9 Basic Style Tips for Guys (still works in 2021)

Want to start dressing better? Here are 9 super basic fashion/style tips for guys who want to look great in 2021 and beyond.
This isn't for advanced menswear nerds -- it's geared toward beginners. Enjoy and leave any questions in the comments below!
00:00 Intro
01:20 Size Down
02:10 Wear Fewer Colors
03:36 Wear Fewer Patterns
04:41 Find a Tailor You Can Trust
05:46 Upgrade Your Shoes
06:48 Add An Accessory
07:26 Remove An Accessory
08:02 Learn the Dress Code
09:29 Layer Up
10:30 Conclusion
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[@sushrutwarekar9507]

Love how the title says “still works in 2021” like it was gonna be patched.

[@EarlofSedgewick]

Patch 2.0 is leather pads on tweed elbows

[@chrisXlr8r]

But does it work in 2022 ? That is the real question

[@10ahm01]

Trends change and some things that seem unchangeable often fall out of fashion

[@parrotbrand2782]

This guy is down to earth, not like those other channels with pretentious guys who think they are very stylish and only tell you to buy overpriced clothes.

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[@calebringabell609]

you’re right on point

[@projectnerdvana2820]

I actually found this guy more helpful not to say this video is bad just found the video below to the point and nothing about brand names. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3jRaXhtf8uNgLM

[@Yasirazeem35]

1. Fitting 2. Wearing fewer colour 3. Wearing fewer patterns 4. Find a taylor you can trust 5. Upgrade your shoes 6. Add an accessories 7. Remove an accesories 8. Learn the dress code 9. layering Thank me later ❤

[@BrockMcGoff]

The hero we need 🙏

[@djzrobzombie2813]

@@BrockMcGoff wasn't coco Chanel a nazi agent in France ?

[@aquibahmed766]

@@djzrobzombie2813 does that make what she said (about clothes) wrong.

[@andreimadasov4955]

@@aquibahmed766 that makes it slightly gaslighting

[@nathancronk]

Brock is my therapist that helps me come up with coping mechanisms for anxiety while dressing.

[@glennorrie2954]

As usual another great video. No shouting and in your face ads, just simple real style tips that actually work, which I’ve tried.Thanks Brock, always a fan

[@keithmaysles663]

You mean like alpha m? That dude is very loud!

[@glennorrie2954]

Keith Maysles he is but that works for him and I do watch his stuff too, I get good bits from him as well.

[@savvylifestrategies9445]

Excellent advice, Brock. Slimming down the closet is something I try to do with each change of season. It not only makes more space, but it also helps me to know what I have. My goal is to be ready for any occasion on short notice.

[@brians91]

Great content man. I was just on my couch when I instantly realized and said to myself “I should really start dressing in a way that’s both fashionable and mature” and came across your KZbin channel. Your website really makes it easier with the “looks” gallery you got. Awesome 👏

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

Another home run video, Brock. Saving this in my “Style” playlist. Less is more, for sure. I’ve been donating items that don’t fit well which I don’t care to get tailored. I’ve also been reducing the amount of colors in my wardrobe. In addition, I’ve stepped up my shoe game, no pun intended.

[@Triumphant712]

Great tips. Fit is king. I started tailoring and it changes my life. Better shoes also took my style up a notch.

[@bestdresseddad432]

Excellent video! Spot on with all 9 tips. Good stuff Brock!

[@shanewright2772]

You hit the key concept early on - reduce, simply and define before you look to fill the gaps in your wardrobe. Dressing well is a discipline and working through your wardrobe is the first step towards maintaining that discipline

[@earlgrey8143]

Hey, thanks for keeping things positive. A lotta folks who get into menswear can kinda use it to get judgey towards folks that don't follow "the rules". But, it is important to remember to have fun with it, and let folks do what makes them happy.

[@BrockMcGoff]

Well said!

[@davogunnersm.5280]

Brock you've done it again! Keep up the good work.

[@qarhsi]

i absolutely love the outfit at 4:36. it's casual by definition, but the way the outfit is put together, it still looks cool and stylish and doesn't scream casual. the fit and the colours work very well tgt. and yes, your hair did look better then than now. cheers!

