Avoid These 12 Suit Mistakes! (Worst Menswear Errors)

[@elmammutho8668]

As a not native english speaker I really appreciate your way of talking. Pace and pronunciation make it pleasant and easy to follow.

[@KProductionsStyle]

I sewed my own sports jacket and it took me 40 hours! The fit around the chest and waist is almost perfect in my opinion, though perhaps a bit tight. The arms are way too short, but this one I made was a prototype out of polyester fabric with rayon lining, so full synthetic. The @Gentleman’s Gazette was a big inspiration for the project and I wanted to thank y’all for starting my journey into menswear. I’m 17 years old, and I now have a capsule wardrobe so I can look fresh for the upcoming school year. Thanks!

[@paulallen579]

Wow, 17 years old and sewing your own jackets! Great, bro! You'll be able to look like a million bucks on the cheap! :)

[@cameronbennett1809]

Sweet bro!!!

[@scottraber8497]

I'm making my own clothes in the coming years. Let's compare notes.

[@keshavrao212]

Godspeed!!

[@trojanthedog]

Well done sir!

[@quycksylver4822]

I always love the clip of Preston "making it rain", but I think the bit with him "stealing" the suit is now my new favorite.

[@itz1av3]

I'm so glad you covered the tags...it drives me crazy to see guys leave them on like branding 🙄😒😤

[@gregorythomas2674]

Yeah, i saw two idiots at a wedding with the sleeve tags on. Someone keenly pointed out that they were going to likely return the suit after the wedding. I knew a girl who worked at a department store and said people return clothes all the time with deodorant stains and say they never wore it. Class acts!

[@vinhhoangkhai8329]

They are probably one of those who wear "the brand" not wear clothes. They get to use to the nike,bape,supreme,...on their clothes so now they looking at something truly takes skill to perfect, they struggle to let people's attention

[@gregorythomas2674]

@Captain Mushroom Never claimed to be a gentleman. Just noting the behavior of cheapskates and grifters. They are not my peers as my peers don't behave that way. There is a plethora of affordable clothing options today. There is no need for that type dishonorable behavior that hurts manufactures, retailers, and the unwitting next customer that buys their selfishly spoiled garment's.

[@gregorythomas2674]

@Captain Mushroom No worries. I do see your point. I mean who am I to judge. But when it effects others its not fair. But if it doesn't, to each their own and a good point. Your point is a good one and does apply to many situations. ✌🏻

[@mrmunna9072]

Huh, idiots☕

[@pegoossens]

Having measurements like a store manequin is truly a joy. I had this experience the first time I had a made to measure suit made. The guy in the store measure me up. Handed me a suit jacket of one of the manequins and basically told me that it was fine like that. It s so fun to be able to take a suit off the rack and have it fit like it was taylored

[@raftonpounder6696]

Tailored

[@i.fernandes]

I had that experience once with a jacket from Hackett. I liked it, tried it on and it felt as if it had been tailored for me. Never have I ever bought a piece of clothing that fit me so perfectly. It was incredible.

[@curtisnewton2437]

Former suite salesman: the tags are less marketing but for us to find a certain brand in a size and suits of similar colour. It made our work easier

[@dandroid_]

I’m a suit salesman right now, and I can attest to this 💯

[@swaaws]

The stitching thing can also be a good way to find unworn jackets at thrift shops

[@amill1563]

Preston Slaughter, you are the most gentlemanliest gentleman there is!

[@jamiesides6223]

I went to a wedding and saw lots of friends with the stitching still in the vents and it was something i had to help them with. It is a common mistake

[@layouts77]

nah it means they plan to return it

[@lewiszolna5000]

As always, loved this video! Especially Preston being overjoyed with his new suit

[@themorfia3988]

Agreed

[@jayoungr]

And stealing one from a mannequin!

[@Fundude-yh6kg]

Just started work at a local menswear store and I’m coming back here to refresh on what I need to relay to customers who have never worn classic menswear the dos and donts. Thanks GG for all the knowledge and entertainment over the years

[@CrispyFrenFry]

The last and most important style mistake is among the best because gate keeping helps no one who wants to learn more. As a relative novice to this style I am still building my wardrobe, primarily through thrifting but one of my concerns was having people judge me on my style choices based on the brands. Thanks!

[@cameronmccreary4758]

I remember an actress, an older actress in the 1960s and early seventies by the name of Minnie Pearl who left the tags on everything but mostly her hats. It was part of her act. I would like to say one thing extra here about men's suits; there's nothing worse than your sweat reacting with synthetic fibers and stinking the whole thing up so, when one walks into that late afternoon board meeting everyone there KNOWS who's making that stink.

