Overshirts & Shackets for Men: Timeless or Trend?

[@miggy7165]

These types of overshirts, but as a quilted flannel shirt, had been popular in cold weather states for decades. It's perfect for when it's too cold to go without a jacket, but not cold enough for a winter coat.

[@alexsherel3344]

Great for layering when cold in AM, then getting warmer plus actually working. Just take it off…

[@Bitcoinshorter]

Bro the way you explain is so much better than these wannabe influencers who shout and yell, annoying af!!!!

[@ianhindmarsh882]

Definite fan of overshirts. The first thing my wife ever bought me, 20 years ago, was an overshirt. Been wearing it and others ever since...

[@oliveoil2x]

Really appreciate the well presented, supported & thoroughly thought out explanations. My son is 13 and I’m utilizing selections from your many instructional videos - to help guide my son towards creating a self image that supports his inner self- dressing with care, character, and respect for himself and others. It’s difficult to know the ins and outs of men’s wear and I am schooling myself to better understand and aid my son though his teen years - building confidence to dress appropriately in a world that has forgotten so many important details. It’s so helpful to hear your points of view and well expressed opinions. We appreciate it!

[@gentlemansgazette]

It's our pleasure, Bonnie! Which of our videos have you and your son found to be most useful so far? :)

[@oliveoil2x]

@@gentlemansgazette Y’all have been such a help! My son Clayton (13) became interested in your videos when he over heard Preston hosting the video about grenadine ties. We have gathered many retro ties from a local thrift store, and this video helped him to identify and learn more about a few very unique ties in his collection. We dress for Sunday church each week and it’s become more difficult for me to explain why some choices and combinations do not work well, while others do. It confuses him and I think the last thing he wants - would be fashion lessons from his mother. So, I have been watching many of your series to help me learn and better explain things to him. I’ve shown him clips from many of your suit videos, which help him to better understand how color matching and textures work with each other. The videos that illustrate the do’s and don’ts of combinations (avoiding a costume look, but maintaining unique looks) have really helped, where I struggled to help my son understand finer points of dressing uniquely without clashing or going too far as to be lost in the look. The most helpful tips have actually been drawn from the descriptive breakdown of the ‘video ensemble’ at the conclusion of most videos. That has really taught him a lot in a ‘quick tip’ sort of demo to reinforce what he’s seen and learned. To date, he may have been most attentive to the table manners videos! I was so impressed at how he took in and considered every point of etiquette (though I think for a growing teenage boy, fun videos about eating good food are always a bit appealing). ♥️ Just want to extend a huge thank you to your whole team. Y’all are making a positive difference! Thank you!

[@DaveNagrom]

GREAT! I am doing the same with my 17 year old nephew. He is going off to college next fall, and I want him to have a solid sense of himself, and his style, to distinguish himself from his peers, in a positive way. Channels like this, really help!

[@slimphotog]

Gentleman's Gazette is a great resource.

[@nathanhunt9105]

I just bought a tweed overshirt from Spier & Mackay and it was just delivered today. I think the tweed, button & pocket style really help to elevate it.

[@marquiswallace9957]

Great video. I have a chocolate suede over shirt that I have previously worn with my brown chucka boots. I have stopped wearing it thinking that it was more trendy than timeless. Thank you for restoring my confidence in my purchase years ago. Also appreciate the tips as to how to style it.

[@ugursenturk5860]

Kyle WE NEED you to make more casual outfit inspiration for everyday wear. Not everybody here is 'business man'. İd love ideas for clothes for at home, shopping etc normal day to life. At work me.personally have a uniform so suits are illervant to me as it can be for others İ love your style .

[@alekseizaitsev4531]

I use to wear an overshirt but made with a clothe that in El Salvador we call "manta", its cotton but... pressed (?) it is so fresh and protect my skin from the eternal summer sun.

[@NomadicBrian]

I noticed #9 over shirt was a plaid design. I like the heavy lined plaid shirt/jacket (or perhaps qualifies as a shacket) with a solid tee or thin crew underneath. I work from home and at times will even wear that in the house when the temperatures drop and the house feels a little drafty. Its also good for a quick run to the market or to get the mail for those in between temperatures and not wanting the jacket or bulky coat.

