What's Worth The Money? Ultimate Fashion Tier List

[@BrandonBalfour]

Hey Guys, here’s a quick $ conversion guide 1 CAD ≈ 0.73 USD 1 CAD ≈ 0.69 EUR 1 CAD ≈ 0.60 GBP Also just want to say if you really like an item, sometimes you just bite the bullet even though you know you're over paying. I've done that plenty of times where I know i've spent more than what it's actually worth but the item was just so unique or fit incredibly I had to cop it haha.

[@Bearical]

Ralph Lauren cable knits are that bite the bullet items for me lmao

[@thespot6839]

What about . . . AUD? 😢

[@flaimzz9408]

@@thespot6839 1CAD ≈ 1.09 AUD i think

[@rlkinnard]

you should discuss brands, which ones are worth the money.

[@gauravkumar-mw2mq]

The editor got a raise

[@BrandonBalfour]

haha he's just getting better and better!

[@gauravkumar-mw2mq]

@@BrandonBalfour yes! Just like you

[@BrandonBalfour]

@@gauravkumar-mw2mq❤ thanks bro

[@JoshuaHardwick10]

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[@SteelKreel]

meh. he showed two boots, one for $200 and one for $160, when Brandon said they go in the $300-$800 range. imo showing accurate info is more important than flashy stuff happening on screen

[@danielsuarez5279]

anything above 150 is a huge investment (im broke)

[@mamneo2]

Incroyable.

[@ASDFGHJKL-y6i]

Buddy I make around a million dollars a year and I buy my clothes from Costco and Amazon. Relax.

[@minmo2288]

It’s rare to see a clothing tier list I agree with, some things are just not worth paying more for and some are. People often go cheap on everything or go expensive on everything but this is the right balance.

[@BrandonBalfour]

Yeah brother, 100% agree

[@JEFFERYDHOFFMAN]

Brandon this episode was really well done. I’m a young 59, ex military … gym guy, fit, and take care of my skin etc. I take your outfit suggestions and apply my age and sometimes take as is or make a slight modification to make it age appropriate. What’s interesting is I receive a lot of comments about my clothing and specifically around tops and shoes/sneaks. You are very good at what you do. Btw suitsupply is a perfect option for me. Keep up the great work!! Best, Jeff

[@BrandonBalfour]

Love to hear that Jeff! You’re around the same age as my dad, it’s quite humorous because I give my dad a lot of clothes and sneakers and it’s the first time he’s ever received compliments on his outfits as well haha.

[@JEFFERYDHOFFMAN]

@@BrandonBalfour Brandon just an idea … I’m wondering the different age groups that follow you. It would be an interesting question for you to ask. One of the things I’m always aware of is if what I’m wearing is age appropriate. For example there are actually items at A&F etc. that work for a guy my age.. not a lot but some items. I find that after you mentioned suitsupply that they are generally good for all age groups, and their clothing is exceptionally well made and a great value. I also find J&M is great and I often see all age groups shopping there recently .. kind of between your “smart shopping” to “premium picks” category. Thanks again Brandon. I consider myself in good company as even your dad wears your outfits!!!! Best, Jeff

[@chriswashingtonbeats]

59 is young

[@HarryPotter-ul7ql]

Everyone who has the money can buy obviously whatever they want. But let’s not forget that the price ranges from this video are so far away from what the average people can spend on the clothes…

[@dbest8083]

It's also important to think about when you buy things: if you shop at depatment stores a lot, it's worth it to buy summer clothes at the start of fall and winter clothes once spring comes in: usually stores try to clear out old stock to make room for the new collections that will be coming in next season. I got myself two pretty nice polos for a combined 12€ because I bought it during a clearout.

[@Pietervdv]

As for the leather section: I partly agree. It's ok to splurge on that if the money goes to leather quality and craftsmanship. If it goes to big labels, that would be a mistake. For instance: I bought some Aero Leathers jackets that are handmade to measure, using the best (Horween) leather. Those are timeliness and durable and will only get better over the years.

[@arunaudi9768]

Can you make a video suggesting the brand to go for with each of these categories?

