Stop Dressing Like A Child | 5 Ways To Start Dressing Like An Adult Man

I share 5 things you need to swap to stop looking like a child and start dressing like a sophisticated adult. But there's more to it than the clothes, so stick around for my extra bonus tips at the end.
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0:00 Intro
0:27 Change your pants
2:48 Think about footwear
4:58 Serious baggage
6:48 Time's up
8:30 In the back of your pocket
9:21 Additional tip #1
11:59 Additional tip #2

[@pedrojorge2741]

Great video but just a correction on the watch section, a steel bracelet does not make a diver's watch, as there are plenty of other styles of watches with steel bracelet, and original divers actually often have a rubber or nylon strap. What makes a diver's watch is the high water resistance, luminous markers and hands and a timing rotating bezel.

[@Gent.Z]

Thanks Pedro, I’ve been learning a lot more about watches since I made this video and you are indeed correct. I suppose the watches I showed would be considered either field watches or dress watches?

[@lancehoward3990]

@@Gent.Z 7:03 Field crossing into Dress, better described as a Sport watch. 7:16 Dress Watch (frankly a bit too thick IMO, wish seiko would make a mechanical version of the Presage line and cut a couple mm off the case height). There's a lot of crossover these days in what can be considered a Dress Watch as the dress code has been relaxed. For a good example of a Dive Watch look at the Seiko SKX007 or the Rolex Submariner (or the Tudor Pelagos 39, if you're looking for a more tool-y looking luxury dive watch).

[@Gent.Z]

Very true, thank you@@lancehoward3990 ! I have been expanding my watch knowledge since making this video, with help from Pedro too!

[@danielfrancis3660]

Informative video. I have a passing interest in style and fashion but to me the most important attribute of a man is manners and how he dresses is somewhat secondary. As an example a man who dresses well but is rude and lacks respect for others I do not like.

[@QuartermasterReviews]

yeah I cringed a little when I read that.

[@mischievousgamer8747]

Great video. Its interesting how often were told "looks dont matter" as children, but as soon as we are in adulthood, we immediately see how beneficial it is to maintain an image. Mem who are well groomed, wearing the right clothes, and are in shape have so many social advatages. Its a silly game, but it would be sillier not to partake

[@Gent.Z]

Absolutely! Unfortunately, we are misled as children about many things

[@lasareyerim1219]

I think most parents want to teach their kids to look "into the person" and not the clothes to avoid becoming superficial. Generally that's a positive thing. At a certain age however I think it's a good advice to teach kids oder teens to dress properly, preventing them from learning it "the hard way".

[@randihadfield8170]

It's not silly, how you care for yourself and the effort you put in give people information about the likelihood that you will make the same efforts in your work and put the same care into your relationships. It's an outer expression of your inner character. Although it's not always accurate it's the first thing people have to go off of when they don't have any other information about you yet.

[@cliffcaverley2377]

@@Gent.ZAs an older male myself, I still prefer to wear decent jeans, decent t-shirts (in warm weather) and other comfortable clothes regardless of my age in general casual places where others including women are dressed the same. I’m aware of the need to dress modestly in certain finer places. However, there needs to be a happy medium as opposed to anything being forced upon us like a dictatorship which would be confining and restrictive

[@yaakovhassoun8965]

who told you looks don't matter?

[@user-vg4hk7th7m]

Leather shoes alone elevate any outfit and improves your image so you don't look like a kid

[@lohanmeyner]

Good evening, Leather shoes look better than sneakers in every situation, that's what I've learned from this.

[@Gent.Z]

In pretty much every situation, yes! If you're wearing shorts and a T-shirt, then white sneakers may be better. But anytime you are wearing jeans, chinos, or a suit, opt for leather and suede to look sophisticated.

[@yaakovhassoun8965]

I like a pair of simple sneakers if I'm dressing more casual. I go for white adidas susperstars and try to cleaned before going out, especially if I'm choosing to wear a t-shirt they will work better than leather dress shoes

[@douglasdietz7503]

Spot on. Good manners and presentation is important. Self respect and respect toward others is the mark of a gentleman. Cheers

[@MrTedsteinebach]

THANK YOU!!! glad somebody finally says it.

