As I said in another response, only the greatest mountains have timberlines. I knew a man who liked to describe his high forehead and bald head as a 'three-story intellect with a skylight'. He has a successful medical career that didn't make this claim seem pompous.
The theory I like best is that hair starts slipping off the top of your head and starts to grow out of your ears and nostrils since it's easier for it to come out from a lower position... if that's the case, I wonder what the tops of your toes look like! 😁
As a woman, I can't agree enough with the trimming of brows, nose and ears! I really don't mind if a man is bald or greying, but grooming is soooo important. Thanks for mentioning that.
This video really strikes a chord. Turning fifty was a real turning point. I accepted that my hair is getting grayer and i will never have the sculpted body I want. I get teased about wearing tuck-in shirts at neighborhood get-togethers but I just feel dumpy in a t-shirt and flip-flops. Sometimes I wear a tie even when I work from home. Others think I am crazy but being well-dressed makes me feel better about myself and I have no plans to stop. Thanks for another quality video.
I respectfully disagree with you on the sculpted body part. Unless you have a disability, you can totally achieve the body you want. You will have to be more careful about what you eat than when you were younger, and you might have to workout more intensely, but you can do it. I guess it depends on what you consider “sculpted”. 50 is the new 40, haven’t you heard?
I also disagree on the sculpted body part, but I think dressing nice at home is a trend that should have never gone away. Even if all we typically do is accept a package at the door, there have been instances I've been unexpectedly visited by city employees, neighbors, internet service technicians, land surveyors, Jehovah's Witnesses, etc, and wished I had presented myself more professionally. Conversely, I've visited my own neighbors spontaneously and come to the conclusion that most people in my area live like animals.
"It doesn't matter what you're wearing, on Main Street or Savile Row. It's what you wear from ear to ear, and not from head to toe... that ma-aah-ah-ters." Been watching you confidently display fashions that I don't feel like I could ever pull off, and you look fantastic. It's the confidence that pulls it off. I've never noticed your hair.
You're completely right about caution with hair dye. I work mostly with old people . The worst look for old men is with noticible wrinkling and hair died jet black.
Or an obvious toupee. My best friend in high school married a dark haired man; then years later, I ran into her at a restaurant and I couldn't figure out who the gorgeous man was that she was with. I thought she must have divorced her first husband and now she was with someone else, but no, her husband's hair had just turned gray. His undereye shadows were no longer obvious and his skin tone looked much brighter. Gray hair can make some men look much more attractive because it's kinder on their skin tone than dark hair.
Changing my diet to healthy eating (veggies and meat, no sugar or processed food, which was my whole diet) helped my hairloss. My hair got thicker on top. Results take a while. So stick with it.
My hair was falling out when I was 14 and I was panicking up until I hit about 23 I stopped giving a care and I’ll tell you what, very little as fell out since then and I’m in my 50s now Over the years I had people who were dogging me out, about my hair, lose most of theirs way past where mine was. I have a receded hairline no bald spot My advice to anybody is don’t panic
Eating meat doesn't make hair grow. If you were eating no nutritious food whatsoever, you were starving yourself. You're entitled to your own opinions but not your own facts.
I can literally watch the videos of this channel all day long. The contents are full of “professional” elegance. This is definitely the channel that a real man should subscribe to. Great job and keep up the good work!
I'm 53 and I have the same haircut I had back when I was a hard charging US Army Infantryman, for no reasons other than familiarity and, well, I like it.
There's the familiarity and comfort aspect. When you get "our" age (almost 56), you dress for comfort - especially May-September - in the deep south. Which means loose t-shirt, shorts, and crocs. Workplace is jeans/khakis with golf shirt and boots. It's almost unbearable for me to wear a long sleeve shirt now, let alone a coat.
Learning your actual shoe size is important. I thought dress shoes were inherently painful till I figured out I had wide a width in my 30's. The shoe measuring tool even would say I had standard width, but at around my toes I'm actually a W2 width. Once I made the switch to wide width shoes, dress shoes became fun and comfortable.