[@MagicJack4Life]

The best way to upgrade your denim is to stalk your local consignment and curated thrift stores. Go into a thrifty menswear store and be honest with the workers that you are looking for some premium denim!!! I have multiple levi red labels, a pair of carhartt jeans, and a few pairs from the 50’s that fit me perfect!! It’s a joy to find the exact style and well made pieces for a more affordable price!

[@wholesome7076]

No glaze you're the best fashion KZbinr there is. If I could suggest a video idea it'd be to make an extensive wardrobe checklist guide (i.e. most essential items to cop (good trousers, sweaters, shoes etc. + other things you need e.g. leather bag + things that are a bit extra but still worth investing into e.g. accessories). I know there is one already but I think a longer / more complete version with a tierlist (to prioritize) that includes price details would be wayyyy better (side note : in my mind when I am spending money I'm thinking about it in terms of hours that it takes me to earn said money, so say total cost of a top tier wardrobe is 5k I think the average viewer would visualize it way better). Sorry for the long winded, sort of chaotic comment, your content is top tier :)

[@BrandonBalfour]

Most definitely! I think that would be almost a 25 minute long video. I appreciate the idea, I’ll definitely consider making something like that

[@wholesome7076]

@@BrandonBalfour I would watch a video like that every week to complete my wardrobe haha, also think it'd be pretty timeless! Thank YOU for considering the idea :)

[@AceCinematography]

@@wholesome7076 Ah that'd be so helpful haha I'm just starting out (bought my first item 9 days ago ((16yo)) so I would really find value in a video like that)

[@AryOnYT]

@@BrandonBalfour I would watch the heck out of a longer video which covers all the important bases like that!

[@sebastianlopezalejos]

For the pilling sweaters, get a de-pilling machine. Gets them looking new again

[@gms03sbd3]

I think the first think you have to check is material, on Denim actually not all denim is denim as it is too usual to see % of elastan and that will be a problem on the future, or a Merino sweater that when you check the composition is 52% Merino and 48% cotton, etc.

[@damnfreakingsien]

This is a great list that I agree with mostly. I don’t use duffel bags, but it’s definitely worth spending on a good timeless bag instead of switching bags once they break every year. Pretty much lines up with how I buy my clothes.

[@kinggrantking]

7:55 "Genuine Leather" is the second worst of the five tiers of leather. If you're investing in a leather bag (which, I would argue, is actually kind of a bad idea; canvas is more practical if you're travelling. Leather is okay if you're only going from car->office.), then you should look for full grain leather.

[@1and0nly_Sandman]

Bro we just want a pt2 of the 'rating my followers '

[@BrandonBalfour]

That will come before the end of the year. I have a lot of other videos to get out before then. But don't you worry, it's coming!

[@eueu1267]

LV canvas lasts for 10 years plus and still looks like new...I don't care what the manufacturer costs are, but surely not 20$. Also your T-shirts get ruined fast because you spend 30$ on them, try something else for a change. I have T-Shirts for over 5-8 years which look like new.

[@DPAE-xc4ph]

$20 may be hyperbole but the mark up is still an absolute rip off. Avoid ‘luxury fashion’ brands like the plague.

[@teenagestacker6063]

Bought a good overcoat last winter, one of the best purchases I think I've ever made, it's the coat I wear the most! Looks great with scarves, sweaters, other coats, hoodies, jeans, dress pants, suits, it just looks good with anything!

[@andrewsimon6787]

Honestly you said that someone would say this.. but I find very good quality denim at a price point of around $200-$300. There are all kinds of denim, and with denim along with all other fabrics you have to consider the fibers that they make the yarn from for the fabric as well as the construction of that fabric. That being said. I’ve found that denim that has 0% Lycra /elastane (non-stretch denim) to be of higher quality and longer lasting than denim that incorporates spandex. Then you have to consider the weight of the denim. This is measured in GSM or grams per square meter, and a good thick pair of denim, 500 gsm+ is just harder to find until you start looking into luxury brands. Now I’m saying this as someone who spends more on fashion, because it’s what I enjoy, just like other people enjoy going out to eat, traveling, or whatever I like fashion and fitness and that’s where I choose to invest. That being said this list is spot on… I think the denim could be in Smart spending though.

