Buttons Make a BIG Difference in Menswear--Here's Why!

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00:00 Introduction
When it comes to the details of classic style, few men give a second thought to buttons, except for wondering which ones to close on a suit jacket.
Buttons are (often) small objects that make a big difference. The mere presence of buttons on the collar of a button-down shirt, for example, make said shirt stand out from other styles.
General Ways Buttons Can Impact Your Outfit
01:24 1. Quantity
03:51 2. Fastened vs Unfastened Buttons
05:18 3. Button Color & Contrast
08:18 4. Button Stitching
Button Materials
11:43 1. Buttons made from brass and other metals
12:15 2. Mother of Pearl buttons
13:46 2A. Trochus Buttons
14:12 3. Horn Buttons
14:51 4. Corozo Buttons
15:38 5. Leather Buttons
16:06 6. Plastic Buttons
Although they are common and primarily known as a functional part of clothes, buttons have an underappreciated impact on the overall appearance and style of an outfit.
The simple features of buttons, like their color, number, material, and stitching can add up to create the effect you want.
18:19 Outfit Rundown

[@gentlemansgazette]

One additional button type we didn't mention in today's video: fabric-covered buttons (such as the black grosgrain models you'll often find on tuxedo jackets)! Are there any other types of buttons we could add?

[@greywolf2362]

My grandfather had an off white dinner jacket with Ivory buttons.

[@toomanymarys7355]

Self-covered buttons, too. :)

[@michaelwoodbodley8099]

Buttons in precious metals that are removable and used on more than one item. The shape of buttons - eg those log shaped buttons that go through loops rather than button holes. Tortoise shell and ivory buttons.

[@prepperjonpnw6482]

I was wondering if there’s any significance to how many buttons there are in different places on various garments. You mentioned buttons on the collar being less formal which we always called “Orange County Conservative” when I worked in Beverly Hills. I was thinking of the number of buttons on a suit jacket at the end of the sleeve down by the wrist. Some have 4 while others might only have 3 or even 2. Also, the number of buttons on the front of a suit jacket and why do I see all of these men lately that only fasten one button when there are 2 buttons which leaves the bottom of the jacket open showing the belt buckle and causing the man to look a bit like a pudding tied in the middle as my mum would say. I think it looks terrible and causes the suit to appear too tight around the abdomen and not in a good way. Thank you for the incredibly detailed and informative videos. They brighten my day and help me to guide my son with regards to his wardrobe.

[@michaelwoodbodley8099]

@@prepperjonpnw6482 It is not customary to fasten all the buttons on a two button suit. The reason they look as you describe is bad tailoring or the current trend of fitting the suit tight so as to emphasise the athletic V-shape.

[@danielduggan5405]

Don't forget about coconut shell buttons. They can look great on casual summer shirts especially!

[@animeboitiddies6146]

interesting. how are they durability wise, and would you recommend them for jackets?

[@renato2354]

*2022* -Ah, finally, I can go shopping again and everything is back to normal [Sees Preston biting the buttons off a suit] -Well, almost normal.

[@zachk1983]

I love the bloopers. 😂 it showed that even gentleman aren’t perfect.

[@michaelraynolds5146]

I must admit that your retro cutaways are simply divine, I love it!

[@N3VIUS]

I absolutely love this channel when i was younger i ALWAYS wanted to dress PROPER so i got into my grandfathers closet and found something i liked and off to school i went well it didnt turn out the way i thought it would. My "friends" at the time the "popular" kids turned on me and crushed my dreams of dressing proper for school. My teacher and principal loved the look and thought i was brave for going against the grain of what was "popular" . But i hated the popular look at the time witch was "urban" huge pants and huge shirts i thought people that dresses "urban" looked sloppy and insane ! So i just bought khakis and flannels for the "dad" look lol

[@drewroberts139]

A 20 minute video about buttons? Okay! 😎

[@glared]

It’s always the details making a difference, not only in fashion but in any field. Interesting video by the way 🎩

[@MoonLight-pd9lb]

I'm sorry, i couldn't hold my laugh at 15:01 when he says "This nuts" lol

[@carlosbmartinez408]

Glad I'm not the only one 😂😂😂

[@watcherwlc53]

they must have edited it it now sounds like he says "these nuts"

[@donovankirrane3058]

I'm so happy you guys mentioned Corozo! It's so much more sustainable and honestly a fantastic alternative!

