10 Men's Style Mistakes You Do NOT Want To Make

In today's video, we're talking about the 10 worst men's style mistakes. Let's face it, everyone makes mistakes. And while I’m not a huge stickler for the "rules of style", there are some things that should never be done. So here they are, the 10 worst men's style mistakes.
The good news with any of these style mistakes is that they are all very easy to fix. This list is not intended to put you down, if you happen to be making one of these mistakes. This list is intended to help you look your best!
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[@austengray9249]

Adding pictures of the mistakes and how to do it right, would make the vid extra good. Anyways thank you!

[@hespokestyle]

Austen Gray good feedback. Thank you.

[@moodyguymick]

Agreed.

[@jackpolanen]

right on target

[@hendowg713]

Agree 👍🏻

[@lexnite22]

I've seen guys in wedding photos wearing suspenders and a belt together.

[@hespokestyle]

lexnite22 that's too bad...for them, that is.

[@Joe-pb3bm]

The old joke goes: That's a sign he's an Insurance Man. LOL!

[@philipekema4315]

Guilty! We're still married though

[@rockeye]

You're welcome: 1. Wearing coats/blazers that are too large. 2. Wearing crew neck t-shirt under button up. 3. Not removing jacket pocket/vent stitching. 4. Untucked button up shirt with blazer. 5. Trousers too long. 6. Jacket/Suit too tight. 7. Wearing graphic t-shirts. 8. Poor quality footwear. 9. Matching exactly. 10. Wearing a tie bar when wearing a waist coat.

[@felixreyes416]

it'd be more informative if you provide photos of the do's and donts

[@snakedr67]

I always say, “Fashion is what everyone does. What YOU do with fashion is style.”

[@paulcusentino4917]

I am becoming more refined and pay attention to most rules when it comes to fashion. However, my Nirvana t-shirt will never retire.

[@hespokestyle]

And it should not. I was a teenager in the early 90s. I feel you.

[@arthurdoctolero8813]

Paul Cusentino I feel you buddy. I’m 41 and I still have a Pearl Jam and nWo shirt. Heck, I even have a Scandal (Japanese rock band) shirt.

[@vincentaguirre313]

Never, sir! That’s a keeper.

[@119Agent]

Suit jacket over a Nirvana shirt, jeans, and 2-tone wingtip tuxedo shoes. The Gen X power outfit.

[@ericjohnson7950]

I agree with every tip but "no crew neck t-shirt under a button-down shirt" tip. I think there is a distinction between a t-shirt and an undershirt. I agree that a crew neck undershirt should not show under a button-down dress shirt, but wearing a high-quality (sufficiently heavy cotton, for example) crew neck t-shirt under a casual button down shirt (whether the outer shirt is buttoned or unbuttoned) makes utilitarian sense on a crisp fall or spring day and doesn't look bad at all. Indeed, it's a layering opportunity from a styling perspective and a classic style.

[@ghcheong]

You forgot one of my personal pet peeve that I see people do all the time. Wearing a belt and suspenders at the same time. Comes back to redundancy again but I really don't see the point.

[@hespokestyle]

Good one. Braces aren't super common among "regular" dudes so I don't see that one as often, but you're right on. Thanks for the comment!

[@fc4570govt]

Braces should really not be showing. Keep your jacket on and buttoned when you are standing/walking. If you are wearing a waist coat under a jacket you can get away with the jacket being unbuttoned. You don't need the belt in either case.

[@fofocho71]

If someone uses belt and suspenders at the same time, he hasn’t a style issue, he has an IQ issue

[@BramClaes]

Belts have replaced suspenders in common day wear, so when people wear suspenders, they do it as a fashion statement; i.e "look how classic & old fashioned I dress!". In doing so, they forget the practical application of suspenders (keeping your pants up), and go on and wear a belt at the same time. Same thing with having them visible: back in the heyday of suspenders, they would be covered up with a waistcoat, but nowadays, it's an accessory in its own right

[@paulmunro3175]

It looks like do do on steroids.Clem has arrived uptown only missing a squirting boutonnière to complete the dis-ensemble.

[@Mr-R.R.]

I agree with ALL but one: number 7. I think in this day and age there's no such thing as being a "grown up" simply because you now don't wear graphic Ts anymore.

[@laniersmith1798]

Bravo! Loved this. You got it so very right. Once you know the rules then you can create your personal style and even bend a few. I always keep in mind what Coco Chanel once said. "Fashion fades only style remains"

[@hespokestyle]

Lanier Smith cheers, my man. Thanks for chiming in!

