You'll Hate Yourself For Buying These Clothes (i did this)

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[@p4rker_]

I find suede shoes really easy to maintain. The secret is waterproofing spray (like Tarrago Nano Protector, but there are plenty other brands). It makes water flow right off the shoe. Apply the spray often, brush the shoes every once in a while, avoid heavy showers and they should last you a really long time. And in case you get the suede damaged, you can renovate it using a pigmented spray. Anyway, excellent advice!

[@JamesLeung]

This is great advice! I absolutely love the look of suede pieces so I’ll look into this, thanks 🙏

[@p4rker_]

@@JamesLeung Glad to give back at least a bit. Thank you for all your awesome content! ❤ I must admit I always carry an umbrella with me, and I haven't had any light coloured shoes, so be careful :)

[@fanaticist]

"-apply the spray often" not worth it.

[@guywilding567]

The best fashion advice I ever heard was "be ruthless". I think a few points of what you said comes back to that - do not settle for less.

[@JamesLeung]

Absolutely spot on!

[@wes2663]

Could you elaborate on this?

[@aether3456]

​@@wes2663 I think they mean don't settle for clothes that aren't perfect for you, so if a shirt fits "decently well" or "well enough" but isn't quite 100% perfect for you, either don't get it/throw it out or get it tailored.

[@HarryHas]

The ironing one is so so annoying. Also, the Rick Owens section was very relatable

[@coffee-jezus]

The biggest fashion mistake I've had came when I was younger. I was wearing large tees at the time, enjoyed the look on me, how free flowing they were. I went out with a lass at the time who talked me into wearing a small. She said I looked great in them, but I was never comfortable, both in freedom of movement but moreover for feeling so self conscious, no matter how glowing the girl in question was. I've been through a lot of styles since, and very much enjoy the way yourself and Harry share fashion advice. That it's fun, you give us options, and I forever appreciate how humble you both are, and how excited to share a video. Never shouting at us, or looking down on us, but inspiring us to enjoy the experimentation, mindfulness and joy. :)

[@abidmiah6193]

Another great video James. All good points. Have a good day. ✌️

[@JamesLeung]

Thanks so much! You too!

[@DMorgan77]

Always a pleasure to watch, James

[@mon3ylounge]

I regret buying these extra wide jeans. I came to the realization that in theory I like wide jeans but when I actually wore it myself, I hate it lol

[@JamesLeung]

Yep I’ve done that in the past!

[@ivanmesa4092]

Hey James! Thanks for this advice. I´m 50, and despite my age, I really like fashion, and though, where I live( Medellin, Colombia) people are more into trendy stuff, I personally follow what is recurrent in your chanel, which is following what we feel fits well in us without abandoning some trends and a good style.

[@rhomugamma]

Best piece of advice I’ve carried with me: if something’s on sale or even drastically discounted, ask yourself if you would’ve bought the item at full price. That really forces me to reframe my thinking - is the item itself worth buying in general, or am I grabbing it because of the discount? In the end, what you wear is the item itself, not the 75% you saved. This has helped me put a lot of potential bad boyfriend closet items down.

[@paulgill153]

Another great video James.

[@JamesLeung]

Thank you! 🙏

[@grouchos_tash]

Definitely with you on the comfort thing. I guess it's because I 'm older and wiser! It helped when it dawned on me some time ago that items were in the sale because other people didn't want them for whatever reason e.g. quality, fit, colour, so they're probably best avoided unless they are something already on your wish list.

[@JamesLeung]

Yep exactly! Sometimes the % discount can be tempting but often not worth it.

[@marcang4403]

Good and useful advice! Can you do a hairstyle video? If you can. Or accessories video

[@JamesLeung]

Thank you! I actually hate my hair at the moment haha I don’t really style it! Accessories could be a good one especially with summer coming up!

[@swagalicious34]

Solid advice. Just go with what you feel comfortable in. My regrets were any oversized tops or the super longline stuff. Some styles maybe ok if you live in somewhere like London but living in a tiny northern town makes some styles quite a bit harder to pull off lol.

[@JamesLeung]

Haha this is such a good point. I live in a fairly small village as well and it can be quite jarring to see something dressed differently, although I never let it stop me 🤣

[@swagalicious34]

@@JamesLeungsame never let it stop me either but remember the super longline grey knitted jumper with the two side splits from asos, I bought that after seeing your video about it, liked it but thought no I can’t pull this off lol.

[@edwardzeiss8991]

I'm assuming you're talking about Balenciaga.

[@mon3ylounge]

I remember the super longline era, this one time I wore a super long t shirt with skinny jeans and I had people looking at me weird, reflecting on it now, I could only imagine what they were thinking because I definitely looked like a fool 😂

[@babiking4896]

Love the Video! May I know what hoodie are you wearing in this video? Thanks :D

[@JamesLeung]

Thanks! It’s from weekday and I linked it in the description 👍

[@user-wx1sb1ve4s]

You're absolutely right.