[@821dcauto]

Absolutely loved the black and white out takes with the old T.V. clips. Keep them coming.

[@thegentlemanreturned]

4:03 Looks like I'm about to be given an offer I can't refuse.

[@otterwithagun1982]

My girlfriend biting her bottom lip, stroking my buttons: You get me so hot. Me, looking at the camera with a thumbs up, winking: Thanks, Button-Man!

[@Frogman1212]

would've been better as a cartoon but I'll take it

[@pattonhorton2072]

Energy crisis! That side-note had me nearly in tears upon the floor! That was truly hysterical. With a wholehearted nature however, I enjoyed the formality and inforative nature of the video as always. It truly is astonishing what a vast difference minute details can have on an individual's habiliments.

[@edwardmason119]

It never ceases to amaze me how comprehensive videos are on any topic with GG. Great work all.

[@toomanymarys7355]

A 20 minute video on BUTTONS. I don't know why I'm so charmed by this....

[@dulcian3230]

I love the intermissions, they elevate the videos strongly. P. S.:I have just put myself on your e mail list.

[@joshfaulkner5509]

Brilliant video Preston! Love the colour combinations in your outfit and never thought I would be inspired to run to my wardrobe and analyse the buttons on my garment. Love your work my friend!

[@Wilt_Chamberlain]

You love to see Preston moderating more and more videos. Keep up the great work.

[@AlpcanAras]

For years I was searching for an answer to this, I didn’t know how to search. Thank you!!

[@william719]

+1 for the out takes. Nice job Preston!

[@ravipeiris4388]

Buttons, who knew? But now I know. And when you know, you know. Honestly, I watched the entire video and have added to my mental library of classic men's wear. Thank you, Ravi Peiris M.D.

[@sptownsend999]

I love the side-cuts; they give a sense of realism and a bit of comedy few others use! Please keep doing them!!

[@ivpu2465]

Preston's blupers are the high lute of the video. I would have nothing against to watch a full widro of those🤣

[@stratocaster1greg]

I just made Mammoth Ivory buttons for my 2 Pendleton shirts. It made the shirts.

[@piccalillipit9211]

LOVE the retro bits - very good...

[@Ingrid0410]

Love you Preston! Thank you

[@phillipj.moodie3077]

Wow !!! That presentation certainly covered a lot of ground. But it was very well done. Phil.

[@dr.omar.insights2000]

Thanks for great information

[@jorgeleandrostovar]

Genius presentation !

[@owainlloyddavies7107]

Zips are hard to replace, I travel a lot and you can always resew a button on, can't resew or fix a zip on the 'fly' -pun somewhat unintended :D

[@amadejpesko]

Interesting. Great. 👍👍

[@quatschk0pfr.w.676]

Ever since Severus Snape I kind of fell in love with many buttons on sleeves and lower trouser legs.

[@JohnBrown-go1ro]

The leather buttons look real to me and I love your jackets lining.

[@frankrizzo7185]

Surprising how important buttons are; I transformed a navy blazer with dark bronze buttons from ebay and also a navy peacoat with metal not bright buttons from a store in the garment district in Manhattan.

[@SpamMouse]

Really good interesting content. More like this on details and HISTORY.

[@zoukatron]

Something I thought you might talk more about is the relative formality of wearing buttons versus less formal closure methods like flies/zippers. I certainly find buttons to always be the smarter option.