[@warrevlieghe490]

Amazing tips! Wish i knew these when i was starting to get into men's style. This is some really solid advice. Keep on the good work! Love the new haircut btw ;). It really suits you!

[@rustytrow12]

Love my cuff bracelet. Though for a while I did fall into the too many accessories catagory, thanks for the reminder!

[@jay-rus4437]

Nice….I somehow stumbled my way into the foundational start for my wardrobe. Have dark jeans, khaki pants, multiple shades of blue, grey, and green shirts (all muted colors, nothing primary in color), chelsea and chukka black, grey, and brown boots, a black leather and peacoat, then black and multiple grey color flatcaps. Ive always told my wife that I just wanted a wardrobe that looks clean and classic, but I should be able to go in the closet in the dark and grab items and they will all go together. Glad to hear that I havent taken a hard left turn. Muted, simple, and clean colors do not have to be monochromatic.

[@jimiefoxx]

Love this video! very helpful and systematic.

[@bhaswardutta4890]

I love that hairstyle man!! Solid content, keep it up!!

[@mappedoutmoney]

Dude. This is a great video. I've been wanting to learn how to start dressing better but haven't found a channel that felt like it fit my style. Really enjoyed the video and noticed a lot that appealed to me. New sub here man. Excited to check out more.

[@nghiaphamviet9280]

Very useful, I really really love it !!! Thank you so much !!!

[@dr.omar.insights2000]

Very informative and helpful. Thanks.keep the good work

[@the-G-Man2022]

As always great style advice, Brock!

[@AI-xe5jr]

Most KZbinrs claim to be the guy that this guy actually is!! Truly a modest man!

[@daianspahava8279]

Amazing content as always

[@zorac91]

This is the content I wanted! I'm changing my whole wardrobe since I lost a lot of weight and got into fitness and nothing fits right anymore. I don't want to keep wearing t-shirts and blue jeans since now I'm confident enough to get in style. Thank you so much for your content!

[@BrockMcGoff]

You're so welcome!

[@ashrafurrahmanahmed3666]

Great video, thank you 👊🏼

[@sharadsinghi8543]

Great tips , loved it 👏👏👏

[@andrewclark6822]

Well done Brock. I bet this video tool a while to make. Lots of solid info.

[@ifeelfantastic8956]

You're literally making points that I've being arguing with people about my whole life thanks man your hair Rocks😎

[@Whatsupp666]

Another Great tip video, would love to see more office wear, trouser shirt, no jacket looks... Thanks MM👍

[@christoffer3949]

Wow, these tips are actually good!

[@anup0707]

You working so hard for us. I appreciate your work... God bless you brother...

[@EvilMaleficus]

Looking good mate, looking gooood and great vid as well!

[@MTobin1000]

great video Brock. thanks for doing this. Outstanding !

[@BrockMcGoff]

Thanks for watching!

[@Jedimaster20]

Thank you for these tips! You gained a subscriber my friend!

[@The_Real_Frisbee]

Great video man. Really helped me in deciding if I wanted the Secret Lab Omega chair, since I've been on the fence for a while.

[@tylergowan8119]

Hey Brock, I’ve been watching your videos for awhile and I love them! Definitely one of my favourite KZbinrs. Could you please do a closet tour? One of my favourite KZbin videos ever was Hueguhs closet tour. Thanks and I really hope to see this soon!

[@BrockMcGoff]

Thanks! Good suggestion, would love to do a closet tour.

[@69thetrota]

Yes ... We want to see your closet !!!!!

[@mohammedsuleman1821]

Tyler Gowan I agree!

[@tylergowan8119]

Simba Hueguh is a KZbinr ( one of my favourites if not my favourite) and he did a video of him and all his clothes. Highly recommend checking him out.

[@ClareGPhotos]

Can you make a video on what to wear when it rains? It's about to rain a lot, but it's really hot where I am, and I'm trying to figure out good combinations

[@BrockMcGoff]

Good idea!