[@redcastlefan]

I love seeing Kyle. I can watch him talk over footage of him looking fancy all day

[@lorisewsstuff1607]

Where I live we have such a weird climate. In the winter there can be frost on the ground when we leave home in the morning and people wearing shorts and tank tops that afternoon because of the heat. Layers are the best choice. That's what is great about overshirts. You can wear a jacket over it in the morning, take off the jacket as the air heats up and still look good. No need to completely change an ensemble in an effort to stay comfortable.

[@rrr2cats]

Great video, I'm casual stylish and didn't even know it. On a side note, it was the Gentlemen's Gazette, that inspired and guided me in choosing my first custom-made suit.

[@gale212]

I've been wearing chamois shirts for a long time. Usually just over a tee. Once they show some wear they become a work shirt for cool days.

[@Antreus]

well since I always wear this combo, guess my classic is trend now. you're welcome. now men might return to more classic styles

[@noluvsouljah]

I’m a simple man: I see GG post a vid, I click

[@theartfulcodger7459]

Certainly glad that you covered this item. I happen to own 4overshirts... because I am partial to "semi-casual".. the wool ...is my favorite I think of it as an option to the cardigan, Wich can be a bit "stodgy" for some occasions. I find a lightweight turtle neck and corduroy pants with a dapper pair chuckas accented with a leather travel bag accommodates most fall situations... THANKS AGAIN!👌✌️

[@Marcellus-Wallace]

You guys need to post links to the clothes... I'm really digging the beige/khaki over shirt & would love to get one

[@gentlemansgazette]

@Bad Matt Seemingly, you only watch a select number of our videos...

[@chamllis]

You can get them anywhere that sells tougher clothes for work like boots outlet, tractor supply, and such. Though quick advice these shirts aren’t good enough to be near welders……the slag still goes through them like it’s not there and will burn your arms to no end.

[@Buff_Yoda]

Gentleman's Gazette was that sass really necessary? You could have corrected them without being snippy about it.

[@joshmiller7777]

@@gentlemansgazette Not the most classy or Gentlemanly response to someone who may simply be mistaken

[@MetzenmacherL]

@Marcellus Wallace spier and Mackay has a lot of over shirt for the colder season at the time

[@freddierodriguez3036]

You’re my favorite presenter! 🙏🏼

[@anonymouslakernerd7214]

I was in a Zegna store in Milan this past summer looking for a sport coat and the salesman was trying to convince me that overshirts would be replacing traditional sport coats as standard menswear. I don't buy it. And, at $2700... I didn't buy it! I do like the look as a smart casual alternative, but replacing? Nah. I'll probably buy a few, but at a price point I can afford.

[@365hillclimb]

I don't know about all you fellas, but I'm adopting the term 'shoots' from now on.

[@careavis]

In a lot of music videos in the 90's especially the padded ones. Brings back memories those and Dickie's jackets in navy blue with the utility pocket on the arm.

[@buckybarnes3803]

I have 2 that are flannel, lined and insulated. They "fit" nicely but are also oversized. I use them mostly as cozy house coats and wear them casually.

[@aynrandfan7454]

I have some in beige and camel coloured cashmere material…great to layer over a turtleneck. Then throw on a topcoat or overcoat super fresh look

[@Red-wh3ok]

Good for casual, not for formal wear. A sweater or a full blown jacket cannot be beaten.

[@roberthoffhines5419]

Shades of the leisure suit. Hey, I was 11, but I lived it!

[@tonydeltablues]

A well- argued and comprehensive video.

[@johnmotzi4863]

Thanks for the fun review! Other candidates for overshirt genealogy or cousins: 1. The Woolrich CPO shirt was popular in the 60s/70s - yes I had one :) 2. The Field Jacket & from that the polyester (pōlyester for Raphael) Leisure suit of the 70s- yes I had one but only because my mother bought it for me :) A note about the Bill Cunningham Jacket - it's a European workers jacket (sometimes these days called a chore jacket) which is available in most any hardware store in Europe along with trousers of the same material. Bill saw them in France and loved the practicality of it. As another alternative, a more stripped down version (no pockets, no buttons) can be achieved with the noragi jacket.

