Simple (and cheap) Ways I Levelled Up My Style

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[@taintedlife2618]

It’s so nice to watch men’s style videos where I’m not being yelled at or being told things that are completely obvious or told to wear a bunch of neutrals and khakis. ❤❤❤❤

[@JamesLeung]

Haha glad you liked it man, thanks!

[@tomatof]

Love your take on self care - not solely about physique, losing weight etc but to look and feel well generally, that does make a difference, 'aura' levelling up style

[@JamesLeung]

Absolutely man, it can mean a lot of things. Thanks for watching!

[@grouchos_tash]

I agree, it goes both ways too. I started back at the gym after a few years out (also not tracking calories) during the pandemic. I've gone from a 38, to 42 inch chest in the last two years and have realised I don't really suit the extra weight and it kinda limits me on the styles of clothing I like to wear.

[@marvin2678]

@@grouchos_tash muscles?

[@grouchos_tash]

@@marvin2678 a bit of both to be honest, my waist went from 30 to 32. I’ve started to cut back some fat this month and I’ll see how I go.

[@pistolen87]

Season color analysis is rarely talked about in men style circles, but widely talked about in women's style and make up circles. It has helped me pick colors that suit my skintone, hair and eyes. Matching colors is not just about colors that work together, but also about finding the colors that fits you personally. Me, being categorized as true spring, looks bad in too dark, too cool and muted colors, and better in warm, bright and lighter colors.

[@remixisthis]

I actually did a color analysis and working on a product to automate discovery based on colors

[@pistolen87]

@@remixisthis Cool idea, I think that could be really useful!

[@JamesLeung]

You’re right it’s rarely talked about on men’s channels unfortunately, and can make such a huge difference!

[@pistolen87]

@@JamesLeung Agreed. My personal style philosophy is to wear basically the same fit every day (pants, t shirt, overshirt), with overshirts being my "statement piece" that I have in different colors, patterns and fabrics.

[@HarryHas]

Great video man. Your wardrobe is looking solid! Also, love the colour of those Dries trousers at 2:18. I have been eying them up myself

[@sdh0044]

Ah love how both you uploaded today. Ending my weekend on a high 🙏🏻

[@JamesLeung]

Thank you Harry! Yeah they are fun looking, price is crazy though!!

[@greg_nicholls]

I love this down to earth, actionable and pragmatic advice James. Appreciated!

[@JamesLeung]

Thank you man! 🙏

[@abidmiah6193]

Another great video James, have a good day and remember to have fun guys !!!

[@JamesLeung]

Thank you mate!! 🙏

[@rockygabriel7096]

All on points, mate! I always mixing and contrast new things from my wardrobes also a little workouts definitely add value to looks good😊

[@JamesLeung]

For sure man, thanks for watching!

[@ernestblais4876]

James Leung, this is an excellent video! Thank you for bringing into my consciousness all these things that I gradually learned over many decades.

[@JamesLeung]

Thanks for watching man!

[@gustaveii]

Great tips as always! One of my favorite tactics to keep things interesting is to pick a key piece for the day and then make sure I pair it with at least one item it has never been previously worn out of the house with. Sometimes I try for pairings that might not quite work on paper, but have some synergy on the body. Recently, it has been mostly contrasting weights and textures since we're in that brief moment when winter and warm weather clothes can make sense together. Sometimes it is a miss and I revert back to an easier option, but when you end up with a winner you hadn't considered it can feel really good. Especially since it is "new" without requiring a purchase.

[@JamesLeung]

Such a good way of thinking man. I’m going to try this as well! Thanks!

[@sashac4491]

Hey always looking forward to watching your video! Thanks for sharing.

[@JamesLeung]

Thank you! 🙏

[@WOLFGANGPANDER]

Big Slim Skin is a game-changer! Something I'd been unconsciously rewarding in my fits recently. I.E. the Uniqlo pleated wide leg pants, a fitted ribbed t shirt tucked in! As soon as you through an oversized jacket on though, it throws off the proportions and feel! Thanks for this, James :)

[@JamesLeung]

Yeah same, I love that it has an actual name! Thanks for watching

[@mike1029.]

Great way to start off my morning

[@JamesLeung]

🙏🙌

[@stup8342]

Hey James I just want to let you know that I think you have one of if not the best style I’ve ever seen , I really appreciate your channel and content thanks!

[@JamesLeung]

That’s super kind thank you so much! 🙏

[@mattrichardss]

New sub. It really helps that you add the items in your description, diolch James!

[@JamesLeung]

Welcome mate! I always try to add everything 👍 diolch!

[@hengvirak]

Your style always got me and looked good on you

[@JamesLeung]

Thank you bro!

[@psmung9315]

always looking good

[@JamesLeung]

Thank you!

[@DMorgan77]

Awesome video, James. I first heard the slim-big-skin from Christina’s channel. I like that you included it in men’s wear.