I believe it isn't a white turtleneck, it seems to be a cream color...i don't think a white turtleneck looks good with camel, the undertones would clash, the cream and camel, both have warm.undertones and compliment each other
@@CrystalRuizEnriquez It is indeed cream. Of course, the way the light reflects in the video can make it seem white, but it is cream / off white because it harmonizes better with the camel
I'm 65 so I'm way older than "middle aged". What got me through "middle aged" - young adulthood for that matter and continues today are motorcycles....European motorcycles to be specific. Nortons, Beezas, Beemers, Guzzis etc. The best fashion accessories for me today are a pair of well built leathers, matched with boots, helmet and gloves and all accessorize correctly with my bright red Ducati. Also own one in yellow and white which too accessorize with my ensemble without having to think much about it. I highly recommend this anti aging strategy! Especially for all you "middle aged" kids out there.
I started going bald at 24, and earlier this year I made the decision to start shaving my head shiny bald, and it honestly made me look younger than having an obviously receding hairline
My brother is bald as am I at 35. He lets the sides grow out and looks like he's 52 instead of 32. I just embrace it and shave. it looks great all shaved and even.
Recently attended a funeral and realized the black suit I was wearing was one of the first suits I bought after college (1994). Definitely got my money’s worth on that purchase and kinda proud that at 52 I’m still fitting into a suit from my mid 20’s. Luckily it’s a classic cut business suit so no embarrassing shoulder pads or too wide/ too narrow lapels.
Yes, I can appreciate this. I have a nice classic Hart Shaffner & Marx gray plaid suit bought about 1982 that still fits nicely, and people are amazed when I mention how old it is. One person said suits of that brand 'last forever'.
@@dbabakh8911 I dress exactly like a cowboy, both on and off work. Hat, bandana, vest, and boots. People gravitate to me and it's very easy to approach others because they are already smiling when they see me. I pinch my brim and say "Howdy!" Love from Texas.
@@dabeln1 Right on. If you are bold enough and comfortable enough to have your own look that isn't necessarily the trend of the day people will have a certain respect for that. It portrays confidence.
Have you tried smoking a pipe (the pipe tobacco kind of pipe)? It will make you look even younger and promotes the discontinuation of cigarette smoking 👍
My brother stopped smoking, and immediately gained 15 KG in weight, his blood pressure went crazy (he was interned in a hospital for some days) and his hair turned gray-white in months... And he was just turning 40.... But the good thing is he gained overall, long-term good health. He will live longer, that's for sure.
Dyed hair is bad, but I'm surprised this video didn't mention toupees or weaves. I figure if the likes of a moneybags like Elton John can't get a decent syrup there's no hope for us mortals. Don't get me started on those things they glue to your scalp that look like upcycled debris from the shower drain. A number 1 cut saves on barber's fees, shampoo and embarrassment from wind induced comb over failures. If it's good enough for Jean Luc, it's good enough for me.
I am subscribed to this channel since so many years. Its literally life saving and so cool. My sons are on it now. Dressing is so life defining. Really a big RESPEKT for this outstanding work you are doing. You are a true benefit to this world.
Raphael you do so well with softer materials like cashmere, tweed and flannel instead of shiny sleek. You also pull off medium vibrant to soft lighther colour shades so well instead of plain very dark ones.
Thinning hair and receding hairline is FAR from the worst thing that can happen to a man. My father-in-law (late-50s) insists on maintaining an 80's hair band mullet (now entirely gray) despite the fact that the bands have been defunct for decades and their members are dying at a significant rate. That coupled with his sleeveless shirts and baggy cargo pants is a painful sight.
My dad spent $10K for hair plugs, the plugs looked bad, he got a big scar on the back of his head, and of course he continued to bald. I just cut my hair really low and then started shaving my head. Better to be bald than balding.
Having a well fitting suit is so important for formal occasions. Since most ppl don't wear suits everyday anymore alot of guys I see st weddings and what not have of the rack suits that haven't been altered to their body type and they look awful.i get compliments at these occasions for looking good in a suit and I know its only bc most guys there have unaltered while mine is custom fitted. So simple and yet so many guys don't realize how much a difference it makes.
Agreed. I buy brand name suits at thrift stores for usually under $20 and take them to get altered. My seamstress charges $45 to alter the pants and jacket. It's worth every penny. I often get compliments on the look - everybody thinks I spent thousands when in fact I have less than $65 invested. I also get my shirts trimmed ($10 each) so no more "muffin man" look at the waistline. Again, worth every penny.
