Couple of clarifications: 1 - Yes, I agree that v-necks make great undershirts 2 - You could argue that most watches are "homages" in some way...okay, fair point 3 - Yeah, John Wick wears all black. But are you John Wick? 4 - Black shirts are fine as part of a uniform (musician, clergy, valet, etc.) 5 - Brown is an underrated color in menswear 6 - I'm adding oversized watches to this list 7 - And bowties 8 - Buy my style course - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-dQw4w9WgXcQ.html
Well I was going to make point 1, but you stole my thunder. But while I'm here, you're wrong about Jersey's. As long as it is for watching the game. Otherwise great list.
Ok, I'm here to make a case for the V neck, I wear them for comfort, as the crew neck has always felt uncomfortable to me, adding stress to my lower neck, Does that give them a pass? Curious to hear your thoughts
Bow ties definitely look horrible unless it's part of black tie attire of course. One thing I would add to the list that unfortunately seems to be trying to make a come back...pleated pants. Sorry Instagram influencers and nostalgia dandies, pleats still don't look good.
hahaha I love the ODST!! The soundtrack is amazing and in fact the wallet gives a lot of that feeling, it's called vn100 from vionentus, it looks like it's from UNSC hahahah
bro that soundtrack and the multiplayer were a blast always playing with my friends until late and if you tell me it has that futuristic flow then I'm going to watch
4:57 , dude I wear long baggy shorts that go past my knees , I think its cooler and more appealing than regular shorts that make you look like boy scouts
I wear long baggy short with a football jersey , its fine , it goes well with a football jersey , its not a outdated fashion trend , its both comfortable and perfectly in style @@BrockMcGoff
@@USAisAntiWhite The fact that you measure worth on the basis of a watch tells me you are not very worthy yourself. And I am 100% certain you don't have even have a rolex.
If you are overweight and need to carry a gun, they are great. On me, they're like wearing a mumu. I guess cargo shorts are easier to cut off in trauma, as you can get your scissors in there better.
@@mutteringmale That's only correct if you're buying to show off to others. There are plenty of watch enthusiasts for whom being able to appreciate a high-end watch is an actual hobby.
@@yamasail This. I bought my Omega Seamaster for myself not to impress others. And I could afford it. LOL at actually caring about what other people do with their money.
V-necks are great if worn as undershirt for oxford shirts. For protection and avoiding yellow stains in the armpits. And when you pop open one or two buttons, the v-neck doesn't show. Would you agree on this?
Yeah, that's where they belong. Underneath and hidden (I literally have a dozen of these for this sole purpose -- also cuts down on my dry cleaning bills).
The yellow stains are caused by the salt in your pit sweat oxidizing the aluminium in the deodorant. Switch to aluminium-free deodorant and the yellow pit stains are gone forever
I actually dig the departure from your normal content with the tone of this one. Really fun seeing another side of your personality here. Also, I couldn't agree more with this list, except for the jersey one, because when your 3 year old son loves the Cincinnati Bengals and Joe burrow more than anything and asks you to wear a Joe Burrow jersey to play football in the house, you wear a Joe Burrow jersey and play football in the house.
I wear soccer (football) shirts as the game is massive over here and there are certain contexts where it's acceptable. I sometimes wear one at home if I'm just going to be around the house or doing stuff in the garden etc. Obviously, wearing them to a game is fine or on holiday/at the beach if you just want a top to throw on (especially if you're like a lot of Brits and you toast just by talking about the sun). I do see loads of guys wear football shirts in public and although I love the game I'm just not a fan of wearing them as every day clothing. I do have a polo shirt with a small badge of my team on the chest and that looks way better.
@@MartinParnham honestly football shirts are having a moment and there are a lot of celebrities wearing them lately. I do like to wear one or two but it's a hard look to pull off without looking like an overgrown child. Special mention to Mexico away shirt 22-23 though.
Calling hybrid dress shoes the "corporate branded performance polo of foot coverings" is the best take of the year so far. Brock, your video quality has gotten a lot better since a year or 2 ago! I like the lighting choices (that sneaky yellow-orange lamp is a nice touch), and the 2 camera angles really help your story telling. You've got really refreshing takes and they aren't laced with any of the posturing of the "real men don't do that" attitude. Excited for more!
