10 Things that Menswear Experts Will Judge You For (Silently!)

[@ericgeneric135]

I love Preston's sense of humor!

[@AntPDC]

Agreed - it's almost Pythonesque.

[@darianburkhart752]

When I was in music university, I’d see the men wearing all sorts of atrocities including party shirts with tuxedo jackets and tuxedo jackets with blue jeans and that same party shirt, formal patent leather shoes with blue jeans, etc. not to mention their tuxedo jackets often had notched lapels. Drove me nuts

[@devams1]

Must've been a difficult time. Glad you managed to get through it 🙏

[@darianburkhart752]

@@devams1 took the restraint of the Holy Spirit not to say anything. I wanted to impart expertise, but not everyone cares that much, I found out.

[@latristessdurera8763]

Patent leather shoe’s. Ugh 😩

[@ezekielellis7471]

Well the main problem i see is fashion and menswear experts don’t exactly agree or half the time are on the same page so those are fashionable styles for the day but they completely go against what a menswear expert would say. Its a battle of ideas everyday.

[@Samuel_Chilcott]

I've seen some of my friends go to a private school with a formal jacket and tie while wearing shorts

[@TheoTheTimeTravelingMagician]

Dear Gentleman’s Gazette I just wanted to thank you for sharing all of your amazing knowledge with the world. I discovered your channel in September of 2021 and now, nearly two years later, I dress in three pice suits, dress shoes, ties, and hats everyday. I am also a pre teen, by the way. Thank you for the wonderful videos. Much respect and best wishes, Theo

[@quotient9974]

Just be careful not to invest too heavily into a wardrobe at your age, as you’ll likely outgrow most of it! ;)

[@john_marston1888]

​@@quotient9974i buy slightly over sized not crazy just enough to grow into

[@Adthin]

@@quotient9974 on one hand I do agree, however if you compare it to buying video games or whatever its much better, and also, its still going to last longer than fashion pieces. Discouraging people because of factors they can't actually change is unhelpful at best, if he can afford it (which by the fact he's doing it he can) then its fair enough.

[@eighteenin78]

@@quotient9974 I have outgrown most of the wardrobe I had at the age of 35, so it is a lifelong hazard.

[@babygerald4645]

Congrats on finding this channel at a great time in your life. You will save yourself vast sums of time and money with the tips these guys offer, while helping you understand things like etiquette that most style channels avoid entirely. It's one thing to dress like a gentleman, the more important thing is to be one in reality.

[@sinodeestanho]

The subtle stubble as a way to harmonize with the casualness of the outfit was an interesting detail I've never thought about.

[@dandiehm8414]

Another good Preston video. Well done! Informative without being condescending.

[@znovosad555]

Definitely want to get back into the classic menswear. I took most of the summer off from it, partially due to working most days of the week. I’d wear chino style shorts, sometimes a polo or a very basic cotton dark colored t shirt and often sigh, I’d go back to my basic adidas flat sneakers. But I’ve definitely realized my low waisted dress pants really don’t suit me that well, and don’t stay on/up well. And shirts don’t have enough length to accommodate this to tuck in properly. I’m looking forward to overcoat season. I’ve also come to the realization how unflattering most jeans are for me personally.Experimenting time for this fall season.

[@PsychoticLeprachaun]

I like the "classy" nature of these videos and then they hit you with some sick memes at 5:00. This channel is something else, I love it. And I don't even wear this type of clothing

[@infinitecosmos3006]

sheesh it seems like Preston is getting a lot of flack in the comments. especially about the high waisted trousers. With my personal experience, I tried them, and fell in love with wearing them! They are extremely comfortable, and if you don't like the look of how high they are, then that can be easily midigated with a waistcoat during the colder months, wearing an untucked camp shirt in the hotter months, or by wearing a jacket.

[@pianofry1138]

I believe he likes them because of his hips being a little different. Honestly, if the clothing is comfortable and looks presentable, I don't think anyone should be bothered.

[@DavidJAFoster]

If you use cannabis and alcohol together, you get "high, wasted" trousers 😝

[@davefman1984]

I've found that wearing my pants lower tends to result in hip pain. I haven't transitioned to high wasted because as a blue collar person they are not trendy at all.

[@themoderndandy713]

High-waisted trousers have a flattering silhouette on the large majority of men. Why? Because your waistline is near your naval, your legs look elongated and your torso is shortened. This is almost always more flattering to your body than the reverse: low-waisted trousers that elongate your torso and shorten your legs, making you look weirdly top-heavy. This is part of the reason white tie makes men look so elegant - the waistline makes your legs longer, the tails make you look taller, and the fit makes you look slimmer. All excellent things! People who complain about high-waisted trousers, in my opinion, care far more about whatever happens to be in style this week than what actually looks decent.

[@christianmaurer1018]

My style pet peeve is Raphael's tie knots! I've seen several videos where he preaches the importance of the knot fitting the size of the collar, yet every time he wears a cutaway collar, or anything similar, he still uses tiny knots, the edges of which don't meet the edges of the collar! XD I say this with love of course, you guys are one of my favorite channels! I've been watching for years :) Keep up the good work, cheers!

