WORST BOND STYLE Mistakes & HOW To Avoid Them!

[@BondUpNorth]

Sleeve length is a struggle when ‘off the rack’. Charles Tywhitt are really good for specific sizes. But I struggle with long sleeve polos and linen shirts. Small has perfect sleeve length, but tight, medium fits well, but sleeves too long….my very 1st world problem

[@yestoadventure007]

This is why I watch you guys. I've probably made some of these mistakes at least ones in my life... Maybe more... Maybe yesterday...

[@EbonyMtofmuscle]

To add: Get to your desired weight (lean out) before you tailor, esp if you're buying expensive brands. Moreover, get good cufflinks for your French cuff shirts. The Daniel Craig looks from LAYER CAKE, (depending on your budget) is an easy uniform for most men both casual and professional IMO.

[@benstoyles1297]

Layer cake was the film that got me into style. That brown/burgundy stripe jacket has haunted me for about 20 years now.

[@thetrueconnoisseur]

Fun video! The biggest style mistake I see is folks not thinking about silhouette when mixing and matching pieces. Clothes are architecture! You gotta pair clothes in a way that creates balanced, proportional shapes for your personal torso and legs.

[@Visqo1]

Craig on CR with the navy polo and the baggie pants

[@thetrueconnoisseur]

@Visqo1 Yeah, that look creates a really weird silhouette.

[@stephenpercival707]

Great video, thank you. Interesting that the Connolly is seen as not a very wearable item. Here in the UK, that “overshirt” look is very fashionable across all ages.

[@unsolicited577]

Chess King for you suburban folk. We had a spot in Harlem called Garmany. I didn’t have the piano key tie (or the parachute pants) but I had the skinny leather tie!

[@agent00asmr]

Yes, for too many years I wore the t-shirt showing. Uhg. But not for a long time now. Not even with a dress shirt, and it feels so much better with no t-shirts!

[@Visqo1]

It used to be a thing

[@thejamesbondparadigm-ru5mo]

This is just a personal taste of mine, Luke, but I'm not a fan of dark buttons on light shirts (and vice versa). I think Craig's Bond is pretty consistent on this.

[@maxine2798]

Trouser length varies for me depending on the shoes I’ll wear. I have some the wool Filson trousers I’ve cut to wear either boots. A lot of trousers to work with loafers and Derby’s. Light weight summer trousers to be worn with Birkenstocks and keep my ankles cool.

[@anthonygray333]

I rarely have things fit off the rack except for Levi’s. My jacket sleeves are almost always too long. And pant legs…Dockers drive me nuts. 33/32s fit well when I’m in shape but 34/32s seem about an inch long. Ugh. Good tips on the T-Shirts. I shall obey from now on.

[@JamesH-j9d]

I brought a Chess King tie back in the 80’s. Sharp dressed man. 👍🏽❤

[@wadeharmon1539]

Great video! Message received. Thank you.

[@BondsApartment]

This one was a ton of fun! Only thing missing is Mark Hazard at the end.

[@benstoyles1297]

All of my parents generation seem to think that correct trouser fit has the hem come down past the edge of the shoe heel. They have argued with me about this.

[@tk80mufa5]

Wait , you mean to the sole heel ? So it touches the street and absorbs the dirt ? 😂

[@benstoyles1297]

@@tk80mufa5 not quite touching the floor, but not far off

[@tk80mufa5]

@@benstoyles1297 oh my 🤭

[@LA-Sys]

Top Video 👍, und ihr beide habt ABSOLUT Recht mit eurer Meinung, genau dieses vertrete ich auch, weiter so

[@JS-fm9hm]

I'll be expecting a Bond Fashion Consultant Ltd. channel soon! Seriously good critiques and suggestions. This should be massively shared!!! By the way David, you are looking very Bond fit.

[@bond-suits]

Excellent video, guys! The mullet look is one of my biggest pet peeves. It's a trend called "high/low", and I think it's so difficult to pull off. Bond never does it. A well-dressed person looks balanced, and that means balancing the formality of all garments. People don't know the difference between a navy suit jacket and a navy doeskin blazer, or a blue poplin shirt and a blue chambray shirt, or tan chinos and tan wool trousers. There's also the mullet look of wearing winter on top and summer on the bottom; don't wear a tweed jacket with smooth lightweight wool or lightweight cotton trousers or a pea coat over a Riviera polo!

[@waltppk]

Chess King Piano Key Tie! Ah, the 80s!! Fast Times at Goldeneye!

[@unsolicited577]

I always look back to the Tech-Noir scene in Terminator. For all the tension, it’s a time capsule of 1980s music, fashion and dance!

[@jsadowski5]

Ha! I loved Chess King back in the day.

[@maxine2798]

A long sleeve polo can cope with a tshirt under it. Blue polo and blue t for example

[@sigurd2873]

As a kid, I tried fervently to imitate Connery's wardrobe, with a bit of Robert Vaughn thrown in. My Dad teased me and said 'Is that the way James Bond ties his tie?' Dad! Yes it was lol.

[@sigurd2873]

No under shirts -s-.

[@Visqo1]

The blue blazer, jeans thing I don't see it as a bad thing as long as it works. There are hopsack sports jackets that look great with jeans and loafers. A very clearly suit jacket, though, could be a problem.

[@dtna]

I understand what you're saying. I used to shop at Nieman Marcus and Bloomingdale's. But people are dressing more casually now. Hardly any suits, ties or leather soles anymore. People are either very cautious about their weight, or are obese with a gut and don't care about their physical appearance. And while Bond is a fantasy for many., people lack the motivation and discipline to achieve the physical appearance of James Bond.