Thank you! I appreciate you noticing the upgrades. I'm trying to focus on stronger writing and more interesting production. Glad you noticed and more to come 🙏🏻
Everything is on point, however, there's an exception with cargo shorts. I wear them when I am on my sailboat, pockets are perfect for all the items needed when sailing.
@@charlescharles9625 I mainly use them for walking the dogs. I am not taking a rucksack with me for that. But I guess he would agree that all of our mentions are not "dressing" up, but usefull for our hobbys
I agree with Brock's take on these hybrid shoes but I personally think they look great with jeans ...never with a suit or dress pants but with jeans or casual pants is 👍 in my book
Keep your hands off my cargo shorts! Great for carrying wallets and phones safely in the city. And I use V neck tees as undershirts, usually with collarless shirts which show off a crew and look bad.
I bought an pagani omega tribute. It fits in with my philosophy. You should not own something that you will worry about sitting on it, losing it breaking it.
I agree. I have some too and for me, it’s due to the fact that A) I could never justify spending several thousands on a watch even though I can ‘technically’ afford to do so. B) if I did, I would be mugged within the first few weeks where I live. So, if anybody wants to hold me up for my homage.. they’re welcome to it!
@@juanitotucupeiI only have a couple of V-neck tees and like you mentioned they’re not cut too low and I think they look pretty good. I do think that something cut down to the center of your breastbone looks bad.
I prefer v-neck t-shirts because they're not so prominently visible under my v-neck sweaters that I always prefer over round necks. A round neck under a v-neck sweater is just asking for the 90s demanding their look back.
black dress shirts look good with camo army pants , its a causal look , a bit gangster but still looks nice I think I'm not a fan of camo pants , I think its out of style and I don't like wearing it , I try to stay away from it because I don't think it looks good , it was great in the 1990's but its not in style now
A black shirt can still look good , a black dress shirt looks good with a white suit or off white linen suit or with a light brown suit , now a black tie is a different story , I think a black tie looks ridiculous unless your at a funeral @@bhougland18
Thank you for posting content that is actually sensible (albeit your opinion still). As I age (mid 30s) I find myself going to clothing pieces that actually fit my body properly and that I can use in a variety of occasions, instead of going with trends.
Get them in the ladies department. Those are 1) not over the knee, 2) not over the top baggy, 3) have a proper rise so you won't show butt-cracks. See them as well dressed cargo shorts.
My dad bought a replica Cartier Tank dress watch 20 years ago when he passed I started wearing it and I can’t believe it’s still working and keeping good time.
I have a 30 years old Cartier Santos and the only thing that makes it fake is that it says quartz at the bottom, most people think it's a genuine piece.
I was in agreement on all 10 counts, but then I've been around the block many times. I learned to buy the best cotton dress shirt I could afford. A well-made dress shirt will last for years, garner compliments, and make you feel more confident each time you wear it. Money well spent.
Why? You can fool everyone into thinking it’s real and it looks just as good from the outside…I don’t think of myself as a phony…I think of myself as someone who looks just as good at fraction of the price…
It drives me nuts, because I almost always wear a Casio A700 which I bought off Amazon for 25$, and it attracts a fair number of compliments. It's way better to buy something cheap and genuine than buy a fake which is pretending to be something it isn't.
I have a high-quality fake Rolex. If someone mentions it I enjoy the conversation of asking them if it's fake or not, and I don't pretend it's real. Double-bonus when some poser tells me he's really into watches and they usually think it's real.
For the most part, I'm inclined to agree. Your overall vibe is about being real which is always appropriate and cool. I disagree about black dress shirts, or even the all black vibe. Musicians, for example, love black as it helps them be comfortable and focused...don't ask me why, but it's a real thing. I, for example, like to tone down my bodybuilder chest with dark colors...and it works...get lots of compliments. I agree, however, about matching a black dress shirt with another bright color. Soft colors complement black much better.