[@williammagsambol2143]

Sprezzatura!

[@teekue]

​@@williammagsambol2143that's not sprezz

[@eighteenin78]

Collars have been so wide lately, that no knot looks good with them - except possibly a bow tie...

[@gentlemansgazette]

Which tie knot do you prefer to use?

[@christianmaurer1018]

@@gentlemansgazette Completely depends on the collar. Watching this channel was where I learned most, if not all of the knots I use (Hence why I decided to poke a little fun at Raphael ;)) I've worn everything from oriental to double Windsor depending on the outfit.

[@MikeBenko]

If I'm not called a peasant in this video, I'm 100% ready to completely ignore all your advice.

[@gentlemansgazette]

😅

[@average.yt.commenter609]

I had to prepare myself when I saw they commented on this. I was really expecting "peasant."

[@frankmartinez4856]

Sgt. Preston! You out do yourself, w/ great materials, information! 😅I salute you Sir!! 🎉

[@mattbellal]

I noticed that the drumming in the background was almost unnoticeable wich is so much more pleasurable, thank you for listening to the viewers

[@LordTRight]

Preston, you pull out a fantastic dress combo today. Suits you really well!

[@Durandalite]

Agree with just about everything except for the wax jacket comment. A Barbour jacket over tailoring can look superb, I wear mine over my grays and browns all the time.

[@jakecavendish3470]

In Britain a Barbour over a suit is a classic look, and in Paris they refer to it as "le style Anglais" (I assume they mean it in a good way!)

[@dharmapunk777]

If its good enough for the Royal Family, why not?

[@jakecavendish3470]

@@dharmapunk777 As long as they don't start calling it "le style Prince Andrew" 💀

[@Michael_R1957]

Preston scores a touchdown, yet again. Would buying vintage help in avoiding dull solid colors? Just wondering. Thanks

[@julianshepherd2038]

He does a KZbin video without a tie, he is dead to me😂

[@loveja1234]

Yes it can help. If you see something that is 10 years old and keeps its colour, you know it is of quality. But the opposite of dull isn't neon. Start out with forest green, beige, burgundy, mustard yellow, and work from there

[@lc4n333]

Is dying old garments recommended? I just want to give some of my vintage garments new life with new fresh colour. Also for matching it with my favourite colour.

[@sonipitts]

One thing I learned from a video on another channel is the difference in color saturation and hue in cheaper brands vs luxury brands. It can be hard to articulate without examples, but a luxury brand might have a deep and inviting woodsy green that is rich and vibrant and a bit off the usual spectrum of greens, while a cheaper version will be that same unchallenging, boring "forest green" we all associate with mail-order catalogs. The reason being that lower-grade brands focus on colors that will appeal to a very wide audience many of whom feel out of place in particularly bold, "fashion-forward" or unusual colors, while better brands can focus on smaller volume of sales at a higher price point to those who *want* to stand out. One good example is Preston's berry-colored cardigan in this episode. It's a vibrant, bold color that you wouldn't likely see at the men's section at Penny's, and if when you do find something in a similar color range in those places, they will often be in a subtly less saturated or eye-catching hue so as not to challenge more mainstream shoppers.

[@EugeneSalandra]

You are a gem and a delight, dear Preston. The greatest "pet peeve" that often ruffles my proverbial feathers is people wearing what appear to be foundation garments and underwear as outerwear in broad daylight. This is especially prevalent among women in California, where I currently reside, but it is woefully common among men as well. I fondly remember the days of my youth when foundation garments were restricted to the privacy of home, and the intricate ins-and-outs of the body were happily left to the imagination.

[@Pilzmaxe]

Worst for me is wearing a navy blue blazer with a pair of pants that's also in a different shade of dark blue but from a different cloth.

[@corym8358]

I like that you give specific remedies instead of leaving the viewer hanging as some other channels do. Also, thank you for not shouting.

[@SpamMouse]

Preston you win the GG award for the CORRECT pronunciation of the word "Niche", Jolly Well Done. 👍

[@joshrodrigue7216]

Outfit at 7:22 is the coolest look. Going to keep an eye out for that sweater.

[@kagezen]

As always a high quality video from you guys! Love the knowledge that you share!

[@savesnine]

Not sure I 'd agree with all of these as sweeping universal statements. Low rise pants work for men with long legs and a short torso (just as high waisted trousers work for men with long torsos and short legs). Thin fabrics are the hallmark of Neapolitan tailoring because of their relaxed drape. This works well for men with structure (big, muscular frames) but will not work for more svelte men. So thicker, structured fabrics will certainly work for thinner men but is not a universal truth. Dull colors seems subjective. As an example, I rarely if ever see a man at a wedding with a solid navy suit with a white shirt, black shoes, and a wedding tie. It's the "standard" and yet no one seems to wear it.