[@elizabethannegrey6285]

Excellent. I’m ancient enough that in my formative years this was part of our upbringing. Along with the casual lifestyle our manners have atrophied.

[@Wandile_Mahlangu]

Great advice! Looking at more chinos in my wardrobe after watching this

[@ratingsbyringo6162]

Great comment about looking people in the eye...also I need to add grey chinos to my attire.

[@Gent.Z]

Thank you! And yes - they are a game changer! If you live somewhere that is cold in the winter, grey flannel trousers might be a good option too.

[@miguelangelperez2849]

I’ll need a lot of money to purchase all leathers stuff . But , I totally agree this turns your style up to the next level

[@melissac.5948]

Great video! Your advice is very much needed in today’s world. An example: I remember taking planes in the 1950s and early 1960s. Everyone was well-dressed in business or business casual style, everyone acted with consideration and dignity, there were no “incidents”, and a flight was something pleasurable. Comparing the deportment of people back then with that of people today demonstrates the need for teachings such as yours. Keep up the good work!

[@williamj.dovejr.8613]

Add a little at a time and you'll be amazed at how good you look, especially when tailored. I am actually about to buy my first pair of chinos... can't wait.

[@Gent.Z]

That’s great, William! Tailoring is a huge way to improve your look too

[@rondejean7668]

2nd video I’ve watched of yours and I just subscribed. Keep it up, I feel you could really build this channel. Just a heads up, the metal bracelet doesn’t make a watch a dive watch. Dive watches have 100 plus meters water resistance, luminous markers and hands, usually a rotating bezel. Thanks for the info on chino colors.

[@WatchesCanBeFun]

I think this video was truly insightful, thanks for sharing!

[@chadbailey7038]

Great video. Nailed it 👍🏾 ✅ - I think every man should have 3 watches. A sports-steel bracelet model for dressier day to day/work-wear, a slim low profile dress watch for formal events, and a casual daily driver for weekends or casual wear.

[@friendly__drone9352]

Yes for cheaper dress watches, skip the Daniel Wellington and look at an Orient Bambino or Timex Marliner.

[@bernhardtabert5900]

What I learned from this video? Everything you say in this video and your other videos about manners, behavior, clothing, appearance and inner attitude (character) is correct. Normally this should be conveyed to a young person through their parents' home, relatives, good friends of the parents, kindergarten, schools, dance schools and sports clubs, but unfortunately this is no longer the case in many cases today. It's hard and uncomfortable to say no in education and to uphold your own values. I only learned many of these characteristics when I was in my mid-twenties and realized that I wasn't getting anywhere socially. 35 years later I have to realize that, on the one hand, good manners and honest behavior have helped me a lot in my life, but on the other hand, the level has fallen sharply today. The good thing about it is what used to be taken for granted: young people with good manners and determination immediately stand out as positive ones in the gray crowd and are sought after by all employers and showered with good work. On the one hand, it is so easy to ask the old and successful what they value in young people and on the other hand, the introduction of smartphones has made young people seem to have forgotten how to communicate with respect. Valuable knowledge has never been as easily accessible as it is today! A lack of good manners automatically closes doors for one's own future, and young people don't even know that these doors even exist.

[@Chrisaboutit65]

Such an underrated channel. PS also wearing a Seiko, best bang for your buck watches!

[@Gent.Z]

Thank you, Chris! There are a lot more videos coming :) And yes Seiko is just fantastic, I'm glad you're enjoying wearing yours.

[@jetb]

Style is forever…Thanks from New Zealand

[@jefflogsdon3328]

I love the color of that Strat. I’ve had a white one for decades, but I get color-envy when I see a green one.

[@journeyfurthur6396]

I’ve definitely nailed down the watch game - fossil makes amazing watches. Gonna get a hold of grey chinos now

[@edsonpacheco294]

The only time I wear sweats in public is if there's an emergency, and i font have time to change, or if it's late at night and im walking across the street to get a snack from the nearby 7-11

[@JonathanLewis-gf1lu]

Hey brother I agree it’s like when I go out several things you talk about being out really do matter

[@michaelslawski]

Spot On !!! :) I thought it was just me.! Well said.