I agree with everything besides the V-neck T-Shirts, it all depends how aggressive the V-neck is. I still like my Sunspel Riviera t-shirts, because the V-neck is very minimal, but it also adds a casual sportiness that quite enjoy in summer.
I agree with you on the jersey take, and I'm a sports fan. According to Esquire's The Handbook of Style: "There is a name for men who can pull off wearing sport jerseys. They're called professional athletes." I would add that v-neck T-shirts could work for undershirts if you want to wear them under a button-up shirt and unbutton the top couple of buttons. Also, I didn't know that two-in-one sweaters existed until this video.
Brock, I love your takes and videos. I am just bought some hybrids for one use case. . .standing at a booth at a trade show. Only worn once so stay tuned. I also bought a suit from Sene and I have to say that I love it. I love stretch in my clothes including dress shirts. I agree that they don't have the look of wool but as a short, muscular man I was spending more on the tailoring of the suit than the actual suit which was frustrating. We will see if they are around in several more years but I loved your takes and appreciate the time you put into them.
I have to say, I've almost excluisvely worn v-neck tees for the past ten years. It'd be hard to change my mind on those, I always feel great wearing them!
Just curious - Are V-Neck shirts bad because most guys don't have the upper chest to pull it off, or, do you guys think they're bad in general? I personally like them, but I'm also pretty muscular. Genuinely asking.
I think they only work for guys with muscular chests/shoulders/necks. But I also think that those guys would look just as good or better in crew necks.
I do have some v-necks. Reason: I wear t-shirts only as undershirts, in winter. And if I wear a shirt without a tie (rarely, I like dressing more on the formal side), I wouldn't want the t-shirt to poke out under the dress shirt.
I can't go back to crewnecks. suffocating if you have a big neck and chest. I'll take my non deep vnecks to the grave. But I'm old and married with a toddler.
I don't think I can ever ditch my shallow v-neck shirts. I have a weird hang-up about things around my neck. Turtlenecks are kind of my worst nightmare. Hopefully I'm not getting silently roasted by strangers in public.
Yup, some guys have facial hair which will always interfere with most clothing options (your profile picture checks out). I used to love turtlenecks, but cannot wear them anymore. Would need to shave every few hours to keep me from getting mad. Luckily, round neck shirts work, but they seem to wear out faster on me than on everyone else.
Hey man, I just LOVE your new vibe on this video- so sarcastic, mean and funny at the same time, without being too harsh. By the way it’s probably the first time I totally agree with everything a video says
Ok, so the algorithm recommended me your video and I was already getting ready to hate what you were gonna say. But after watching your video I agreed with everything and now you got a new subscriber. Good stuff 👍🏽
2:17 Yeah, I bought a Steinhart. A girl complimented me on my Sub. I corrected her because I didn't want the credit for buying a Rolex. I've since sold the Steinhart, bought a TAG Heuer WAK211A, saved up money for a Rolex, but I don't think I want to buy into the weird, thirsty Rolex culture - thirsty for attention on socials, and thirsty for an AD's attention to be bestowed the sacred privilege of giving them 12 grand. It's all strange, so I'll keep loving my TAG.
Damn, wasn't expecting the first one. I got a pair of oxford-styled leather sneakers from Allen Edmonds, to me it looks like a normal leather sneaker with an elevated cut...almost made me second guess my purchase - but I still love em! I feel like they work great for a classy date night, or business casual at work
I have both the hybrid shoes and regular dress shoes and think the hybrids are a good way to be more comfortable and to push limits a bit at a stuffy company.
I am visually impaired and cannot legally drive, so I’m commuting on foot and/or mass transit when I’m on my own. Those hybrid dress shoes are a blessing! You can still look put together while being able to walk around a lot. The point is, they do have Their place
I agree with the list with a few exceptions. The homage watch is a legitimate loophole for a couple of reasons. Some homages are for very old designs that are often unobtainable or very expensive. Second, even if an homage to a current model, say the Rolex Submariner, most people can’t afford a real Rolex sub. But if you just enjoy the look, really nothing wrong with buying a Steinhart or a San Martin. And, fwiw if anybody notices your watch, comment is usually more like nice watch then I’d that a Rolex Third, to some extent, a lot of watches borrow elements from famous designs. I have a Seiko Alpinist that borrows design language from Oris. And another Seiko that looks a little like a Tudor Black Bay. And yet somehow I managed to look at myself in the mirror. My suggestion is, don’t go too far into collecting homages and you will be fine. As for things not to wear, I guess crocs would make my list.