[@Mamaki1987]

Great video, as always. Clothing that doesn't fit right would be my number one.Yes, low rise trousers are only good for people with very long legs and a short torso. It also creats a bulk at the waist when the trousers are not the correct high.

[@TheSeanoops]

I’m with you on the over the calf socks. I refuse to wear crew socks with my dress clothes.

[@monsterx3055]

how do feel about sock garters?

[@TheSeanoops]

@@monsterx3055 I’ve never tried them, no option.

[@teekue]

​@@monsterx3055not necessary with over the calves

[@mattiasakemalm1412]

Why not pantyhose?

[@gregropp1003]

Mother always said wear over the calf socks with your suit because a gentleman never shows calf.😊

[@gentlemansgazette]

A great tip!

[@ediesedgwick4462]

So true.

[@avibank]

I thought calf skin was a classic

[@94070]

Surprisingly common: fastening the lowest button of a suit jacket or blazer.

[@king_charles]

Yes, I see it a lot.

[@domepiece11]

I thought you only unbutton it when sitting.

[@king_charles]

Yes, but only the upper one. @@domepiece11

[@stedmays2768]

@luke5100 I personally like 3 button jackets and wear them occasionally. The usual rule is to always button the middle button, or sometimes button both the top and the middle buttons.......But never never never button the lowest button......GENTLEMAN'S GAZETTE, do you agree with this as the general rule? I admit, I break this rule in certain situations --- I sometimes only button the top button, depending on how the garment fits and looks and the level of formality of the event.

[@domepiece11]

Okay, I thought it was button all buttons when standing and unbutton just the bottom button when seated, regardless of 2 or 3 buttons. ???

[@agustínalbertonúñez]

Thank you guys for your advice. Here go some of my style pet peeves: -Fasten all your buttons of a dress jacket (except if it is a double breasted navy blazer with gold buttons) -White/sport socks with formal wear -Matching Tie and chest pocket handkerchief being of the same fabric. -Show skin other than that of your face, neck and hands while dressing a suit. -The shirt cuff covered by a longer sleeve of the suit jacket. -Button-down shirts with a suit. -Bad kept shoes (no shine, bent at the toes for absence of shoe trees, worn heels, worn shoe laces) -Absence of chest pocket handkerchief. -Dressing too small or too loose clothes. -Fallen buttons that were not replaced. -Noticeable holes on your socks. -Worn out edges of the collar shirt. -Absence of collar stays in formal shirts. -Mismatching patterns in a formal ensemble (Bengal stripes with thousand stripes, or squares with tattersal of the same size) . -Mismatching fabrics in a formal ensemble (like wool with linen, or silk with jeans). -A tie knot bad done. -A bow tie bad done or bought already done. -Showing dandruff on your clothes, stains, worn out signs, wrinkles. -To end and not bore: do not try to seem like what you really are not!

[@lc4n333]

Not wearing waistcoats. I know this is "hot take" considering today's temperature. But waistcoats are great lifesafers especially for dress shirts. You have a big stain? Wrinkles and creases? Just cover it up! Too hot to wear one? Use a breatheable fabric or take off the jacket. You will still look dapper with waistcoat on.

[@Samuel_Chilcott]

I've always wanted one but cant find one on a budget, I might go look at my local salvation army, if I cant find one there, got any advice?

[@lc4n333]

I always get them from thrifting if your budget really thight. Even buying new or bespoke are much cheaper than a full suit.

[@Samuel_Chilcott]

thanks for the advice!@@lc4n333

[@edennis8578]

​@@Samuel_ChilcottDo you know anyone who sews well? I made the silk waistcoats for my wedding party. As a woman, I've made plenty of them for myself. There's very little that's easier to make than a waistcoat.

[@bobwallace9814]

Fit trumps all. Guys, if you are starting out, go to a quality store (not a discount store) and you will find the suits worn by successful men. Pick the darkest navy blue one. The store tailor will then fit it to you for pickup and finishing try on at a later date. Pick your shirt and ties from that same upscale store. Don't shy away from the ones presented on display. next socks....no athletic logo'd socks. Solid colors that go with your new suit are your choice. Shoes should be conservative and go with your new outfit and match your new belt. If you follow these steps, this suit ensemble will be classic and in style for years. You want a successful look, not a bar hopping look.

[@tj-co9go]

6:00 it is also possible to wear somewhat over the ankle sports socks. (Calf of mid-calf) usually they hold pretty well, and cover enough for the feet to not get in touch with shoes. I usually don't like ankle socks since with high shoes the tend to rub against the skin, or reveal too much of skin

[@ashutoshpatra8956]

after years of practice today's video made me I don't know anything I have to learn more that's the beauty of knowledge

[@seabassmastermatt80]

Great timing Gents. Had me chuckling all the way. 👌🏼

[@masterkamen371]

Shoes that aren't cared for are the worst. I've got a 35€ pair of leather derby shoes that I wear day to day (which includes walking long distances on asphalt, walking over dirt paths, sometimes walking in muddy fields, rainy weather, etc., basically anything that destroys expensive shoes in a few months). I regularly manage to scratch them up quite badly, so I go over them with matching polish and brush every few days which hides/fixes any damage very well. It's as simple as that to make sure your shoes look good, even if they are heavily abused.