[@FlyingTigersKMT]

Preston dancing around awkwardly while talking about standing naturally when being measured for a bespoke suit was worth the whole video.

[@FlyingTigersKMT]

@@fuckoff187 Preston will look better in a dress than she does.

[@faranahmad]

I literally have to attend a wedding tomorrow, so one could say perfect timing!

[@ashleyjanhi1351]

Can I come with you bruv 😹😹

[@BeyondTheZenith]

Have a good time!

[@adriansaavedra7923]

Good luck!!

[@faranahmad]

@@BeyondTheZenith thank you, will do

[@roberthoffhines5419]

Yours? Congrats! If not, go at it looking good!

[@jakegooding8996]

You know I wish that they brought suits back for regular working men especially in England because I love to spread the message that suits are for everyone and if you look at the history of it the workers would have the suits and flat caps I just prefer wide legged trousers and wide lapels aswell as vintage ties as they have more interesting patterns if some company made suits that way now and at a good price with proper long waterproof overcoats sheepskin jackets leather jackets then I'd bloody well get down that shop right away

[@scottraber8497]

I'm working on it.

[@gabrielalexanderkhoury73]

Appreciate the clarity and tempo of speaking.

[@ivanhecimovic5272]

I'm proud that in Zagreb,Croatia we can gett good hand made tailored suit fo around 350-500€ depending on materijal and shoes for 300€ in general. And our tailors and shoemachers are generaly grately skiled and their products are usualy up to quality compared to british or italian suits and sometimes even better.

[@pixytorres7117]

Look we found a delusional Croatian here.

[@carlossoza6322]

Hey thanks boss for the tips for owning a suit. never had a suit before but I'm getting to a point in my career where ill be needing to buy a suit. keep up the good work and it helps people like me who are not as well versed in the subjects of being a gentleman.

[@LewisSkinner]

The fold of Preston's pocket square though. *Chef's Kiss*

[@cicolasnage5684]

I really like these videos but watching them is bitter sweet for me. I was always an overweight chap, and always wanted to wear a nice, tailor cut suit but on an overweight man it just does not look as debonair as it does on one who is in shape. I lost weight overtime and after a spell I owned a plethora of ties, cuff links and pockets squares; and had 30 sports coats of lively colors and fabrics as well as 7 suits. Some formal and some outrageous but I loved them and the reactions I got while I was a man about town. unfortunately I’ve had a many of tragedy and unfortunate incidents happen and I’ve gained all the weight back. It’s sad because all of these tips I followed to the letter and found that a lot of these methods I learned on my own. I think these videos are fantastic to teach people that have no clue find their way to dress properly. Myself? Very sad I can no longer dress like this. Cheers fellows please don’t judge me to harshly.

[@i.fernandes]

Nothing judge, mate. Here's to hoping you regain your silhouette back and enjoy your wardrobe completely as you once did. Cheers.

[@Reziac]

13. Wearing an uncomfortable suit just because it looks good. Remember that you'll have it on all day! I remember an otherwise-off-the-rack shop where all the sleeves and legs were unhemmed, as that would always be adjusted to fit at the time of sale. (They could do other alterations too.)

[@KevinBelhor]

Honestly as informative as this was, hearing Preston say “It’s all about those dollar bills” is the highlight of this video.

[@micahbush5397]

I don't know, him stealing a jacket off the mannequin and sneaking away was pretty funny too.

[@RichardDCook]

About sleeve length, I've bought and sold a large number of vintage jackets over the years and the most common measurement I see on Ebay is "shoulder seam to cuff" (which this video shows). Oddly the second-most common measurement I see is inner sleeve from armpit to cuff, which I think is useless, because two jackets with identical sleeve-lengths will have different "armpit to cuff" measurements according to how long or short the armhole oval is.

[@ravipeiris4388]

Lovely information. Point # 11 about not being wedded to the same tailor was an eye opener. I'm going to divorce my current tailor tomorrow, Ravi Peiris M.D.

[@fredericmazoit1441]

I guess that the mistakes described here are tailored to the US. Indeed, I have never ever seen (in France) a shop sale ready to wear costumes not suggest adaptations. Neither have I seen construction stitching. As for the tags, I am not as sure but most of the time, they are inside the costume so leaving them is less of a problem. But I always remove them nonetheless.

[@katdroidd]

Tack stitching shows up on women’s suits as well, but often in a matching thread so you can completely miss it.