[@malamute4793]

no more than 50 bucks, who cares about gsm

[@ilynomad]

Not to mention that wearing plastics is just shit

[@salinasjandrew]

Wake up!! Brandon just dropped a new vid!!! 🔥

[@BrandonBalfour]

ayy buddy is early

[@VitalyDryburgh]

jackets and boots imo are the two most important things to go for in terms of quality

[@hemantishwaran5741]

I used to buy crappy 60-100 cotton shirts until I discovered silk and merino wool. Now I’ll drop 250 for a shirt without blinking because it’s night and day. Bamboo and other new materials are also good.

[@BrandonBalfour]

Really? I found my merino wool and silk ones ended up getting ruined quite quickly as well. Obviously not as fast but the neck line would always get stretched out. Maybe it’s my massive head which is the issue 🤣

[@hemantishwaran5741]

@@BrandonBalfour I recommend Unbound Merino for quality fashion merino that won’t stretch and Luca Faloni for silk - LF makes a gorgeous silk cotton dress shirt that is high quality (60% silk 40% cotton for a perfect blend). Not cheap though.

[@ayda2876]

I got my first merino wool sweater 2 days ago, do you think it's good for winter? And also how careful do I need to be to not ruin it ?

[@Uniacoty]

Cotton shirts for 60-100 is insane

[@Renni-kg6vf]

Denim is absolutely not just denim. Denim isn't a material, it's a stitching pattern. There is a wide variety of different qualities of denim, and on top of that, denim is one of the trousers where silhouette is often prioritized, and better designs are often more expensive. I wouldn't spend below $70 on jeans personally, they probably won't last, but I could definitely see myself spending $200 on a nice pair of jeans. I would say it's pretty firmly in smart spending

[@brownfox1540]

That 'hybrid jacket' is gonna be the shortest-living trend that you'll be embarrassed you ever cared for. Right up there with those sweaters with fake collars that pretend there's a shirt underneath.

[@jhytube]

Frank Clegg just raised their prices. Possibly because of this video. $1549+ now! Still worth it.

[@emrefifty5281]

Nein, Definitiv nicht das Geld wert.

[@feelingblue26]

Always waiting for your video

[@BrandonBalfour]

Much love my boy!

[@goldengold3100]

Amazing video man, you've honestly helped me feel a lot more confident over the past few year, so I really just wanted to say thank you.

[@whateverplaceholder6179]

Just want to let you folks know that pilling is normal when it comes to knit wear. You can use fabric shavers or special brushes to get that pilling off. It will extend the life of your knitwear. High quality knitwear can cost you more than 800$ and you might pass it on to your children.

[@dhruvaAG2001]

Is anybody gonna talk about how the laptop design killed it!

[@BrandonBalfour]

Dbrand brother!

[@Ali.Syed28]

Ayyy W vid it’s gonna help me out so much when shopping ❤❤

[@17hunter00]

How about a business casual outfit video?

[@BrandonBalfour]

I do that on my shorts every day G

[@theotht]

One of the most helpful brandon videos fr

[@Marc-On-Tour]

Hey Brandon, what is the quarter zip you're wearing at 3:49?

[@BrandonBalfour]

Ralph Lauren bro!

[@Marc-On-Tour]

@@BrandonBalfour Thanks!

[@p4pd0n]

This was a bomb video . Hopefully theirs a part two coming some day

[@bhaskarjyotideka9243]

0:42 bro wtf are those?!! 💀 💀

[@BrandonBalfour]

You don’t have a pair??? 😂

[@hailer639]

@@BrandonBalfourEveryone has one right?

[@armedforcegaming4558]

Bro, I'm looking to make a decent investment in a time piece, The Tissot PRX looks fabulous but I also like the Longines DolceVita, if you were in my place which one would you pick? Love your videos though😁 keep them coming!!

[@BrandonBalfour]

I wear my tissot 10x more often than my longines so definitely the tissot

[@armedforcegaming4558]

@@BrandonBalfour Thanks for the opinion G😄

[@SatwikSengupta]

Yess, needed this so bad, as usual brandon came in clutch

[@BrandonBalfour]

Ayy let’s gooo!