[@SteveHyde]

I dont know how many time's I've met people in business with extremely distressed and cheap shoes... this can oblitorate an outfit and speaks volumes (silently) ...a great and well looked after shoe sets the entire outfit off.

[@themoderndandy713]

I have a slightly controversial opinion on wear on dress shoes. Assuming one's shoes are well-polished, I am of the opinion that regular wear and tear on dress shoes is not a slovenly look, but instead an indication that these dress shoes have been loved and worn plenty. It's sort of the idea that ripped jeans are going for, but unlike ripped jeans, it's actually earned rather than artificial. Synthetic leather is one thing, and lack of care is another, but creases and even repaired holes don't scream slovenly to me, but instead well-traveled and not wasteful.

[@themoderndandy713]

@luke5100 True, and I also think there's a distinction between worn and poorly cared for. Dress shoes need to be regularly shined, whether they're new or not. With that said, I take a bit of the King Charles approach to clothing: Mend and maintain rather than re-buy and discard, because caring for one's possessions and not being wasteful is never a bad look.

[@spaghettiking7312]

I thought I liked no break, then my mom told me my pants were too short, and I decided to go for half break on all my pants from now on.

[@domepiece11]

I think it depends on the shoe height, but yeah.

[@adamcohen2632]

Minor quibbles. Shorter, slighter gentlemen look good in slimmer cuts. High waisted trousers likewise don't tend to flatter gentlemen with lower rises. Smaller collars work well on smaller cut dress shirts for shorter, thinner gentlemen with shorter sleeve lengths. These kinds of proportions were not common in the 30s and 40s, but were in the ratpack era, another golden age of gentlemen's clothing.

[@botany500kojak]

I wore high rise trousers in the 90s. Will not go back to that look. I am not super low anyway. Collars, I don't mind smallish ones.

[@markmaiello9180]

An education each time. Adult, concise, clear. Well done.

[@humphreysimaunga5876]

Apart from great content. Your language usage is beautiful.

[@jakecavendish3470]

My pet peeve is when the dress code clearly states "White tie or court dress, orders and decorations shall be worn" and they turn up in a Cookie Monster onesie

[@LatimusChadimus]

1:13 😂😂🤣 hopefully you got paid a few extra Benjamins for that 😅

[@TayWoode]

This guy is like Winnie the Pooh telling me how to dress up. My 2yr old loves his voice and we both fall asleep on the sofa listening to him

[@plikkkk]

This channel is a testament to how you can know all of the “rules” yet be completely unable to put a decent looking outfit together.

[@monsterx3055]

Gentleman's Gazette, your videos have begun to change my life. I was wondering if you would have any style suggestions for ethnic clothing, i'm combining african fashion with western flare myself.

[@BadMotivator66]

perhaps a light brown fine weave 2 piece suit with a highly patterned shirt? because the light brown would ground the outfit and keep it feeling airy

[@monsterx3055]

thanks for the tips friend i will take them into consideration as my wardrobe grows =)@@BadMotivator66

[@themoderndandy713]

Please, please, please check out the Congolese dandies known as the sapeurs. These are men who often work in oil fields during the day and don beautiful, colorful suiting styles in the evening. They're a fascinating group of men; they're as obsessed with clothing as Beau Brummell was, possibly! I would also recommend against the style some Black men wear of monochrome, black or brown suiting. Why? It's like a White person wearing all-beige monochrome. It sort of turns you into a blob of one color. I at least theorize that part of the reason White people tend to wear dark suits and Black people tend to wear colorful suits is to provide contrast against skin tone for that very reason. All this is to say, if you opt for a dark suit, please avoid dark shirts, as it's even harder to get away with when you have dark skin.

[@ArtyMcMuffin]

For points 1 and 2, unlike Preston, I have a very short neck so I like small shirt collars and do not wear a tie because of that, it's not doing me any favors. I got to be careful even with knitwear as the collar go into my jaw on some sweaters. That said, I like the vintage look of an ascot or cravat, but it's not that appropriate on most business ventures I go to. More for weddings or some dates.

[@Reverend_Salem]

Even regular ties are not appropriate for my workwear. granted, i normally wear a t shirt and jeans, because i work in a factory.

[@bennai2]

My main problem is that my neck is to thick for most collars. If I button my shirt up it feels like a low key noose around my neck and custom fitting is to expensive for me

[@stedmays2768]

Hem length and fit --- not "collaborating" with a tailor -- would perhaps be the biggest issue that most folks need to work on (myself included). Nothing looks better or feels better than to get the fit right. And different folks can have somewhat different ideas about fit....different ideas about the casualness or formality of an ensemble that can inform the way I want something to fit me.