[@thistleclockworks1292]

Well said and laid out. This is a great tutorial for guys starting to pay attention to their wardrobe. We’ve all unwittingly made these gaffs. No real crime, just a part of learning some sartorial guidelines.

[@gurmukhgurm3146]

Ryan Gosling pulled crew neck t shirt under a dress shirt pretty well in La La Land... but at the end of the day he is Ryan freaking Gosling

[@hespokestyle]

MiKe BennING haha. True. True.

[@Myrslokstok]

MiKe BennING He is a true master he can break all rules, true.

[@hespokestyle]

Indeed.

[@vikramkoppikar4677]

To be honest, he wore a pajama shirt, to the Cannes premiere of his movie. He is legendary.

[@nikskou]

That pairing of blazer, shirt and pocket square is beyond awesome. Even most style bloggers would not dare go near that sport coat but your combo and execution is perfect. 100% outside the box thinking.

[@MrOstefar]

Thank you for this video and for the non-snobbish approach to the subject.

[@gentwithin]

Love it Brian! Looking forward to seeing more of you on YT!

[@hespokestyle]

Cheers, my brother! Will probably be ramping up into August.

[@kbrett2004]

I have been guilty of wearing my dress shirt outside my jeans with a jacket and thinking I was hip. I now regret that looking back on it. Good vid and I enjoyed it as always.

[@mircoalva]

Can you

[@idiota115]

"department of redundancy department" haha - anyway, great vid!! thx

[@hespokestyle]

You got it! Appreciate the comment.

[@simonmoses4023]

I have to take note of the last point on your list : tie bar & waistcoat - the purpose of a waistcoat is not to hold your tie in place! The purpose of a waistcoat is to add another layer to keep your warm (the orginal purpose) and to add depth to the suit/outfit. Although the tie can be held in place while wearing a waistcoat, not all ties will stay in place, silk madder ties is one I've found that do need a tie bar or pin at times. More course/rough kinds of knits do stay in place. Just saying! Love the videos BTW!

[@stephenwilliams1269]

I like this man. He is informative, concise and like some of us been there done that and have on reflection owned our own bad style judgements. Hie is also not condescending to guys that have either no idea or unsure, none of us start this journey knowing all the answers and more importantly no one shoe fits all.

[@justinborland7296]

It's amazing you don't have as many subscribers as the other mens channels. You're the best on KZbin.

[@whiteclawactual4922]

I did not know about undoing the stitching on jackets, good point, also agree with the graphic T-Shirt, only wear them if I am working around my house or doing things that could ruin good shirts!

[@hespokestyle]

Thanks for the comment!

[@OneTalaw]

Spot on ! 👍 other KZbinrs have now copied your video into their channels.

[@OneTalaw]

You highlighted a number of good points of what men should NOT do, so let me touch on a couple: trousers/pants length..... long is bad, but short is worse...you ever see those who wear their trousers/pants to where you can see their ankles (socks).....get the length correct whether that is single break or whatever suits the individual. Sorry to tell you that a good tailor can also fix the shoulders of a suit jacket/sport coat, so long as it is big (material can not grow) so the size/fit can be reduced. My advice to anyone wanting to look good in clothing is to find yourself a very good tailor, as no clothing ever fits everyone perfectly off the rack. Nice video keep’em coming 👍

[@qarhsi]

1) ill-fitting clothes in general. too big/small or loose/tight anything. doesn't need to be a jacket only. 2) wearing shoes that are not appropriate with the clothes i.e. athletic looking shoes with non-athletic apparel! please continue to make more videos like this :D

[@westfieldartworks8188]

I just subscribed yesterday. I'm finding this to be an excellent channel!! If I were to add one, I would say wearing dressy black oxford's with blue jeans. I know that's kind of a given....every knows it, or SHOULD know it, but so many seem to keep trying to rock that style. It doesn't work,...it never has....and it still doesn't. Thank you.

[@TheDanishSpaceman]

This video has the best message of all style influencers I have ever seen. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@Nathan-hs2ut]

Amazing truth bombs. Great video!

[@rohittheinvincible]

Thanks for the advice Brian. Very valuable

[@johnmartin2470]

I would refrain from purchasing shoes from cole Hahn

[@i20010]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@hespokestyle]

Very welcome. Cheers.