[@JamesLeung]

Yeah I saw it on her channel too! Awesome tip

[@reubincaldwell2307]

Been subscribed to you for years - back when you had long hair and were doing represent clothing pickups etc , your content is fantastic mate , you current style is so similar to mine it’s great . Love your vids man keep it it 🥰

[@JamesLeung]

Ah man thanks so much for sticking around!! I miss the old days haha.

[@JenniferStokes0401]

Thanks for another video! :)

[@JamesLeung]

Thanks for watching!

[@coybi]

I remember watching your videos a million years ago when you had long hair and I just remembered you again. Good to see you're back!

[@JamesLeung]

Yeah I disappeared for a bit! I miss the long hair sometimes haha. Thanks for watching

[@marcang4403]

Very simple and obvious advice.. but very very useful! A very good reminder! Esp the fitness part.

[@JamesLeung]

Thanks! The simple stuff is always the best!

[@silviacarvalho90]

Great video as always. Another point for me is how to keep clothes in good shape, e.g. wash in cold water, don’t use a dryer (unless you want to shrink a garment) and a lint roller to keep dark clothes free of fur, as I have two cats!

[@JamesLeung]

Totally agree! Cold water washes and air drying is cheaper and better for the environment as well which is a bonus 😊

[@dnydon]

Confidence is the best thing you can wear 💥

[@JamesLeung]

🙌

[@tenfootalice]

As a kind of add-on to knowing your measurements, I measure e.g. pit-to-pit, and length of what I think of as my best-fitting garments, and use these to compare against measurements given on retailers' websites. This method takes proportions into account, I mean, if you're choosing something oversized and/or boxy, as an example.

[@JamesLeung]

Yes great point, thanks!

[@katrinarosales7768]

glad i found this channel, but wow still underrated!! hope u get even more subs :)

[@JamesLeung]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@venicesurfer]

Hey James - do you have any videos on washing all your clothes and tips?

[@JamesLeung]

Not yet - I could do one though!

[@NikoBudyo]

Great video, James! Please share what sweatshirt you're wearing in the video.

[@JamesLeung]

Thanks! It’s from Solace Theory

[@NikoBudyo]

Cheers, James! 🥃

[@sandrodeyoung854]

Great tips! My biggest issue is that I don't have many occasions to wear everything I want to wear. I like my style and people I meet think I dress well but I want to wear it more often. Work -> Home -> Gym/Running -> Home is on repeat so the clothes just wasting time in the dresser..

[@HotDilf]

I admit I am chained to this ritual of Office - Home - Gym as well, but I try to dress well on the very rare occasions when I see friends or even on mundane errands like going to the local grocery store to get milk. It's fun to be one of the few stylish people at the grocery store not in athleisure wear, haha

[@jasons6021]

Found your and also Harry Has' channels recently. And you 2 are my 2 fave fashion channels. I like that you have great advice and don't try to shame people into doing as you do. Also it's great that you're a fashion channel that actually focuses on fashion. Too many of the big names like Alex Costa, Teachingmensfashion, and Alpha M have all gotten away from fashion and turned their channel more into a lifestyle channel.

[@JamesLeung]

I know what you mean man! It’s hard to find quality fashion content these days. Glad you like my stuff, thank you!

[@Lilothestitch]

I love your take on self care. Also where can I send suggestions for outfits styles?

[@JamesLeung]

Thank you! I don’t have any plans to do one but when I do it’ll be on Instagram 👍

[@Lilothestitch]

@@JamesLeung Ok that’s fine

[@jasonchipmanhowlett]

have you ever addressed the shorter rolled up pant? it seems very trendy hit or miss but dose look good in your outfits.

[@YukalayleeGames]

Great vid

[@JamesLeung]

Thank you!

[@javierrubiobedoya8392]

New Balance ❤

[@JamesLeung]

🙌

[@victornewman508]

I was doing the same thing, saving my good clothes for that special occasion , and meanwhile looking like crap when i was out in public, problem was, there was so few occasions to get dressed for, but now i wear my good stuff everyday ..

[@JamesLeung]

Great to hear mate!

[@dmitry8488]

You can measure the length of the foot outlet Weekday jeans?

[@Living_galaxy]

Thank You sir

[@dmitry8488]

Which size of Astro jeans is better to take on a 71cm waist?

[@ianwilson268]

Hey James, have you ever tried out the brand Gramicci? They’ve got some cool looking pants but they’re a bit pricier. If you have any experience with them and can attest to their quality that would be great!

[@JamesLeung]

No I haven’t, I’ll check them out. Thanks for watching!

[@yey2371]

nice upload !Can you remind me where are these black jean from ? I think it's weekday but idk if they are space , galaxy or astro ?

[@JamesLeung]

Yep Weekday Astros!