[@stedmays2768]

@luke5100 Yes, it can be challenging to find a tailor who communicates well and who seems to be the right choice for the job at hand. Also, as the customer, I need to take responsibility for communicating my desires for how the garments will fit me. All parties need to be patient during fittings---and I will often bring the type of shoes I will wear with particular outfits so that the hems will be set accordingly......this is all trickier than it seems, and most youtube fashion channels should do more to discuss in thorough detail these tricky issues.

[@joshc441]

My style pet peeve is white socks with formal clothes.

[@joshc441]

@luke5100 yes I meant to say formal wear.

[@altairjb]

I honestly found the video interesting. It's totally beyond anything I would think about when it comes to clothing. I don't think much about it at all. Yes, I am one of those overcasual people who could not care less. I don't remember last time I saw people wearing this proper, and I work with upper management at a construction company. Interesting nonetheless. A genuine question, isn't this style a little outdated? I find it a bit silly, but my ignorance in this area is something I do not shy away from. It's awesome that we are all different and that should be celebrated. Enjoyed the video.

[@henryshawn1628]

I just called them outdated in a negative way I mean yes the majority of people are not worrying them anymore but that’s make them less elegant and definitely even more unique. They just come from a time work quality has been way more important than today and where everyone care about his outfit and how he looked, or at least the majority of peopledid also, I think it’s important for the overall feeling how you dress so I wouldn’t really agree with you about the other casualisation part. I see it as a pretty negative thing that evolved in our society but on the other way I definitely appreciate that you are being friendly and not trying to hate something away just because you don’t like it so I definitely wish you luck, and good night too

[@1RealRoyalPain]

I so wish more men would wear suits, tie, and nice Oxford shoes

[@renaissancesage]

I found those over the calf socks. They sometimes stick to a worsted wool slacks especially in winter. So I always have a little can of. static guard, travel size.

[@collincassidy7810]

When will you be restocking the cufflinks on the Fort Belvedere shop?

[@gentlemansgazette]

A batch is being made right now. Should be back in mid-late September

[@collincassidy7810]

Great! Thank you!!@@gentlemansgazette

[@wileyallen1545]

With socks, never EVER put your socks in the dryer, it will ruin the elastic and down they go! Hang them on a rack, over a kitchen chair or just draped over a hanger bar until dry. Make sure they are fully dry...nobody wants moldy socks! You can also buy braces that connect your sock to the shirt tails. Spend some money on a maintenance kit - tape style lint brush, some tape to pick up what the brush doesn't, shoe kit, a really good iron (not a cheap one). You can also sort your closet better: suits, shirts, pants, jackets that complement each other, hung together creating "sets".. Too many men get hung up on grouping items together thereby wasting time trying to match your beige suit with a purple shirt, instead of having the correct blue shirts hanging right next to it. You can also "bookend" by putting your beige/brown/tan suits and jacket/pants combos at one end and blue suits/ jacket and pants at the other end. Place your blue (or other shirts that compliment both) in between your suits. I even go so far as to put shirts that work better with the browns closer to that end and the same with blues on the other end. Those that can go either way go in the very centre. For outerwear you can hang it just next to the suit grouping of just repeat the set up in another part of your closet, mimic the coat on the leftmost in a colour group goes best with the suit on the left in its group.The repeat for other colours that you have outer clothing in. If you have something that can't be added to any set, donate it! Your vids are the best!

[@trentenanderson4234]

A buddy of mine wore a matching set of shiny (Probably polyester) blue plaid vest, bow tie, and pocket square. As he proceeded to say he looked better than me, as I tried not to cringe out loud 😂😂

[@johnarcher9480]

The thing is, many would agree with him. Style is a personal thing. Inventing faux pas to feel better about your dress doesn’t concern others who think your ideas are senseless. If many agree with him, and many agree with you, are you both right or wrong?

[@Fush1234]

So true. All of what you talk about. Very good vid

[@MikeB071]

Fantastic looking sports jacket, Preston!

[@djartyom924]

a small pet peeve of mine is seeing someone without a pocket square I believe a suit or blazer should have one as its helps tie in the colors and outfits pieces together but that's just me

[@RichardMcKelvey-gq7xk]

I hate pocket squares. Not a popular opinion

[@kdworak4754]

Preston... you should have talked a bit about the fragrance. For us frag-heads. Now im going to need a sample. Please do a video about the GG crew's fragrance collections. Thanks Preston.

[@gentlemansgazette]

You can learn more about the Ugolini fragrance collection at the link--and stay tuned, as we'll have more fragrance news soon! -Preston www.gentlemansgazette.com/roberto-ugolini-fragrances-launch/?

[@Greetje1930]

Chapeau! really enjoyed this video; thank you.

[@jgb0017]

Generally very solid rules. I think where pants sit is a question of body type. I don’t think a rule can be applied generally.

[@RobertHowe-f5z]

Thanks for this advice !

[@majorray99]

I wish u guys would do an honest review on some flex suits (suits that stretch)

[@moorshound3243]

Bond enters the chat, I need a stretch suit for all the crazy spy stuff I get up to.