[@JamesLeung]

Thanks! 🙏

[@robg2657]

The clip of Frank wearing that denim from IASIP took me out! 😂 Love your content James. 👊🏻😎

[@JamesLeung]

Hahaha I’m glad someone else finds it hilarious 🤣

[@MarkusKayl_]

i love your content, thanks :)

[@JamesLeung]

Thanks so much!

[@Javasius]

I try to avoid synthetic materials, but a lot of the time clothes need to be cleaned with care when they’re not blended with polyester.

[@Mohjo99]

And it’s usually a sign of quality but whatever

[@Javasius]

@@Mohjo99that’s why I stared being conscious about that. Too many brands charge a premium for synthetic clothes it’s a bit crazy when you look at it fr.

[@whoknowswhoto]

@@Javasiusthe rule is, unless the synthetic serves a important purpuse its not worth it(E.g if you want athletic shorts an elastic wasteband is a great option

[@Javasius]

@@whoknowswhoto yeah ofc, if the garm can’t keep its shape without that % of elastine it can’t be helped

[@mttphan261]

This was insightful. To your point about high maintenance clothes - it’s starting to get into the hotter season where I’m at and I want to start incorporating linen, but it always gets to wrinkly for me after a wash. Doesn’t seem like you or others have that issue as much. Any tips when it comes to caring for linen?

[@JamesLeung]

Linen can be a pain! I don’t do anything special with mine, I just make sure to buy decent quality stuff. A lot of cheaper fabrics tend to wrinkle easier in my experience!

[@massivejew5065]

James my favourite fashion youtuber

[@JamesLeung]

Thanks man!!

[@lipuid]

Do you have any staples / examples of clothing you have that is more resistant to pet hair? I almost want to get rid of all my black hoodies/zip ups cuz of how bad they are with pet hair.

[@BobMaree]

Good vidioe mate 👍

[@neropegaso7767]

For your 2:29 advice, what you would recommand in terms of choice of coton or any fabric ? I have the same problem with my dark pants that attract too much dust and fur and i hate that so much

[@JamesLeung]

I have found higher quality and heavier weight cotton to be best, but that’s just in my experience. Honestly I started wearing jeans more often because my black pants kept getting fur all over them lol

[@victornewman508]

I find that blue and grey jeans will show much less dust than black jeans

[@neropegaso7767]

@@victornewman508 yeah but i love to wear dark pants so i was wondering if there was fabrics better than other for that

[@victornewman508]

Some black jeans show more dust than others, It depends on the fabric, it's odd

[@tokyodrifttt]

So true and I don’t know why but there were shirts that I couldn’t fit the head into, or the pants button that are so tight it takes 1 minute to unbutton I almost peed my pants lmao. And you dread wearing those pants. Like why did they make it that way.

[@raphaeldoucet9815]

I just bought the Rick Owens x Converse turbowpn, what is your opinion on those chunkier shoes? So far I like them a lot, I totally understand what you mean with having that Rick Owens phase, and I think I am currently in it! :D

[@JamesLeung]

I like the look of them for sure! Although not sure they would suit my style. I think chunky shoes or boots definitely have a place in a lot of outfits 👍

[@raphaeldoucet9815]

​@@JamesLeung For me it was also a big question on how do I style them. Currently I think the best way to style them is with fitted 80s cut kind of jeans. Straight jeans and baggier pants look a bit off in this particular combination in my opinion. For me this is a new shape, as I am used to wearing Doc Marteens boots with straight pants and then a wool cardigan on top, so I definitely am exploring here. So far it's been fun and I love the look of it! :D In the thumbnail you show the Rick Owens Geobaskets, do you own a pair of them or did you in the past? What was your experience with them and would you recommend them?

[@voxclan4659]

I really like the turbowpns and I have them in all white. I think turbowpns look best with baggy sweats or shorts

[@raphaeldoucet9815]

@@voxclan4659 Nice! I have them in black with the white star. I agree that with baggy shorts it looks really good, still need to try it with baggy sweats! With normal fitted sweats it worked pretty good for me.

[@surjaphago]

I think “ less is more “ formula works both with accessories and any clothes you wanna style with 😅

[@silviacarvalho90]

Dry cleaning is definitely a scam. I used to take them to the dry cleaners, it was such a hassle and expensive. You can totally machine wash coats made of wool and even leather! Just use cold water and air dry. Use a dehumidifier to speed up the process. I've tried it and it hasn’t ruined any of my jackets.

[@jomni]

Omg. Watches… i bought a lot already and not wearing anymore. Got a lot of low end ones when I was starting and some on impulse. I am now mainly using a few high end grails. Also some watches actually don’t suit my current style.

[@HYPERxSONICxFANx2012]

i avoid suits entirely. i'm not convinced i need one. i don't go to formal events

[@Mohjo99]

WHAT??!!!!! This is like saying you don’t need a coat bc you are indoors all the time.