[@adrielrowley]

Great points! Glad someone mentioned if the shoulders don't fit, no go. Slightly disagree with the shoulders based on research. You are correct for softer shoulders, however, some structured shoulders are a tad wider to further enhance the shoulder. In that case, too wide if the top of the sleeve dimples, at most should be strait down. Hope this helps someone. Will add belt loops on dress pants, especially light colors, without a belt. I am even more extreme and say no loops on suits, spoils the lines.

[@tedwilliams765]

I'm guilty of wearing suit jackets not fitting properly in the past, I'm getting better and no what to look for now!!great video!!

[@willg7836]

This was a solid video but I love how great the channel has become in the past 5 years

[@real_fjcalabrese]

You left out wearing a belt and suspenders at the same time.

[@subhanmominrijal3881]

That’s very rare

[@johnnyblaze2257]

For people like me with a flat ass!

[@icecreamforcrowhurst]

‘If it looks right it is right’. Interesting. My favorite expression used by musicians is: ‘If it sounds good it IS good’

[@miguelcardenas233]

Great tips Best regard from Monterrey, Mexico

[@Joe-pb3bm]

The "White" (Presidential) Pocket Square is a classic. You can't go wrong. A few of different textures is great.

[@matthewneville-thesuitedco8856]

Great list mate, some of my pet peeves in there too! Although it's taken a few years for me to learn those lessons!

[@hespokestyle]

Don't sweat it. We're all works in progress.

[@joserauldino]

Great video. I have a few more style mistakes that I see: 1. Accessories you wear that don't match your clothes. For example: rubber digital gym watch worn with suit, or black plastic wraparound sunglasses with a suit, or suit with belt that doesn't match colour of shoes. 2. Quality shoes yes, but make sure they are polished and that laces are not frayed 3. Collar stays - make sure they are inserted unless you are ok with collars looking floppy 4. Wearing dress shoes or loafers and appear 'sockless' - by not wearing socks! Wear 'no show' socks if you want that look. Don't go barefeet - you will smell up your shoes and ruin them! 5. Wearing a suit that is wrinkled. #1 - always hang your suit #2 never wrap your suit jacket around the frame of a chair #3 invest in a garment steamer or get your suit pressed if it is too wrinkled but not ready to be dry cleaned

[@elliot.darko117]

Hey Brian, big question! What websites should we be looking at shopping from online for some great menswear? And department stores, should we avoid those completely or would you say you can find some pretty great pieces in those types of stores as well?

[@cutup1]

Great video brother.

[@r.douglas5695]

You do a great service to the younger guys . This should be taught in school !

[@hespokestyle]

Hahaha. Thanks for the comment.

[@shelby9445]

So glad i found this channel

[@laurentbuchet5674]

Great list, like your blazer a lot. Which brand it is?

[@robbiemacgregor5800]

Wearing a tie bar with a waistcoat has the same energy as wearing both a belt and suspenders

[@F4bb318]

2 buttons undone on a shirt is the nr 1 style mistake

[@thai-anhnguyen5527]

Snabbe_Fabbe I read the comments just to find this post.

[@26OY]

Pleasant, detailed, open minded yet reasonable and correct, and I like the ending. Been a subscriber for years and this channel never disappoints.

[@benjamindinunzio6094]

I've ever agreed more with anyone ever! Lol wonderful video!

[@atheistmercenary7464]

Crew neck is always a “no” under a jacket thanks for the great video keep it up man

[@ianchange]

Wow, love this blazer, where did you get it?

[@dlbbyers]

Great advice for looking good 👍

[@JasonDebly]

Besides shoulder width, I would add jacket length is a common area of mistake. Too long or too short, the trick to prevent it is to ensure the jacket length ends at the thumb knuckle when you make a gentle fist with your arms at your sides.

[@s.j.hunter3995]

I think wearing a team sport or other graphic t-shirt is OK in a very casual atmosphere, at the beach, at home, going to Home Depot on the weekend. Wearing a Flash or Green Hornet Tee might work if you are a Physicist at CALTech. The old adage is true, dress according to the occassion.

[@walkerskii]

I do agree that fake vintage embroidered t-shirts are silly, but there's nothing wrong with wearing a Lakers or Dodgers t-shirt or even a surf or skate logo t-shirt. You probably agree to not take that rule too seriously and miss out on having fun

[@brandonbandstra226]

Bro couture lol. I appreciate your humor and videos. You rock

[@hameed9727]

love your outfit! great blazer and shirt combo.Where is it from?

[@season2463]

Very Good !

[@Eagles.Fan.Since.Super.Bowl.52]

I believe there are very few graphic T shirts that are acceptable at certain times. My favorite is the one that says I HATE SHOPPING! on the front of the shirt, and NOT! on the back.