Definitely agree. I began buying more watches from AliExpress from brands like San Martin for certain reasons. If I like the looks of it and it happens to be a homage I still buy it for the fact that the specs on brands like San Martin are an incredible value. My $250 San Martin has better specs than any of my $500+ watches from brands such as seiko. Why would I buy a lesser quality watch for double or triple the price just because it’s a seiko? And like you alluded to, seiko themselves have many designs that could easily be labeled a homage watch. The vast majority of the population is not in to watches. I’ve never ever had someone ask “Is that a black bay 58?” Either no one says anything or someone says “that’s a nice looking watch” which I’d then respond “thanks”. No reason to try to pass it of as something it’s not. None of my friends, family, or acquaintances even know what the brand Tudor is so there’s definitely no pretending my watch is anything but the brand name that is on the dial, “San Martin” Also I don’t have a large enough budget to go over a $1000 for a single watch and I enjoy variety so I’ll stick with my $200 San Martin rather than forking out $6k for a Tudor. I understand people that don’t feel the same and would rather spend more money on just one piece that has heritage. Totally get why they would choose that route. But just because someone chooses a different route and buys a homage watch does not mean they are somehow pretending to be better than other people or that they are trying to play it off as the real thing. I say buy whatever you enjoy and can afford.
@@BwhomebrewSteeldive Captain Willard Seiko homage is a great watch. 3 years now, came on bracelet with rubber strap added. Just a solid watch that does the job.
I have to say, I was steeling myself when I started to watch because I knew you'd be wrong about nearly everything. And then I watched. And you're literally right about all 10. Thanks. I despise those white-soled dress shoes with the white hot passion of a thousand suns. I might add glued suits, distressed or pre-ripped jeans, and giant collars that make you look like you've been in a terrible car accident.
I agree. This was spot on, though not as lengthy as it could have been. As far as helping folks out there, that only comes into play if the offenders heed the advice.
In defense of the synthetic suit: my job has a no questions asked dress code (coat and tie) and up north here - sometimes the weather is absolute garbage. Not beating up my good fabric suits on sleet/snow/driving rain and windy days. The performance suits I expect to fall apart but I don't care if they get weathered and I can throw it in the wash. And over coats work sometimes but certain conditions just cause far more sweating. My 2 cents there. Otherwise I agree, wear a good wool suit (lined or unlined dependent on temperature)
I clicked on this vid ready to unleash the hate and everything was spot on EXCEPT (yes there’s always an exception) your criticising cargo shorts. They can be very useful on the trails or in the city during summer when you’re rocking an urban outdoorsy outfit and need extra storage since you cannot wear a jacket and the backpack would make your back sweat. I found your video very interesting and would only suggest a little bit more open-mindedness and less blunt opinions. But I definitely agreed with most of your points (yes, watching sports on tv is boring most of the time)! Keep up the good work 👊🏾
When I first fell down the classic menswear rabbit hole I was a purist who rejected any of these modern comfort trends. Now I’m starting to reconsider a bit, though. I think chinos and button-down shirts with a little bit of stretch, moisture wicking or wrinkle resistance Can be fantastic if it’s still a tasteful garment. Many of us live in urban areas where we are commuting on foot and mass transit, so these clothes, along with the dreaded “Franken-shoe,” actually have quite a lot of practicality. Regarding those shoes, I think it’s still early days for this type of footwear and I think it will get better. I do agree it does look like somebody just chopped off a Nike soul and smooshed it onto a dress shoe upper, but I could see these types of designs getting refined and becoming more tasteful. As more people embrace alternate forms of transportation, I actually think these will stick around.
Spot on with everything. I did cave in and get back into cargo shorts, after years of making fun of them and avoiding them. They are my good yardwork/dog walking shorts because anything else would look odd.