[@JJJJammy]

One thing that really helped me feel A LOT better about my look was high-waisting my pants for the first time. I have a bit more of a gut than i would like and I always thought the waistline of my pants was supposed to only come up right underneath where my stomach was protruding. This made my torso look super long and my gut was way more emphasized when i tucked in my shirts and I just always thought that look wasn't meant for me I guess. But then one day I was trying on pants and brought them up to around near my bellybutton just to see how it looked and it was like something clicked. Pants started to finally fit the way it was meant to fit, shirts tucked in didn't look awkward and it was also really flattering too. It wasn't easy getting there though. I had to start being honest with myself about what my true pant size was. I was really stubborn about going up a few sizes to actually fit around my true waistline.

[@JamesLeung]

Wearing pants higher has been huge for me as well. It makes such a difference to the proportions of your outfit, it looks great! Glad you found your style man.

[@afebriyan349]

I really like your videos. Greetings from Indonesia 😊

[@JamesLeung]

Thanks so much!

[@TJTroupe]

What shirt are you wearing for the commentary parts, @JamesLeung ?

[@JamesLeung]

Solace Theory sweater 👍

[@ginokajo9520]

Where did you get your sweater it looks so comfy

[@JamesLeung]

Solace Theory 👍

[@scuppaf6476]

The fact you mentioned health and well-being shows me you really know what you’re talking about. I’d probably just add, building muscle and losing fat, will make clothes look better on you.

[@luffysh]

Where did you get that grey sweater? it is lovely!

[@JamesLeung]

It’s from solace theory (it’s like a pastel blue)

[@luffysh]

@@JamesLeung thanks! :)

[@FreddyMacT]

Can I ask where you got that grey sweatshirt from?

[@JamesLeung]

It’s from Solace Theory!

[@stnna2418]

How do I know if my jeans or jeans I’m trying to buy are high waist or mid or low?

[@JamesLeung]

Check the length of the rise. High rise usually means higher waist. 👍

[@eja35oz]

What are the blue jeans you were wearing? The cropped ones 00:53 min mark

[@JamesLeung]

Vintage Levi’s 501!

[@eja35oz]

@@JamesLeung thank you!

[@PanaMaJwaaRd]

ive been looking for higher(not crazy high, but just more than say ... 10.5) waisted jeans, anyone got some brands that have like 11+rise?

[@Nocturna.]

What crewneck are you wearing in the intro?

[@JamesLeung]

It’s from solace theory 👍

[@tokyodrifttt]

Haha saving clothes and never wearing them once as it is no longer trendy hits close to home. I keep saving the nice clothes for some “special occasion” and never get to wear them. It’s better to just whip them out and wear regularly!! ++

[@JamesLeung]

Absolutely correct!

[@PunchySalazar]

What camera do you use for vlogging?

[@JamesLeung]

Sony A6500 👍

[@haroldsmith1213]

nice one-by a nice guy-fashion is also territorial what you wear in London you wont wear in So.cal ,you take what you like and blend it with what you wear everyday in your region of the country.✌

[@JamesLeung]

Yeah that’s true!

[@StreetPhat]

I'm a gym rat and I had to swallow my ego and loose at least 7 kg of muscle size(legs mostly) in order to look/feel good in outfits, before I'd wear nice clothes but they always looked like costumes than nice outfits. And the comfort feels amazing, love the video ❤

[@JamesLeung]

Love to hear it man! It makes such a difference

[@jobedinh]

fire

[@JamesLeung]

🙏

[@ms.schnapp7415]

Love these tips! & the colors of your background. What's the gray tee with black neckline?

[@JamesLeung]

Thank you! It’s the Merz B 215. Unfortunately seems to be sold out so I linked a similar one from Uniqlo 👍

[@stnna2418]

All black video idea

[@Ahlqvistbrazier]

The sweatshirt you’re wearing is it the Solance Theory?

[@JamesLeung]

Yep that’s right!

[@user-bn5og7uy2h]

the self care and watching weight tip is so based

[@JamesLeung]

🙏

[@mykrulestheworld943]

❤❤❤

[@lvanctz]

could anyone point me in the direction of where to look for a sweatshirt like the one he's wearing in front of the camera?

[@JamesLeung]

It’s from Solace Theory!

[@lvanctz]

I appreciate you!

[@gaminglikethoushould8978]

what’s the shirt in the thumbnail?

[@JamesLeung]

The Merz B 215! Uniqlo make quite a similar one which I linked in the description

[@gaminglikethoushould8978]

@@JamesLeung great thanks 🙏

[@HotDilf]

« Comfort breeds confidence, and confidence is the best thing you can wear. » I’m getting that tattooed on my forehead 😂

[@JamesLeung]

Haha that just came out of me I must have heard it somewhere else because it sounds too good to be mine 🤣

[@alessandromela5552]

I don't do that much shopping so I wonder: where do creators in videos like this find tops (t shirts, shirts, jumpers etc) that are so short / cropped? I've never seen them once in shops 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@JamesLeung]

I usually buy women’s or crop them myself! A lot of places are doing men’s pieces in shorter lengths as well like Uniqlo

[@simontaylor2525]

Start off dressing like Jimmy Somerville, got it.