[@MrChadillac89]

You mentioned that knowing things is a blessing and a curse in a way. I went to a good friend's wedding and the groom and all the groomsmen were wearing suspenders with a belt. I was the only one who knew you don't need two ways to hold up your pants haha.

[@promodelworld687]

Black is the foundation of my wardrobe. I like to break it up with patterns and textures. Gold and silver jewelry and a quality leather pieces go great with black and darker colors

[@gp9496]

Awesome video series guys!! My biggest peeve is when someone ties their tie such that the rear blade hangs longer than the front blade. I almost equate it with having bad grammar. 😆

[@prathmeshchourasiya7438]

Preston’s outfit in this video is really refreshing

[@Alithia451]

Please a video out the Peaky Blinders haircut in classic menswear, or an updated Peaky Blinders video.

[@julianshepherd2038]

It's was a cut that came about from trying to get a gas mask to fit in WWI. Also Hitler's moustache.

[@gentlemansgazette]

What did you think was missing in our original video?

[@Alithia451]

@gentlemansgazette nothing, just wanted to know if there are any updates now that 2 years have passed.

[@ardadogukansimsek1533]

loves from Turkey

[@majormushu]

How do you deal with balancing formality without being the guy who "goes too far"? For example I work in an office environment and initially I was told it was a more formal environment which I love. I enjoy wearing suits everyday if I can. But then I showed up for work on the first day and even the GM is just wearing a polo and khakis. I'm currently the low man so I don't want to show everyone up but I hate polos and simple button downs. I feel like they are so bland and they don't fit my style.

[@MCgrease08]

I've found that just elevating a business casual look can really work in that situation to set you apart from the rest of the office while not being too formal. I like to work in blazers and sport coats with odd trousers and no tie. Or sweaters and chinos with a wool tie. Instead of sneakers or the terrible cemented "dress shoes" most men wear, loafers or wingtips are a good option. Adding in accessories like pocket squares and a decent wrist watch go a long way too.

[@Alex55455]

I go by one simple rule when it comes to my own personal style which is don’t worry about what anyone else is wearing and focus just on the way I want dress, my own style and how I assemble my outfits. The only time I look to others is when I want to look for inspiration or ideas from others with a similar style for outfit ideas. Don’t worry about out dressing others in general except for maybe at a wedding as you don’t want to out dress the groom.

[@ricardorgomez]

Well done on the video! Yes, your subtle sense of humor is super! Low-rise pants. I mean, Unless you're Brad Pitt, okay. But even then. They just aren't a good look. I would have to shop far and wide to find higher-rise pants. Great video!

[@henryshawn1628]

3:00 directly on the first point, I have to criticise you, I’m absolutely on your side about polyester they look awful cheap and also it’s just not a good thing to support, but I have so many beautiful silk ties most of them with nice stripes and I think they are absolutely awesome. Most of them are not in bright colours, but even the red ones I love to wear and I really see no reason not to

[@hereforit2347]

I’m guessing the “golden age of menswear” was the 1920s through 1940s. There is much to be said, however, for the 1950s, 60s, and 70s; all three decades gave us new and unique innovations. There were beautifully cut Italian suits in the 1970s. I love the long collars, wide neckties, wide lapels and slightly flared legs. Roy Scheider’s suits in the 1976 film, Marathon Man, which were designed by Roland Meledandri, immediately come to mind.

[@hereforit2347]

As a woman, and maybe because I’m a woman, I am just as fascinated by menswear as I am by women’s clothing. Maybe more. It fascinates me that the silhouette of the men’s suit has gone virtually unchanged over the last 150 years or more.

[@themoderndandy713]

​@@hereforit2347Classic menswear and women's fashion seem to be at opposite ends of things: Men's suiting is full of order, rules, and more rules. For me, I'm a big-time rule follower. (As Frasier put it: "I don't make the rules; I just enjoy following them.") Women's fashion seems to me to be based much more on creativity and individuality. Black tie is a perfect example of this. The rules men must follow for black tie to be done correctly can take up an entire novella. For women, it's "cocktail dress or pantsuit and dressy shoes." Maybe this speaks to my lack of education about women's fashion, but it seems to be opposite sides of things. I have to admit, I much prefer having dozens of rules to follow to look good over . . . well, not having those rules.

[@hereforit2347]

@@themoderndandy713 : Really? It would seem following stringent fashion rules would be stifling and boring. But it takes ingenuity to do something new and different within the confines of long-held rules and traditions. On another note, I find the sockless trend quite irritating. 99% of men don’t know when it’s okay to go without socks and when it isn’t. I cringe when I see men in suits and dress shoes and no socks. 😂 Do most men today even have the slightest clue about the black tie dress code?

[@amafirenze-vi1uh]

17:23 Italy here. "Scorpacciata" is a word meaning "eating binge".😊

[@JosephHeinecke-t5x]

Preston, can you comment to the gloves the gentleman was wearing in the number 10 example the open dorsal aspect of the hand just was not flattering to me at all so I would prefer some commentary on this subject.