Here in SoCal, the dress-sneakers have taken over in local t.v. news studio reporting. It looks ridiculous to me. They'd be wearing a nice full suit but mess it up with those weird shoes.
I call it the journalist/pundit/reporter shoe at this point. I'm almost beginning to think they are standard issue at this point. I've lost count of how many guys I've seen in good suits and the camera pans to the footwear and you see those monstrosities on their feet. It's f*cking atrocious.
I think some of the things you added were just preferences but still looks good on some depending on body type. For me, everything comes down to fit (it should properly fit not too long/too short, big/small), color (should compliment each other not too contrast, If you want contrast, you can do it in your accessories if you want it to stand out. But it should be evenly distributed along the body), body proportion (for short legs/arm guys, avoid baggy shorts or oversized shirts. If your body isn't muscular, just avoid the vneck.)
Like the relaxed but opinionated approach to this topic. Everything on the list merited the derision you gave it. You don’t seem pretentious like some dudes on YT that strike me as overly obsessive clothes horses. I have enough instinct not to buy these abominations but struggle to match what I have - that’s what I watch for.
I have an 18 inch neck and a 32 inch waist, the only choice I have is a v-neck or a larger fitting tee, buying a cotton Oxford is a nightmare too, 18 inch neck comes with something like a 52 chest, ridiculous
I'm right there with you, kinda. I have an 18-inch neck and 32-inch waist, but I also have a 50-inch chest. I have to get nearly every shirt I buy tailored. Otherwise, I look like I'm wearing a sheet. I have an amazing seamstress, though.
I'll thank you to leave my long shorts alone sir!! I feel so attacked lol... Also, as a watch nerd, I agree with your comment about luxury watches. I'd add that if you can afford it, buy it, if not don't there are many other options.
Quite a wholesome list. On point, except v-necks, black dress shirts. These in particular are usually frowned upon in the US. Don't care, will wear. In addition, an honorable mention is ripped jeans. Thoughts?
Brock, 100%, - 1st- Hilarious & Entertaining, 2nd, Following for awhile, got to say you found your "Niche" 3rd, Advice,? spot on as always Bro! Seriously, Please do more Vids with type of format, Nobody else is doing this type of spin. Hit us up with another... Good Job Brock!! :)
Brooooooooooooooo...noooooooooooooo. (Actually, the first thing that I think of, is when I see that a guy wears a baseball cap (Not at a game) and refuses to remove it or he just spins it around...he's probably bald under there.)
@@redhedkev1 - That's an interesting comment. I have lost most of my hair and I just shave it down to stubble once a week. And yet the only time I wear a hat is when I am outside doing yardwork to protect my face head and neck from getting sunburned. And I never cared for the backwards baseball cap, to me it just makes men look like 14 year old thugs who should be riding skateboards, and selling drugs on the street corner, especially when they don't have the courtesy to remove their caps indoors. I just never cared for that look, and it just looks stupid as hell.
When I see the way men dress in the United States I feel you’re preaching to the choir. I travel extensively to Europe and find it amazing how much better they dress. I can always spot the Americans. They are the ones in cargo shorts, graphic t-shirts, sneakers and baseball hats. There is a so called RU-vidr fashion expert who promotes performance suites and Collar & Co shirts that are 100% polyester and admits to wearing cargo shorts at Disneyland. I think the main reason is European men are more concerned with style than comfort. While American are more concerned with comfort than style. This may explain why we see so many people in American driving big pickup that they don’t need for work and get 4mpg.
America is such a huge and diverse country though. What you see people wearing in Midtown Manhattan is going to look a lot different than rural Texas or suburban California
The hybrid sneakers make sense if you’re in a city where everyone walks. I remember I went to Paris some years back and all the men in formal suits wore sneakers with them because of this necessity. The hybrid is probably an attempt to make something dressier that won’t wear out the sole in a week.
@@kun6fupanda Only reason to have rubber soles over leather is for winter climates with moisture an salt that is going to deteriorate your leather soles. LA, no excuse, have class or no credit.
