Oh my gosh, you outdid yourself. I’ve been critical of your videos in the past, but your outfits are some of the best of I’ve ever seen you put together in this! So great!
This is my favorite style to wear. Unfortunately, the people I work with behave as if I’m wearing a tuxedo because they’re wearing their superhero t-shirts, shorts and flip flops. I’m not kidding. 😒
Me too. If you ask my opinion, flip-flops look bad on anyone. Doesn't matter if your a guy, woman, or something else. One teacher at my school wears sport shirts, sport shorts and the worst part of his outfit, flip-flops. 😒
Bukson Oh, that’s already happened, but some people still have the occasional reaction. What they don’t realize, I think, is that the reason they think I’m so overdressed is because they are so UNDERDRESSED.
terrrydrums You said it! Their problem, not yours. Their problem they don't want to build confidence and stop being lazy and sloppy and wear something at least ironed for a change. Sure is a shame, but that's on them. You do you and forget the rest!
I think business casual strikes a good middle ground in the modern world, even for everyday stuff. That's my typical level of dress so I look smart but not like I am attending a fancy ball.
I'm a nasty, picky old man, but I must say, these videos always bring me back. It's nice to settle down and watch a solid video on men's fashion after spending the day fighting tractors out in the field.
Honestly, I hardly use more than two colors for my outfits, I think it helps to look less "aggressive" to others eyes. It's my opinion, my thing. Anyway, nice job! Thumbs up!
Why did this have to come out after I just had an interview that was business casual? 😑 love your videos Raphael! It's gentlemen like you helping out people like me in being better dressed
Hey Raphael can you do a video on casual but classic dressing for men. Clothes we can wear in a hot climate such as India where even seersuckers are a bad idea.
How about linen in a loose weave? Silk or silk-linen blend? With humidity, airflow is crucial, as you know. So, unstructured and unlined jackets are cooler. I would even go so far as removing any unnecessary fabric in trousers, such as back pockets. Hope this helps.
Lots of people will talk about open weave and light weight fabrics. I would also take a shot at wearing your jackets shorter than most. You can also look for jackets with deeper V cuts . It will really help with keeping the sun off while allowing maximum ventilation. My seersucker suit works great here in Texas when it’s over 40c and sunny. But it’s much less humid and the wetness makes seersucker a lot less effective in my experience.
So glad to see seersucker making its way back into the office. I was just in a department head meeting for a major city in Texas and saw not 1 but 2 seersucker suits or combinations.
Great business casual ideas, Raphael. Here are some additional ideas. 1) Pick your watch and other jewelry carefully. I suggest not wearing a dress or dive watch for business casual. The dress watch is too formal and the dive watch too casual. Rather wear something with three hands (hour, minutes, seconds), a metal bracelet, and a day date complication. 2) I don't recommend wearing a ring unless it is a wedding ring. 3) Keep the belt conservative. For example, wear a solid black, brown, or shoe-matching color belt with a buckle that matches your watch band. Just some ideas to consider :-)
Yes, especially the woven belt, which is a great casual look. I generally only wear fabric belts in social settings. However, if you're comfortable with it, go for it :-)
Loving the video. I have to wear business casual, at work, so always like a little inspiration. Also with the fall coming I can pull out my tweed again.
Some of Sven’s videos can veer towards “self-indulgent dandyism” that’s difficult to pull off in the average office job (or let’s be honest, in *public* unless you have zero f’s to give about others’ opinions), but this is all solid, _usable_ material with strong options across a range of “business casual” styles. Kudos.
Great video. However, I'd like to make a question regarding business outfit. My father works as a lawyer and he loves elegant and stylish clothing, however, working as an attorney in a big city, he constantly has the need to move a lot, also, like most big cities, he takes the public transport a lot, and cannot take the risk of moving by car because of the traffic, and as any attorney, he must always be punctual. My question is, which kind of suit should he wear that is still formal and elegant but easy to maintain and resistant to the constant movement and atmosphere of a big city, without risking it getting stained or sweating it too much? What would you recommend?
Hello, sir, I would suggest a cotton suit, Haspel is a great brand to check out and they're currently having a half off sale. They can generally be washed delicately in a machine and I've had set in stains come right out of my jackets with Woollite detergent. They are also light weight and come in a variety of styles and colors. I hope this helps. Seersucker would be best for anti wrinkle but it's not as formal.
