TABOO Menswear | STOP Wearing This Over 40

[@40OverFashion]

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[@charleswind8298]

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[@manoftomorrow5987]

Great fitting t-shirt and jeans to go along with a pair of boots will NEVER go out of style.

[@nickrichards3841]

Those baggy cargo shorts looked SO much better

[@edmundblackaddercoc8522]

Crocs and white socks are my go to.

[@jamiegumm4398]

LOL...you made a funny!

[@thullraven1]

Cargo shorts are fine if they aren't baggy and hanging down lower than your knees. It's the fit that's important. The extra pockets are nice.

[@GrayShadow13]

The leg pockets are perfect for carrying your cell phone. Keep my wallet in the other. There is a reason everyone is still selling a bazillion cargo shorts every year. The baggy issue could be made for any piece of clothing. That they are out of style is just HIS opinion, not fact.

[@vincentsaia6545]

Such a relief to know that I've made the right call on all of these things.

[@glennmoonpatrol8676]

I picked up 3 pr of denim shorts from Macy's. They hug the thigh and stop above the knee. It is Lazer slim fit at 20$ a pop. What a score!

[@dennisclanton5342]

At almost 62 ive been revamping my wardrobe. I try to minimize short term trend items and invest in high quality foundation items that dont go out of style (mainly higher end jeans and poplin fabric pants because I like comfort). I always hated sq toe and flip flops . Ive ditched all my white socks for black , grey etc. Next ill want to get into some ankle boots and casual/dress shoes and some solid color long sleeve shirts. I appreciate the channel and its content and look forward to finding not just some direction in fashion to add but some personal care items along the way.Thanks for the channel and I hope I can help support it along the way with some purchases from your sponsors.

[@40OverFashion]

Thank you very much!

[@Gr8Passion4Music]

Yes I totally agree with all your suggestions 👍 Cargo shorts aren't in these days, better avoided. Same goes for square boots. Rounded boots remain in vogue almost always. Baggy jeans also seem weird these days. Wearing an old style suggests 2 things to other prople, 1) its from one's closet, kept for sometime, not new, 2) it's a secondhand/pre-owned item. Not good either way, especially if it was bought new. Lovely video, superb suggestions 👍

[@40OverFashion]

Thank you very much! Thanks for watching!

[@FragsInHand]

I changed my whole look and wardrobe about 3 to 5 years ago and i feel great about it and what i now wear i dont wear hoodies or baggy clothes any more i wear nice dress shirts and chinos and fitted clothes and let me tell you it helped me with my self-esteem more men should do the same if they have low self-esteem issues it does help and i thank you John for all you do for men over 40 much appreciated my friend

[@FragsInHand]

sorry 2 years ago not 3 to 5 my mistake lol

[@mostlyirishkevin7928]

Just found your channel and I like it. I agree with everything you say except for the comments on the cargo shorts. Until someone comes up with something to carry all of my stuff, I will continue to enjoy cargo shorts with the multiple pocket options for my money, phone, car keys, contraband and whatever else I am carrying. Sometimes function trumps style and I can live with that.

[@kansaidan2302]

Wholeheartedly agree! See 'this' all the time ... men stuck in time-warp of the past. Never did like the 'flip-flop' look. Great advice! .... and hope 'they' are watching.

[@40OverFashion]

Thank you!

[@thomaspitale2370]

Glad you mentioned about why things that are still sold that are not popular. I just never understood why this happened.

[@rhysparker6504]

With you 100% on all these items! And this stuff doesn’t have to be expensive. I just got a(nother😬) pair of slim fit jeans & a pair of flat front chino shorts in Banana Republic (mainline, not Factory) in SF for…$38. Total. Oh and a pair of leather winter boots for $18! Regular price for those 3 items would have been over $350. Shop carefully and you can look great & not break the bank

[@EsquireLife]

I did an exact video on my channel explaining how some men dress like a backyard BBQ, to go to a 5 star restaurant. Thank you for confirming my rant. Cheers

[@orioles1971]

Well he nailed it perfectly. I live in Sarasota so most days I dress like a 12 year old boy, but when going out with my wife I dress to match her. The more she dresses up the more I do. He was right about socks and shoes. Well done.