[@elegant_travelling]

About #10, I have a bit of a conundrum I hope you might be able to help me with... In summer I often find myself leaving the house in the morning wearing a panama hat. However on most days I come home 2 to 4 hours after sundown. Unlike a felt/wool hat, whose use to keep your head warm can be justified at almost any time of day in winter, I feel the panama 'after dark' can be out of place as 'keeping you warm' is certainly not its intended function. But as I don't drive, I literally have nowhere to put it other than in my hands or on my head. What would you suggest? Is a panama ever considered 'ok' in the evening? (not at an event per se, but for example on public transport or walking home after work?) Should I just carry it by hand after sundown? Thanks!

[@SundayHarbor]

I wear my brown fedora with my suits year round. If Indy can wear one in the desert I can wear it in the summer!

[@moorshound3243]

​@@SundayHarboryes well said

[@gentlemansgazette]

During the summer months in non-formal situations - go for it! Of course, this should help, too: www.gentlemansgazette.com/panama-hat/?

[@elegant_travelling]

@@gentlemansgazette Thank you for the reply!

[@themoderndandy713]

Wearing a Panama in the evening is entirely traditional and appropriate. Remember that men back in the day wore hats whenever they left the house, and it would certainly be silly for them to change from straw to felt every single evening.

[@ahmad.s4723]

I enjoy fashion lectures!!

[@viktorpetukhov727]

Where can I find high-waist trousers? I can't find them anywhere honestly.

[@fernandogil65]

My god! 3 seconds into the video, and the first thing that comes to my head is, "Never allow your girlfriend 100 ft around Preston!" Such stylish and good-looking guy 😅

[@johnclifford8824]

That jacket is really nice

[@staceygram5555]

Are you being sarcastic?

[@FortunePayback]

1:15 12:50 I concur! Lol.

[@fernandogil65]

​@@FortunePayback😂😂😂

[@fernandogil65]

​@@staceygram5555I'm very serious.

[@hikmathamed3556]

Ok Bubbles. I like your post Trailer Park Boys role. Thanks for the help

[@makalu877]

Great information, done with humor and panache..........

[@ابوفهدالعتيبي-ر5ه]

استمروا يا شباب انا من المعجبين بكم ومتابع لكم 🎉

[@dmvnation595]

🔥🔥🤣 excellent post!!!

[@-The-Golden-God-]

The one that bothers me the most is too many buttons done up on a suit jacket.

[@YouCanChangeYourWorldToday]

There is only 2 buttons lol How many is “too many” ?!

[@ZoroBr7684]

Yes I finally can make all the mistakes

[@Dennis-vh8tz]

The internet is a flooded with advice to buy bland solid colours, so it's little surprise that buyers and sellers are following it. I wouldn't say this advice is bad, but that it is over simplified, and focuses on avoiding mistakes, and/or on building small capsule wardrobes. Boring solid colours can be combined together with little risk of mistakes, and this allows maximizing the number of distinct outfits derived from a few pieces. It's ideal advice for a young man starting a job in a formal office, but who has no few if any appropriates clothes, and little if any idea how to look good while adhering to the dress code. It's also solid advice for a man buying one suit, or just getting started with tailored clothes and buying his first few items, and who lacks a good understanding of colour, pattern, and texturing matching. But this advice also discourages the risk taking and experimentation required to develop a unique personal style. This process requires both, building a significant knowledge base, and accepting that failed experiments were not a waste of money.

[@paulnieftjr4461]

I'm 6'2", low rise pants don't work for me. I appreciate your comments on this subject.

[@Dilip122S]

I'd love to know where you sourced the coconut-straw hat. I've been looking for one just like that for years. It's perfect.

[@gentlemansgazette]

It's a Stetson! Stay tuned for a video all about Stetson...🤠

[@themoderndandy713]

As someone who was inspired by Preston's aforementioned straw pork pie and bought one on Amazon, I can confirm that it's an excellent hat! Affordable, too.

[@netfalsifikaciiistorii]

Потрясающе, дорогие мои! Вам удалось подробно пробежаться по самым важным моментам. Как насчёт пришивания пуговиц? Наблюдаются ли здесь какие-нибудь тенденции?

[@gimble1]

This is America comrade...we speak english...the language of Jesus...

[@netfalsifikaciiistorii]

@@gimble1 And Google the Great created an automatic translation system (interlinear). =))

[@Whyculturematters]

@@davidmurphy27 he's being ironic

[@azy63]

There are still more to cover.

[@HansKIein]

А что именно Вы имеете в виду?

[@SC-cx9ti]

Looking likr origami is cool! There are some sci fi suits I saw in some sci fi video games and they look so cool! It wasnt even anything too crazy or out there. It honestly looked surprisingly impressive.

[@numpty123]

Are there any fashion tips for chinlets/jawlets such as the lad at 18:04 other than plastic surgery?

[@WiiAllTheWayHome]

I often struggle with wrinkles in linen shirts. I love how comfortable they are in the summer but they wrinkle as soon as I wear them.