For those of you who are interested, Simon Crompton of Permanent Style has loads of outfits which could be considered business casual on his blog, I highly recommend checking it out
They're stylish most of the time. Don't be afraid trying some out at least. You'll always look unique because, at least in my area, nobody wears them anymore. Almost killer looks when combined with a coat (blazer, long coat of any sort, harrington, etc.).
Hello, Raphael! I have a video suggestion. I think a video about what clothes to pack while traveling on vacation where you'll be asked to walk a lot as a tourist would be interesting. Cheers!
Could you do something on siren suits? They're a more classic item of clothing that I got made custom for myself, they're incredibly practical and stylish with a touch of British class.
Any suggestions on “work wear” dress? I’d like to see tips for the foremen on job sites type of clothing. I’m looking for something more than just a flannel shirt and blue jeans.
These outfits are only suitable if you work in a fridge and need to stay warm. But most office environments are heated to about 30 degrees C (summer temperature) so linen trousers and a polo shirt are FAR more practical and functional.
Raphael glad you have came out with very important topic. I have request you earlier to create a video about Safari Suit/jacket. Your response would be more appreciated. Thanking you.
This is amazing. Great guide. I thought you could maybe do a bowler guide next? Anyway, great suits. Amazing ideas. I wear a lot of business clothes after finding your channel. I used to wear a lot of printed tees and hoodies. After I found this channel I changed my wardrobe around. The most "casual" outfit in my wardrobe now is jeans, sneakers, fedora, and a dress shirt. This channel is amazing. What's funny is that compared to more popular channels your content is way better. Amazing work Sven, I love this channel. Edit: Is your name Sven or Raphael? I want to say Sven but in all the comments I see Raphael.
Sven is his first name and Raphael Schneider is his last name. Either that or Raphael is his middle name but I am pretty sure he has a two name last name.
Great video as always, much appreciated. Are you able to suggest a boutonnière from your shop to wear with a black tie ensemble (that would also work with slightly more casual suits)? Many thanks.
I have heard, might have been Rafael, first dress pant is a grey wool. Then go by this video and others, navy, brown, and kaki/sand/stone pants. BTW, since you are starting out, look into proper high rise dress pants. I discovered by accident and way more comfortable having pants sit on the natural waist and some people like me no longer need a belt as the hips hold the pants up. If too much, there is a mid rise option. Hope this helps.
I have 4 pairs of slacks already and each pair I have gotten made a bit different to see what I like. I have one pair that feels like I am wearing sweat pants (mid-light grey) but I don't wear them at my natural waist, I wear them much lower. I am not sure why but wearing things at my natural waist feels wrong and often makes things look very disproportional. I have a pair of mid-light grey, navy blue, khaki, and a black/white checker pants.
Can say from 28 years of wearing low rise, took time getting used to. I wear jackets and sweaters (sometimes both) even in the Summer, so can see how this addresses the extra height, never thought about that before, thank you. Mid rise sit between the hips and natural waist, so is that what you mean? There once was a study done on where men's pants sit at certain ages, and it is a curve, going from high rise as a child, to low rise as a teen and young adult, to high rise after about 50.
Different strokes for different folks. Just sounded like you were just starting out, never bought dress pants, and just wanted to help avoid the mistakes I made. Cheers!
Hello Raphael! I really wonder what you think about bowler hats. I never saw a picture where you wore one. Do you own one, and could you please make a video about it? Grüße aus Franken Greetings from Franconia
Raphael, I sometimes see photos of gentlemen, mainly back in the thirties, wearing a double breasted suit with a matching, or occasionally an odd, waistcoat. Is this correct to do today, and if so what are/where the reasons for it?
In your casual wear video, you said that a t-shirt should not show as it cheapens the look. What authority are you referencing for that comment? Thanks and I am enjoying your videos
While you're "technicially" right that this is business casual. In the the modern context this is simply business, and you will be seen as over dressed.
On that case you can see that the jacket is a riding-type jacket, so the bottom button is over the belt level, and that makes it look weird not to be buttoned. Sven made a whole video on buttoning, and he explains it.
amazing that this is stating the obvious , when ever someone is wearing a pair of khaki trousers and an open collared shirt and a non matching blazer it's casual attire , again the 60's 70's 80's and 90's till now
If you ask me, if you want to go with anything jacket you may as well go full dress clothes. In my opinion, people with a T-shirt, jeans and then a blazer just look odd. If you wear a jacket, it looks a lot better with at least a dress shirt.