[@HYPERxSONICxFANx2012]

@@Mohjo99 how is it the same thing? i literally don't go to formal events. i don't get any invitations for them and if i did i'd still decline them

[@17leuname]

I never used a suit and never needed it, 29 years

[@victornewman508]

​@@17leuname no weddings or funerals to go to ?

[@victornewman508]

You could always get one at a thrift store like i did for cheap, it was in excellent condition, 100% wool, and I just threw it in the wash with cold water, and it came out looking like new. Just in case.

[@jacquiadams6741]

Always look forward to your Sunday videos.-I am a woman who appreciates your content. Shout out from SoCal.

[@JamesLeung]

Thank you so much! 🙏

[@Dazulolwarrior]

I hard agree on dont follow others' essentials. I had to rip the band-aid because i live in the tropics and had to rack my brain having to figure out my own essentials.

[@JamesLeung]

Yeah I fell into that trap for a long time!

[@younggotti8195]

Gotta disagree with buying the same item, especially for essentials that don’t have a trendy fit, if you find something solid..buy every color, you then know what to expect everytime to wear it, how it washes and allows online purchases of that product hassle free

[@jacobheiringsrensen5728]

Who did the poster you got hanging in the background

[@JamesLeung]

I’m not sure, it’s a screen saver on the TV haha

[@lundviganders4865]

where is your hoodie from?

[@JamesLeung]

Weekday, link in description 👍

[@stanfortuna2624]

As I age I guess Im becoming wiser in buying clothing and footwear. Nowadays I only buy clothes at Uniqlo. I also made the mistake of entirely focusing all my money on buying clothing and shoes while neglecting skincare. And I only bought clothes to get the approval of people especially women. These days Im much less of a people pleaser.

[@JamesLeung]

This is the way to do it! Thanks for sharing 👍

[@LloydLastNameHere]

Well convinced you and Harry planned this

[@JamesLeung]

It’s hard to deny it haha

[@KamisatoElias]

A decent rule is - if you’re convincing yourself why you need a certain item, then you probably don’t need it. It should be a natural desire, not a forced effort to fit it into your rotation. It’s ok to just not buy it and be content with what you have. You don’t have to have a successful shopping trip or spend your recent paycheque

[@for_nothing_important]

I really wish there was a black denim jean that doesn’t attract lint lol

[@jasonarias6828]

💛💛💛

[@17leuname]

White shirts are high maintenance to me

[@JamesLeung]

True to be honest!

[@dace8828]

the so-called elevated basics. these simply don't work for me. personally, i need basics that i can wear on their own or layer for warmth during the winter and i don't want to think whether the frills on that white tshirt are going to look dumb peeking out of my wool sweater or not

[@JamesLeung]

Agree with this!

[@GetOutOfMyDojo]

Shoutout to Doug Funnie and editor!

[@JamesLeung]

🙌

[@mykrulestheworld943]

💓💓💓

[@regis_d]

James Leung and Harry upload timing 🤔

[@JamesLeung]

Conspiracy!!

[@StreetPhat]

God been amazing in my life.... whenever I want something useless usually my bank balance would be screaming ZERO

[@JamesLeung]

It’s a sign!

[@Manuel-kx4qt]

Buying shit a little to small or big because it was cheap i used to do this a lot

[@JamesLeung]

Same here bro!

[@seanboyle6536]

You simply take "dry clean only" clothes to a professional dry cleaner...

[@BootsandUtes]

No matter how trendy it becomes, I will not buy oversized clothes anymore. It's just unflattering as an adult. I made the mistake of ordering an oversized sports coat and it just looks bad.

[@JamesLeung]

Yeah you gotta go with what suits you best 👍

[@BootsandUtes]

@@JamesLeung Agree. I like the proportion rule you mentioned. The silhouette you chose at 6:10 is perfect. It's easy, loose enough, but not baggy and sloppy. It looks very sharp here. Keep up the great work with your videos!

[@paddyolten4031]

I made all these mistakes ❤

[@JamesLeung]

We probably all have!

[@eldiego-vn5ci]

I stop wearing jeans just because my jeans have "knee bag"..

[@duyluu3354]

Note to self: Don’t buy 300 black Issey Miyake turtle necks or stacks of black Rick Owens shorts. You will regret it.

[@meiko_kaji]

Eh, easy life is dropping off the clothes at the dry cleaner!

[@JamesLeung]

Hah true!

[@makichannels1073]

Dry clean only is a scam. 😂

[@JamesLeung]

100%!

[@phillipwong3754]

Washable suits? 😱😱😱

[@JamesLeung]

Haha yeah, they’re the best!

[@Mohjo99]

Lmfao at the high maintenance section. I disagree with almost all of it.

[@j.smith.8915]

I am sorry but I have to unfollow a fashion KZbinr who can't be arsed to iron a shirt or scotch guard a suede shoe.

[@BobMaree]

Good vidioe mate 👍

[@JamesLeung]

Thank you!