7 Things a Gentleman NEVER Wears 

"A gentleman never pays attention to the fleeting trends of fashion." And with that, good sir, you have earned a thumbs-up.

A true gentleman wears his underpants UNDER his pants.

I am in my 7th decade and I have always worn a suit or sports jacket, have 16 waistcoat, 3 pocket watches and 28 ties. When my wife and I are invited out to parties, wedding reception etc the younger men always without exception say to me things such as "I wish I could look as good as you." My reply is always the same "Go to the shop and buy yourself a suit, shirt, tie and shoes and you will look like me." It is amazing how differently a well dressed man is treated when out and about.

Fashion is for followers, style is for leaders.

A true Gentleman never wears his girlfriend’s husband’s clothes…

My Grandfather and my Dad owned a men's clothing store, so I learned the finer rules of dressing properly quite early. Someone once asked my grandfather why he never wore jeans, and his reply was that it doesn't take any longer to put on proper slacks. Speaking of shorts, I never saw my dad wear shorts anywhere except the golf course or tennis court. Recently I've taken up one habit they had which was never leaving home w/o a proper hat, not a ball cap, but a fedora style men's hat. I was quite surprised when I took up the habit how many compliments I got on the look.

Your advice is the way I was raised. I don't understand men that obviously couldn't care less about their appearance. My father taught me that _"You never know who you are going to run into when you're out. Dress accordingly."_ It astonishes me that men need to be reminded how to be men. Thanks for the great content. Keep it up.

The one thing a gentleman never wears is a dress.

A gentleman never wears a chip on his shoulder

Lint rollers have a reputation for leaving a sticky residue which in turn attracts even more dirt and dust. Better to use a proper clothes brush.

Very sweet to see a young chap trying to communicate style to his generation

As a 70 something man it is quite encouraging to see a gentleman from the younger generation presenting this information. Well done, and thank you.

A Gentleman never wears ripped jeans.

A gentleman never wears air Jordans to his son’s graduation.

As a Texan that has a traditional Southern upbringing among the United States that is an Xennial, I am shocked yet refreshed that this video exists. I have worn a suit or sportcoat and tie to Church, business meetings (with a briefcase not a backpack) and social events since I was 18. While most people appreciate it, there are unfortunately a lot of immature men from Gen X to Z that not only refuse to grow up but will be confused at or even ridicule those that do. As my father taught me long ago, “anybody can wear anything, but it takes an effort to be a gentleman.” It’s about showing respect not only for yourself, but for the social, business or religious engagement you are invited to or are participating in. You are showing people you value them and what they are doing. Presentation matters. Good video and good tips.

Am I the only woman watching this video getting all enthusiastic about “the masculine silhouette?” Take note men, then go forth and be gorgeous!

Wearing shorts during the winter in sub freezing weather just screams to the entire world "my IQ is lower than my neck size".

Thank you. I did not imagine that anyone could present topics like this in our present time. I am 63 years old. All the men and women I saw when I was young, and who are still in my memory, were elegant and cared a lot about their appearance, the way they spoke, ate, sat, and walked. And now I cannot accept what people wear in the street and in public places, the clothes that we were ashamed to wear at home. I tried to keep up with people in what they wear, but I could never. Yes, I wear jeans and a T-shirt sometimes, but my eyes can never get used to those. The chaos and neglect in which I see people. I do not like exaggeration in elegance, but I cannot wear shorts and sandals like this in the street. I think the world has lost a lot of beautiful things now, and this is completely sad. Thank you.

My Victorian Era grandmother divided the world into 'polished' and 'common'. When I showed up from college in the mid-70s, she looked at my long hair and T-shirt with overalls and remarked, "Honey, It takes no effort to be common." I decided that she had a point. That point stuck with me my entire life. I have learned that good manners always require self-discipline and self-discipline, practiced over the years adapts the mind to accomplish great feats. A self-disciplined person garners trust, and all value flows from trust.

A true gentleman wears highly polished black or brown oxford or derby shoes. I own fifty pairs about half of each type and am down proud of that fact. Never wear tennis shoes except to the gym and in the summer--otherwise it is the leather shoes!