[@lordass4007]

ma man Bryan back at it again with another great video.

[@hespokestyle]

Thanks, my man. We're planning to get these rolling much more frequently. Won't be until about August, but it's in the works. Necessary! Did you like this style of video?

[@lordass4007]

He Spoke Style I do. But nothing compares to the 10 essential ties video format. the editing and music choice on that one is probably one of the best I've seen, hands down.

[@hespokestyle]

William Lopez appreciate the feedback. Those types of videos are a lot more time intensive. Will do more of them in the future but it won't be weekly!

[@lordass4007]

He Spoke Style I figured. That's understandable. just keep doing what you're doing. You're style advice is far superior to those fashionistas you see on YT. 🖒

[@hespokestyle]

William Lopez very much appreciated, my friend. Agreed that there is a lot of bad and uninformed advice out there. Fighting the good fight.

[@greggieo]

I feel bad , stupid and brought down as low as possible.

[@moodyguymick]

Some good points here.

[@arisatienzavlogs]

Nice video..what i’ve like most it no.7 ironic tshirts..that is very well explained..Time to grow up,,nowadays less people would not understand it unless their partner or someone cares to tell them..

[@hespokestyle]

Cheers, my man! Thanks for the comment.

[@user-un2qr4uu3t]

Biggest pet peeve Wearing a belt with suspenders and what makes it worse one of those tacky designer belt. Also considering a specific sneaker as dress shoes.

[@pkbuyshousescom]

Good stuff. I too never understood the tie bar and waist coast thing. That's like wear a belt and suspenders.

[@aaronpluto9995]

I'd add that one should rarely wear a tie lighter than your shirt. There are a few exceptions like a yellow tie with a blue shirt (done well), however, AVOID the black shirt white tie combo and most garish colored dress shirts.

[@Rob_-dv6ei]

I hate seeing people button up both buttons on a suit jacket - especially on TV shows where there should be a script supervisor on standby to check if it’s all correct.

[@orlandopizano9432]

You left put a HUGE one, belt + suspenders. More often than not, guys who are trying to be 'original' and pull off suspenders, are using belts too...

[@spyrosdedes3145]

i liked the last "mistake" its like wearing suspenders with a waist!

[@smitty923]

I agree with all these EXCEPT t shirts.... love a good Wu-Tang t on the weekends. Can’t be too serious ALL the time...

[@hespokestyle]

Ain't nothin' to...

[@aarenmohite7395]

I have noticed Hollywood actors on the red carpets in designer tuxedo with trousers length not hemmed correctly Another style mistake is shoes not polished

[@peearejaywilkinson3657]

5 years later and still great info

[@bittmanbobby]

I matched my pocket square and tie because my suit was a wine color and it worked. I get you're not supposed to match them but there are exceptions to every rule

[@dudove1]

I always say, if you're gonna break the rules. U gotta look good doing it.

[@hespokestyle]

Agreed.

[@euanelliott8068]

Any man who regards himself as cool and stylish will disregard rules and have the smarts and self belief to make his own steps instead of wearing anothers shoes.

[@hameed9727]

can you please do a video on how to wear tan shoes?i just ordered a pair of AE Strands in Walnut and need some ideas.Would really appreciate it.

[@alloyrocker]

I've worn a well fitted camp collar shirt with a blazer. Actually got compliments for it.

[@hespokestyle]

Sweet!

[@RasmusFrej]

Hi Bryan I very recently discovered your channel and has quickly found it to be a fountain of inspiration for my own sartorial journey (or at least my own consciousness of what I wear) So thanks a lot for that! I've been following Hugo Jacomet's work, which is vastly fascinating, for a while, however I will probably never be wearing suits on a daily basis - thus it mostly remains with the fascination. On this end, you seem to fill a gap for me with your (seemingly) less formal approach and taste in style. Also, as a watch geek and huge fan of hodinkee, your watch game gives a lot of credit in my book! :-) Anyways, here is my question for you. At this writing I've just stumbled upon this clip with Paul Smith, who I'm sure you also know - at least by name. In the clip he's wearing a crew-neck t-shirt visible behind his casually unbuttoned shirt; a break of one the rules you go over in the above. Also I noticed the unbuttoned cuffs and (only) 2/4 buttons done on the sleeves of his jacket. Overall, is this an example of a man who's reached 'sprezzatura', a complete misunderstanding or maybe something in between? kzbin.info/www/bejne/pp6ve52qmJWIopY Is this an example of a man who's reached 'sprezzatura', a complete misunderstanding or maybe something in between? Hope you see this and maybe also take a bit of time to answer. That would be highly appreciated! All the best, Rasmus from Copenhagen, Denmark.