[@davidnorth9390]

#13 (Bonus/Baker's Tip) Refrain from too-frequent dry cleaning

[@vadimblyat8106]

6:17 this is actually svens closet this isnt a store, this is the true look of what his closet is.

[@saltydemon7107]

Which is terrifying, next time I will think about him I will be frightened and impressed at the same time

[@Reziac]

My mom has a closet like that...

[@danelisslow3269]

According to Gent Z Sven's closet is bigger than two average bedrooms. Truly impressive.

[@rolandbujeiro42]

Preston reminds me of Niels from Fraser. Soft spoken but very knowledgeable.

[@Jessie_Helms]

I always tell my customers to stand up straight, then tell them to relax their arms. That’s usually the best way to get a normal person to stand naturally without slouching

[@iansoutryer3189]

On a sidenote: Preston's American accent is only slight and can be understood very well (I'm used to British English).

[@nolamisskel]

His accent reminds me of radio announcers from times past, meaning the absence of one. Old Hollywood stars used to have it as well.

[@iansoutryer3189]

@@nolamisskel You mean the so-called "Transatlantic accent", spoken by affluent people in New England and by actors. A very distinguished way of speaking English.

[@arishokqunari1290]

why does he hide his american roots?

[@Egilhelmson]

@@arishokqunari1290 The only way that he “hides” his American origin is that he uses a bit more precise diction than most, but not as overly distinct as the Caribbean accent of Geoffrey Holder or James Earl Jones. The Transatlantic accent is non-rhotic like RP, so he clearly does not speak anything like that.

[@Rustman80]

They're from Minnesota (as am I). Putting aside the over the top stereotypical accent of the movie Fargo, the truth is that the people from the northern center of the US (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Dakotas, etc) tend to have the most neutral speech in the country and, within the states, we're generally perceived as not having a regional accent. If one understands American English at all, he or she probably going to understand people from the midwest first before any other part of the country.

[@phillipponsolle6842]

This video is so very helpful to me. Thank you Preston!

[@ron56pvi13]

Well done! I have seen so many men who leave these things intact. So awkward yet innocent ignorence.

[@teodorwojda1218]

Love the checkered shirt and that royal blue is also gorgeous

[@AntPDC]

"Reach out"? Why has this example of notoriously deceitful corporate-speak supplanted "contact"?

[@violadamore2-bu2ch]

I agree and for the same reasons.

[@brunozachary]

The suede shoes are killer!

[@claremiller9979]

Fun nerd fact for anyone who's seen the Good Omens TV show - Gabriel's jacket still has the vent stitching in, which given the level of detail that production had, was clearly a deliberate move by the Wardrobe Department to show that the show's douchiest angel didn't have a clue about the one thing he said he liked about humanity. As a fashion aficionado, I noticed and had a giggle.

[@dandiehm8414]

Another good Preston video. They just keep getting better all the time. Well done.

[@CerxFouquet9]

I agree with 12 but one thing that just bothers me... is when it's not worn proper. I don't care if it's a 100dollar suit or a bespoke - I see so many people wearing ill-fitted suits that their hems are practically sweeping the floor, and their back pockets stretched out with wallet, phone and some towel(not a kerchief) to dab sweat. I don't think I'm "above" them, but I don't feel respect. Wear what you want but my only ask is, wear it properly.

[@Young.Fundies]

This Video was awesome !!! Love y’all brothas !!!

[@Lit_Hot_takes]

What about the most common fail look - which is the fashionable square tip shoe with a Satin suit that is 5 sizes to small.

[@JonathanNelson-nelsonj3]

I ordered a custom suit from Jos. A Bank a few years ago. I have a large belly but from the belt down I am fairly trim. I was really annoyed when they had to order the pants based on the jacket size. They told me they would tailor the pants to fit when it came in but it seemed to me that making the pants fit from the beginning would have been better. They told me they had to select an existing pattern, that a computer CNC machine would then cut out the pieces and they would be sown together. Well, if they are cutting it out with a computer making two selections, one for the jacket and one for the pants, is not that much more difficult. I have had them tailor those pants three times since I picked it up and I still don't feel like they fit right. It has annoyed me for years. Next time I get a custom suit I will make sure they select will select the initial pattern separately for each. (In addition I made a poor choice when it came to the length of the pant hem. While they recommended a shorter length during the initial fitting I knew at the time I would not like it. I should have trusted myself to know what I needed.)

[@dpledford1]

Preston stealing the suit made my day!

[@williamsmith8041]

I bought my 1st suit less than a week ago,it's currently being tailored.

