When working out, always wear a different brand for each different item of clothing in your outfit.
For example: Nike socks, Under Armor Shoes, Puma shorts, Adidas t-shirt, Fila underwear, Reebok bathrobe
For some reason, your very blunt and to the point delivery makes me chuckle a bit. You are speaking 100% facts though.
Wow!!!! This is wonderful! "Don't get fat!" Thank you for being honest and not trying to sugar coat it!
Just raw truths exposed and remembered. Well done!!!.
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john wheeler Stop trolling RUclips. Get on your purpose, Sleazeball!
Oh such inspiring words full of deep meanings... Look good, wear nice clothes, don't get fat.
I'm most often in the same type of clothes. I'm still noticeably muscular and not a tub of lard, on top of which I don't have to impress anyone in the business world.
legit. this wasn't about dressing well for fashion's sake, but dressing well for your own sake. not getting fat is what i'm trying to do. its tough, but gotta do what you gotta do.
Damn, I got everything right except for getting fat. Great video. I'm off for a walk, followed by a salad for lunch. Thanks for the motivational boost!
Hygiene is critical! Not just hair… teeth, body odor and groomed nails are critical !!
You’ve helped me change my perspective of my military career and I thank you so much for that.
How you dress is important…but its not everything. I’m a PACU (recovery room) nurse, so I literally wear hospital-laundered green scrubs with a t-shirt and tennis shoes everyday-it’s an infection-prevention measure. I pay attention to make sure my hair is neatly pulled back and covered and my fingernails trimmed, but I project confidence and care primarily with my voice and facial expression. I speak well and communicate professionally.
On certain work occasions, I do have cause to follow the suggestions you make (which are extremely male-oriented by the way): job interviews, Zoom meetings when I am not working at the hospital, classes, etc. But I thought I’d put it out there that clothes are just one part of the equation of projecting professionalism.
I prefer my long hair and beard. I keep it all brushed, combed, washed, and oiled.
Same here.
LmFao I was falling asleep 😴 then I heard “don’t get fat” I woke up. 😂😂😂
Great video 👍 Pride is not just for your time in the military, it should be in ALL things and throughout your entire life, some have never learned this lesson.
Leave it to a officer to talk about the importance of appearance, especially since the NSW just went back to uniform regulations...
I’m just messing around, love your channel and the message!
Hello frome Mexico this is the best video I ever saw especially for the thing you said everything is so correct thanks for that
I work with kids with autism so unfortunately mobility is more important than style, but I do try to keep my physical appearance excluding clothing on point
When I was in the Sheriffs Academy we were told of a deputy who was killed by a gang member. When asked why he killed the deputy, the gang members response was something to the effect of "He looked sloppy." Appearance matters.
All good advice. Sometimes personal appearance counts and sometimes it does not. At Airborne School, morning inspection included having shined the inside of our brass belt buckles; at Ranger School, we put tape over our belt buckles and wore field trou which, for the most part, had the entire crotches burnt out from sleeping leaning on a tree with Sterno cans between our legs. At one school, personal appearance was all at the beginning of the day; in the other school, it mattered not in the least. Lesson: circumstances apply.
This is a great video. Personal appearance, in a lot of cases, separates the real military people from the fakers.
hey.. really, I almost watched most of your videos and I want to thank you for putting these on RUclips.. I myself appreciate life of special ops.. since I live alone.. I literally do everything.. and I call myself soldier without uniform.. but, you are amazing..this is really so cool.. m from india.. in my free time I always watch your videos
Thank you, I was one of those people who needed to see this.
This is so true, your appearance is your first impression hair combed look squared away. All so part of confidence is the way you move and carry yourself remember stand tall and move with purpose.
The most important point here, I think, is to be in good shape.
From my experience; I like dress clean with a regular to loose clothing fit. And apparently I dress like a postcard. But none of that seems to matter. I keep myself in good shape but because of my prefered clothing style no one can tell how muscular I really am. When a situation arises where people see me topless they almost have a shock effect because of how well I maintain my body. Then no matter how I dress I get an increased amount of respect. Now I do recognize that this depends whether or not people see me topless (which I try to avoid) or not.
I was a Corpsman with the Marines and I Always kept Marines regs! Hair and uniform!