[@mattsitton6826]

I like the over shirt/ jacket I have from Filson. It’s some sort of hard wearing cotton in chocolate brown with a field jacket layout. It looks awesome with a button down collar, denim jeans, or slacks, and some appropriate shoes/ boots.

[@endautrestermes]

Many thanks for the in-depth subject. I never considered them, since I only saw the bad examples you showed as "don'ts" but I can see that it is possible to pull that off in a casual however elegant way, and stand out a bit.

[@barrymurphy1337]

Great video. I've been looking everywhere for a suede/faux suede overshirt similar to the one Bob Dylan wore on the iconic cover of his 1963 album The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan.

[@sf2explus184]

501 best ever jeans. the fit is classic and will be around forever. The truer version of the 501 are under the LVC brand made very close to how they were made back in the 1940's

[@julienholmgren1543]

I love overshirts; chore overshirts, military-like ones, they are basics.

[@TechnoLawyer]

Kyle rocks those overshirts well.

[@kuna129]

:) That light overshirt looks very handsome. Reminds me of safari shirts in 20th century Camel commercials.

[@_thomas1031]

Such a great vid, always appreciate this channels uploads. Everything is so well produced and explained🙌🙌🙌

[@iainmc9859]

I'm not sure about the definitions, its probably just semantics or geographic area specific. As far as I see it, if it has hip pockets its a light jacket, no hip pockets a shirt, if it has quilting or large checks its a lumberjack shirt. Nice to know its coming back into fashion (was it ever really out of fashion). I was certainly permanently dressed in tee shirt and shirt (not tucked in) up to my 40's when not at work. I've gone tweedy since then.

[@Guilhermecavalcantiadv]

Most complete video about overshirts! I just miss the links too. 🇧🇷

[@bensmithkent22]

Doyle from the professionals (uk 70s cop show a la starsky and hutch) was an early adopter of the shacket or shacket esque pieces. Always faaaaaar better dressed than the more rugged mans man bodie. Doyle was almost an early hipster he was arty too with a daft hairdo.

[@jimlittle5769]

What do you think of Taylor Stitch's Reserve Shirt in Khaki Herringbone as a shacket?

[@SueEmmDee]

Decades ago men in hot climates wore either a Philippino overshirt or wore a short-sleeved safari jacket called a shirt-jack. They only looked good on slender men.

[@ShutUpBubi]

Ah so it seem the chore coat and overshirt go hand in hand then, very cool! Love my L.C King

[@tempestandacomputer6951]

What is the material of the summer overshirt at 11:36 ? Looking forward to trying out this look in the coming heat

[@godlike5178]

Kyle's voice - 10 out of 10!

[@TrojanMars1]

Great garment…great video! 👍🏽 Can you share info on that stunning Dark Green overcoat? Thnx.

[@onelove1897]

agreed. that coat looks amazing!

[@cglaurer]

I have a “safari jacket” which seems to be a kind of shirt-jacket with a tight waist (some even have belts; some have epaulettes). I have a jacket similar to one you show Paul Newman wearing, but I would call it a “barn coat.” Then there’s Bill Cunningham’s multipocketed coats, which I think he used to buy at uniform shops. It’s pretty much a doctor’s short lab/consultation coat, but Cunningham liked them for the pockets. I think there’s a lot more to this than shirt jackets. I do have a very nice Prana jacket that you might call a shacket. Being in North Carolina there are lots of days when some variant of the shirt jacket is perfect.

[@robertcushman7002]

you may friend, are spot on! it's all about fit,as you say.. I haven't found an overshirt with casual pockets, but then again, I live in st. Pete fla ... fabulous info 👌 cheers 🍸🍸🍸🏳️‍🌈

[@scxrzyt]

Decided I’d make me mam happy and buy one got a real nice one on asos

[@webshootah777]

A lot of my friends bust my balls because I'm so into fashion. I just found this channel the other day (History of waistcoats). Glad to know I'm not alone in wanting to present myself as a distinguished gentleman and enjoy doing so.

[@izazulmohsin4648]

You made nearly all types of do's-dont's and tips for gentleman. I liked those. But you should make Gentleman's bedroom manners/ etiquettes, Gemtleman's bedroom clothings/night suites, also do's and dont's for bedroom while being with partner. Hope you will make this soon.