[@terratenientesalgo2511]

15:00 i guess i will never be more than a inmature child after all.

[@alejandrodono]

Can you make a video about the Camel hair sportcoat? I think would be very interesting to learn the history, how versatile it is and for how long has been in classic means wear! And maybe some outfits inspirations!

[@Calanon]

I never really though much about buttons until I encountered Drake's sleeveless cardigan during the factory shop closing sale. I loved the buttons and I regret not buying the lambswool one during the archive sale. The William Lockie ones are the same except the buttons...

[@DoctorAB282]

Thanks 🙏

[@shahinurpervin5388]

Great...video.. Love from Bangladesh.. 😘😘🥰

[@Ingrid0410]

Hi dear Preston!!! Super

[@Griphcode]

Love your channel so much Raphael Preston and Kyle your the best

[@Griphcode]

Yay another heart form the gg

[@Griphcode]

Yay another heart form the gg

[@ariefabdulsamad1024]

20 minutes videos on buttons? that's dope. can you guys make videos about double breasted suit as well? I could not find much on KZbin.

[@sandromatthiouz7413]

Perheaps should you check the "sartorial talks" channel? Hugo Jacomet almost exclusively wears that kind of suits and I’m certain he made a video about that topic.

[@joshuawalker301]

Those shoes are 🔥🔥 bro!

[@watcherwlc53]

also like the distinctive looking dark toned wedding ring

[@thomasbrennan6303]

We need a video "Sloppy or Sprezzatura?"

[@willisix2554]

Yes! Especially leavening the a Button down collar Unbuttoned, I believe there is No reason to Ever do that

[@dcarbs2979]

That's a lot of information!

[@ms.voicer3214]

I’m just a random woman who comes here to see gentlemen stuff. Thank you

[@phillipj.moodie3077]

@ Ms. Voicer. I for one think that a few comments from a female viewpoint is always of value, so how about sharing a few "Random" thoughts. Phil.

[@pankakotakismegalomavropou3355]

@@phillipj.moodie3077 as a proud black trans woman, here is a tip, we like a versatile man who can be batter and pitcher.

[@phillipj.moodie3077]

@ Pankakakotakis Megalomavropoulos. Thanks for the tip. While I cannot claim to be a "Proud Black" you have to only take one look at my face to understand why the Black Australian Aboriginal community give me respect by calling me "Uncle", with my Irish Grandmothers in Australia, all having migrated sepeperately date back to the first European Settlers in this country, with my fair skin which "Sunburns" easily and Blonde hair from a Danish Grandfather, I look like an Albino Aboriginal. On the other hand Aunty being the common title given to female members of extended Aboriginal Families in Australia, many of whom like me have Irish Surnames and there are an amazing number of people called both Pat and Mick in the northern regions of Australia. As for being accepted by trans woman, I have spent most of the last 40 years living in St. Kilda Victoria, where there are probably more multigender people living than anywhere in Australia. They are not just neighbours, but they are friends, who just like one another for just being there when you need them. Six months ago I was admitted to the main Hospital in Melbourne late at night and the Nurse in Charge told me that the COVID19 infection was so far advanced that I woild not live more than two days. Early next morning, the Doctor in Charge of the Emergency COVID 19 Intensive Care Ward at The Alfred Hospital told me that I would not live to see the end of the day. While I spent 12 weeks in Intensive Care, followed by a further 10 weeks in COVID Recovery, it has allowed me the pleasure of finding a whole new world, that exists on KZbin sites. I have always been to busy with my career to spend time on ideal chatter, but suddenly being told that "You won't see the day out" makes one appreciate that no one cares about how succesful you were at your job when you were alive, so now is the time to enjoy new paths and new adventures. Phil.

[@bernardosantos8020]

I mean, it’s pretty chill content. The kind of thing you’d watch when your tired at 5pm while drinking tea

[@oliverkey1435]

Please do continue! It always helps to have one more person encouraging others to dress and act as these fine gentlemen do.