[@AlifKhan-gw6ij]

Hey James how are you doing? hoping you are doing fine just wanted to let you know I love watching your content, love you from Bangladesh ❤

[@JamesLeung]

Thanks so much for watching mate! I’m great, how are you??

[@AlifKhan-gw6ij]

​@@JamesLeungAlhamdulillah i'm doing great thanks for asking

[@gariejoyce5263]

Loafers with denim is like bread & butter. They work really well together. Im shocked if anyone disagree

[@JamesLeung]

True!

[@peruru84]

Gosh you are handsome. Thanks for the great info!

[@JamesLeung]

Thank you!

[@tj-uw7un]

かっこいいですね👍

[@JamesLeung]

Thanks!

[@FAC321]

wearing your nicest pieces and not hoarding them away for the right occasion or not wanting to "ruin" them is something i have done , really back fired as well as i put on weight and some of them don't fit anymore so were completely wasted !

[@JamesLeung]

Ah man that’s annoying! Same here, I grew out of a lot of mine!

[@FAC321]

@@JamesLeung you're a thin as a whippet ! 🙂 Years of ale and lamb madras have ruined my wardrobe .Keep up the good work , liking the channel !

[@WolfEffectzz]

It's a fake rick owens quote but it motivates me when it comes to self-care: "Working out is modern couture. No outfit is going to make you look or feel as good as having a fit body. Buy less clothing and go to the gym instead."

[@JamesLeung]

This is very good advice!

[@nym5qu17]

Nowadays I honestly don't buy anything unless the measurements are there and I can make sure it will fit very comfy or I can try it on in person. If the measurements aren't listed I just don't buy it. It helps slow down purchases

[@JamesLeung]

Yeah same here tbh! Unless it’s a brand I’m familiar with the sizing, I will just leave it!

[@moog5260]

I definitely suffer from not wearing my nicest things syndrome, and the having too much stuff one

[@JamesLeung]

We’ve all been there man!

[@Funcakes20]

You must be the most unmixed-looking mixed guy ever...anyways, you're gorgeous. Jeans with loafers is a great look. Abercrombie has been doing it a lot lately on their online shop and it looks so good.

[@JamesLeung]

Haha not heard that one before 🤣 but thanks! Yeah Abercrombie are killing it lately!

[@whyFINAL]

The original purpose of loafers is that they are casual. The association with formal fashion is what people should shake their heads at. Not the other way around. Of course, it depends on how much casual and what style of loafers, but still….Am i wrong?

[@JamesLeung]

Very good point!

[@HYPERxSONICxFANx2012]

i don't own a single suit. never felt i needed one since i don't go to formal events

[@Bynasf]

What if a funeral comes up?

[@HYPERxSONICxFANx2012]

@@Bynasf still not wearing a suit

[@Bynasf]

@@HYPERxSONICxFANx2012 I think you need to realize that most occasions where you're expected to wear a suit are not about you, they're about someone else.

[@HYPERxSONICxFANx2012]

@@Bynasf i do not wear suits. i don't own a suit and not willing to buy one

[@Bynasf]

@@HYPERxSONICxFANx2012 like I said it's not about you. It's about showing respect to someone else.

[@stanserilla9077]

You're so handsome

[@JamesLeung]

Thank you!

[@stnna2418]

Bro make a video on how to look taller

[@Dxniellll]

Videos that are similar to this always say don't wear belts 😂 Then what the hell are they good for??

[@tizianodivincenzo5971]

Hi :) I don’t think he is saying don’t wear belts :) I think it’s more about getting your true size trousers, not too tight not too big so you don’t need a belt to keep them up, instead, use your belts as a decorative addition to elevate your style. :)

[@JamesLeung]

Absolutely this!

[@moog5260]

I simply dislike having to bother with a belt and tend to gravitate away from wearing things that need one. Prefer a belt to be an accessory rather than a necessity

[@lt3880]

"big - slim -skin" otherwise known as BIG PANT OR BIG JAKT

[@JamesLeung]

Haha yep!!

[@fake-dh8dj]

i love you and youre videos but i aint gay

[@H.Alesheykh]

You upload the same time as Harry Has...

[@JamesLeung]

Always!

[@jamieward3574]

Casual sneakers with suit just smacks of retired footballer now working as a pundit to me. Cringe

[@JamesLeung]

Haha on point!!

[@buttface9434]

it aint on ya, its in ya fellas.

[@JamesLeung]

👍