[@SteelKreel]

I think it's funny that you put boots in the $300-$800 range (which they are) but show two screenshots of boots from Thursdays and fail to mention them as a cheaper alternative. Prob just an error on ur editor's part. That Chukka boot specifically is the Scout and costs $160 and the one at 5:27 is the Captains which are $200. It's a great entry level brand or for ppl who want a more streetwear casual style boot and don't like that big toe cap seen on boots like the Iron Rangers (which im glad ur editor showed)

[@BrandonBalfour]

Haha yeah it’s just the clearest pictures he could find on the internet to use. Not meant to be brand suggestions.

[@ElectricGalaxy]

Completely unbiased take, so I have a 100% cashmere quarter zip from Loro Piana, I spent $1300, yes quite a bit, anyways it’s the best sweater I have ever owned hands down. So I will say yes it’s a bit much but I don’t mind what I paid I feel it’s worth it

[@BrandonBalfour]

As long as your happy with your purchase and don’t have buyers remorse then you won bro!

[@ElectricGalaxy]

@@BrandonBalfouragreed man, thanks for the reply 🤝 love the content and insta (I just found your YT)

[@N5B8]

No clothing is really "investments", resale value is always much lower

[@hailer639]

I ca see the production quality getting better and better with every video 😏

[@will-dc8jk]

brandon its time for a full fragrance collection!🙏🙏 PLS

[@seansimmons73]

I got some $200 swim trunks once. It had a pocket with a clip & net bag so you could slip bottles of sun block of almost any size into it & carry it around with you. It also had back pockets that I used to carry cash in a zip lock bag in case I was walking on the beach & and happen to walk upon someone renting out jet ski's or selling food that I wanted to try on a whim. F'ing love those shorts & thought they were worth it. Everything else I agree with on your list, especially on invesring in good dress pants & coats. I just bought a new 3/4ths long over coat(car coat) in black from Charles Tywhitt & I'm saving up to get a red full length overcoat in tweed from suit supply as a statement piece for winter

[@aleks_1998]

watch every single one of these videos man, good stuff!

[@BrandonBalfour]

Thank you for the support my man!

[@nikolasagious4347]

Great video, Brandon🎉

[@uchraltmyagmarsuren6850]

Brandon, loved this. Now make a clothing brand tierlist

[@saifurrehmanrao439]

bro where did you buy your quarter zipper from .?

[@noahsebastian8957]

You always knock me out with your videos haha 💜

[@LazarLukic-q9e]

let’s go bro brandon video dropped

[@BrandonBalfour]

Ayyy appreciate you showing up homie!

[@geistlingster]

I agree with the list but what I've learned from a lot , a lot of shopping mistakes is to spend on items you use often. No you're not gonna get a good suit for $400 but if you wear it once a year, maybe twice - why spend more? I wear jeans and T shirts everyday for work, I would put more money into these.

[@Orient2]

How do you stay old money aesthetic when doing very casual things like going for a walk or to the grocery shop or something chill

[@ron74555]

I know you put denim fairly low on the list but how do you feel about your new suit supply dark gray jeans. Would you say they're worth the money?

[@MENS_IMPROVEMENT]

I agree on almost all of these. Great video, Brandon! Very helpful and a great inspiration piece. 🔥

[@antoniopopovski5081]

Hi, I live in Europe. The hybrid knit cardigan from many brands in store or online on sale is a bargain, so $30+, not $300+. Boots, many, many online stores sell premium leather boots for 100-120 euros or maybe less. Loafers also. Polo shirts, what a joke, premium like Zegna for 120 euros, not to mention Joop, Lacoste, Polo, Tommy etc., even though any polo shirt is not worth more than 30 euros. Only Canada Goose-Moncler style puffer, leather travel bag, well tailored suit cannot be found easily for a cheaper price. So, I am sorry that you have to spend so much money on stuff that has much lower price in Europe. Nice video by the way :)

[@arbab123]

Are you going to do a fragrances video?

[@ue_evo]

Brandon the perfect video I got from you, I was deciding to go shopping it will help a lot. Thanks mah boiii ❤

[@BrandonBalfour]

Glad I could help mah boiii

[@Abhi_jith_14]

Bros background is just 🔥

[@BrandonBalfour]

haha thanks man! I'm thinking that maybe I should do an updated apartment tour.

[@dannygriffin9428]

@@BrandonBalfour that would be awesome. I never found that Hermes blanket on your sofa.