Harry Kane dropping knowledge 👏🏻

I'm old enough to remember when loafers with a business suit was verboten.

Gentleman is not about the clothes, it's about the man. I can put a turd in a $50k bespoke suit with $10k bespoke Oxfords and a $500k Patek Minute Repeater, and it's still a turd. A gentleman is a gentle man, no clothes required.

baseball caps, particularly worn backwards

Sweat pants, yoga pants ( their names should clarify their purpose ). Baseball cap backwards. It makes grown men look like 12 year olds.

One golden rule is that a gentleman never wears nipple clamps to a funeral. It's just not appropriate.

No earrings, nose rings or tattoos. I like to see a gentleman well groomed. Nice haircut, clean shaven or an elegant beard or mustache.

Grandpa gave me a shoeshine box at 9 yrs old. He was old school NYC sharp dapper dresser with creases so sharp, they could cut a loose leaf page. Thank you Grandpa.. thank you mom

One of the things that drives me crazy is when I see men wearing a suit with slip-on dress shoes and no socks. To me, it completely ruins the look and I would never take someone seriously who does that.

Excellent. It is high time we start to dress properly again. And this is not limited to men!

I am a semi-retired businessman in my sixties. I agree with pretty much everything in this video. The only thing I can say is that after decades of wearing a suit and tie daily, that attire comes out for funerals only these days. I absolutely relish wearing track pants, T-shirts, hoodies and sneakers. I have nothing to prove to anyone, and pure comfort is my luxury these days. There is a certain satisfaction in reaching the stage where you simply don't have to care what anyone else thinks about your wardrobe choices.

When I was in high school back in the early Sixties, they had a class to teach us all things about being a gentleman. To this day I remember those things and behave accordingly. One thing I have never heard mentioned in any videos of this kind is this: a gentleman always carries a second, clean, crisp, unused handkerchief in the event his date might need one.

I am happy to tell you I went on a little shopping spree yesterday and picked up about 6 things to have in my wardrobe, following your advice :) Thank you!

My pet peeve is the trend of not wearing a tie in a formal situation. Even people who are in the limelight regularly are eschewing the wearing of ties, and it shows a disrespect for other people. Respect should be shown to everyone, if possible.

A true gentleman has a clean shave and does not wear a shirt that is too big round the neck.

This young man is making me very nostalgic for the 1970s-80s. The music is perfect. I do so miss businessmen in suits at after-work cocktails. Please keep it up. We need a return to civility. Ladies, up your game to match this young man's vision.

So much to commend in this video. Gentleman's styles are era-determined, obviously not to follow fashion but because styles change. A gentleman need not be entirely beholden to the current era and can still achieve elegance. Avoiding anything that appears like a costume and cosplay (at all costs, please), an older man like myself can wear suits closer to the styles of the 30s, 40s, or 50s and still look like a "contemporary" gentleman. I have several oversized jackets--- not at all like current street fashion--- but closer to pre- and post- WWII styles. I still find them appropriate, depending on the engagement. My very first jacket from Gieves & Hawkes (purchased on Saville Row when I was in my 20s in the 1980s) still looks gentlemanly, though it is not quite the current mid-line (as Cary put it). (BTW, I think you missed the mark in this video when you showed certain denim styles that are much more WWII style than a contemporary oversized look.) As for workwear elegance, which may sound like an oxymoron, there is such a thing and that can be found in Japanese Amekaji styles in particular. Carry on. It's good to see a younger gentleman taking up these subjects.

Life is infinitely easier when you follow what your Father and Grandfather's choice of what they wear and follow their heathy functional actions best you can throughout the day. Unless the family and or society chooses otherwise for you. A simple stress reducing way to live life. Plus there is a strong bonding in the family that is priceless.

The main requirement of a gentleman is the ability to make others feel comfortable in your presence. You might want to ponder that a little.

Thank you for trying to add civility to the younger generations! Well-dressed and politeness never go out of style.

That was a very good video and some sound advice there. I clicked on this thinking what on earth could a gen Z know about male style. You alleviated my doubts. You are a gent Z.

Beware the collar gap, my man!

