Should You Wear A Jacket Without A Tie?

[@dylanbailey4791]

I skipped the tie today and wondered just a few hours ago what you would say! Thanks Sven!

[@dlw3m]

I skipped leg day. So I know where you are coming from

[@SSS-mp8th]

At my office there is no set dress code so everyone is all over the place. Most do not wear jackets, some wear ties without jackets and a tiny percentage wear suit and tie. We had a VIP in today that I was going to be escorting from briefing to briefing and I paid a lot of attention to what men were wearing and I saw so many style mistakes. Blue jackets with black pants, jackets and pants that were of similar shade but not the same and not a single pocket square except mine. I was by far the best dressed with suit, odd vest with pocket watch, tie, square and socks and shoes with colors that complemented each other. A lot of it thanks to you Sven, keep up the good work.

[@lolbro2674]

SS S I like cat escorts, how many per hour?

[@ronaldmalcolm5609]

It really has devolved into anything goes; I'm sure someone's going to file a lawsuit that says having a business formal dress code is oppressive so that he can wear clear plastic pants to show his braided ball hair.

[@RoyalFizzbin]

Rich Buddy It depends on the guy. If he is a bit more dressed up at all times, people at work are probably used to it.

[@5gcoffeecroissantbaker]

This is very... Weird seeing you without a tie.

[@troyroberts5450]

Haha agreed

[@احمد-ك7ص1ن]

Yes very weird

[@alexdickey9542]

My father grew up in a very Victorian style household and told me that not wearing a tie and unbuttoning the collar was considered to be casual and possibly sexy if chest hair was visible. Only wear in situations where you wish to project that image. Otherwise button up and use neckwear to make yourself look good. Victorian era rules...

[@randomguy-kv7fx]

"The belt, obviously, matches the shoes"

[@Ozrichead]

My personal feeling on this is that if I am wearing a jacket without a tie I wear an oxford cloth button down. To me, a jacket and regular dress shirt without a tie makes it look like an outfit that is missing something. The button-down collar is inherently more casual so makes the combination work better.

[@Ascotman]

An ascot works well under a button down collar.

[@cameronshackelford5551]

Late to the party here, but thanks for the validation! In my company, we have a very lax dress code, and i chose to dress up for personal reasons, i often skip the tie, and go with a jacket and/or shirt that’s maybe bolder or with some pattern, as even that leaves me overdressed by comparison to my coworkers. I also have a large neck, and narrow frame for my build which makes it hard to find a well fitting shirt, that also fits around the collar. Therefore i skip the tie and leave the collar undone.

[@mattcarroll1101]

Excellent video. I wore a jacket without a tie the other day and I started to wonder. Now, I know for sure. Gentleman's Gazette once again very helpful!

[@best7993]

tony montana believes so

[@MultiMrMiles]

as does Frank Lopez.

[@SeaJayBelfast]

Yu tawkin tu mi, mang?

[@gentlemansgazette]

When do you skip the tie?

[@adrielrowley]

When attending a conservative Mennonite congregation service. Though the idea of ties being excessive is changing as even the conservatives are relaxing (for example no longer wearing doilies). In short, about being respectful to your surroundings. BTW, I don't wear cufflinks or other accessories as not appropriate for my circumstances, a watch is acceptable if not over the top flashy (and if worn probably stolen).

[@vitocorleone208]

Never.

[@callmeastaire5700]

During the summer, and often outside.

[@robertleejameswelch8383]

If I do not wear a tie, I'll put a square on my blazer.

[@callmeastaire5700]

Robert Lee James Welch agreed.

[@sfwplant]

Nice one. Bought my cotton jacket this summer just for the no tie look!

[@dermotgray4759]

you should do a dissection of the peaky blinders clothing style, I would love to see your opinion on it, great videos as always!

[@mantalk8798]

I'm glad that you are making videos that are more applicable to modern times. I love the history, but it's not always applicable. This is the good stuff! Great video.

[@KillumiT]

Yes, the answer is yes.