[@naomaankhan4962]

Well I turned 30 this year. And I would just want to follow the last two extra tips you mentioned (Tucking in and using less phone in public) Because all the other things are already followed by me.

[@gollum740]

Thanks for the video. I usually wear dark colors like Olive Brown and Black shirts. My dress style is like a mix of Tony Soprano and Mr. Rogers(I think you can google who that is) I think that looks good on a middle age man. My mother often complains I dress like old people, I tell her I am 48 so I am old people now:)I have bought Khaki pants but never bought Chinos, since my wieght fluctates a lot I only buy Haggar pants with the expandable waistband so if my weight goes up The band expands 3 inches and if it goes down I can wear the exact size. I think they make chinos but in a slim fit, maybe i will save up to get some tailor made by Lainieri or Indochino. Anyways thanks for the video. You really give good advice to the young guys out there hopefully this trend will start having the Younger generations dress elegantly like they did in the earlier decades until the 1970's .

[@Gent.Z]

Thank you! Some guys also like side adjusters if they’re weight fluctuates a little. So that might be a good thing to include if you do go custom for pants :)

[@edennis8578]

Mr. Rogers' cardigan look was pretty much the same as Cary Grant's cardigan look, so there's that.

[@cliffcaverley2377]

@@edennis8578Fred Rogers was a classy gentleman. Unfortunately on Facebook posts when people respond in a rude manner, they are posting a picture of Fred Rogers putting a clown mask on in a demeaning way. It’s disgusting how ignorant plenty of people are

[@suzimajor9532]

Those were all excellent suggestions!

[@Gent.Z]

Thanks Suzi! I’m glad you’re enjoying the channel

[@dalestreeter341]

Helpful comment: "these ones" is commonly said, but it's redundant. "These" is sufficient. Your videos are quite good, btw.

[@97axis_sa]

I really enjoyed your video and I gained a lot. I will be buying a leather bag soon. Thanks

[@Gent.Z]

Thank you, sir. Very happy people are getting value from this channel

[@philipkollberg]

Thanks for great advice

[@christopherdolan7330]

I'm going to start tucking in my shirt more often in casual situations. I am just average height and very slender, so I think tucking in my shirt will complement my natural physique.

[@Zestmistergamer]

How you feel about timex watches? They do look professional and it's budget friendly, for leather shoes, are Derby, double monk, wingtips, and Chelsea good enough for everyday wear all year long?

[@Leedoggie6677]

Great vid, mate. If I might make a suggestion. Relax on the eyebrow trimming. When you over trim, you get bald patches. Hope you have an amazing day. Cheers!

[@JonathanLewis-gf1lu]

Hey brother Thanks for the reminder about dressing for my age .

[@theotht]

keep it up man

[@nagodio]

I wear 5’5” inseam shorts with plain Ts (or linen shirt) all season long

[@fitnesshigherselfhealthand7102]

A lot of days I’m at the gym, after I leave the gym I’m headed to do cardio at the track. From there I usually make my runs before going home. So, I’m mostly in athletic wear during the day. I would have to go all the way back home to change clothes after the gym then out and about from there

[@AdrianRosas-fj2lk]

Excelentes Tips! greetings from Mexico

[@timvibes]

White leather sneakers get sweaty feet in the summer. Better alternatives are mesh knit white sneakers.

[@Gent.Z]

True! I'm making a video about dressing in hot climates right now and will be sure to make this point

[@GuideInTheTrees]

I read somewhere that Chelsea boots were a favourite of Queen Victoria who used them as her slippers.

[@samueldebbarma2891]

Love ur enthusiasm and I love to dressnicely too and I'm also into watches too and mate that is not a dive watch that is a seiko presage line up dress watch with 30 meters of water resistance, there are other watches which are called dive watches they have a rotating bezel and a 200 meters of watet resistance minimum which is designed for sea diving bezels are used to keep a track of the amount of oxygen remaining in the oxygen tank.