[@quycksylver4822]

Very informative, but my favorite part was the vintage clip inserts

[@JimHep]

I just picked up a grey unconstructed bonobos wool blazer. I am wanting to wear this with brown loafers/olive chinos/classic white OBD. The blazer has black buttons. Should I get them replaced so they don’t clash with the shoes/belt? Thanks!

[@Aggnog]

Didn't expect to see a Heinrich Dinkelacker pair without the distinctive storm welt.

[@j.wyliehartwell8769]

Unrelated question: what do you think of Men’s Wearhouse clothing stores? I’ve heard some people say they’re not very good

[@clothing3089]

Not sure if criticism the other way is warranted, but I think the blooper cutaways distract from the usual, highly streamlined and trust inducing content we've come to expect of GG. I feel that a blooper reel at the end would have been much more organic, and even funnier. I'm obviously in the minority here, though.

[@Jonathan_Gray]

Agreed. A bit too often, and sometimes too long.

[@leoi3031]

Are brushed metal buttons a thing? Cool to see some matt titanium ones!

[@dgnr269]

Would it be a tasteful to have a Gray waistcoat with silver metal buttons and the matching jacket with more regular white plastic buttons? Or should all the buttons on both pieces of clothing be the same?

[@maxfleming9925]

GME goes Brrrrr 💎

[@oscargustavoarcosruiz8793]

A video about buttons? ... It was fun! I suspect that the discoloration on the buttons on Preston's jacket means they are artificial, plastic, and not leather. But I still have the doubt: how are the leather buttons made? Are they made of wood covered with leather? I have a vintage single button trench coat, in olive color, that originally had plastic buttons in cement color, I changed them for woodgrain buttons and the appearance of the garment improved 100%, it was a good decision.

[@BLohr707]

Came here to get an idea for buttons on a light grey suit. Black, brown, or in the middle? Want to be able to wear black or brown shoes with it. Am I over thinking? (Originally had oyster shell, broke at cleaners)

[@hhhhoooojdjd]

I wish there was a channel like this for women

[@vindicator75]

When will you make a video on Spier and Mackay?

[@grillsimon4548]

I absolutely love your videos even though i am junger then most of your followers can you pleas make a video in german i would love to see that ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ you are the best

[@grillsimon4548]

Ps. Ich bin 16 Jahre alt von Bayern

[@gentlemansgazette]

@@grillsimon4548 Servus nach Bayern.

[@grillsimon4548]

@@gentlemansgazette servus zurück 🤵🏻‍♂️

[@Wildmutationblu]

Was that a referenced to Kid Races at Venice Beach @ 4:40

[@liquidsquid2306]

What about antler buttons? How formal/ desireable are they?

[@animeboitiddies6146]

wouldnt they be a type of horn?

[@The_lastman]

Very nice coat.

[@Jonathan_Gray]

Aren't contrasting buttons on a tuxedo considered elegant and formal? Great video as usual by the way.

[@pedrogaya5558]

I wish companies would make this more clear.

[@louiswinters2265]

I really like your voice

[@steamgent4592]

I'm a button chap myself. I hate zippers of any kind and yes this includes on trousers. Nothing is more gross than a zipper on a cardigan!!

[@animeboitiddies6146]

nothing ruins a garment for me more than a bloody zipper on it. it cheapens the look of it, makes it reek of gen-x, square plates, and hiking gear inside the house.

[@Indiskret1]

I love buttons, this will be a wild ride! :D

[@hannamakela6989]

"Plastics. Enough said." But actually, The Graduate is wrong, as I learned something new about plastic buttons! Thank you for yet another stylish and informative video! :)

[@animeboitiddies6146]

buttons are a lovely, sometimes inexpensive detail that can make or break a look. i would love more videos dedicated to small, inexpensive things like this video and your shoelaces. little changes that can dramatically alter your outfits look.

