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I’ll go a little bit off topic but, as a non-english mother tongue, i noticed that you speak in a very clear way. I think that be easily understood by other people (foreigner or not) is a feature that belong to a real gentleman.
Dressing up is far better than dressing down. I personally always wear a polo shirt or shirt with a collar, along with Chelsea boots or loafers, sometimes a clean simple colour of sneakers such as just white or black with minimal logos for the fit
It's easy to be a peacock in my neighborhood, not that I intentionally "peacock" to gain anything. I just like my clothes. My daily "uniform" is a nice pair of jeans, leather shoes, a button-up and a sport coat with pocket square. I know one other guy here that wears a sport coat regularly and he's about 75 years old. Sadly, I don't think I've ever seen a necktie in my neighborhood, not even on Sunday. I am surrounded by oversized tees, hoodies, sneakers and ball caps. Which reminds me, I need to move.
Well, peacocking is so easy nowadays, since people are dressed really sloppy. All it takes is just to wear a polo, chinos and boat or dress shoes, but to me, it is still not enaugh and my minimum attire is chinos, dress shoes, dress shirt, sport coat with pocket square. I even wear ties here and there depending on a mood and situation. Nowadays it is too much to most folks, but it does not matter, because it makes me happy and that is the most important thing. Of course in the biggest and wealthy cities, it is not difficult to do what you want thanks to diversity and people are used to anything there.
The pink shirt, paired with a charcoal gray or navy blue suit, works for me! This is particularly effective in very conservative culture, where local men simply DO NOT wear pink. I have done this often for first dates in countries like Ukraine, where I can confidently tell my prospective date that she will be able to identify me because I will be the only man there wearing a pink shirt! And ladies love the pink touch. 💘
In my area, men over 25 either dress in home clothing or business causal with all the wrong fits/patterns/combinations. On top of it most have let themselves go on their faces/bodies/hair/odors. One could easy peacock by simply keeping oneself clean, rested, athletic, sharply attired and nicely postured.
Another interesting video. My main 'peacock' piece is the pocketwatch I mentioned in a previous video. Big, old, chunky. No way somebody's gonna miss it (or at least, the chain it's attached to). It can be dressed up, or down, depending on the outfit / weather permitting. On top of that, a smattering of jewelry helps. I've had more people ask about my watch, or my gold dragon ring (a gift from my dad) than almost anything else. A cousin joked it looked like one of those Italian mafioso rings, but I can't help that. It is what it is.
I find a singular pink diamante-style glove with the texture of a Brillo pad sported exclusively on the right hand whilst wearing a German M17 WW1 era gas mask to be a great conversation starter in most formal settings. No other attire mind you. Just those two singular items have worked great for me!
I try to "kick up" an outfit with something that elevates. Like wearing a sport coat over an otherwise causal outfit. Shows your intentions, and gathers attention. Or wearing dress shoes with relaxed clothes, again, raises the bar. Done tastefully, it can work.
I used to wear more classic menswear and used to get attention mostly from women my age or older. I started my master's degree, and now I dress in a more American preppy and Ivy style. I think pastel colors, rugby shirts, baseball caps, and classic tailoring attract younger women as well, based on my experience.
I always thought that peacocking is wearing suits in colours other than navy blue, medium grey or dark grey and sometimes mix and matching parts from different suits and adding neckties and pocket squares in bold colours and patterns.
I am trying out more formal styles recently, as I used to be wearing jeans, t-shirt/Polo and sneakers for most part. Some of these new formal outfits differ quite greatly to one another. Like this, I gauge the people's reactions and which styles get most attention and curiosity. In a suburban area I get all the attention, at least that's what it feels like. In bigger towns and cities too but to a lesser extent. BUT, since wearing at least Chinos with tucked in button down shirt, dress shoes or leather Chelsea boots, I get looks from the entire demographic spectrum. Add a blazer and/or coat. Game over
I'm getting back on the weights for that reason. Working out as many muscles and muscle groups as I can, especially my core, improves my posture and my gait.
Men rarely wear pink, I have a few pastel-pink shirts, a winchester, an oxford and a linen and I always receive compliments from men and women when wearing. Until very recently it was considered a masculine colour (derived from red).
I will be honest. I follow the video from Antonio from Real Men Real Style regarding dressing like an Italian. They use colors to be well dressed and it works in the part of Oklahoma that I live in.
Introvert sitting at a bar does not work. You'll be ignored unless you're exceptionally good looking or have some other desired trait eg being freakishly tall.