[@40OverFashion]

Thanks for watching Donald!

[@basedbuddhist]

Just been out clothes shopping today. You've got me back into style. Just with a new 40 something twist. Thank you!

[@40OverFashion]

You’re very welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@marklopez2851]

Awesome video...the biggest taboo I see at the men's store I work at as a consultant is gentleman wearing way to big dress shirts

[@40OverFashion]

Confirmed!

[@jandevery]

Completely AGREE, John! Maybe a couple of more to add: graphic tees, ripped jeans and football jerseys (if not at a game). Just saying…

[@40OverFashion]

Good ones! Thanks for commenting!

[@Mr.A_LDN]

All spot on. Especially the flip-flops -those should be purely just on the beach,if at all. Flip-flops in the city is just all kinds of wrong. Imho, if you're over 40 and want to look good wearing casual, then Daniel Craig's Bond is a pretty good reference point.

[@davedavis612]

I'm old enough to have worn thongs, OP shorts, overthe calf white socks with stripes on top, and when there was barely enough inseam on shorts to measure them. With the help of your channel, I now get complements often about how stylish I look for a guy who's 51. Thanks for the help and direction.

[@40OverFashion]

You’re very welcome Dave!

[@TheProco2020]

Aren’t flip flops still called Thongs if you’re an Aussie?

[@andreaspeters3773]

I agree at all style points. Your shorts are 👍 especially the blue/white combo is killer With sneakers i mostly wear no-shows but for some combinations i also like the ankle socks for adding a bit color(on a white sock) or pattern(minimal) White sneaks are my 90% go to but driving mocs are on my list I have "enough" dress shoes but wear them less and less...

[@krisdang8620]

I have a problem following proper trends. Your channel helps me a lot. Thanks.

[@Oggiesilverfitness]

I cannot imagine wearing the same stuff that I wore 20 years ago. I have never worn baggy cargo shorts. I like to wear flat-fronted chino type shorts when the UK weather allows.

[@stanislas4990]

Great advices. I agree with everything but I still like to wear flip flops if I am going to the pool, for hygienic reasons. But I will never wear flip flops with pants, especially if I am going to a restaurant.

[@jricoc3475]

I've always done all of your casual footwear things. You even exposed my stealth practice of wearing driving shoes. A couple of things that need to go away forever: garish "trying too hard" socks (particularly when paired with cropped-length pants), dress suits with sneakers, and work or cowboy boots not being used for work or on a ranch, respectively. ...

[@jamiegumm4398]

Don't forget the "My, haven't you grown?", suits and pants!!!!

[@ravjc55]

thanks so much, John. these are really good reminders. for myself, at my age, 67, and semi-reitred, it is SOOOOO easy hang on to patterns that are no longer appropriate. however, i did get rid of the "square toed" shoes -- they really were my favorite LOL!! thanks again. for keeping me on track

[@40OverFashion]

You’re welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@chadcrigger3101]

I agree with everything but the cargoes. I will never give them up.

[@leonardcroft1467]

Good Morning John Thanks for your List Love The Channel !!

[@40OverFashion]

Thank you Leonard!

[@chadwickcameron]

My biggest problem is in the footwear area. I have spent a lot of money on shoes and spent a lot of time trying to find dress shoes that are not painful. Square-toed shoes are less painful because they are actually shaped more like a foot. Plus, I wear dress shoes to a wedding or funeral once in a blue moon, so I've kept those old standbys. No-show socks fall into the shoes and don't last long but I guess they are cheap and disposable.

[@drewdriver1970]

Thanks!!! Gym fashion over 40?