“The official army wife uniform looks sloppy. I have been single and paying child support since I said that. She screwed my brother. He dresses sloppy. Im now not invited to family functions because their kid will be there. “
If people are going to judge you on the clothes you're wearing ahead of the actions you perform, then they aren't the kind of people you should be associating yourself with.
Honestly, if someone tries that hard to look presentable it makes me wonder what they're trying to distract me from. As the old addage goes, apperances can be deceptive.
Some of the scruffiest people I've met have been the best people. Some of them have gone on to do great things. On the other hand, some of the best dressed people I've known turn out to be scumbags and conmen. They dress well because they want you to focus on how they look and how confident they seem, instead of the shitty things they are doing while your back is turned.
Lawyers, investment bankers, politicians, preachers, snake oil salesmen. All dress to impress. All stab you in the back.
And if you need to dress well to feel good about yourself it might be worth analysing why. Apperances are only skin deep. You can change the wrapping paper but it wont help if you don't like what's inside the package.
@goldenhotdogs My point being that if someone bases their opinion of others on something as facile as appearance, then they're likely the kind of person who forms and nurtures shallow bonds. These people aren't the kind who can be trusted or relied upon in the long term.
Unless you're a confidence trickster who is looking to manipulate others, your apperance shouldn't be front and center to who you are as a person.
What you think of as "using to your advantage" I think of as robbing people of the chance to make an accurate assesment. It's dishonest. Sure it might be a very mild form of dishonesty, but the fact that you're willing to *knowingly* engage in it speaks volumes as to your character.
If you want to stand out and actually be someone - rather than giving the "appearance" of being someone - then you need to focus on your actions, not on your appearance.
Go volunteer as an aid worker, learn something new, build something, help a friend or family member. These are the things that are important, not how shiny your new shoes are.
This advice is certainly warranted. Just go to any airport and look at the attire of people flying. I believe in comfort, but everyone should have some level of pride and self respect, yet I see people flying in (literally) their pajamas.
What an excellent video. Simple and to the point with great tips!
Great video about personal appearance in the military especially when it comes to detail and gig lines
Yes the "Gig Line" we all know about that. Semper Fi from an old Marine Sgt
Don't forget to enjoy life! Be yourself. Take advice but use self control so as not to be controlled by narcissists.
I like that "don't get fat". Also, look sharp when you into your court marshalling....
Love this. I am a fat mess belonging to the army wife club. Need a kick up thr butt and this did that. Thank you
My 7th grade history teach wore a collard shirt and dress pants everyday and sometimes a tie. He did this because we wanted to set an example. We was 60 or 65.
I'm 57 years old and drive a truck for a living. I'm 6'2" and a meaningful 215 lbs.. I wear a brown tee shirt and either green or dark blue Carhart's every day. In cool weather I add a brown sweat shirt. I don't own a suit, though I do have some collared shirts, which I haven't worn in years. I don't own jewelery. I don't have to give any thought at all about what I'm going to wear on any given day. I am content. Though I get what your saying... )
Yes, matching cufflinks with tie clips. And be you too everyone has their own style. I loved matching superhero cufflinks and tie clips.
I thought for a moment a Nick's Strength & Power video was playing in another tab when I heard the soundtrack lol
Get this man to 100k already he deserves it
I’m ex UK army & it seems that it’s exactly the same across the pond in the US army. If you get an injury you are allowed to wear trainers instead of boots. I’ve always thought the same, that it looks awful & in my day the boots were boots, but as I went through my time they started issuing better boots which are probably better for you as they provide more protection & support than wearing trainers. When I saw people in trainers wearing there uniform it made me cringe & I hoped that nobody outside of the camp would see it as it’s embarrassing for the entire unit IMOH. Also he hit the nail on the head of army wives. They had a “uniform” of tight gym leggings & a top. Sad to say that many really shouldn’t be wearing such cloths. We used to joke about it, my wife never wore that stuff. She was German though as we met over there. I like the shoes he wears but not sure about the YSL belt. That’s something I wouldn’t wear.