[@jonstern7511]

Raphael, the bit where you dismissed the shirt collar over the jacket as too 70s made me laugh. Do you know that most or many (obviously I can't speak for everyone but I've see comments before so am inferring I am correct) of see your own style as 1930s, 40s or 50s? That said style of those eras was great and we can all learn a lot from it as we can from you and your magnificent uncompromising taste. Yes we may want to adjust here and there or do our own thing at times but what a grounding and foundation you give us with your great advice 🙂

[@momotheelder7124]

they wore it that way in the 30s-50s as well. Not for everyone, but if you have a bit of flamboyance you can do it

[@vonvildenschwert3045]

Momo The Elder Yes. I’m the person who loves wearing it like that and do it very often. I just want to have that vintage look from the 1930-1950s.

[@jonstern7511]

I do this all the time. I also do it with less formal coloured suits. The tailor/designer Oswald Boateng does it all the time and what's good enough for him is good enough for me

[@williamsmith8041]

I need to watch this everyday before I get dressed

[@roteroktober360]

of course it works, outside of formal events wearing a tie is considered inappropriate by many people anyways, you can still layer your clothing and all of that without one :)

[@gaae2000]

I love everything here but the green shoes and flower lapel.

[@iLiKeTrAiNs5695]

What about the shirt collar over the blazer

[@MuhammadUsman-xn7vp]

Looking sharp Raphael! I’ve been wondering when this video would be made.

[@OZ_Blades]

I do it all the time. It makes for an amazing dressy casual outfit

[@user-596]

Quiescently I have a dinner to attend and was wondering wether or not to equip a tie.

[@adriansaavedra7923]

Cuban collars and sport coats are the move on most days

[@jeffhreid]

Good video. Solid information

[@chasekennedy1793]

Could you please do a video on cowboy boots. Thank you.

[@MartinIrwin]

Unless you are a cowboy... forget it.

[@englisy6079]

Hello Sven! Yet another awesome video! I believe it would be be nice if you'd make a video on how to wear suspenders (Without a vest). I know they're not meant to be shown but it's fun to break the rules sometimes, is it not? Also, a video on how to dress up in school and college as this one is really confusing me.

[@steamgent4592]

A Jacket without a tie is fine just make sure you aren't going somewhere that requires a tie. When I'm @ work I follow traditional work clothes. It's a twill 3 button jacket, twill waistcoat, and trousars. The shirt usually worn is a band collar. If you where a club collar you can where a tie if you like. Off work I wear a suit 3 button coat or a frock coat with or without a tie depending where I'm going........Formal of course is a tailcoat, dinner jacket, or if daytime a Morning suit.

[@inspir3d81]

Could you do a video on how to wear a t-shirt with a suit

[@atzincastellanos6778]

I'm not sure if you changed the microphone or something in the audio file, but I love the sound in this video!

[@LetsGoBowlingNiko]

Let's just say Antonio Centeno inspired me to wearing a jacket without a tie. More fashion forward these days plus alot dressier than wearing the usual tees and jeans.

[@paulomorais2066]

I believe you can also skip the tie as a sign of youth. For example, for my sister's recent wedding, all cousins over 24 were dressed in a suit and tie but younger cousins (in college age) skipped the tie despite the suit and the teenagers came with odd trousers+blazer. Honestly, I'd have done the same when I was their age.

[@haleffect9011]

What about scarves? Can you do a video on how and when scarves should be worn?

[@panhead55]

I recently went to a family funeral. Aside from the funeral home staff, I was the ONLY person in a suit and tie. Sadly, I looked like the one out of place, in a sea of untucked dress shirts, jeans, ball caps with Oakley’s around the brim, and tennis shoes…

[@MatthewJBD]

Historically people also wore trousers that didn't fit, like that animated picture you posted right at the start.

[@c.w.9615]

How are those no show socks holding up?

[@themrextra5238]

This has nothing to do with the video, but I was wondering if I could wear a cardigan with a hood with my suits and sport coats?

[@lxr_rl]

Really interested what you would have to say on sleeve garters and hat etiquette!

[@vx7130]

Raphael, you said that if you have a peak lapels on your jacket, you should always wear it with a tie, but obviously double-breasted jackets always have a peak lapels, on 2:06 you go against that rule with double breasted jacket without a tie, and it looks very good. Is that such a faux pas to wear for example a patterned single breasted jacket with peak lapels skipping a tie? Especially considering that double breasted jackets always look more formal. By the way, thank you very much that your channel exist, it’s gorgeous.