[@billyo54]

Linen wrinkles the moment you put it on. I'm comfortable wearing linen, wrinkles and all. However, I've bought shirts and jackets made with cotton/linen mix. They still wrinkle a little but not nearly as noticeable. Just make sure the ratio of linen is greater than the cotton to maintain that coolness of linen.

[@sonipitts]

It's worth noting that a lot of modern linen wrinkles excessively due to lower quality fibers and modern weaving techniques. You might have better luck investing in a few higher-end shirts of better quality linen. Although they will still wrinkle (it's just part of how linen is) the wrinkles are more likely to look better and more visually appealing, as opposed to sloppy or frumpy, than the same outcomes in cheaper versions.

[@zyyl1949]

The wrinkles are what I like about linen, it’s probably the material I wear most in both shirts and suits. Irish linen wrinkles a little less if the wrinkles are an issue for you

[@daviddion1764]

Why do I feel compelled to do an inspection of this guys closet, because he craves one?

[@KCJbomberFTW]

Good thing I don’t live near any menswear experts 😅

[@laurajackson6860]

I've always been interested in mens wear. My father, although he was no Beau Brummel, always kept his shoes and clothing pressed, polished and repaired and I was given some of those chores as the oldest. Some of your tips otday even helped me make some decisions about my own wardrobe. The one thing we do have in commonthough, is the application of cologne and I'd like to share with you something I've learned which is not to spray cologne directly on our skin. It is far better to spray some on a fingertip and apply it strategically behind your ear, the base of your neck and/or temples and if you only have time for a quick spray, stand under it and allow it to fall where it may. 👔

[@ezekielellis7471]

You could also do a mist spray in front of you and walk into it as well

[@themoderndandy713]

​@@ezekielellis7471No, I'm sorry, but please don't. I normally dislike correcting people on the internet, but that is an enormous waste of expensive fragrance. Ninety percent of the fragrance will go to waste. If you only spray the fragrance a few times and then walk into it, you won't be smelled well. If you spray it heavily, you'll be smelled, but you could have sprayed far less on the neck. Instead, please apply it directly to the neck. Again, I hope you'll forgive me for correcting you, but I hope the saved fragrance will make it worthwhile.

[@ezekielellis7471]

@@themoderndandy713 I think the other thing that could be throwing you off with my comment, which hadn’t occurred to me to reference, is for those with a everyday scent, and a special occasion scent. Examples include: a blast of old spice, being an everyday, and a Armani cologne for a date night/special occasion. I would much prefer the walk in cloud effect for an old spice, than perhaps a Armani. Furthermore I would contest that someone using too much Armani cologne should do the walk in mist as well. I don’t need to smell your cologne at the other end of the bar regardless of saving the fragrance lol also the op of this thread pointed out that sometimes applying to your skin in a direct spray isn’t the best for the skin so we may “argue” there as well lol

[@themoderndandy713]

@@ezekielellis7471 Oh, no, I agree about overspraying. I once was around a man who reeked so severely of fragrance that despite being around a hundred feet away, I had to leave the restaurant for the patio. (No exaggeration.) Would it not be easier, though, to just spray less Old Spice on one's neck? Is one spray too much - or does the walk-through effect affect the overall scent? In fairness, Old Spice is hardly a Creed scent, and hence it's not quite as bad for some of it to go to waste. Unless one spray is overpowering, though, I imagine that the neck is the best choice, but I am open to correction!

[@HeritageAttCo]

Very true about the 6th sense, it is very annoying to have to start noticing the mistakes on others.

[@johnarcher9480]

Just remember, others are likely doing the same to you 😉

[@JonathanWrightZA]

Choosing the plastic buttons for your bespoke suit. Since I use horn buttons with my bespoke suits and mother of pearl for my shirts, I notice this detail🌚

[@michaelmason4206]

Top notch!

[@timeminecraft6019]

I only wore a zip up tie twice. The first was for a disco (so my good ties wouldn’t get damaged) and to watch the Barbie movie (needed a pink tie in a pinch but all I could find was one at a dollar store.)

[@bcataiji]

My torso is already a bit short for my legs. High waisted pants would make me look like I had a medical condition. Plus, high waisted pants cause a huge puffed out region in the crotch region when sitting down which also looks quite bizarre.

[@danielharkai]

Completely agree. I'm desperately looking for low rise jeans, chinos for the same reasons.

[@Tee55118]

Real men don't sit down, unless dining, and then have their lap hidden by a napkin.

[@misteroz]

Whilst I love the feel of high-waisted trousers, I have very long legs, so I need to pair them with a sweater or cardigan to rebalance the proportions.

[@bobbyvox2352]

Thumbnail is incorrect.That is a cool look!

[@karlrovey]

As a musician, I don't usually get a choice when it comes to avoiding solid black. It's of if those annoying conventions that makes the choice for you.

[@gentlemansgazette]

As a musician, Preston certainly agrees with you there!