[@amadejpesko]

0:33, what a beautiful suit, I love it. What brand is it?

[@HumbugDandy]

Dunno I cut the tag off

[@motorprotein1797]

Vintage suit by A Caraceni

[@-RONNIE]

Excellent video 👍🏻 keep up the good work

[@demekagamine]

2:49 Preston has Gigachad levels of jaw. Btw a good thing Also dang the rest of our boys looking amazing in that frame!!!!

[@mickho7910]

I can’t believe men need to be told about removing stitches and labels (# 1 and # 2). But I have seen this.

[@LogitechXibanga]

What about wearing a bowtie a hankershift and a giant yellow flower makign it look like a horder?

[@sigbuster3150]

Will this "fad" of not wearing a tie with a suite and dress shirt ever end? How and why did it start?

[@michaelmerck7576]

Most people hate wearing a necktie,I had to for work for many years and from that point I promised myself to do this never again for any reason

[@OverlandTT]

Great video

[@cyrilio]

I had no idea about some of these. Thanks for this great video!

[@joaomarcelo__]

I'm addicted in watch this channel!!!

[@GooslinFitness]

Great video Preston! You are killing it in that blue suit! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@hamhead8650]

What a lovely chap

[@Marcellus-Wallace]

Please do a "muscles and suits" video. I've gained a lot of muscles over the years and suits don't even fit that well any more, especially on the shoulders/triceps. Would love to get some information on this as there's no KZbin video touching on the subject

[@noneofyourbusiness7094]

Nicer suits have a "athletic cut" option just like dress shirts or jeans. It may cost a little more, but the fit is more comfortable and very flattering. No tight shoulders, chest, sleeves, or thighs. The athletic cut allows for freedom of movement that is tailored to someone who lifts weights, without being too tight or restrictive.

[@neiljohnson6815]

The biggest mistake is wearing a suit that's TOO TIGHT. Skinny suits don't look good if you're over 12 years old.

[@dobson.]

Naw

[@arpc0027]

I like to wear suit coats/jackets a little bit loose because of weight fluctuations.

[@Buff_Yoda]

Just like jeans, super skinny or spray on clothing on men is a no-go. However, just plain skinny suits/jeans are fine, if they compliment your body type. Skinny suits look great and are very stylish, if you can pull them off.

[@ofthetree]

I compliment you on the attire worn in this presentation.

[@nicolassanchez9771]

I have a question; relating to rule 2, should I also remove such tags on ties? They are in places that aren’t usually visible when wearing the ties, but these tags seem a little out of place so I would think that they are meant to be removed after seeing this video

[@TheJTMcDaniel]

Generally, no. Some ties have a loop on the back that you're supposed to pass the small end through, but for those that don't you use the label.

[@davidgregoryspears1643]

Refreshing to see good common sense applied to dress for once. Thank you for the video.

[@davianjanvierto4679]

Finally, an another awesome video from Preston that i predicted to come.

[@Zheugma]

This is a quality channel

[@anthonys5568]

Well said young man.Thank you!

[@yorkshirethegreat]

5'47", looking like Harry Enfield's character "Loadsamoney" 🤣

[@adambarfi]

Well done Preston!

[@valariebrown3768]

Flower, tie, and shirt combo is spot on, young man. The slick hair style is a bit old for you, though. This old lady likes hair on a gentleman to be a bit looser, especially when the hair is on the straighter side. Try drying to style, and hold it in place with Aqua Net; that stuff will lock your hair in place virtually all day.

[@michaelmerck7576]

Or just use some hair gel

[@bh1422]

A well-fitted suit is the #1 cardinal rule to looking good.

[@AverageNiceGuy]

Very well done! 😎 Thank you 👍

[@lj5801]

Imagine??! I worked in a world where everybody (heck, even many of the women) wore the same thing: Wall Street in the late 70's and early 80's! A solid pastel shirt with your blue or grey pinstripe suit was just starting to be seen but not always appreciated.

[@MisterRorschach90]

I’ve always hated the movie American psycho so I’ve never finished it, only seen it when it was on tv or at a friends house. But I didn’t realize I do the same thing as him “your compliment was sufficient Louis!” I don’t like people touching me. Haha

[@billniland5997]

Nice Job...and I appreciate the humor

[@iainmcclure416]

If you're not sure what a good fit looks like, just look at Sean Connery in any Bond film from the 1960s.

[@bashsibda6289]

Lazenby, for all his detractors, wore suits the best. And Brosnan next imo.