What do you think is the biggest mistake that makes middle-aged men look older? Again, we are all for embracing ones age, and older is not worse but it can make you look wiser. But a lot of men want to look younger, not older. The way we dress and appear can definitely change our perceived age considerably...
Men in their 40s still dressing in the same street-/scene clothing they dressed in when they were in their late teens. Or even worse, they wanted to dress in in their late teens but couldn't afford to. Mistaking cost for class.
Middle aged men look older if they don't press their suits. You need to iron your shirts as well, but crumpled suits don't give off a youthful image for anyone over 40.
I love that RU-vid recommended this video to me when it was literally 100 degrees outside today. I'm never wearing any of this stuff. Great video though!
I never let my age bother me. I turned 50 this year and while my mind says I'm 25 still, my body not so much. You can't stop the clock, wish we could but time stands still for no one.
If you ever skated in the past, buy another skateboard. It’s a great feeling, low impact exercise you may have forgot about. I see why the cranberry juice guy skated to work everyday.
If you want be as supple and fit as a teenager, take up Hatha Yoga, it'll take years off you without any strain. And don't let the outdated idea Yoga is 'weird' because it's foreign stop you . Lots of high profile boxers, sportsmen, martial arts practitioners and actors are into it to achieve peak finesse with no effort . You'll find it on the net. Luck to you.
Two points as a middle age man, 60 next anniversary. 1, no turtle neck sweaters for me, I like the look but i find that they drag if i am not very recently close shaven. 2, do not wear sunscreen ... UV-A has significant health giving properties, and UV-B works with Vit D to boost your immune system ... no significat UV-C gets through the atmosphere.
Found Raphael's discussion of the personal, professional and social rewards of middle age to be very insightful, and encouraging. Very nice to hear a comprehensive, thoughtful perspective on that experience.
Dress however you want at any age. I love when older people dye their hair, weird flashy things and try weird fashion. It inspires me to do so. If you have the confidence, you can rock ANYTHING. Even your birthday suit, the best suit of all.
@@salazam older folks never had the chance to wear different kinds of things without facing harsh social stigma. I don't really find your joke funny, sorry
I am certainly middle aged at 55 years of age and I have to say this is perhaps one of your most important videos. Those of us lucky enough to have hair have made the mistake of having too young haircuts....I certainly have. Although I do dress well there is ALWAYS room for new ideas and advice. Well done Sven. Happy New Year.
Actually, I'm 50, and I never feared losing my hair. I come from a family of bald men - my father, my grandfather, my uncle, my brother, all started losing their hair pretty young, so I never gave it too much thought, you can't win over genetics I guess. So when my hair started thinning, I went for a fully shaved head and a beard (which I keep about 6-8 mm long). I think it's a great look for men, and it can even make you look younger - in my case, even if some white hair started slowly creeping upon my beard these days, people often think I'm in my early 40s instead of being 50.
The fact I completely shave my head because of MPB, started to research proper shaving, then shaving with vintage implements, then buying & wearing vintage, is what brought me to this channel in the first place. Or to put it another way, my baldness lead me here.
Sorry keeping my beard dyed with my complexion I need the contrast and a gray beard with brown eyebrows just looks weird . I don’t care what others think I like it and that is what matters most . Great tips and ideas 👍🏻👍🏻.
This video is great. It definitely helps men to know how to feel better about themselves regardless of age. There seems to be this false believe that to dress well you have to have alot of money; this is simply not true. Like the old saying goes, knowledge is power; all you need is the knowledge of how to dress, and where to purchase quality clothing for a reasonable price. I buy most of my clothes from eBay, or other second hand stores, for a fraction of the price of new. And I have learned a ton about dressing, and menswear, from Gentleman's Gazette.
#9 Embracing your age should be #1. I had turned 60 in October 2020 and the keyway not to look your age is to have an open mind and a good health regimen.
This photo to the left here is myself on Lake Lucerne on a steamer about 15 years ago when a group of friends had been to a hotel dance in the alps one summer and everyone dressed 1930s. I have collected vintage clothes for 30 years now and wear them daily. I always admired the way my parents dressed . They were the 1940s generation .