[@nerigarcia7116]

I live in Long Beach, CA and guys wear such casual gear all the time, no matter the occasion. The uniform around here, especially by the beach, is the long cargo shorts, some kind of graphic surf tee, flip flops, and maybe top it off with a backwards ball cap. And these are grown ass men in their 40s. I get it, trying to pull off what you wore when you were younger, not that it looked any better back then, but trying to pull off what you thought was cool back in the day and showing you're still hip by keeping up with the latest (yet not so latest) trends. Hey, I was like that too until I looked at myself in the mirror one day and asked myself, "what the hell am I trying to go for here?" It didn't fit my age anymore and I looked like an old dude trying to dress like a kid. Now, it's not to say you have to look like your dad and go all dadwear but you can buy some more mature clothing and still look stylish. In fact, I like my look now as it makes me look more mature and put together. I still wear my graphic tees around the house or maybe hiking and exercising, but when I go out I like to look more put together with more basics. I always liked that my dad and grandpa dressed up whenever they were out. My dad would change just to go run an errand because they came from a time where that stuff mattered. I always wanted to be like that but laziness and a casual lifestyle made it too easy to not care. Until one time I told my coworker about my grandpa and wanting to dress up and she told me, "what's stopping you?" This girl right out of college made me question myself and she was right. There was nothing stopping me but myself. Since then I ditched all the outdated youth clothing I had and bought all new, more mature clothing. I look much better and it can still be youthful in how you pair things. You can still throw in your own style with certain items. I get more looks and scans from the women now, noticing my outfits, than I did before. I know my wife likes being seen with a more mature man than one wanting to look like a boy. I just don't get why men don't take more pride in their appearance. Most look sloppy and they're grown men, and they're fine with it. The attitude of not caring shows that you do care because you continue to choose to look like a 20 year old in your 40s. So, why not care enough to at least look mature. You trying to look like the "cool" dad doesn't necessarily make you cool. It makes you look outdated.

[@40OverFashion]

Thanks for commenting Neri!

[@michaelfortney7510]

First time subscriber and thank goodness as a 66 year old I haven’t broke any rules of this video. I think if anything it’s better to slightly over dress as opposed to wearing baggy jeans. One tip I use. Find one good old fashioned mens clothing store and occasionally over pay for a shirt or something just to keep up with looking sharp.

[@djhall5]

What about shirts? T shirts, polos, button downs? With prints, patterns, or solids?

[@eds73100]

Great video John!!! I switched to no show socks a while ago and the look is much better. Also I learned a long time ago that baggy jeans and Ts only look cool on 16 year old skateboarders 😅

[@40OverFashion]

Exactly! Thanks Edward!

[@TuneinR]

I can only say bravo👏👏👏👏 because you've been helping many of us unlocking the code and be the best version of our true selves and women are always mesmerised by my choice of clothes and always want to start a conversation.Thank you and keep changing lifes!

[@40OverFashion]

Thank you very much!

[@noName-kn1lx]

what most men dont understand is that you can look stylish AND be comfortable. Just buy clothes that fit you

[@SarcoidosisWarrior]

Your videos always make me so happy John - as my wardrobe doesn't contain any of the 'no goes' and all of the 'good to goes'

[@NathanWind99]

Great advice. Everything you recommend is timeless. Following trends just means you'll be out of fashion eventually.

[@jonathanscott5252]

I don’t usually comment on these kinds of videos - though I appreciate your take and the effort you put into doing the vids. Have to give you props on clarifying the whole “flip flops when you’re out to dinner” thing. I’m sick of people who say that guys over 40 should never wear flip flops - ever. I don’t get them at all with long pants. I’m east coast and it must be a Cali thing… but my entire goal is to wear flip flops and lacrosse shorts 10x the number of days that I have to wear anything that Martin Greenfield or Alden made for me. Speaking of Alden - have square toed shoes EVER been in fashion. Call me crazy but, if you’ve walked into my world wearing square toed shoes, we’ve never done business. Keep up the good work. I enjoy the videos.

[@jproog41]

Another great video! I've stopped wearing most of these. I like taking pride in my appearance. And you're spot on. John about women looking great and men looking like kids. It's happens every day and it's so sad.

[@40OverFashion]

Agreed!

[@kentuckianaboy]

Nice LaCoste sneakers! I usually stick to Sperry’s.