Generally I am pretty lazy with these things when I am just doing things at home or hanging out with people at their house. When I am at work or an event though, I always do my best to pay attention to details and look professional. (Proper haircut, not scruffy, shoes or boots polished, appropriate attire, etc.) This video has taught me a few things that I never though of though. For example; I never even heard of a gig line until now. Thank you
Good informative video 👍 I love this stuff it really real information that some have never heard.
Addendums:
- Colors
Certain colors pair well. Blue shirts and tan pants pair well. Black and red pair well. Olive green and grey pair well.
- Hair (men)
Hair in most cases looks best tapered. The top should always be longer than the sides. The front should always be longer than the back. Long side burns connecting to beards only look good on people with the right facial structure. Etching is stupid, faddish and unprofessional and will summarily get you judged as a fuckboy in most professional circles.
- Untucked collared shirts
If you are wearing a collared shirt and do not want to tuck it in, unbutton the top one or two buttons, remove your tie, unbutton the collar buttons if any, and neatly roll your sleeves, anywhere from your halfway up your forearm to two finger lengths above your elbow. This is good nightclub or bar attire and also coupled with neutral colored slacks excellent for corporate casual. In this mode, clean skate shoes may be worn out on the town, but not in a professional environment.
- Shirt size and cut
A collared shirt may be slightly too big but so long as it generally contours to your body shape and fits well on your chest and shoulders and is made of quality material you will be fine.
Finally invest in nicely cut polo shirts for everyday casual wear outside your home.
"of course, there are bad uniforms"
thought he would put a pic of someone wearing an ACU-UCP LOL
Hi cat
Tip top video!
To this day I still shave my face and my bald head. I will also take the time to shop for good fitting clothes. Women will take notice even though they may not say something. I once went on a date with a woman and man she looked stunning. Later that day she mentioned how when she initially met me she felt in her own words “put ashamed because I out dressed her”
To end my comment I will give you a life principle I live by.
Always try to be the best dressed man in the room.
No offense man, but I’ve never cared what people think about how I look. Unless I’m going to work or a formal event, I’m proud to wear my Nike clothes and shoes in public. That being said, as a person that’s about to enlist myself, thank you for your service. I will follow these rules while in uniform. Though when I’m out and about in civilian clothes is another thing 😁
I know this is super late and that’s relatable. I have a hard time caring about anything. But people address you based on how you present yourself. So I put the effort into looking good and I tend to get my way with a lot less fuss. People treat attractive people way better than they do to a slob. It’s worth the effort. Hopefully you figured that out too.
@@SaraphDarklaw I'm with Darth here. My style is "homeless chic". Basically t-shirt, jeans and boots everyday. Professionally, I build engines for racing stuff. People treat me just fine. In fact I feel very awkward when I have to suit up. I suppose everybody's different though.
Being A-J Squared Away in Military Forces Uniform, whether Army, MARINE CORPS, Navy, Coast Guard and Air Force, projects professionalism, elan, and a discipline , distinguished look that commands respect from Civilians who admire Military Forces and Veterans.
Exactly who do you think it is that makes up the military? We are all civilians before entering the military, and we all once again are civilians upon detachment from service. So let's cut the crap. In my dad's time, WW2, nearly 85 -90% of men served, today, 2001 - 2019, it might be about 40% of men under 45. Still, quite a few of the population were civilian, then military, and back to civilian. So again, who exactly do you think makes up the military? Citizen soldiers, that's who.
Now that your older and a civilian I can sense the want to fulfill style. But if your young don't waste time deciding what to wear
Absolutely true couldn’t agree more . You should never enter a room full of suits in a tracksuit . But shit costs money doesn’t it . Anyone else starting to see the same hurdles as I do . SS ?
I don't know why RUclips recommend this video to me, perhaps because I make almost half of the mistakes mentioned in this video, wish I had known this earlier, I like informative Channel like this anyways, thank you for sharing!
I just figured out what's next on my to-do list.
This should be taught and mandatory viewing in all high schools for every grade. MAGA!
You deserve millions of subs.
I also believe you should wear whatever makes you happy and not feel like you have to dress to impress all the time.
"Dont be a postcard"
Err, Steve Jobs would like to have a word with you...
Never thought I would hear this guy say he wears LV
If only I could subscribe twice
Mans got the louis belt 😤😤😤