[@itsyopalkowalski9001]

15:01 DEEZ NUTS

[@isaaclaughter]

White buttons on a black suit? I only see one example of this when I google it, but tons of examples of white tuxes with black buttons. I'm about to order but now I don't feel so confident.

[@Divinenubian]

enjoy bcuss we only live once😊

[@robertschneider2189]

I like Sven's last name. I think I will go spend some money on Ft. Belvidere based on last name alone. I need some new gloves

[@ZoomZoom-ng6sn]

Eat your heart out 'History Channel'.

[@russiandurak3368]

I saw what you did threre 2:06

[@onio5010]

15:01 Deez Nuts

[@dylanbonnet2675]

Isn't that waistcoat way too long ? 16:22

[@pocketsand5216]

Well, it's in a section about plastic buttons. It also looks like a tuxedo vest. There was a time when evening wear didn't have conventions, back then it *might* not have been out of place.

[@ExJapTer]

I must admit I have never considered button durability. Other than a button coming off, I cant remember a time when I have had a button break on me! (knock on wood)

[@michaelmerck7576]

I have seen many broken buttons but I'm rough on shirts

[@claytonyoung9941]

Button, button, who’s got the button?

[@zackjackson5719]

Where would a duffle coat fastening fall?

[@vascomanata]

They are toggles, not buttons

[@ZoomZoom-ng6sn]

Touching a metal button after having it in contact with a hot clothes iron will bring you pain.

[@hamsburhan2388]

Is this channel for old people before I comment here?

[@michaelmerck7576]

Older and more refined people of any age

[@hamsburhan2388]

@@michaelmerck7576 thank you ir really helpful

[@markmartin1835]

Me personally I like zippers better but buttons are good too

[@michaelmerck7576]

Both have their benefits

[@rschuyler]

collar gap

[@clementamphyon4938]

Alright preston, I going to say that the buttons of your camel jacket are made of...cardboard! No, I'm not joking : I seriously say «cardboard». The reason why I take that guess is because I found a similar jacket, once, which leather looking buttons were losing their color, like yours, revealing a kind of brownish laminated paper. The loop was mad of iron thaugh.

[@YouTube_is_trash_365]

2:03

[@BingoBongoBingerz]

Trailer park boys made some money...

[@jakegooding8996]

I'm not a fan of modern day skinny fit suits I like wide leg trousers and wide lapels

[@TheMaster4534]

I feel you. Skinny fit looks constricting to me. But thats just my opinion, some bias to it because of body composure

[@jakegooding8996]

I love modern day actually I was joking skinny fit is the future and the future is now

[@user-de8nl6uj4j]

15:01 deez nuts

[@michaelhoffmann8308]

the intermissions are so annoying....just record the videos like you used to. Sorry to say that, but the jokes arent really funny. Otherwise good content.

[@nikodemg6608]

Sorry guys but the black and white effects shtick is really over done at this point.

[@mazzarouni5608]

I’m concerned for Preston. He’s too skinny. I think another series of dining etiquette is needed!

[@michaelmerck7576]

20 years from now he will wish he could go back to thin

[@PotaytoDestroyer]

What happened to the other guy ...

[@PiranhaJaw22]

you guys can skip the cutaways to bloopers, it's starting to get annoying. it breaks my attention from your content and is jarring, which is not good. as an ideally timeless video, these cutesy cutaways will not be appealing after a while. or consider placing them at the end rather than inserting in many locations. cheers.

[@fantasticmr.fox77]

Too many cutaways.

[@animeboitiddies6146]

@Selim Mašić agreed. sometimes b roll cuts detract from a video, but in this rare case they added a nice little bit of charm to the video as a one off.

[@nycdapperdan]

I see some viewers enjoy the bloopers and cutaways. Personally I find it detracting and too informal for such a formal topic and channel. Perhaps reserve for the end?