[@hespokestyle]

Personally, I think the t-shirt looks wrong. The shirt cuffs and sleeve buttons are fine. Appreciate the comment. And so glad you found the channel. Glad to have you!

[@rasulalizada3097]

Perfect

[@tallandhandsome29]

Putting that shirt with that jacket should be No. 1.

[@Myrslokstok]

At least someone that get the tiebar thing ❤️❤️❤️

[@mazzarella_child567]

Cool video. Visual aids would have been great. Thanks for the tips.

[@TFM8]

I would add, buying a good pair of shoes and not taking care of them. You can have a John Lobb but if you don't clean, polish and put shoe trees they will look bad after months of continued use.. same applies for suits and hanging them properly

[@hespokestyle]

Very true! Thanks for that addition.

[@2011maverickschamps]

Tie bar & waistcoat combo is completely fire in Peaky Blinders though 🥲

[@AnomolousGrandeur]

I like it man I like you you're good good stuff for sure you're right right right bloody well right

[@zanekhan1140]

that Jacket looks so great ! where is that from ?

[@stewartbone4236]

Great jacket!!!

[@williamduong5475]

Really surprised this one wasn't listed. Buttoning ALL your buttons on your suit/jacket/waistcoat. Even the bottom one!

[@jeffhreid]

Often when people say complement they actually mean coordinate. A complement is an opposite which add vibrancy red and green are complementary colors red and orange are adjacent and may coordinate but do not complement each other.

[@leepuihin]

Black belt brown shoes vice versa

[@hespokestyle]

Definitely.

[@Jessie_Helms]

I disagree on tie bars mixed with vests. It depends entirely on the lapels & gorge of the vest. If you have a very high gorge, such as with a notched lapel or many no lapel vests, yes it is redundant and looks bad. However, if you have a low cut, especially with a double breasted or Shaw lapel, it can still look stylish and functional.

[@leonstevens1382]

I agree totally regarding tie bars. Tie bars should not be worn at all unless one is operating dangerous machinery in a tie. Tie bars look suburban and adolescent. Even worse are tie pins, which have destroyed many a splendid tie.

[@thomasmargolis3313]

You put the disclaimer out, and acknowledge the subjective nature of the matter. You speak what you do, and it is your content.

[@feeliplee]

My personal pet peeve - brown leather shoes with black leather belts (or vice versa). Like what?

[@jakebutt1992]

Great video, I do only one but sometimes....try to fit in the skinny suits😀

[@K.brownDigital]

These topics and things that you mentioned are really good however i think you really need to provided visual with some of these topics to just helps better pin point some of things you mention. im new into this whole mens fashion thing i understood what you were saying i just didn't know what some of things are!

[@nunsandcanssailingadventur9951]

Prolly already here somewhere but bring the clip-on bow ties to Goodwill. Goes with ur matchie-matchie pocket square and tie comment. Thanks. Luckily I found I didn’t do any of these mistakes currently. Woo hooo. I’ll buy a pair of baggie cargo camo pattern pants to celebrate my success. Ol.

[@TheDanielduong]

I love the fabric of your jacket... what exactly is it?

[@Josh_H00]

Dan E L Looks a linen jacket from suitsupply

[@nickkenis1615]

A huge peeve of mine is when I see someone that fastens both or all the buttons on their coat. The bottom one should always stay as is. I see lots of men making this mistake. Also, the double windsor needs to go away. Four in hand/double four in hand only.

[@hespokestyle]

Preaching to the choir.

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

Don't agree with #4; #5 just turn the jeans up; #10 I wouldn't have thought of that, but I wouldn't wear either. All other points I agree with. Excellent video

[@hespokestyle]

+1990 many thanks. Appreciate the comment.

[@eivindtop1869]

It`s true that both the waistcoat and the tie bar keep the tie in place. However, I sometimes like to give my tie a bit of a lift. This is easily done with a tie bar. I don`t think it should be a problem to wear both items as long as the tie bar is hidden behind the waistcoat.

[@garnilsen]

Hey, I really enjoyed this video. I would really suggest that you would use some b-roll in your videos. I really feel that this video could have been better to show examples of what you are talking about. I felt I really needed some examples to help understand what you were talking about. Keep on keeping on!