[@ClareGPhotos]

@@BrockMcGoff Thank you! Yea, I'm at college, and since it's hot, I don't want to be wearing pants, but then it'd be weird to wear rain boots with shorts, haha.

[@noobmaster-dm7tu]

Shirt/t-shirt. Shorts Sandals

[@lordofgangstas]

Get a big-ass umbrella! The biggest you can get your hands on! So huge you can fit like three people under it comfortably!

[@ShinyFallingStar]

Clare Grant how interesting! I'm from Seattle and it rains quite a bit, but it's rarely hot and raining! May I ask where you live?

[@JoshJimenez_]

Thanks for this 🤙

[@BabaNovac792]

Straight to the point!

[@djneoda1535]

GREAT VIDEO I just discovered your content and I'm hooked. I'm looking to completely revamp my wardrobe and your videos are EXACTLY the style I'm going for THANK YOU. Peace ✌

[@alexjohn659]

Asian short college student~ Gonna start my journey with the help of your vids!

[@20thcenturyboy85]

Great Video!

[@ChocolateMilkCultLeader]

This channel is a masterpiece

[@hespokestyle]

Great video, Brock!

[@BrockMcGoff]

Thank you, sir 🙏

[@josenoelteh69]

Simple but great tips.

[@chrismole6871]

Brock and Tim the power combo!

[@toonlad4091]

Becoming my favourite channel on KZbin, keep it up mate👌

[@BrockMcGoff]

Thank you, will do!

[@bobg1685]

Nicely done. This is a guy whose advice I'll listen to.

[@JamesRDavenport]

Nice, just ordered a Top Coat from Peter Manning. I've heard great things. Can't wait to see for myself.

[@nadew.02]

Thank you for this video! I'm a 20-year old female and I want to educate myself about men fashion because I know nothing about it. This video is very helpful ♡

[@carlostorresp.9383]

You rock bro! Thanks!

[@scottholden72]

Great tips bro !!😎😎😎

[@westfield90]

Really loving the hair

[@jesuslovessatan]

Brock lives up to his YT channel’s name. He doesn’t just look modest, he also dishes out modest, sincere avuncular advice/suggestions, not shoving things into our throats, I mean, that Peter Manning ad was seamless. :D

[@050156jg]

Very informative video, Brock! Well done. I'd still like to see how long all your hair is in the front with no product, all brushed forward.

[@julianliang3101]

Your hair looks good !

[@matae64]

Thank you!

[@donth8on08]

Good video. Thanks.

[@kenneth7826]

Your advice is always impressive.....so true..it's a marathon and not a sprint.....have a blessed day.....

[@BrockMcGoff]

You too!

[@Corporate_Mike]

Solid tips brother!

[@noeljimmy3752]

Found your channel lately. Really love your content, especially all those on building a minimalist wardrobe. Love from India❤

[@BrockMcGoff]

Thank you 🙏

[@financialadvisor1000]

Solid content.

[@alexc1561]

Nice video, thx

[@monsieurmike2072]

New subby baby!😎✌...you Got the Jim Morrison hairstyle going on....Groovy!.....it suits you...✌🤙

[@noobmaster-dm7tu]

Liked the referee analogy.

[@meganfortmeyer1178]

Those are cool color tone neutrals that you listed. Warm color neutrals would be maroon, olive, khaki, brown, rust, mustard, camel, wheat. You have a co skin tone so I'm not at all surprised that the ones you listed are your colors ❤ btw I'm trying to teach my boyfriend some basics as he got a promotion into an office position and I have learned a lot myself in the process!

[@TheoJay615]

I have to set aside the budget for higher quality clothes!

[@johnjfoster]

Great hair!

[@veejo9535]

Love your hair in this longer style.

[@gentwithin]

great vid Brock!

[@BrockMcGoff]

Thanks, Khoi!

[@77Sherms]

Great intro music 😎

[@willlevine9692]

Great tips, Brock.

[@BrockMcGoff]

Thank you, sir!