Agreed on everything other than sports shirts. Just get a fake one. You don't get it for the status and you only should wear it if going to the stadium to see a game (or sleep on, they are insanely comfortable). It does feel pretty nice for 105 minutes tens of thousands of people are dressed the same as you, pushing the team you support forwards.
I'm 37, once I became older than most professional athletes, I thought it awkward to put a younger man's name on my back. Now if I want to support my team I will buy the team's polo shirt or sweater/half-zip with their logo/insignia on the chest. I still support the team without looking like a child.
As someone who wears homages, I never craved the real thing. It satisfied my itch for an expensive watch but when the homage is 95% of the expensive thing for 5% of the price I can live with that.
White-framed sunglasses and wristwatches with a white strap. Both scream frat bro, delta-bravo. Any wristwatch over 42mm~ unless you have giant wrists (> 8"). Any wristwatch made by Invicta, MVMT, Hublot, or any designer save Cartier (Kors, Hillfiger, etc.) If you have the money to spend on a Hublot, get literally any other brand.
The last watch I bought was actually a Tommy Hilfiger. I got a very good deal on it (it was clearance priced, I had a 20% coupon that I used, and an additional 20% employee discount), but when I cracked the crystal (something I have done to most of the watches I owned), I discovered replacing the crystal was going to be more than twice what I paid for the watch. Since then, I simply use my cell phone as my watch, and since it (1) stays in my pocket most of the time, and (2) has a protective case and glass screen protector, I haven't had any problems. I *did* like the watch, and it was probably modeled on something else, but I liked the look (gunmetal silver steel band, and a blue face). I would never have tried to pass it off as anything other than a relatively inexpensive watch (despite the "designer" name), and none of my friends or peers are watch collectors or horologophiles.
I will never understand why someone would waste money on a Rolex when you can get something just as good for 20 dollars. It's not about status its about good dress manners, looking reasonably nice and representing yourself respectfully. If you buy a Rolex for any other reason than an investment, you should get your head examined.
I live in England and the biggest thing that drives me crazy is you go out shopping and I can guarantee going into a supermarket and people can’t even be bothered to get dressed they are in there pyjamas and dressing gown and the over thing is crocs I don’t care how comfortable they are there is no place on earth where they should be worn and I can’t wait for that stupid looking shoes if you can call them that to go out of fashion
I agree on your take on fake watches, but i think homage are ok, specially if they are mechanical or automatic, there are some well crafted homage watches out there, and anyway what are the odds of somebody asking what watch brand you're wearing?
Exactly. Nobody gives a what about my choice of watches. I just like have a reasonably priced watch with super nice specs. I've zero interest in dumping $20, $30, or $40k into say, a Rolex which are *to me* garish, bland, (at the same time!) when I can have a few tasteful Seiko's, or dare I say it, a nice looking Pagani Design for a change-up. Give me an orange Seiko Monster and I'm happy! Or a discreet looking dive watch with a suit! Why not? And, anyway, *NOBODY CARES*.
@@7CharlesV One thing I really love about the watch enthusiast community is they'll respect someone who wears a Casio and really loves it over a person who wears a Rolex only because they care about what other people think. The video's advice to "save up for the watch you want" is good. But I don't think anyone should be embarrassed about wearing a timepiece that they love, even if a non-watch person thinks the brand name isn't impressive.
I have a homage of a Seiko that I love, no logo on it, just does the job. For those who want luxury Swiss quality buy Tissot or Longines much cheaper than Omega Rolex etc but high quality.
I'd comment on 2 of them, the problem with all black is you think you look like a movie star/spy but unless you bought the pieces as a set, they will have subtle differences in shade making you actually look mismatched. I agree on not spending all the time watching the sports BUT if you do then it is a part of the community, a shared experience for people who do enjoy this.