[@Bigtothefoot]

As I just became a 40yr old, I appreciate these videos. My question is these are all great for little guys. Chinos aren’t great for larger guys. I hear ya on tucking in your shirt... belly. Suggestions on stores for larger men? At 6’4? Every regular store sells to 5’6 100lbs models.

[@Flussig1]

Thank you John, advice I greatly appreciate. The food looked great too, reminded me of my need to take smaller more manageable bites. New subscriber !

[@40OverFashion]

Thank you!

[@danielpuntorno502]

Thanks John, Every one of these is on point. I've still been wearing the ankle socks that peek over the shoe. Mainly because no-shows always slip down into my shoes. Will be checking out the brand you recommend.👍

[@toddmoses6514]

You mention putting a link in for the recommended socks … I am not finding it anywhere. Can you share the link please? Thank you so much!

[@munyamubaiwa4313]

5:09 ha ha you nailed it. Even back in the 90s when I was a teen I always said the only people allowed to wear white socks are school girls for uniform and Michael Jackson. Nobody else. Even for the gym you can wear black or dark blue sports socks. Bottom line do not even ever stop at the white sock shelf in the shop.

[@lydiaclibon118]

Most excellent! Did you see the Tom Ford books behind him? Yea baby yea!

[@fredgainesjr4644]

Flip flops on men in So Cal….ugh. Completely agree with you, John. I see this in the San Diego area all the time and I just don’t understand it. Guys, women do not want to look at your feet!

[@iansoutryer3189]

Nor do men!

[@michaelthorpe1869]

great video..although they do sell cargo shorts now that are not baggy and have different inseems that you can still wear

[@gused82]

Brother ! Another great video, just for the next one please give me a shopping list on friday or saturday .......lol, just joking , I went shopping yesterday just for whatever and came back with another Invicta watch for my collection..... From steamy Houston Tx

[@leonardtabone8670]

My favorite jeans are Mott and Bow.

[@racebannon8569]

Wear whatever you want as long as it is clean and comfortable. I just closed a million dollar plus deal and never wore long pants a single time around my clients. Shorts, a nice golf or button up shirt and oofos. That was it.

[@nordan00]

In Boston, a lot of us called flip flops zories. And pointy toe shoes start to look like elf shoes for men’s sizes over 13.

[@scooter92104]

Front flat chino shorts. What brand?

[@40OverFashion]

All brands. I like the ones from Express.

[@willlevine9692]

I agree completely with everything on your list, John. Might have to finally give Factor a try. Oh and I think the absolute best no show socks are from Stance.

[@40OverFashion]

Absolutely!

[@MrClassicmetal]

Agreed. Also great for in the gym. The only problem is that Stance is regularly sold out!

[@willlevine9692]

@@MrClassicmetal I'm able to shop their store in Century City.

[@CaptainXanax]

Yea, most of the time if I'm just lounging at home or making a run to the corner store I just wear whatever. I'm wearing camo cargo shorts with a Pac-Man t-shirt right now, and I'm 47. Lol. I have nice shorts and button downs/polos for actually going out.

[@mowtivatedmechanic1172]

I’m literally wearing every faux pa right now. Thank you for giving me direction in changing my ways. SoFlo

[@thatsmyopinion.whatsyours8825]

It's only a faux pas if you are wearing something you don't like, and isn't a style you like.

[@braddowdell88]

Still called thongs here in Australia 🤣. I totally agree with your comment on women dressing nicely to go out and their partner not. It looks like they don't want to be there or can't be bothered to mature an effort. My town is really bad for this unfortunately.

[@craigfield9447]

Thanks for style tips John. II just thought that I would mention quite a few men have wide feet. Trying to put on pointy shoes with wide feet is like trying to put a small ballet shoe on. Not good from a podiatry viewpoint.

[@paulschultz5873]

Great content as always John. Love that shirt BTW.

[@40OverFashion]

Thank you!

[@mgoodyer2381]

it is very sound advice, and agree with all of it but, like I can really afford to go up market, ( E.g Gap ) it would be nice to see something on a budget.

