6 HUGE Shopping Mistakes Men Make When Buying Clothes || Gent's Lounge

6 Shopping Mistakes ALL Men Make When Buying Clothes
We have all made these mistakes at some point in our lives! If you haven't, we're here to save you before you do!
The Mistakes:
1) Buying wrong size.
2) Only wearing name brands.
3) Buying the same style over and over again.
4) Buying for the trend vs personal style
5) Not getting your clothes tailored after you buy them.
6) Buying clothes that don't work with your personal wardrobe.
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[@mattsavage6365]

1. Buy clothes in the wrong size 00:42 2. Only go for named brands 01:45 3. Buy all the same things over and over again 3:31 4. Follow trends rather than style 4:34 5. Not tailoring your clothes 5:48 6. Buy clothes without realizing what's already in your closet 7:29

[@gentslounge]

👌🏻👌🏻

[@nikolaijohan7924]

I realize Im kinda off topic but does anybody know of a good website to stream new series online?

[@fabianallan6270]

@Nikolai Johan Flixportal =)

[@nikolaijohan7924]

@Fabian Allan Thanks, signed up and it seems like they got a lot of movies there =) I really appreciate it!!

[@fabianallan6270]

@Nikolai Johan glad I could help xD

[@n8sfolly]

All great advice. Not a single point that wouldn't be relevant to everyone. Very good video! I definitely think nailing fit is by far the most important thing a man should try to do. Buying shirts that fit the shoulders and pants that fit the seat, and then getting them tailored will make them feel and look great. This usually leads to men realizing they prefer high quality items that last, so it's a win win.

[@arlieramirez6157]

You guys have been a game changer for me especially to my wardrobe and styling. Thanks fellas!

[@gentslounge]

Great to hear!

[@vbadventministryproduction7472]

Very informative. Ty. I had a lot of fails also in building my wardrobe. But with those fails, you'll learn what's the right one for you. I also learned how to tailor my own clothes. Before i bring all of my clothes to the tailor, but it's causing me a lot of money. So i studied how to use a sewing machine.

[@gentslounge]

We learned a lot as well! It’s still important to save money if you can!

[@westfieldartworks8188]

Thank you for the concise specs on height and weight. That helps. I'm 5,11'' 205 lbs, and I swear the Medium sizes work better and look sharper on me than most Larges. I appreciate that clarification. For awhile I was kind of thinking I was try to push my physique a it too much. But no. Thanks and Cheers.

[@Jeremeezer11]

Blake, where is your jacket from man? I really like that! Thanks for the videos!

[@qarhsi]

great content guys, keep it up!

[@gentslounge]

Thank you!

[@jimhughes5255]

I wish I could go in and try stuff on. I’m 6’6” 270. I have to stick to a few places I know have my size and order them online. Would love to just try everything on first.

[@sharadsinghi8543]

Great points , liked the video

[@gentslounge]

Thank you!

[@gentslounge]

Thank you!

[@Manuel421]

Thanks for recommending Blake Mckay to me ! I plan on buying at least a couple pairs of their shoes once I save up a bit more. The Wingtip Oxfords I want though are out of my size so hopefully they'll restock or I'll probably go with another that is still available.

[@gentslounge]

Glad to help!

[@Razzzordback]

1. 03:35 so im not alone 😁😂 2. 00:42 so hard to find xs size 😅 3. ripped jeans trend for 5 years 4. 05:57 i agree100% i buy skinny jeans because they fit at ankles and calves but usually too tights at thigh area but i "sacrafice" this. I have slim fit jeans that are much better in thigh area so i go to my tailor and tailored the leg . And they fit much more better than regular skinny jeans. Thery good advices guys

[@michelpohl1019]

1:44 : « that inch makes a huge difference » 😱

[@gentslounge]

😉

[@abdullahiabdi3858]

I love this vedios

[@gentslounge]

Thank you!

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

That’s crazy how weight can be distributed, George. I’m also 6’1 210lbs but even when I was at 195lbs before putting on “holiday weight”, I couldn’t wear a medium.

[@gentslounge]

You’re right just generalizing. Everyone is different.

[@NCGermany]

I'm basically 6'1" and a medium is too small for me?? At least most medium t-shirts I've tried. They're too tight on my body and like just too short. Any advice? Where do you buy your shirts

[@gentslounge]

My tees are from: jason scott, BYLT, Buck Mason, and Hudson. Some of my tees are larges as well.

[@itzrxlm3268]

My problem with sizing is that my ideal length for something like a tshirt is large, but then it is too wide. Usually when I get a medium, it's good in terms of width, but it's too short. What do I do?

[@gentslounge]

Look at BYLT or Cuts they make longer versions of their tees.

[@brownboii305]

Wow didn't know you can taper the pants as well so they won't be so wide. Thank you!