[@user-ub5tk4hv6r]

I'd like to add: I agree, I hate weird wallets and people who exclusively use their smart phones to pay. For a long time I had a trifold Ralph Lauren wallet, but about 12 years ago I got a Longchamps bifolding wallet--the classic men's style--and it still looks the samet--amazing! If you want to spend a bit more for exotic materials and colours,, I can also recommend Jean Rousseau, if you are located in the NYC area.

[@ndzi_karl]

Chino will never replace Jeans please remember that as long as you live…

[@seabreeze4559]

Soften the brows a bit, mate. Clinique have nice brow stuff. Also, little more texture, less structure in the hair. It's a bit Johnny Bravo. A Gua sha in obsidian, blokey looking, would really help you out. Reccs for brands: Samuel Windsor (used to make nice clothes too), Moss, Ettinger, Hawes & Curtis, M&S jeans (shockingly good), Crockett and Jones - and Dents. From a Millennial bird who shops menswear. Your advice is good in general, took me years to figure some of that stuff out. Please don't be offended?

[@Gent.Z]

When I lived in the UK, I used to shop at Moss a lot. Their quality is not great but the styles are very classic. No offense taken. My brows are completely natural though (with a bi-weekly threading appt).

[@WoodytheLovebone.]

Yo! seabreeze4559 go easy on people, lighten up on strangers, everyone has their quirks 😅

[@mrki412]

I agree with everything you mentioned, real adult man don't dress like grils, but also they don't pluck eyebrows. Also Seiko Presage is not divers watch, Seiko has diver watches and usually it is written on a face of it "diver".

[@sithukyaw9019]

A diver watch is the one with the steel bracelet :D you probably want to retract this statement

[@fouadkhattar]

I just started making a little bit of money atm, and definitely I'm moving towards good clothes and watches since i couldn't afford them before, I'm beginning to consider everything classy rather than trendy casual stuff, because you know looking great is a little expensive for someone getting paid less than the average wage, so I'll be putting as much as i can aside so i can promote my outfit from casual trendy to classy gentleman (not the English gentleman of the 1800s, you know modern classy looking man)

[@HD-Tech]

Couldnt agree more. Chinos on the regular. Khaki, navy, grey, olive green. And put the damn phone down when someone is waiting or during a transaction, rude as a mf.

[@Gent.Z]

Glad you agree! Another great option for pants would be wool trousers, especially if you're somewhere that gets cold in the winter!

[@HD-Tech]

@@Gent.Z From Massachusetts. Grey wool trousers in the rotation for sure

[@MountainManFred]

Looking people in the eye more..will be my improvement.. Thank you!

[@craigmignone2863]

Always wear an understated watch I wear a Walter Gropius design

[@charlottemajewski5992]

What an elegant young man you are, too bad I am old enough to be your grandmother

[@fellowdanbarber3323]

I don’t always need to be elegant. I’m a working class man, not a stiff in the Royal family. Chinos are OUT. Black denim with a band T and a pair of boots will always be cool

[@yuzzaray]

Owned 11 pairs of chinos different colors since 2019. I don't prefer jeans anymore. For shoes I only wear New Balance and Red Wing

[@johnswarbrick2365]

The shirt in/out images were of slim men in their thirties (at a guess). I am in my late seventies and like a lot of people have a paunch. I "hide" this with a shirt out.

[@szymondudzinski6661]

Is that a Fender strat over there in the background?

[@HYPERxSONICxFANx2012]

i wear platform boots. can't do loafers. i need the 3 inch platform

[@gollum740]

Thanks!

[@Gent.Z]

Thank you for your support of my channel!

[@sergeyanikolskiy]

Nice video. Although, one thing almost caused pain in my feet. Right, the shoes shown here. Before putting on such shoes, look at the shape of your foot. Then look at the narrow toebox. Found any similarities?

[@PercyLeon1]

I agree on everything except the wallet. I think carrying too stuff in your wallet is not a good look and it’s not good on your back when your sitting. I think a think ridge wallet with some essentials. But love your content. Keep it up

[@courageshoko9126]

Lol bro you look like Jesse Lingard ... Great video by the way

[@Calleby95]

What about a leather backpack? Nordweg, here in Brasil, makes wonderful leather backpacks.