[@paullucas7053]

Great video, thanks for sharing. I can remember when flips flops were called thongs. I still have a pair but only wear them to the beach. I ditched the square toe shoes about 10 years ago. I totally agree with taking some pride in your appearance: if you don't care what you look like, you don't care about yourself. When i leave the house, I always want to look my best.

[@darwinmcquerter7463]

Great content in this one. I love my flip flops, but only wear them around the house, quick errands( as mentioned) around the pool, etc. And only wear my cargo shorts, hiking, yard work , etc. I really appreciate the style content.

[@40OverFashion]

Thank you Darwin!

[@hialeahkid2]

I really enjoy your video presentations John . You are a natural . You come across as the cool , everyman ! What do you think of Sperry deck shoes , with shorts in the summer ? B

[@ronjones1414]

Where do you put your camera and binoculars if you don't have cargo pockets?

[@jaredshaw5023]

What do you think about men’s classic Timberland lug boat shoes for 50 year men?

[@ScottyDrake]

I am stunned to find out that, at age 70, I appear to be doing things right! (That is, as you have suggested here.) This is the first of your videos I have seen, so I Liked and Subscribed.

[@40OverFashion]

Thank you!

[@mtnbkr777]

In my 50s I always wear cargo shorts for hiking (frequent activity of mine) and I can't see wearing anything else for that. The issue is my weekly Trader Joe's run is always after a hike so I'm always wearing cargo shorts at Trader Joe's. As most know, TJ's has quite good looking and put together clientele so I always feel sloppy when I go there. Oh well, function over form. I just won't be getting any numbers there. haha

[@paulcarlsen4088]

100% agree with everything you said. Cargo shorts should be used while doing “honey do’s”, repairing cars, and lounging around. Don’t wear pajama bottoms out in public.

[@johnfulmer4058]

My God! I'm not sure where you live, but where I am, this pajama-wearing in public has become epidemic. Individuals who do so should be sent to Fashion Re-education Camp.

[@kev_man_nh4405]

The brown round toe shoes at the 4:58 mark what are they called? I need to replace my square ones and am clueless as to the name of these

[@40OverFashion]

Those are the Strand model from Allen Edmonds. Otherwise, they’re called brogue oxford’s.

[@charlieramz3126]

So glad I found your channel.

[@40OverFashion]

Thanks Charlie!

[@charlieramz3126]

@@40OverFashion You made me toss my cargo shorts.

[@ronpruitt3832]

I can agree with this list. One of my biggest faux pas has to be the square toed shoes. I recently retired but I can’t believe how many of not only my former coworkers but even attorneys that I would see wearing them. You would think these people would know better. Now there were attorneys that dressed like they stepped out of a magazine. I saw something posted online that cracked me up. It showed some man’s legs and his trousers were old and pooling around the ankle. He had on unpolished square toed shoes. The caption said, “If your public defender shows up like this, you’re going to jail!” I can’t violate one of these rules. I have a narrow foot and I have never been able to wear flip flops. If I try, when I walk they fly off of my feet sometimes five feet out in front of me. I can’t keep them on and they are not adjustable for narrow feet. Besides, I don’t care for the look.

[@georgekibblin9924]

American Eagle has great jeans at an affordable price.

[@40OverFashion]

Absolutely!

[@paulwindler3040]

Their still called Thongs down here in Australia lol. And the swim trunk / board shorts are worn here with the casual look.

[@zebrapetey9746]

I remember "thongs" being sandals! 😎🤘🇨🇦

[@scottburnham4166]

I'm in my 40's and finally stopped wearing cargo shorts. I bought some flat front chino shorts on a whim at the Hurley store ( I still shop at Hurley, Billabong, Volcom, Etc...) and there way more comfortable than cargo shorts.

[@40OverFashion]

Thanks for commenting Scott!

[@jpinke00]

I just wore cargo shorts today, lol. Any recommendations on where I can buy long in-steam chino shorts for the tall guy?

[@toccataforte]

Hi There 40 Over Fashion, what brand of shorts are those?