Bro, you & I are totally in sync with this list. I agree on your entire list (well, I do have one black dress shirt I wear when working PT with my friend's catering business)
Great video per usual Brock. Love the takes! You’re not wrong about the sports jersey. I used to wear them myself until I heard someone say what you said…”a grown man wearing another grown man’s jersey”. 😂
yep, I know I'm in the minority on the sports jersey. However, after a certain age, I think I felt a little immature, pitiful, or trying too hard to be too much like the herd. However, I'm sure folks have some choice things to say about my clothes too 😮
@@thatguywhois I say go for it, if it makes you feel good. If your clothes make you feel confident and put you in a good mood, I say wear a jersey, a leather bike jacket or even a dress :-) But none of those are my thing! I'm more of a chinos and sweater kindof guy, which I'm sure makes some guys not feel comfortable or confident.
I find at least where I'm at in Ireland (and when I go abroad to the UK) there is a clear cut case for smart casual shoes. Alot of bars and pubs will require "dress shoes" to be worn for various reasons but obviously if I'm standing up in a pub for several hours I'd rather not wear something more comfortable. Thus these boys. They're perfect for that job which is why I like them.
Hey Brock, have been following you since the modest man days and never have I ever seen this side of yours, you are roasting like a pro 😂 and this made me to comment for the first time ever on your video, the content as always is spot on but the delivery this time is hitting out of the park, keep up the good work, cheers 😊
Nothing wrong with black dress shirts I for one will continue to wear them. They make you look thinner which is a bonus for bigger guys like myself. I like performance suits too, they are comfortable. This is just this guy's opinions. As long as you do not wear curtain material as a blazer like Don Cherry, it is all good!
Yes! So glad you mentioned those dress shoes with sneaker soles right off the bat! I always thought they were tacky, looks as if someone was pulling leftovers from the Ross shoes section. Just subscribed, great stuff Brock!
I have a pair of what they are calling derbies by Cole Haan, with the more athletic soul and brown leather upper, but honestly they look pretty sleek and cohesive. I think if you go into more formal styles with more embellishments, it would start to look really mismatched though. These are nice if you just want to throw on an oxford button-down, pair of khakis and some shoes that look better than sneakers but aren’t excessively formal. I still wouldn’t wear them to any actual formal or semi formal occasion
Cant get rid of cargo shorts. Where do men put ever larger smartphones, keys, wallet etc when wearing just t-shirt and shorts? Also, on homage watches. Did you ever get an 'own brand' can of beans or soda from the supermarket and realise it tastes the same as the famous, more expensive branded version? If anything, they taste better because you're saving money........
It pains me to admit you’re right about black dress shirts, as cool as they sound on paper. It’s just so hard to match them with anything else other than black pants, which like you said makes you look like staff. If you wanna be a maverick and wear other colored pants, go ahead, but it’s not easy; anything sufficiently contrasted from black might work. I’m a musician so I’m partial to the garment 😂
Not in suit form. However, casually with a well fitting and quality shirt, can easily go with jeans. Fitment, quality materials, and attitude I think, are most important
Spot-on list. I’ll add: - Necklaces in most cases (e.g. chains, or god forbid a shark tooth necklace) - Apple Watch as a substitute for a real watch (within an outfit that calls for / benefits from a real watch) - Non-ironic Hawaiian shirts - and a hot take, perhaps: aviator sunglasses - once cool, now just comically large and make me think of Joe Biden
Like the video a lot of good points. The hybrid dress shoe though is very functional though if you work on your feet but want to be more formal while skipping the foot paint of many oxfords.
Yeah maybe I just have awful fashion taste, but I think those shoes look kind of neat. His argument is that they wouldn’t be suitable for formal or semi-formal occasions, and of course they wouldn’t. I don’t think that’s the target audience. They would be suitable for a night out at a nice steakhouse or a business casual office environment
"The mullet of footwear." LMAO! I almost fell off my chair laughing when I heard that! With regard to black dress shirts, you for got to mention that they make you look like either an attendee at a Sopranos fan boy convention or like you're actually in the mob. Not sure I completely agree with your take on cargo shorts because, y'know, phones, if you don't want to carry a bag. I really enjoyed this. Consider me a new subscriber.
All kidding aside..Its not Rolex's fault, its peoples fault. Rolex makes an excellent watch that with proper service you have for generations to come. The problem are people who buy sell and trade Rolex, people who own 50 of them, people who cant get them, etc...