[@gentslounge]

You can tailor everything!

[@thomasward7782]

Great Video , Great Subject...My Problem is i am PENNSYLVANIA State Trooper 6'6 190 lbs and i Only Shop at EDDIE Bauer Outfitters ..Their Extra Large Tall Fits me Perfect but i Get pick on From Family and Friends Because i keep Wearing the same Style ..And passing up other Clothing Companies , it's just that i am Comfortable Buying there products..Should i Try again to Switch UP My Wardrobe Style because to Be Totally Honest E.B. Quality is Great and There not a lot Clothing Companies that Carry Tall .. But if Know Any Know please Me let Know ....Thank You and Please be Safe Out there..

[@gentslounge]

What part of PA?? I grew up in Erie! I would suggest trying some new things or even going custom from places like indochino or the tailor store. You can get a great custom fit shirts/pants for probably very close to what you're paying for EB.

[@nukie404]

I think when buying luxury items, it's important to understand what good quality items for things you are looking for actually are like. For example, you can get quality shoes for USD$200~500, decent leather with goodyear welts, and those will probably last you at least a decade. Shoes from luxury houses might have shoes with similar builds but sell for double that money. The extra money you are paying for includes the brand name of course, which is supposed to promise you certain quality. Of course, a lot of luxury brands seem to be abusing that promise by cutting costs on production, but that's a whole another discussion. I think it's also important to understand that design is something you are paying for with big name brands. And because this is extremely subjective, it's up to you really to decide whether it's worth it or not. You can get a $5 white t-shirt that had no real thought behind the silhouette or you could get a $200 white t-shirt that was designed to make you look wider in the shoulders but slimmer around the waist for example. $500 with Gucci stamped on it?

[@gentslounge]

You’re right!

[@jlmer616]

Where do people go to get something tailored?

[@EitherOrr]

My problem about sizing is my shoulder is wide but my arms are short. I rarely wear longsleeved polos or shirts

[@EitherOrr]

@@jordanliu8782 this might also help you man, what i try is find oversized fit shirt and size down. Usually the oversized shirts are wide enough for the shoulder like we have with shorter sleeve length.

[@EitherOrr]

@@jordanliu8782 it actually fits me verywell, the goal of sizing down is to have the shirt more wide and having perfect sleeve length. Try it in-store or when your shopping online, look for sizing chart(you also have to know your meassurements)

[@gentslounge]

You can buy custom these days for about $50 a dress shirt. Check out tailor store.

[@loki2240]

I just gave away a lot of Banana Republic clothes that I bought while I was powerlifting and rocking a boxier look. Had to shake my head at all of the L and even XL shirts I spent money on. I stopped weightlifting and went from a 42" chest to 38" chest. Oh yeah, had to give away my suits too. Don't be a weight bro, bro.

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

loki2240 hahahahaha

[@gentslounge]

Send me the 42s!

[@virgilelam152]

It's hard to find a good tailor. The only good tailor in my area makes you wait over a month unles you buy cloths from them.

[@EmileosE-CommerceQuest]

Can you go deeper into the tailor part?

[@JoseJavierRR315]

I made all these mistakes, went I started changing my style 🤣

[@gentslounge]

It happens to the best of us!

[@thomaskeets3194]

I spend too much money on clothes!

[@TuneinR]

Wrong size-I am guilty untill i started watching youtube. Brands- Guilty too untill i started trying other unknown stuffs. Buying the same stuff over and over.Guilty- but to a limited level. Trend-Never being a victim. Tailoring-Very guilty and ignorant but once i tried it...it makes a big difference.

[@gentslounge]

We all make mistakes!

[@tommyjohn_45]

"$10-$12 to get a hem/taper to make em fit".. You live in LA, I know damn well you ain't paying $10-$12 😂 Runs you $50 in Boston nowadays... smh. Still a must do though!

[@gentslounge]

I got a great lady downtown that takes care of all my alterations.

[@tommyjohn_45]

@@gentslounge a good mechanic and good tailor.. must haves in life!

[@stevenjm12]

Another mistake guys make is not getting shoes in the right size or width

[@gentslounge]

True!

[@Jollopukki2]

You are contradicting yourself a bit . One advice : do not buy the same stuff all the time ( like a blue dress shirts , try red ) . Advice Two : things that you are buying should be interchangeable to your current wardrobe . Not always possible to fulfill both at the same time .

[@loki2240]

Red may not have been a very good example with blue, but it's still a good point with colors that generally work as well with the same colors as blue ( like green, gray, etc.). It's better for most men to build their wardrobe around neutral colors, but some people can pull off pops of color (including red). It's the difference between what you usually buy and one, two, or a few pieces to spice things up.

[@gentslounge]

Just saying to try a new color in the same styles of shirts you own or try a new cut in the same colors you’re used too.