[@tripsmarketinggroup]

Sam M hey i think in that instance, the material (linen) overrides the lapels.

[@sepppepe2158]

There are actually DB suits with notched lapels (or at least were in 70's Yugoslavia ;-) ). I own a brown one which was made for my Grandfather back then in Germany. I had it altered to me and it's been one of my favorite suits since many years.

[@liptak15]

What about a shirt + tie without a jacket as a preppy style?

[@paulbyron1359]

I'd like a vid about which tie knot to use with which fabric of tie. I've discovered that some knots just don't hold with a silk tie and end up looking loose and scruffy etc.

[@denio93]

What about wearing a mock turtle neck under a jacket. Is that cool or is that a dated look?

[@kung_fu_panda_charles]

Can someone explain me why are there button holes in both lapels of the suit @08:40

[@RizwanKler]

Great vid Raphael 🤘😎🤙

[@5Lanius5]

So can an ascot replace the tie all together? Because they seem a lot more casual to me

[@dings215]

how do you keep cool in a suit in warmer climates?

[@ronanslattery1549]

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[@scottlandyard4488]

They have a great article/video on the subject. I forget the name of the fabric but in some cases it may be better than cotton or linen. The insight is that air flow may be higher priority than lightness of fabric. I had a cheap made to measure suit made but then they put a polyester lining in it and ruined the whole thing for hot weather. You can have shirts made that are a sort of mesh with uncanvassed jackets. They mentioned shoes too.

[@bobbypaliden5053]

I wear a half lined jacket with long sleeves this works for me even in 100deg. plus weather (100deg. Fahrenheit)

[@kesharkhadkapunwar2029]

Thanks for your good work! All the best! Hail! Nepal !!!

[@Daremo93]

What about people like Cary Grant who wore formal suits often without ties. In your other video you talked about his large neck and self consciousness however he is still considered very dapper. can an ascot or turtleneck etc replace a tie?

[@iimaniDAVID]

What do you do when the jacket comes with the pocket sewn shut? Have it opened to fit a square? Or, leave it sewn shut?

[@jonstern7511]

I'm a bit of a pleb. I open them and "occasionally" put something in them

[@NotTheStinkyCheese]

What about when you need to work near or with machinery ? A standard tie could get caught which leads to potentially lethal situations ...

[@wb7926]

Love the videos, keep up the strong work!

[@williamsmith8041]

But what if you don't know traditional clothing rules???

[@c.w.9615]

I started my classic men's wardrobe from scratch in mid March after becoming a big fan of your channel. In the last five months, I've spent around $4,000 collecting clothing and shoes. This is purely for the love of classic style. My lifestyle does not require anything formal. Perhaps my story would make a good video.

[@Kevinjandro]

Always great content from you my friend 👈🏾👏🏽👏🏽

[@dtmstormphotography]

I Love Wearing Suits All Day, Everyday! 90s Suits to be Exact!

[@Sammie551]

What about a sweater instead of a jacket

[@dtmstormphotography]

@@Sammie551 I like sweaters, but I love wearing suits

[@TheDanielduong]

Thank you... I am starting to really like ascots as a casual go-to.

[@abhisheknarayandhyani731]

Mr. Rafael i want you to try some different hairstyles.....there are many classic hairstyles u can pull off with your classic style...one being modern day sidepart with bit of volume....just have a keratin treatment to straighten your curl...

[@sandsmine]

i don't like a tie with a striped or colored shirt unless the tie is the Samish color, one of the exceptions is a tattersel shirt but then with a straight colored wool tie, no silk.

[@BioStigmaBass]

I usually go tieless with a solid color pocket square and a lapel pin. Any guidelines on pins?

[@BenjaminStaern]

Very good videos in general and very pedagogic on how to wear. :-)

[@alexpoulos4744]

Great video again, you have never made a bad video

[@rcdanger]

I wear a suit without a tie. A tie in some offices is considered too formal. But a suit without a tie can still work

[@i_deepakadhikari]

Can we rock our black pant with brown shoes and brown belt? Or we should always wear black belt with black pant?