Socks with sandals drive me crazy

Backward cap. likely already pointed out but worth mentioning over & over

Being a gentleman is more about how you act than how you dress. There is nothing wrong with dressing stylish, but what really matters is how you act.

Fit is essential! Stay away from extreme trends, but don’t deliberately go against fashion either. Pay respect to fashion trends, but do it in a restrained fashion, and never wear something you don’t like, no matter how fashionable it might be. I’ll give an example. I never liked the “skinny fit” aesthetic, and for some time resisted wearing tight fitting clothing, but at a certain point I realized it’s not only pointless but even a bit silly and pretentious to stubbornly go against the fashion. Thus, I replaced the wide legged, pleated trousers I enjoyed wearing with narrower, flat front pants. However, those relatively narrow, flat front pants were not “skinny” and sat appropriately on my waist. Thus I found a good alternative between respecting the current fashion and preserving my personal style. Now, I’m happy the wider cuts are coming back into fashion and am gladly buying wider legged, pleated pants again. It’s annoying to see so many men of my generation (the not so young millennials, who are now in their 30s and early 40s) stubbornly wearing super tight pants and jackets, which do not make them look attractive at all. A tight fit is NOT a good fit, especially if the wearer does not have a fashion model proportions. A point I would add is the “no socks look”. While it might be perfectly appropriate and elegant with a casual outfit (even a “casual” linen suit in the summer), wearing no socks in winter with formal clothing looks very pretentious and inelegant. I have a friend who is, overall, an elegant dresser and really cares about clothes, but has this unfortunate habit of going sans socks even when wearing a tuxedo.

BTW, a gentleman also doesn't wear his tie with the thin portion exposed. It should be hidden behind the wide finished side. Look at your video.

The iron part is SPOT on. I can't believe how many people have no idea what an iron is.

A gentleman always wears a pocket square or handkerchief in his suit or jacket breast pocket, as in the video. Always is the key word.

A gentleman wears a tie that hangs straight.

polyester shirts, although mentioned, are a „no go“ for me.

I mostly agree, but I live fairly close to where I work, so I often walk or ride my bike. Using a backpack to bring my things to the office just makes sense. It's a nice, professional looking backpack, and it works well for me.

YES !!! Iron !!! seriously !!! Here's the thing: Have proper cotton handkerchiefs and after washing and drying, Iron them !!!!! Its the easiest thing in the world to iron! Ironing makes hankies much neater to fold and makes them more compact in the pocket, more quick and efficient to pull from pocket and more predictable when opening the fold to use when suddenly needed. An ironed and folded hanky looks sharp and elegant when you pull it out. Ironing hankies also helps to wipe out any possible residual germs/viruses/mould that washing didn't get out. Worst thing in the world is to have bulky flimsy paper tissues / kleenexes crumpled in pocket, that look like they're already used even when they are not.

No matter what he weared, Cary Grant always looked perfectly

A gentleman should never wear earrings, especially the tunnel plug type. A gentleman should never wear nail polish. A gentleman should never wear a dress. I've witnesses all of these fashion crimes being committed by the young men of today.

A gentleman never wears tennis socks outside of the tennis club.

A gentleman and a smart man always makes sure he is handkerchief supplied. Besides knowing how to mix a cosmo this scores points and is very useful as well.

In the US with gadgets and wires galore, back packs are common and used even by the CEO. A brief case even at the highest level would be out of place. They also require a free hand to carry.

You said in your video that linen should always be ironed, but I never iron my linen shirts. As you indicated, it wrinkles in no time. I actually like it better because linen reflects its character, which is prone to creases. But all in all, I find your videos very enjoyable and educational.

I believe that every cloth has its place, season and time of the day to be weared. You only have to choose wisely💪

A gentleman should not wear socks and flip flop / sides

Style and sophistication never go out of fashion!

Sir, I agree with everything you said about fashion, but I believe the true sign of a gentleman is his behavior; manners, politeness and courtesy is it.

There should be a balance between function and clothing style. For example, if you need a backpack to hold items that you need that day, that should be fine, if your clothing is good in other respects.