[@petarberton]

I think that high quality belt can lift the whole outfit, thinking that 100-180€ is reasonable, designer belts like feragamo and tom ford arent bad investment too (no big flashy logos like hermes and gucci ofc), price per wear is like few cents and they last you 8-10 years...

[@Sussybaka-x5g]

Would you recommend a sheepskin jacket as your winter jacket?

[@BrandonBalfour]

I’ve honestly never owned one before but they look super warm ngl 😂

[@AminAlpha1.]

Yo, my boy, what was that? 0:42 😮😂😂😂

[@elonmurphy9797]

This was super helpful. Thanks Brandon as always!

[@BrandonBalfour]

glad it was worth the watch broski!

[@kevalpatel2882]

another great video 🔥

[@megaman2016]

This video is epic man wish I knew these gems years ago

[@BrandonBalfour]

I’m happy you found value bro!

[@justin_t]

Great video!

[@RohanPurohit-kh5zy]

Class video mate!!!

[@phillyphan595]

you should do a video about how to store/organize your wardrobe!

[@lucasp2576]

So glad I watched this video now I know how to make my new wardrobe! Can u make a video for the best church cloths some being formal and some being more casual clothing

[@centurion_ceasar]

with all these clothes we need to know what your closet looks like!

[@jonasbakken1747]

Another banger🔥 Are you making another winter wardrobe video this year?

[@BrandonBalfour]

Yeah in Dec my brother!

[@jonasbakken1747]

@@BrandonBalfour Nice, looking forward to it💯

[@danu9092]

LV canvas is arguably more durable and feels more premium than leather used by most brands

[@RP-A]

Your content is life saving! Thank you!

[@BrandonBalfour]

Glad you are finding value bro! trying to put out the most in depth content possible!

[@Black-Circle]

Loved the video Brandon very helpful!

[@Alex55455]

Great tier list and I pretty much agree with all the placements. One thing I have found with jeans though is the really cheap ones tend to only last a few months due to the gusset area getting holes so I tend to spend around the top end of the low investment tier (about $80) to get ones with a better quality stitching

[@AceCinematography]

I bought some levis 502 the other day used, but in great condition on vinted for £16 ($20) which seems more or less average, even for new pairs on there (depop is another one that is worldwide) so I think it depends. You can also get crazy deals thrifting but that's obviously more hit and miss.

[@gregorysullivan3387]

Brandon please would you do a video on how different pants should fit. Straight, slim, tapered, etc. How it may differ depending on shoes, type of pants, or style of outfit.

[@alanmccarthy4004]

Thanks Brandon! That cream wool jacket you wear at 5:01... where'd you get that? 🙂

[@BrandonBalfour]

Zara origins last season drop

[@alanmccarthy4004]

@@BrandonBalfour Thanks!

[@lesleymatipedza2726]

Bro's side swipe at H&M and that is where I buy my things😂😂😂😂

[@Henripilon]

That mclaren hoodie is clean

[@Mr-dogyy]

it's colder outside we seem to forget gloves can you find some good ones?

[@BrandonBalfour]

I’ve honestly never worn gloves for other than snowboarding haha. Although I have had instances where my hand are about to fall off when I’m just walking around the city haha. I’ll take a look into it!

[@Igue3000]

Agnelle my brother

[@Mr-dogyy]

@@BrandonBalfour appreciate it man

[@Tyler-x7u]

I agree with all of these, even though I'm a teen and don't need all of this stuff. Also its good to point out a lot of this is area dependant, you put in a lot of cold weather jackets which makes sense in Canada but not so much in Australia or other places where it doesn't get below 0

[@Geemeel1]

GREAT content, so well presented and joyful, I had my duffle bag in the 'splurge' section, and I am glad I did that, the bag becomes more beautiful every year actually (Leather)... If I may add this to the great vid ☺

[@rule2169]

No way bro made it through the winter jackets without mentioning Vancouver weather 😂

[@BrandonBalfour]

Haha you honestly just need a rain jacket. It doesn’t get that cold here it just pours 😂

[@FXSTB-i]

I can say hand on heart, that when you have the money to buy something the desire to own it fades. I remember buying a gold Rolex. Was it worth it? No. Just no. Realisation kicked in and it was moved on because aspiring to brand kudos is a goal of the social status climber. Either way, extremely well off people don't care what you're paying on the plastic. If you can't afford to buy it twice then you can't afford it in the first place.