[@gentlemansgazette]

Hmmm, gentleman's sleepwear...stay tuned!

[@DaveNagrom]

Great tips about the shacket. I do not dislike them, but I do think a blazer is more stylish, looks better, and has proven to be timeless. Whether the shacket will stay, or not, I do not know, but I already have blazers that I think do a better job of layering, than this garment.

[@nothertreeinbox]

I either wear a flannel, plaid hunting shirt as shacket or just a Columbia fleece zip up shirt

[@teenoso4069]

Helpful if when doing the outfit run down you acknowledge the brand or label eg Chukka Boots

[@eugenekhanko9481]

You have a new model. Potential "front-end" team member? We are waiting for you to introduce him to us :) 👏

[@watcherwlc53]

Haven't seen Preston in a couple of weeks. Maybe the new guy elbowed him out! 😆

[@gentlemansgazette]

Make sure you're subscribed to stay in the know! ;)

[@eugenekhanko9481]

@@gentlemansgazette I am

[@aaronwalterryse4281]

@@watcherwlc53 A new person would be great, but I hope they didn't elbow Preston out. Preston's the best!

[@watcherwlc53]

@@aaronwalterryse4281 Yeah he's great. 😁I'm sure he'll be back I was just kidding.

[@MrReedEnt]

I think while this is well intended, this explanation of the overshot or shacket can be better explained by defining the difference between the chorecoat which is connected to the history of the duster/barn coat/mackinaw/cruiser and the overshirt which has it history in the CPO or chief petty officer's shirt. Famously their are international variations of the American variety from France and throughout Asia, especially China.

[@malaquiasalfaro81]

Check out photos from the Vietnam war. The Marines had a shirt jacket thing going on, with the option of a t shirt under.

[@jamesstrom6991]

oversized heavy flannel overshirts were popular in Baltimore in the 80s. It’s not a fad

[@winrartopeira6077]

well, I like suits, and some "gentlemen" clothing, but one pf the problems is that, I don't have money to buy such clothes (I don't have a real job since i'm just 17 still) and I think people might find it strange since I'm not a guy with a Gentlemen Personality, how do I cope with my emotions now?

[@davidbyourplanb]

Thanks for the great overview!

[@Manuel421]

I know it's a little random but would a barn coat be worth looking into? I found one from the Orvis company. They tend to be a high quality company from what I've seen. Not sure if I should get it or if I should just go for a lightweight Windbreaker.

[@frankmartinez4856]

Make me want to pick one up! Thanks for info, you guy are always Great!

[@eespinosa64]

Another great video. I would live to know where to get the light beige, and the blue, shackets can be purchased.

[@TheSaneHatter]

Thanks for taking this on, since there's a "shacket" that I've got my eyes on (if only for outdoor pursuits). I'd amend your description of the shirt-jacket as "timeless, but specialized," because I see it almost exclusively as a utilitarian garment. While I've never found (and as I've mentioned on another style channel) that it suits me well aesthetically (at least not over a T-shirt), it's undeniably practical in the beastly heat of Central Texas, where I live. I wouldn't think of "dressing it up,' but I'm sure prepared to pack one for a camping trip or a hike!

[@FreedomFighter616]

I am attending a tropical destination wedding in a few weeks. Do you have any suggestions as to formal menswear for a hot and humid climate?

[@josephhughes1498]

I’ve been wondering this for so long.

[@josephhughes1498]

The term Shacket feels like it should be associated with a short term trend.

[@euphony5552]

Workwear and GG? I'm all about that

[@michaelcuomo1352]

I seriously just ordered a tan cashmere overshirt yesterday, I was hoping Kyle would be nice to the overshirt 😬.

[@smoodcruz]

A regular dress shirt should not rest on your skin either-it is- also a layer for your undershirt, and the best undershirt is a v neck.

[@alexandergennaro8596]

Now the hat you got to wear a cool hat!