A gentleman should never question what chuck norris wears

A tie clip wouldn't hurt. And if you can't grow a beard, don't try.

A gentleman always has clean nails

Love this line of posts on etiquette for gentlemen. Thank you.

As a woman, I am enjoying this content immensely! I’ve just found you and will be watching more.

Brilliant! The music is very nice as well!✨👌🏽

A classy watch speaks volumes about the taste of the owner!

A gentleman shaves and doesn't wear frumpy clothes while drunk in someone else's kitchen.

I feel wearing gym clothes to the supermarket to buy groceries on the way home isn't that deep. As long as it's not one of those t-shirts that reads, "My other t-shirt is at your moms."

This is one of the presentations that proves RU-vid to be a valuable resource.

I’m really enjoying your content, you make some very great points

Totally agree regarding the backpack. And to add to that, you never see celebrities out n’ about wearing a backpack? Dress like a star and you’ll be treated like a star

I would not wear a 100% polyester item of clothing. Shiny, tacky and cheap. A goat hair brush also works well to remove lint and detritus from clothing. It also does not leave any sticky residue behind.

Best way to start the week with one of your videos.

For folk concerned about costs for elegance, I will note that I have observed many, many designer garments - sometimes new and entirely unworn - at charity shops.

Excellent video, I thoroughly enjoyed it and thanks.

Bit of advice, save that button down collar for casual occasions. With jacket and tie wear a nice spread collar

Never wear sneakers to a business meeting - unless the airline looses you luggage!

Thank you so much for this video. You brought back such lovely memories of my father who was every inch a gentleman. An amusing thing about ironing is I remember as a child seeing my mother ironing his underclothes.

I just found your channel, it's fabulous to hear an English accent doing men's style. Yes, trainers with suits are a tragedy, I am always disheartened when you see style consultants pushing this look as if they're trying to say that they are edgy.

I disagree about the backpack, because there's professions and other, even casual situations where you simply need the carry space. But I do agree about the additional space it takes up. The necessity of carrying gear with you doesn't excuse being selfish in public transit. Just take the bag off and place it at your feet or between your legs and the commuters around will be thankful. And be wary of the hulk you carry when you move.

I buy German made Rowenta irons. They're 2x as much as those Proctor Silex or Sunbeam brand irons, but they last a much longer time. I iron my dress shirts, iron my ties, touch up my suits and suit slacks, press the pleats and hems. I polish ky shoes until they shine and ensure when ibwalk out of my house it looks as perfect as i can. When i tuck in my shirt into my slacks, i unzip the zipper after i buttom the slacks, reach in with ky hand and pull the shirt tails down so it is unwrinkled and flat ajd the sema matches the edge of the slacks button amd edge seam. The military calls it a gig line. Makes everytbing one straighr line. I used to keep a mirro in ky office so i can touch uo my tie and shirt before i walk out to court.

I find your recommendations very valuable. Thank you sir!

All of these observations were absolutely spot on...thank you for this video...

basball caps, sports jersey's would be on my list.

A gentleman always wear an appropriate hat when outdoors and NEVER indoors, especially when seated at a table for a meal.

Thank you! I really appreciate your tips.

I love these gentlemen's etiquette-type videos. They help me daydream myself into a life other than Truckdrivery and hack musicianship.

A true gentleman never has sculpted eyebrows.

Another excellent presentation. Well worth watching.

Gent Z. Love that channel name bro. Also I agree with every single thing you said. Btw, I flat out never wear shorts, even in summer.

I can’t agree with your prejudice against even smart backpacks. Briefcases are for documents and formal settings, not things like casual reading material , cameras, binoculars, rain wear, etc.

A true and chivalrous gentleman always practises good dental hygiene (brushing teeth with toothpaste, gargling with Listerine etc), before engaging in cunnilingus. 😬😂🙆💁

I've owned my own iron and ironing board since I left my parents house when I was 18. One must dress properly for whatever the occasion may be.👍

Thank you for ur video. It was really good and looking forward to forward to the next one. 🤓😀

Alright, the backpack thing hits home. I always go to the gym before work and also meal prep, so a briefcase won't work.