[@natsukazim5899]

Thanks Brandon! That black sweater that you wear in this video where'd you get that? 🙂

[@Thatcerealguy1]

Yes! Thank you for this!

[@BrandonBalfour]

You're so welcome!

[@Larniee_X]

W video Brandon 💪

[@BrandonBalfour]

Much love my G!

[@LarryCrandall-z2w]

Bandon is my new Investment Analyst for style and fashion. He show you where to put your money 💰 into, for the best return for a killer look. That's my fashion show runway broker.

[@kielappoo7087]

I feel like Tiebar polos are really nice and well under $100 like you suggested…agree with the rest of the video though. Nice work

[@whateverplaceholder6179]

Would argue it is hard to find a good quality leather jacket for 800$ CAD (around 500€?)! Rather buy something from a leather expert around the 1k-2k€ mark and have it for a live time. It will age with you and never go out of style!

[@adamadel6958]

Alex Costa is going to make the same video soon 🤣🤣

[@plausible.deaniability]

definitely needed more price ranges

[@KingMikolaj]

you need to get a depiller for your sweaters. a good wool sweater from long fibers can last a lifetime.

[@Zared976]

like always fire video

[@realHAMPTERCEO]

You really need to get some boots and make boot videos. Some choices could be -Thursday Captain -Thursday Americana Logger -Thursday Chelsea -Thursday Combat -Quechua Hiking Boots -Beckett Simonok Dress Boots -Grant Stone -Redwing Iron Rangers

[@realHAMPTERCEO]

I can assure you that I am not advertising Thursday Boots, they are just my favourite.

[@BrandonBalfour]

At this point I really do haha. Recently I’ve been building certain outfits where I’m like, yeah I definitely need a bit for this. I’m just worried I won’t wear as often as I think. Thanks for the suggestions bro!

[@realHAMPTERCEO]

​@@BrandonBalfour Trust me if you get a good boot you feel comfortable in and break into, you will want to wear them everyday. There are times I'm going to work out in sweatpants and a tee but I want to wear boots, but beware that boots are gonna need some breaking in and for the first 5 wears to 10 wears they are gonna be extremely uncomfortable. Get some thick (like triple c thick) socks for the first wear.

[@Henripilon]

Why is there a man with a string at 0:45 😭😭😭🤣🤣🤣

[@Jacob_Austerlitz]

Loved it very good Guide specially for someone who’s starting his wardrobe I would really appreciate if you could write in the description. Everything with the balance price would be Amazing

[@FinancialCharles]

my entire wardrobe is mostly just lululemon. from shorts, to swimming trunks, to active pants, to t shirts, to underwear, and even to polos, dress shirts, and chinos. my socks are all merino wool, and i have a patagonia down jacket as my main jacket because i feel like my canada goose is way too heavy, too bulky, and too warm. for dressing up, along with my lululemon chinos and dress shirts, i have leather belts i got for 50 dollars and allen edmond dress shoes i got for 400 dollars. i will admit, i got a regular synthetic blazer from mens warehouse for like 200 dollars that i regret. i shouldve splurged. and honestly i just have regular patagonia sweaters. no cashmere or wool pieces really besides merino wool socks. and i still use a backpack lol no duffle for me. i would've loved to see your backpack recommendation. unless you think it should always be duffle. edit: oh yeah i also never wear jeans lol

[@viktoriya260589]

the hybrid jacket you wear on some of your shorts is from Massimo Dutti and costs only 169, great video altogether

[@RLSteffler]

Natural materials for boxers is the biggest myth out there, nylon and polyester are 100% okay for boxers but the overpriced marketing companies like Manmade want you to believe that nothing is good besides their fabric.

[@ilynomad]

Wearing plastics, especially where your genitals are, is a bad idea

[@cdgmanagement3042]

Brandon! would love to know your thoughts on Peter Millar! They make a lot of great golf stuff but also regular stuff too! You might find some good pieces there!

[@BrandonBalfour]

I’ll take a look, thank you for the suggestion!

[@mrPanchal-1]

Endings are getting better and better 😂

[@BrandonBalfour]

whhhhaaaaapaaaaa