[@uwedergeschmeidige4734]

I have a question, i saw a vintage overcoat of the Brand ''Charkham'', maybe you can tell me if this is a good brand and if its worth it. (with shipping 93 pounds)

[@waffensachverstandcom]

I do neither like nor own these- but great you did a video on it

[@emrahercancakir]

Thank you for another great and informative video! However, I still do not see myself owning one of these. There are so many other jackets I would layer over my shirts, sweaters, etc. This is trying to be too many things at the same time but not doing either one very well, in my humble opinion.

[@edam1486]

I'm thinking that the safari jacket could be considered the ancestor of the overshirt.

[@jackdaugaard-hansen4512]

They are the same

[@hawaiianpunch6534]

Shaket? I have a canvas flannel that I was lucky to get years ago. They don't make them anymore.

[@samogden9726]

anyone know the shirt at 5:17??

[@FelixFelinis]

I also would like to know!!

[@jamesfetherston1190]

Is a Shacket different from a jac-shirt?

[@Mopsyboy]

Coconut Residence do excellent chore jackets

[@matlindell5022]

Nice speedy dude!

[@IanJudge]

Where does the 50’s-70’s Shirt Jac fit into this?

[@Michael-mj8ix]

I could say it's a Pendleton well when I was as little boy I can recall have lost many

[@MauricXe]

I think its a fashion trend. I personally am not a fan of the "open button up/down" and the shacket reeks of it. It can also come off as an untailored shirt. More importantly, I also hate the name "shacket" lol

[@douglasyong6939]

That shums it up...

[@rickden8362]

You completely missed the Pendleton that was very popular in late 60's.

[@captainxorro8553]

In my experience, in Florida, an overshirt is seen as an indicator of someone concealed carrying.

[@themoderndandy713]

I remember when this channel wasn't almost ever posting content of modern casualwear. There's plenty of channels for modern fashion, but there's really only this one for formal, classic menswear...

[@tbeee6168]

Grow up

[@themoderndandy713]

@@tbeee6168 I'm about to 6'4 now.

[@rogerr.8507]

theyre out of ideas.

[@themoderndandy713]

@@rogerr.8507 That might be true, or these videos get more clicks. I'm still sure there's more subjects to cover than what they have in the realm of classic menswear, such as top hats and whatnot.

[@douglasdietz7503]

Does the word Pendleton mean anything to you? The board shirt is by far the classiest way to go.

[@Odinsjewl]

Iron Heart makes good work shirts

[@guidedvisionsmedia]

Preferred to Jean jackets for guys with broad shoulders

[@broimnotyourbro]

Thumbs up for “Shoots” 😂

[@jackdaugaard-hansen4512]

I like overshirt and field jackets because they have that smart polish feel but at the same time have that rugged casual look, blazers are not for me and I have not yet had to wear one

[@rexaustin5235]

That's a carhartt Detroit jacket that Mr Newman is wearing on the set set of nobody's fool

[@spotsill]

At 5,3” all jackets are my enemy 😂😂😂.

[@nkkarren]

This video missed the definition of "shacket" a bit. Shackets ARE designed to be worn over a layer of underwear or bare skin. They are de-layering pieces, designed to combine two layers into one as in the amalgamated name. Alternatively, one could think of it as a piece giving the option for either--wear it as a shirt over nothing, or as a jacket over another shirt--as it has each's features. Instead, this video only addresses overshirts.

[@ThaBKeeper]

I love a good shirtjac

[@heribertocastro6652]

So basically it's a stylized field jacket?

[@coziii.1829]

I use over shirts to hide my pew pew on a shoulder holster

[@endautrestermes]

May I ask if this man at 10:24 has an insta or page ?

[@christopherhume8896]

No. No. We do not accept "chillax", we do not accept "staycation" and we will not accept "shacket". We are gentlemen and we speak the Queen's English. 😁

[@LatimusChadimus]

I was always a fan of my Tartan print overshirts

[@adamcohen2632]

Trend. They don't look great on anyone, but look particularly bad if you are on the shorter side. Paul Newman made it a thing, but it didn't even look good on him. He could get away with it. Anyone else has a real challenge with it. Well fitted cardigans are a better way to go and get some of the same feel, look and utility without the clunkiness.

[@alimirzaee4689]

Idk but Drake's overshirt kinda looks like Mao's coat