I like to wear a Newsboy cap here in India, and it always turns heads when I'm out walking or riding my motorcycle. It's my little way of grabbing some attention!
I was in a wine emporium, casually browsing. I was wearing polished double monks, black dress pants, a dressy black crew neck t-shirt, under a gray tweed sport coat with a pocket square. An attractive woman came over and said that my pocket square was a nice touch. We then started talking about wine. Compared to the attire of the other male shoppers, I stood out. I was the peacock. So, all you said here is true. It works.
I think my long hair is a form of peacocking. I live in an Asian country where long hair men are obviously not a norm, and my long hair is basically longer than anyone else's. I get compliments with it from women, saying it smells good when I can't even smell my hair, apart from me wearing a fragrance as well. Also I got a compliment that my hair is majestic, because I really take care of it. I'm very passionate about arts and rock 'n' roll so, me having to present myself with long hair, simple, good and neat style, while smelling great are just congruent to my personality. I'm also an introvert, but I can talk to everyone at the party, giving them high fives without even knowing their names, and just be as positive as I can be in social events. Being an introvert is not an excuse to not go out, you just have to put in more effort.
I wouldn't recommend dressing above others unless you are specifically trying to attract attention. Rather, take the typical dress code and slightly elevate it. For example, if most people are wearing a dress shirt and jacket then go for a french-cuff shirt with a nice pair of cufflinks and a pocket square. If it's more casual (jeans and t-shirts), wear something like khakis with a polo or sweater. Enough so that you are differentiated from the crowd, but not enough so that it appears deliberate. If someone asks, respond "it's just my style".
I love dressing bold when I go out salsa dancing. I have some leopard and paisley print shirts and a couple of inexpensive velvet blazers that I frequently wear, and it always gets me compliments
I agree. Men should take aftershave seriously. It definitely separates the men from the boys, don't just cover up your clothes with lynx africa😂 I'm only young and people always compliment my aftershave. So thats a plus. People will also treat you as if your alot more mature. This sounds like nonsense, but trust me it's not
A true gentleman is one who can go about his life not seeking attention, but receives it nonetheless. Personally, I don't think you should dress or perform in a way that attracts attention, rather it is the natural consequence of your achievements and actions. However, I recognize that's a small minority of people.
Agreed. I would add on top one should dress whatever they feel like but pay extra attention to the feeling part, any attention gathered should be a by-product.
I wear my father's watch. RIP, old man, you're being racist in heaven, now 😉. It's a Rolex, and the only expensive thing he owned. I thought about selling it as part of my inheritance, but not only does it have sentimental value, it has a story to tell. I wear it when I'm out and it's pure gold. (not literally). 😀
Not sure which Burberry London you’re smelling… mine smells of cinnamon, tobacco, lavender, and a green woody pine tree base. A great fragrance either way and for a bargain price
Great video and vibes! I would add that AFTER you attract the person, you need to have CONTENT. So a gentleman should be cultured. Should have a decent idea of how things work, of History, sports, etc. But also, emotional control. We should not be naïve and have a strong opinion about politician A or sports team B, for example. We should know these are distractions in relation to what really matters, which is inner happiness and peace. After all, politicians lie and sports are, in a way, a paid futile circus. So it's my belief that if you are well grounded in your thoughts and also cultivated in worldly things, you'll have the content to back that peacocking up.
James, I wonder how you explain to people on a daily basis why you’re dressed up in a suit, etc. It’s not always obvious, especially when you dress up every day.
I prefer them with odd pairings to add a bit of flavour especially with plain jackets. In my opinion there shouldn't be more than 2 patterned pieces of clothing in your outfit when it comes to trousers, shirt and jacket
Just my personal view but I will often team a dark coloured bold floral pattern shirt with a conservatively cut suit. These shirts also work well with a leather blazer, jeans and western boots if you can get away with a slightly sleazy LA criminal type look!
@@iandougall7169 i live in a hotter climate, so i have many dark floral patterned shirts too! i usually pair them with a black blazer and pants for the night, and when i get them, a white blazer and pants. I also use cargo pants or khaki pants because of the weather, and they look neat!
theres also uncomfortable truth about male peacocks that the features that makes them desired my female peacock makes them easier prey to the animals that hunt them.Just something you must remember before peacocking too much.
Nice whatzit pocket square! The Gent Z could instruct Ash of the Chap's Guide how to properly fold a pocket square and thus liberate him from his cheap silly plastic scaffolding device ...
As a good looking woman, I hate getting attention, it's gotten scary at times. Must be hard being a man trying to get attention any way you can. I guess men have to do work for it.