[@themightysquid]

Good advice. Who makes those slim shorts and where can I get them? All my shorts have 11” wide legs and I’m 5’7 and they look dumpy even in good material. Thanks👍

[@40OverFashion]

I have a lot of chino shorts from Express.

[@themightysquid]

@@40OverFashion : Thanks for the info. I’ll check them out. 👍

[@Minoritynomad]

I live in Bangkok, flip flops are almost a requirement. Lol. Excellent video and examples.

[@dongrainer6405]

I certainly agree with you on most items except one--white socks. I am 77 and still wear white socks most of the time because colored socks make my feet sweat. I don't dress up very often, but when I do if it would look tacky with white socks I will wear colored ones. Otherwise it's white. Besides, at my age I really don't care that much what other people think about my attire!

[@DavidWilliams-qr5yj]

I’ve noticed that men in general do not care about their Appearance. It’s sad

[@Cinestudi0]

Have you try 100% cotton coloured socks?

[@opencurtin]

I like a white v neck t shirt under an open short sleeve shirt in summer matched with chino shorts with a pair of deck shoes or a sneaker black stone are a nice brand concealed socks as well naturally great video as usual

[@jhydzthoughts4838]

So wearing any trainers on jeans is a no no? Even if it's jeans shorts?

[@warringtonfaust1088]

How do you feel about Weejun loafers, hopelessly outdated?

[@40OverFashion]

Wasn’t completely familiar until I just googled it. From purely a visual, they look nice.

[@warringtonfaust1088]

@@40OverFashion Been wearing them since i was 13, or so, thought it might be time to quit.

[@jasonwilliams5526]

Thank you John

[@davidcsolano7269]

I simply loved this video. Short, straight to the point and totally true!

[@rustybearden1800]

I'm with you on all of this except square toed shoes - that's a matter of opinion rather than fact - I care more about neat, well polished dress footwear than the actually shape or style/fashion. There are exceptions, of course but this is my only beef with this post - cheers and love your content!

[@thomasmargolis6057]

And the smooth transition to the sponsor, too.

[@williamblack4097]

I hear you about the flip flops, but when I'm out and about I see them all the time and these are grown men.

[@tjgnkc]

I’m soooo glad you mentioned the baggy cargo shorts. I work in a casual creative office and when one guy wears shorts (allowed only on hot days via work dress code) , he looks like he’s going clam digging or beach volleyball - just sloppy and tacky with a wrinkled tee and sports sandals. Why are grown men dressing like their kid?

[@fredfarrell5]

So sadly true. Your very right to say it lol. Looks like there mom still buys there cloths… I go out a lot I’m pretty much on Q. No men young and old put effort into themselves.. which in my mind relates to there lives,career, relationship… great show

[@40OverFashion]

Thanks for watching Fred!

[@jms07739]

This is all so simple and makes so much sense. Guys, I've been Johns advice for months now, i feel so much better about myself. I'm standing taller, I get compliments and frankly, I'm aware how much better I look than the other guys. It makes me stand out, I want to take every advantage I can. I've worked hard to get into shape and look better!

[@40OverFashion]

Thank you Jim! Much appreciated!

[@jms07739]

@@40OverFashion you're welcome and thank you!

[@davedove67]

I remember went I went to college to live in the dorms. One of the recommended items to bring was a pair of thongs for use in the common shower.

[@jeremycave485]

Square toe shoes I still see guys wearing them. I wouldn't have been seen dead wearing them first time round lol. Again another 'this makes sense' video. Keep em coming!

[@40OverFashion]

Much appreciated Jeremy!

[@jamiebaker6691]

I live in Georgia and seems like cargo shorts and pants are still popular. I only wear pants and no Short s. But I like the looks of cargo shorts. Practical with pockets.

[@lesjang6582]

I never understood the dress sock on sandals look with shorts, what’s with that?

[@tedturner6298]

Thank you for putting out these videos. Very informative

[@jhydzthoughts4838]

Do Converse snickers go on jeans for men over 40?

[@steelfish1000]

Do you think men in there 70's should or shouldnt go with a fade. Your cut looks great btw!!