[@nikoligogle3153]

Ahhh! A true gentleman you are indeed sir! 🙂

[@Final_Turn]

I m glad, find your channel 😎👍

[@RagulCJ]

Really helpful, Can you do 2022 edition? :)

[@TimedSquare]

6 years ago, I ditched the printed t-shirts and bootcut (ripped) jeans. Now, I just rock: 1/ for casual wear: a henley or t-shirt, a pair of jeans, All Stars or Superstars, and a simple black jacket - rain repellent, puffer or leather, depending on the weather 2/ for business wear: a polo or shirt, a pair of jeans or chinos, desert or Chelsea boots, and a pea coat. I can also wear boots and the pea coat with a casual outfit. In both cases: no pattern (never was a big fan), desaturated colors, A LOT of charcoal items. And I always add some contrast between the top and the bottom item. All this works pretty well - in the morning, I don't spend time figuring out what goes together anymore... I'm probably not the best dressed man in the room, but I'm certainly not the worse anymore :) I wished I could have watched such a video like 15 years ago! Well done Brock, cheers.

[@BrockMcGoff]

Sounds like you’ve got a nice system down. Well done!

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

Cheers, Alessandro.

[@stylishlyrugged3372]

Cool video, Brock 👍🏼😎

[@BrockMcGoff]

Thanks, Eric!

[@dansturm324]

Hey Brock, thanks so much for the helpful video. Do you know what pants are being worn at 2:06 or 6:20? I love the slim taper look and want to get something similar.

[@noalions5694]

Oh outfit archive I worship thee

[@spotsill]

Embrace a style that works well for you . I have the body of a mule slim fits were not the answer and I have recently given up and have gone back to the functionality and comfort of classic baggy workwear.

[@smoothm6539]

I saw one of your video 2 years ago about H&M polo shirt under the comment someone says underrated chanel 🙄 actually it is not I like your videos hopefully we hit 1000000 subscribers keep it up my friend regards Nash

[@krithpalawon7896]

"Great style is like a great referee. It might go unnoticed but it doesn't make mistakes" That's my new excuse to dress up.

[@danielleraoul3799]

Hi Brock, I recently subscribed to your channel and I have to admit that as a female, I receive good tips by you as well. Thank you Brock, Danielle

[@BrockMcGoff]

I appreciate that!

[@AIRFORCEFREAK1]

I've been taking out patterns as much as possible. My dress shirts are staying solid and usually if I am going to buy a pattern it will be my dress pants because I can always match them with a solid shirt.

[@AnshuRaj-ov1pw]

New Look.. Very Nyc,😀😀

[@ravipanjini1253]

Cool hair!

[@jaysnipe090909]

Is that Brock or Finn Wilfhard?!? Unreal lettuce buddy loving the salad.

[@uuuultra]

Hair genetics lottery winner

[@AfkarMohamadTr]

Deserves 10000000 views

[@bandit6969]

where do you get your cuff bracelets or what would you recommend ?

[@fbcpraise]

It's nearly 2024, and this is still a great video. thanks.

[@nihaalsandim9986]

Not kidding u looked like jake Gyllenhaal from nightcrawler in the thumbnail .(great video btw)

[@flipgsp]

I didn't feel like watching the whole video so I randomly skipped to 8:54 with full intentions to apply the advice immediately. Say no more, I am buying an orange tuxedo asap! Thank you!

[@juanantoniotuquero1293]

Nice video

[@RS-yr6im]

a decent scarf can be a great layering piece (tip#9)

[@ackeb]

I love the olive green pants you wear at 2:06 - where are they from?

[@BrockMcGoff]

This is everything I wish someone told me 15 years ago. Follow this simple advice, and you'll be the best dressed guy in most rooms. Enjoy and let me know if you have any questions! Here's the clothing alterations guide - www.themodestman.com/clothing-alterations/

[@maxoggle11]

I think this is the best advice I've seen which suits everyone in broad terms. Well done, it's a shame more people don't give some thought to how they look for their own self esteem.

[@zuinaziz6828]

man i fucking love you, since i found out about your channel a year ago or so, you rock,to the point, and give great tips. i have a problem just with upper body clothing(t-shirts, shirts and jacket). its always a bit bigger than me even when it's small, can you please tell us where to shop those (beside peter manning), or some other tips please?