[@DrBaconz]

Hello, Raphael For some time one question bothers me-- can you wear a t-shirt with blazer or even a suit? I don`t like this look myself but I see many people doing it and this is make me thinking this is socially acceptable. Seeing you as my style mentor, I want your opinion on that. Thank you

[@legoresources]

Not a blazer ever, but in this day and age it is more common to see a plain basic tshirt with a unstructured sport jacket. This version of a sportcoat is just casual enough to make the look not completely jarring

[@loupanella9632]

This was something done in the 80s. I remember guys with t shirts, jeans and sneakers wearing the sport jacket.

[@gentlemansgazette]

we will make a video about it

[@Doomsterlobster]

It is "socially acceptable" in non-formal contexts. I'll bet that Raphael will say in his video that it's absolutely a no-no, bit I would say it's sartorially acceptable when it's 1) strictly streetwear (or I guess like clubbing if you do that) and 2) it looks good. For instance, I did it once on a summer day with a brown, unstructured, patch-pocketed cotton jacket, jeans and a print t-shirt to pick up someone at the train station. In that situation, though, the thinking doesn't go "I'm wearing this jacket; what goes well with it?" but rather "Hmh, I need something long-sleeved. Oh, this works". In casual situations on hot days, I'd much rather wear a nice polo and seersuckers/chinos with a casual jacket, but the look of course is entirely different. Had to present in something like that at a conference during a heat wave, and I was still among the most dressed-up.

[@loupanella9632]

@@gentlemansgazette cool!

[@ThuhoanNguyen]

Damn. I always rock a sports jacket, jeans/trousers/chinos, white shirt..without tie. Been doing it "wrong" all the time? Opinions?

[@_Z0T4R_]

Great video as always, Raphael! Where did you get your tassle loafers?

[@Andres-nn5it]

More casual events

[@yasserbs]

You talk about skipping black shoes with more casual outfits and I've read your article on how to match the color of your shoes to the color of your pants, yet in the article you didn't talk about burgundy pants. I've got a pair of rather dark burgundy chinos and I've always worn them with black shoes as I don't think brown shoes would offer enough contrast. Would you agree? If not, what shades of brown would work with dark burgundy chinos? Danke schön!

[@LordMarluxia11]

I think in this day and age black derbys can work in a casual outfit..

[@cyberjar01]

Hello Raphael. What about tweed sport coats and odd trousers combinations? They usually have very bold patterns so that's not always simple to combine a tie in my opinion. Would it be acceptable to wear one without the tie yet having a solid shirt? keep up the great work, you're my biggest style inspiration, greetings from Italy.

[@allsortswithann6456]

I love watching your videos,they are so interesting and informative. Does your wife have a channel about women’s wear?

[@mioszzolich8457]

Sven, could you tell me if yellow peccary gloves develop a patina?

[@Farseer1995]

Sven, could you please give me some assistance? I have a very bold, creamy paisley tie that, in itself, steals the show. I'm having trouble finding a pocket swuare that would highlight any of the colours, because adding a pocket square already feels too much. Is it possible to omit the pocket square when wearing a bold tie? Thank you!

[@gentlemansgazette]

Absolutely! Skip the pocket square.

[@alvinprettyman1802]

THANKS FOR POSTING

[@pessolanostudios]

Plaid can go very good without a tie.

[@robertleejameswelch8383]

Do you teach table etiquette and how to setup a table?

[@haraldvandervoort5696]

Sven, I need to buy an engagement ring. What would you say are the best brand of rings in Europe for this purpose?

[@DutchPlanDerLinde]

Hello, I am working on my look and I am very curious, are the vintage suits from the website "atom retro" any good? Or are they laughable and cheap?

[@i_deepakadhikari]

Make a video on difference among suit,blazer and sports suit and how u differentiate jackets and blazzer?

[@callmeastaire5700]

Deepak Adhikari blazers are either solid colors or extremely bold stripes. Sport jackets are the same thing but just don’t meet the same criteria color-wise. Suits are a sport jacket with matching pants. All blazers are sport jackets, not all sport jackets are blazers.

[@i_deepakadhikari]

There is one men's style channel where that guy said that blazers comes in only blue color or navy color and suits are formal dress which comes with same color pant and sports jackets are lil bit informal and people wear on traveling and it comes in funky color like red ,green yellow

[@i_deepakadhikari]

So confused🤔🤔

[@callmeastaire5700]

Deepak Adhikari I’d trust GG more on this matter.