Calories in - calories out. That'll help you fit into clothes you're too big for now. Helped me get a whole new wardrobe. I haven't weighed this much(165) since I was a preteen.
Glad you made it out of Stalag 13, LeBeau. Seriously though, good tips. Enjoy the channel. (The snarky comment is a Hogan's Heroes reference, for those who thought I meant something else.)
I will be 50 in a few months and I am glad that I am alive to make mistakes. lol It was this year that really got me looking at classic style as I found myself wearing pretty much the same style for the last 30 years and had put little thought into proper fit. Here's to dressing with dignity.
I love this channel my husband and I do go to Beautypedia often and I buy Paula Begouns products for him and for myself. My husband is 63 and still looks very sophisticated and works out every day. Sunscreen helps. Thank you for your insights!
I’m very happy having been fully grey since my late 20s. When I saw the first grey streaks when I was 22 I couldn’t wait to be proper grey. It’s the best hair color there is on men and women.
my poppy (mother's father) had a full head of hair til the end. It was silver though. My mum started going grey in her early 20s. Now she is properly silver she is rocking a closely cut pompadour.. tbh I'm not into that cut but its ok. Thankfully Ive got that silver coming through and I love it.
I'm a very young looking 40 but felt like my style was way to young for me .so found this helpful..new hair with a chat with my barber and a new style.feel so much more relaxed and comfortable..
My tip is don't waste money on new clothes. I've shopped at charity shops since my 20s and have a room full of Paul Smith, moschino, super dry, all saints etc which collectively cost me a fraction of just a new pair of loaks. Better still, after losing 2 stone and finding everything way too big I can afford to redonate the lot and start again! It's all fun
“Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influence of the earth.” ― Henry David Thoreau, I accept middle & old age.
I’m 53. I watch my nutrition and sleep. Get regular exercise as a part of a healthy lifestyle. Have developed a high standard of grooming habits. As a result, I’m healthy, mentally and physically, strong, Have Lot’s of energy. Instead of managing an expensive wardrobe that hides who you are, why not manage your health and maintain a healthy mind and body? If you do that, a middle - old age man can wear anything from sport to sophisticated clothing, and look well and good in anything. Yes, you can. Being unwell, and out of shape makes wearing clothing the challenge. To look good, you don’t need money, clothes, or a tailor. You need to manage your health and body.
Every outfit you have chosen to wear in this video unfortunately makes you look old. Nobody is wearing a turtleneck right now, and you look like you’re trying WAY too hard. This doesn’t exude confidence, it exudes a lack of understanding what’s going on in fashion.
I am finding that it's much easier to set my own fashion statement, doing what I like and with which I am most comfortable. A great philosopher once wrote, "you can't please everyone so you've got to please yourself.'
I think the best thing ANY man can do to make himself look good at ANY age....is confidence. Wear what you want but just own it. It will be your signature. Don't let others dictate to you WHAT you should or shouldn't wear. Then it just looks like one is trying TOO hard.
I'm glad I live in the internet age, as I probably would never have even bothered to reflect on my woeful dress sense without seeing great content like this - Cheers,
Dressing like an extra on Downton Abbey doesn't exactly scream modern man.. love the look but its all quite impractical, isnt it?.. Surely youd be the best dressed in most settings but, im afraid, most people would find it to be uppity/snobbish/strange
That's what I thought. It's interesting but just because it's so anachronistic and foreign. In my hometown, people would stare at you and watch like national geographic lol.
They're a little too modern for Downton Abbey, oh by about 20-30 years give or take. But honestly just dress however makes you feel comfortable- whether that's a 3 piece tweed or sweats and a hoodie, and whatever "most people" think is irrelevant if you're comfortable in it. Those who matter don't care and those who care don't matter.
I think it does not scream adult if you are overconcerned with the opinion of strangers who might judge you by your clothes, without even talking to you.^^
I have incorporated suits, peacoats and trench coats into my closet. But I live in a warm country and would like to discover clothing options that look fancy but are usable in the summer. how can i stay chic in the summer? what other options are there besides the combo dress shirt and shorts?