[@tk80mufa5]

Agreed ! I just would add : Daniel Craig also very likely used PEDs ...

[@Pencilman246]

The “mullet look” is about as formal as people get in Texas, aside from people who work in finance in the cities.

[@Visqo1]

The striped polo with the white tshirt combo, I call it "the Alan Harper". 😅

[@nickkambitis5340]

I bought the Beacon Barbour size M and found it to tight in the chest but fitted perfect in the arm. I returned it, and sized up. The replacement was now perfect in the chest but too long in the arms!! I took it into the shower snd soaked it fully, I put it in a pillow case, tied the end and placed in a tumble dryer for 45 minutes. Fits perfectly all over! Even had a slightly worn patina.

[@Batjac]

Spent quite a bit with Chess King in the 80’s but never entertained the key board tie.

[@stephaniemyres8879]

Hi David, I don’t know whether to thank you or blame you because I think I am becoming a Bond Fanatic. I just the whole DVD collection and rewatch the Bond movies again. Just finished up Roger Moore’s run. Anyway keep up with the great content. Thank you!

[@bigvisk1125]

i had an uncle with a piano key tie, idk where he got it from though. but ya, i know what youre talking about, i bet he still has that tie, i should check with him

[@TempusDan]

David just needs to start his own affordable Bond clothing line...I don't think that having the money would be a problem for him as he's had great success in his life.

[@tk80mufa5]

But he already has a business and full time hobby....... only so many hours in the day ....

[@johnmacquarrie8430]

Islay = “Eye La”

[@dtuk22]

001st! 🍸 The tailoring of a jacket is an exact art to allow freedom of movement....who on Earth tailored Craig's suit jackets?? Because many of them were ridiculously tight to the point of being laughable.

[@mariakelly90210]

@dtuk22: Good morning! How are you?

[@dtuk22]

​​@@mariakelly90210 Yeah! Not bad thanks Maria. There's a Happy Hour TBE livestream on Friday it'll certainly be worth catching that one. 👍

[@beornkhan2736]

Some say it was Craig‘s personal wish

[@dtuk22]

@@beornkhan2736 Oh, Most likely at the end of the day he had to wear the clothing. I can't imagine he was forced into wearing a size to small. Lol 👍

[@muds1123]

French costume designer - tried to copy the Heidi Slimane look which was fashionable at the time. Aged very badly. Style peaked with Quantum of Solace. The next 2 were atrocious and NTTD was just average.

[@thechairman74]

Here's the mistake most men make, wearing white undershirts. The white actually stands out against your skin making it more visible underneath especially a white dress shirt. You actually want to wear a gray or mid flesh toned shirt. Now gray is a lot more available than flesh toned so try that.

[@teamhonzilla]

Daniel Craig recently tucked a white button shirt with jeans including a running shoes in italy its all wrong but that man look good in everything

[@Visqo1]

Not with that new hair he don't haha

[@tk80mufa5]

To me when he doesn't wear a suit , his 'style' is just as bad as anyone

[@sigurd2873]

Bally had great suede shoes.

[@mariakelly90210]

David, you and Luke making Bond Style mistakes? Perish the thought!

[@lynchaney6844]

Daniel Craig wore his trousers too long

[@michaelpoplawski2998]

I think some younger men either don't know these dress techniques or are not paying attention to detail. One i really hate is the over long jacket sleeve, sometimes covering the knuckles. That and a boxy ill-fitting jacket just destroy any credible look. Un shined shoes, and I mean beat-up shoes that haven't seen polish in years. Dress belts that are worn are a no go. GQ and Esquire would do the jeans and suit jacket or blazer example...I no longer subscribe to those magazines. They are dead to me.

[@kevinrogers8779]

Great points all around…and things you see ALL THE TIME! My dad was never one to wear suits except on special occasions…he was a blue color guy…but he knew how to put colors and styles together properly, shoes shined to military precision (he is a veteran) and tie properly tied with everything pressed and creased. All of these things he passed on to me and I’ve spent my life refining them with an eye towards Bond. I really wish American society would dress less casual all-around, but especially dress for business, dress properly for dinner in a nice restaurant and for the love of all that’s holy, ditch pajamas to travel/fly in! I fly smart casual at a minimum. I love that Rachel pegged our community so well…it’s not cosplay, we’re just that much more refined and we care how we present to the world and especially to each other. Full disclosure? I knew I was going to meet Rachel Grant and Matt Spaiser at Gatherall…not that I felt either would judge my appearance but I wore a property fitted suit, open collared dress shirt and properly shined shoes because I cared about how I presented myself to them and everyone else and I felt better, walked taller and had an even better time because of it. Keep up the great work, gents!

[@mrhollywoodpresents]

Not all Bonds looked Tailored eg Timothy Dalton

[@Neil.....]

I did not want a piano key tie back then, and I do not want one now.

[@KimBailey-w2g]

Unless it’s John wick

[@KimBailey-w2g]

I just don’t understand how can a man fight in a suit

[@shawnparker2692]

Tucking a dress shirt into jeans is terrible. I live in Miami and only people that do that are uptight Nerds and visitors at Conventions from the Fly Over states 😢

[@Visqo1]

It can work if you are using a sports jacket with it and dress loafers.

[@shanefeast7651]

I like your bond videos, but when is EON going to get there head out of there a$$ and announce the new bond actor and start a new movie

[@phillharris4459]

Has anyone read any good style books