[@amarcord1988]

I love your new North Korea hair style

[@sgrant9814]

Or quality leather sneakers.....like thurs boot offers

[@southern428]

There's a time and place for everything

[@wenchiang12]

Great video. Before watching your video, I had doubts about my recent purchases, because I went for the more unconventional gray and olive trousers instead of beige or khaki. I also bought a pair of chelsea boots because of how easy it is to wear although none of my friends wear any leather boots, only converse and sneakers. I also bought a leather hand bag and hadn't brought it out yet because I was afraid of getting ridiculed. This video is spot on! I guess the one thing I would like to add is stop wearing hoodies and wear a sport coat. I like hoodies once in a while after the gym or for a casual hang out with the guys, but I see everyone wearing hoodies to everywhere recently.

[@drtechtek2165]

Going to buy some loafers for the summer

[@esponru5602]

Man, you look stunning with your natural hair. Not sure about this style tho

[@AdventureAndySnM]

What is the fit at 9:53?

[@berto2125]

Never even thought about the air pods thing. I'm at fault about this

[@Trader_KennyG]

great vid

[@Gent.Z]

Thank you, Kenneth!

[@canadafree2087]

Companies mix the terms Chinos and Khakis, which doesn't help the buyer. One is said to link back to China (due to cotton) while the other India (due to color). Regardless, you just need to understand the two different pocket styles. One has horizontal pockets the same as jeans, however the other has almost vertical pockets closer to what is found on dress pants. The horizontal pocket is a tad more casual.

[@rubenholguin2917]

It's interesting the thing you said about the $250 watch that looks like a Rolex to the average eye, because in the movie American Psycho Patrick Bateman wasn't actually wearing a Rolex but instead he was a wearing a Seiko and still it played the part as good as the Rolex; in my opinion that is because the watch by itself offers great value per dollar and also blends harmoniously with the rest of Bateman's style elements, so the watch doesn't steal the limelight but complements the look as a whole.

[@lucianene7741]

Jeanos - easier to pickpocket than jeans. I don't particularly like that. And watches - I'd rather have a modern smartwatch with a classic look, than a dated quartz or mechanical timepiece. I always want to be up to date with technology.

[@johanbertilsson2213]

Just a little comment, none of the watches you showed is a diving or divestyle watch. They where all dress watches and everyday beater watches. Seiko make great watches and does Citizen and Orient, but a dive/divestyle watch should have divers bezel.

[@user-ub5tk4hv6r]

I recognized your face and voice from another set of vlogs. I prefer this emphqsis on being serious and adult as opposed to being a gentleman, which can seem pretentious today, as if having to work for a living is still a stigma. I could not agree more with your opinions. You should never wear a backpack, except in a rustic context--I don't even like them for tourism. I never wear "trainers" ever--in the summer especially but in a very casual context such as at the seashore--chinos, T-shirt or polo, classic canvas white shoes (pro tennis players actually wore Jack Purcells when I grew up) such as Sperry Topsiders in the US are acceptable. But leather shoes are always the best, suede in summer but suede oxfords or Gibsons classic in fall and spiring; and if it is a dress shoes of any kind you need to learn to mirror shine them. I hate ball caps, especially worn backwards, but in winter and summer, my eyes are weak to glare, so I have to wear one when I drive a car. I could wear a fedora, I suppose, but my wife won't let me spend $800+ for what I want--and watches--no iWatch, or plastic Swatch cartoon watch, I'm prejudiced, but any mechanical watch--there are cheap ones like Hamilton or the various ETA movement watches is an absolute must. If I see a second hand jumping instead of sweeping, I take that person much less seriously.

[@med-3000]

Great advice…agreed. Keep it simple in form and colour, minimal, well made and well fitting. That also applies to shorts and t-shirt’s. I’m getting older and wanting to tuck my shirt in these days and end up looking like a “Dad”. My wife will correct me 😂

[@Gent.Z]

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed the video. I can see from your profile pic that you have some classic sunglasses and stylish, plain T-Shirts!