Some of those "clunky" slip ons actually look fine if you are dressing casually; Like jeans and a t-shirt. Yes, some men in their 40's and 50's still have the physique to pull off the old faded jeans and t-shirt thing.. Sometimes you can dress simply, and it still looks attractive- as opposed to going for the "classic" look everytime. Most men are not a clothes horse like you.. haha
I am an athletic older man, living in Southern California where being "dressed" consist of wearing a collard shirt! Is there a middle ground between the "suit and tie" and gym clothes?
A good friend of mine just turned 60. He looks 40, no joke. Bikes every day, is vegan, takes very good care of himself, very strong spiritual life. He can dress however the heck he wants.
Aaaah - at last something important and relevant. Thanks. I'm 6'4"/193cm and 85kg/187lbs with a long back so have difficulty getting what I want in a town of 5000 people. I cant even get jeans 34W 34L non-taper fit any longer - even online.
As a female, I can tell you that a man of a certain age having that "Macklemore" haircut or other very trendy hairstyles is very tiresome to see. Classic haircuts on a gentleman of any age is much more comfortable and pleasant to see. Also- the clunky comfort shoes have to go! I believe we can all find comfortable and good looking real shoes to wear! Trainers are for training.
Ive been watching alot of your videos lately however im finding trouble 'getting started'. Im looking for outfit ideas to wear daily. I am a truck driver so I dont wear 'business suits' to work. im talking about clothing when I come home say for instance going to the shops or going for lunch or on the weekend going to a friends house for example. please do something like this most of the stuff seems to be focused on a professional aspect or very specific events
I know how you feel. I work in a factory where a T-shirt under a uniform shirt paired with work pants and steel-toed shoes is my "business attire" twelve hours a day. This, coupled with the fact that I'm in Texas where it's summer for eight months out of the year, makes it difficult to justify spending a few hundred dollars or more on a dressy wardrobe which might get worn only a handful of times.
This is an older post but I went through this myself. I'm an industrial painter but when the occasion calls or I just feel like dressing up a bit I dress in a button up shirt, chino pants, and dress boots. A nice hat, belt, and a watch finish it off. This is after years of trying to dress up but always feeling uncomfortable because it just wasn't me. But dressing a bit more casual is more comfortable and I look nice... not out of place. And in this day and age I always standout has well dressed and get compliments. Just start with a nice shirt, pants, and shoes. Don't buy a suit if you can help it.
@@MrTrenttness yeah ive got a few suits but for enviornment/people around me it doesnt work. The way you described is good. More or less what i was after are specific style of shoes to match certain pants etc and have a place to start to be able to mix and match as opposed to have single sets that cant be interchanged. Thanks mate
@@ugursenturk5860 Sounds like you are on top of it. I think this channel is a mixed bag. It's a bit eccentric for the average man and I think there is some quite frankly bad advice for most men. Most of us just want to look nice and set ourselves a part from the crowd just enough to attract the right attention. I've tried dressing up in a full suit and going out for a coffee but I felt so self conscious it wasn't at all fun. It took a while to figure out what I was looking for. Take care friend!
@@ugursenturk5860 Oh, and I'm pretty small at 5'4" so I my shirts and pants come from Petermanning. My dress boots are Thursday Boot Co. They are easy to maintain and are has comfortable has they are nice looking. Cheers.
There is so much good advice here! I am now 68, but still very active. I still feel "young" at heart. We went to a family get together yesterday and my wife insisted I wear Jeans (and a polo style shirt) After much cajoling, I did.. Someone posted pics online that night and I look like a fool! I wanted to wear a pair of casual gray slacks.. and a nicer shirt. Lesson learned. Around home, and working on projects, I'm a GRUB. Cargo pants and T shirts.. But? Still have most of my hair but it's mostly grey now..
I think it was the polo shirt... Jeans and a polo was what my dad wore in the 80s/early 90s. A plain T-shirt and a pair of modern jeans (not that stone-wash pair from 1987) and you're good to go. "Slacks" and you're getting into stuff MY grandfather would have worn... Grandmother too for that matter. At least be able to call them trousers!
Why do you never address the most important aspect for a man to look good. Being fit and builiding muscle will make you look better than everything else.
Wearing clean, well fitted clothes is the most important thing no matter what your age. I always get my pants and shirts altered, it makes a huge difference not only in the appearance, but also with my self-esteem. As far as "fashion" is concerned, when in doubt, stick with the classics. Simple.