[@callmeastaire5700]

Stylish absolutely not.

[@williamsmith8041]

Me trying to dress like this is like putting pants on a bull,it's an uncomfortable situation for everyone involved

[@TheSoupLadle1984]

I've always loved suits, but can't say I'm exactly in the right place to do so, I live in a very rural country town in indiana and I don't think I'd make great impressions being over dressed to everyone here, with that I'm also a large guy, so I have no idea how a suit would look on me, would you think it would be worth it for me to wear one? Maybe a couple?

[@scottlandyard4488]

You should wear one. I've always wondered how everyone was wearing suits in old movies; even in rural towns. I guess it has something to do with textile industries and migrant tailors or something. One secret that I use is that you can get a bespoke suit at a fraction of the cost from developing countries like India where the labor cost of the suit is small. I recently bought my first tailored suits from India and they were about 1200 USD a piece but you can get them for around 700 depending on fabric choice ect. Now the tailor comes to the US and when I need more suits he can measure me here and send it back to his shop for the sewing.

[@christopherh.8124]

Thanks for that great video! I usually go without a tie, and occasionally feel like the look is "off." These guidelines should help. Also, what brand denim shirt are you wearing? Are there other brands that you would recommend?

[@zedcayn9376]

good as always

[@TodoGardel]

I still dream of hearing Raphael talking with British accent. That would be really fancy and beautiful

[@MatthewJBD]

What's not fancy about a German/American accent? 😅🙄😂😂😂

[@momotheelder7124]

Historically men worn jackets without a tie all the time, the photographic evidence is overwhelming from the 20s onwards.

[@rocknrollguitar]

What about seersucker suits? I love the look and feel. I just cant find how to wear them in regards to the tie, shoes and accesdories

[@waltski4375]

Nice video. What are your thoughts about tweed jackets? Tie/no tie?

[@jamescreaton8390]

Wearing a suit or jacket without a tie has been done for over 50 years casually, but it shows a lack of class to not wear a tie in a formal or business environment,so these tech guys who think they are being trendy for the last 10 years are just dropping their standards for no reason, a dress shirt is the only smart option, and these shirts are designed for ties and guys look undressed without one, in my view there is smart OR casual and no in between in my opinion

[@sepppepe2158]

1:36 & 1:42 These combinations are so damn nice

[@grammarnazi7428]

Good information.

[@simonmacomber7466]

I've been meaning to ask. How does one dress like a gentleman when the dress code prohibits anything but a specific, yet sloppy looking, outfit?

[@rcdanger]

Simon Macomber Wear Chinos and a shirt

[@simonmacomber7466]

Chinos are prohibited. I'm required to wear blue jeans.

[@robynscraft5903]

Why, oh why, isn't there a channel like this for women? Substance and history instead of vapid fashion tips. Is there? I have not been able to find it. :-( Sigh...

[@Purwapada]

. can you wear a jacket without a tie or *knot*

[@WilliamJohnson-jk4ew]

vince mcmahon wwf attitude swag

[@mileloft3175]

7:35 I am watching the video and I noticed that your shirts don’t fit properly. I think it’s just the cut, it’s seems that he buttons are misaligned. I once bought a shirt from a discount store with the same issue, never again. In general the tailoring of your clothing is off, from pants at the cuff, polo shirts to tight. There something not working, ai think it could be tailoring or quality of some pieces paired with your outfits.

[@stephancooper5876]

me French cuffs and suit Chelsea boots and pocket squares and no tie

[@sherrieludwig508]

Denim shirt with a sportcoat just looks like forcing the issue, trying a bit too hard. An oxford cloth, even a button down one, would be less jarring.

[@Gerry1of1]

Can you wear a jacket without at tie? Absolutely yes, to the right occasion. Alas, I am not always a good judge of when is the right occasion.

[@chris61981]

Shame you can't discuss whether you can wear a tie without a jacket instead of whether you can wear a jacket without a tie

[@gentlemansgazette]

Good topic for another video ;)

[@tonygibson6806]

Yes I wore a jacket without a tie tonight with jeans and the female consensus was good, goodnight 😂