[@jonathanjacob5453]

eyebrow maxed

[@F32Aidan]

It’s all I can focus on. They look so feminine

[@deebaker4671]

Exactly 💯. He looks sweet as cherries and talking about dressing like an adult male 😂😂😂😂

[@Retributivist]

I knew from the title he would say T-shirt and shorts. Sure enough lol

[@ImYourOverlord]

Wearing sweats out and about means the person has given up.

[@10akaufmann]

Respectfully, there is noting like a good metal card holder.

[@GKL59]

Есть концепция, хороший блог

[@Alessandro_Douglas]

For god sake, share some brands!

[@paulhopper8156]

I’ve been enjoying your videos, you give some really good advice. However, I feel I must point out that a gentleman never dyes his eyebrows wtf 😂

[@krishnrajjadeja5328]

Bro that's not diver watch , diver watch have rotating bezel to note a time for scuba divers it's great function in watch history now it's more in fashion Nice video 👍 ❤

[@lindanorris2455]

right on - APPLE PAY IS RIDICULOUS!

[@chilldoc9638]

No it’s convenient, get with the times

[@johnsullivan3444]

White sneakers is the bane of the flipping world. One day out of the box and they are grey and dirty looking. Students are currently wearing the worst of what the 80's had to offer. I agree with everything you've said. 10 points.

[@Mark0003260]

How much time, energy, and money does it take to "dress like an adult man" that could be spent on hobbies, extras for your family, and time spent with your kids? I think that is what adult men do.

[@david55521]

You could do with some more research about watches. None of those were dive watches. A dive watch would have 20 bar water resistance (200 meters/660 feet) and a rotating bezel to time an hour with. Other than that, great video.

[@user-ub5tk4hv6r]

I also would like to offer my comments about shoes. Buy the best ones you can barely afford. You will not regret it, ever. If you're not after bespoke, I do suggest you go to a store and try the real stock shoe on; my size 6F British is very different depending on make; my old pairs, crotch vamp from 50 years past fit fine, but I have a low volume low instep foot; apparently people have changed and I have Gibsons bought recently, and the flaps are touching and the shoes still are extremely loose. Wear your pocket square, a beautiful necktie, but parade ground shined leather dress shoes will make you stand out, even when wearing an oxford cloth button down and chinos. Yeah, the shirt can be unironed, as a proof it is real cotton and not permanent press, but the SHOES make the man. Also, I remember bringing in a pair of shoes for refurbishment to Church's in New York during a snowstorm. I wore Chippewa black ankle boots and the clerk complimented me on a very suitable choice for the weather.

[@Commander746]

Did he say Car keys? or was he trying to pronounce it as Khakis

[@swimfaniij]

Don’t forget to get a leather treatment kit. Leather requires some TLC

[@chilipeet4610]

Its fine you talking about all this but that strat in the background was the coolest thing about this vid

[@dp9759]

my wallet is a defiant change!

[@patrol2omega]

Where are the photos ?

[@mikekious4125]

I see men in their late 20s out to dinner with their girl and the girl looks like a million bucks, but the guy? He looks like his date's young brother and her mother told her to take him along. There he is...nice restaurant, 7:30 p.m., shorts, tee shirt, and baseball cap (worn backwards, of course).

[@jonathanl2748]

Same here. It is a common sight. The backwards worn baseball cap is a douchy move, not to mention the NBA or NFL attire when there is no game happening.

[@Adalbdl]

You dress accordingly to the occasion and the environment.

[@ccr9405]

Japanese watch engineering is vastly superior to Swiss et al including Rolex which Japanese watchmakers find risible

[@emilcioran2919]

not a diver watch, you should learn more about watches

[@phxmiller]

You seem like a jerk.

[@barrilitomusic]

Sorry but what do beetles have to do with Chelsea boots?

[@moorshound3243]

They have a lot to do with that style of boot.

[@barrilitomusic]

@@moorshound3243cause they’re made out of beetles??

[@moorshound3243]

@@barrilitomusic no, way back in the day the beetles like a lot of bands started wearing certain shoes or a certain style of clothing, and because of the media everyone started copying the style, so way back when those boots were known as beetle boots or market boots because market stall traders would wear them also easy on and off boots.

[@jerrysstories711]

Car keys? Ooooh, he's saying "khakis"

[@Tweegrrl]

and get a proper bed 😆