[@katyg3873]

Ralph fiennes Timothy Everest navy suit in skyfall was literally perfect. Especially the high waisted trousers.

[@JimmyFantage]

I love Preston and his nerdy references. 🤓

[@mathilde1212]

personnaly, I start on the HPS were neck attach to shoulder ligne to the wrist, and take 3 measurements along, shoulder length, elbow length, wrist length.

[@SmileyMMA209]

I want this man’s jawline 😂

[@robl1621]

Good video but disagree with comments about removing stitching from outside pockets They should remain stitched to help maintain the shape and eliminate potential sagging Otherwise awesome

[@genekelly8467]

I have always loved Double Breated suit jackets....now OOS. Where is a good place to have one made (USA)

[@watcherwlc53]

4:06 Preston pretending to steal! Klepto!

[@faizalhakim3772]

Preston a true gent 😎

[@leedsman54]

How could anyone not realise that you remove the tacking or the labels ? There are some idiots out there.

[@ulfara123]

A very useful video for studying English 😃👍👍👍

[@watcherwlc53]

12:23 I like the bold color on Kyle. He definitely should.

[@MoreUngaMoreBunga]

Impressive, very nice!

[@yaboii299]

Id love for this guy to just roast me at a formal party lol

[@ilmizarnanda]

Love your shirt..it's look like faint yellow in that shirt.

[@jmgerraughty]

People who leave the tacking on their suits are like the people who leave the yellow guards on the bottoms of their Charger/Challenger bumpers!

[@dandiehm8414]

Or the people who leave the dangling tags on Major League Baseball hats.

[@gablevancleave8139]

A truer statement has never been said

[@lukew6725]

Also the same people who leave the plastic film on a new TV.

[@frankkirbyiii2368]

Do you have a video that covers the boutonnière? Your help in this matter would be greatly appreciated.

[@Kaspen82]

Am I the only guy who doesn’t like his suit that much? Also, don’t like the bow tie, shoes, boutonnière or pocket square.

[@wwjcd4485]

How about the mistake of wearing 4 different patterns. Shirt, bow tie, handkerchief and of course a that flower. ;}

[@ВиталийКоролев-б5у]

You are a Superman!

[@johnwolfenden7599]

Any chance we can get an underwear episode? It's just never talked about.

[@danelisslow3269]

There's nothing to talk about. Don't waste money on $30 underwear

[@brumby92]

I recommend ordinary jocks. Boxer briefs or trunks are not comfortable for me, always ride up and since they are the fashion, are usually triple the price.

[@lukew6725]

Just wear whatever is comfortable, nobody's seeing it anyway. 🤷‍♂️

[@ABC-rh7zc]

13. wearing more than one accessory in the lapel :)

[@HLujahKntoocky]

Removing tags lead to more sophisticated look. I guess that's no longer obvious. Anyway I dare to give you a lifehack: suits purchased in second-hand stores don't have tags attached.

[@iboofer]

2:46 The Three Wise Men of Style

[@massivereader]

My best-ever suits were a Hickey-Freeman from the eighties and a Ralph Lauren from the seventies, athough I had to have the RL tailored since I bought it while wearing a bulky sweater. Oops!

[@crobatchoppurple8728]

What is GG's opinion on clip braces/suspenders?

[@PrentissYeates]

I purchased a black, gray and blue houndstooth sport coat, and for the life of me, I have no idea what tie matches,?with what shirt or pants?

[@katyg3873]

Speckled grey or blue. Wool or linen not shiny silky. Blue button collar shirt, grey trousers.

[@Czechbound]

The sleeves on that SuitSupply video look at least 1cm too short. I bought trousers in their Berlin store. They need to be shortened. When I returned to pick them up, it was obvious that the tailor didn't even understand what the reinforcement band inside the hem was for. He had put it - and not straight, but wavy - at least 2-3mm **higher** than the hem, instead of the customary 0.5-1.0mm **below** the hem. I rejected the item. The gave me the trousers and refunded half their cost, and 100% of the alteration cost. I had them properly hemmed at my regular tailor

[@Alex-qq7dk]

If you are in the Brandenburg area, which tailors would you recommend

[@Czechbound]

@@Alex-qq7dk I'm not resident in that city. Here in Prague where I live I have a Ukrainian girl who does my basic clothing adjustments just fine, and a reasonable price. I suggest you ask on a Facebook group for your city. Be very specific when you ask for what you want. For more complicated adjustments, bespoke tailors sometimes have a service. Search for one in the more upmarket areas of your city ( usually where the professional expat class lives ).