I think most guys are worse off then just too much random sale. Normcore became gymcore and it was horrid. Also Franz Ferdinand band fits are crazy out of reach and useless for most. A 36 black Dior knockoff? For why? We did not need big street fashion to hide the pak and gat, either. We needed skate usa 89 on cable.
Hey James, as a man in my early 30s, I related to every single point. Only now do I feel I've kinda found my style in relaxed and baggy silhouettes, whereas before, I used to think my clothes should reflect how much work I'm putting in at the gym. I'm currently trying to offload a lot of items by listing them on platforms like Facebook Marketplace, eBay, and Depop, but I'm not getting as much traction as I'd hoped. I would love to see a video with tips on how to effectively declutter and sell. Amazing video as always! Cheers mate!
Only been following your channel over the last few months but I’ve been loving your videos. I agree with pretty much all the points you make throughout this videos and others. It’s great seeing a fashion content creator truly minimising their wardrobe to pieces they actually wear, not what modern society deems to be “worthy” or “in-trend”. Maybe it’s just me, but I feel many creators always touch on the negative impact of having so many clothes, preaching to spend wisely and/or purchasing less fast fashion and more high quality. When ironically, they deem their over consumption to be ‘valid’ because of their lifestyle and occupation. To a degree, I definitely understand, but I feel people can still be fashion creators, without the need of an excessive amount of pieces. A bit of yap but anyways, I’m glad you’re preaching these wise words!
Been watching you from the very beginning and you always had great insight on personal style while displaying personal awareness. Good to see your channel growing ! 🙏🏼
I like your videos very much, James. Because they’re always very enlightening. You have a distinct quality of being always very humble, sincere and frank with your insightful opinions. You touch on the really important and unpalatable things in fashion. I wish others on RU-vid did the same 👍 thanks!
I agree with all the points mentioned in this video People create their own mental health issues by constantly comparing themselves to other people on the internet and faking their lifestyles for clout instead of putting their own happiness first I’m glad I got rid of IG and have never used TikTok because those apps preys on your insecurities to make you buy stuff you don’t need just to feel accepted by other equally insecure and snobbish people who are chronically online As a fashion community we need to stop with the “aesthetics” nonsense and go back to giving each other good ideas and active encouragement for better outfits and discovering our own tastes
maybe your best vid yet. it's really refreshing to have a voice in the youtube fashion space encouraging consuming less and with more purpose rather than more.
Can't believe I missed this video. Even though I'm not a fashion content creator, I relate so much to everything you said. To me, social media has really turned into a disturbing and abusive inner voice that makes me feel constantly insufficient and dissatisfied with myself and my life. That's one kind of self-awareness that's really bad - the awareness of everthing you are not (and maybe wish you were) and everything don't have or own. I have to step away from it in order to be able to listen to my own self, my tastes and needs. And after watching your video I feel more inclined and inspired to go that route.
Love the dressing for social media take brotha, I have put on some clean outfits during my day to day but nobody would no cause I don’t post a lot as well feels good to just dress for yourself and nobody else
"We're all vain creatures at the end of the day," says you. Makes me think of the novel Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray: “The world is a looking-glass, and gives back to every man the reflection of his own face. Frown at it, and it will in turn look sourly upon you; laugh at it and with it, and it is a jolly kind companion; and so let all young persons take their choice.” "Ah! Vanitas Vanitatum! Which of us is happy in this world? Which of us has his desire? or, having it, is satisfied?"
As is being delivered and by James specifically, you do not need to look like “an unmade bed”. Be confident in you as an individual and listen up to what James is offering - it’s a suggestion not a directive.
This was a great video with a positive message and practical advice. Also, that hair is absolutely working for you and your skin is glowing! 👀 🙌🏻 I was wondering if you wouldn't mind sharing your skincare routine with us? You always look so fresh faced. Cheers!
Thank you mate!! Honestly nothing special, I don’t use any scrubs and just use CeraVe moisturiser after my shower and that’s it! I drink a lot of water, perhaps that helps! 🙏
Water is life. I suspected that might be part of it. I assume you also abstain from cigarettes and drink alcohol moderately. Those two vices can definitely contribute to a diminished complexion. Thanks for replying!
Thank you for this video Im also at a point in my life where im trying to quit various bad habits. None of them relate to fashion, but nevertheless this was a helpful video. Your organized and reductive approach is definitely something I'm trying to replicate. And I'm glad i got to start my day with this video
Jame, love the vid as usual! Are you actually wearing the MBS tee here? I think I found a decent alternative and wanted to get your thoughts on it. It's the Aylestone Core T-Shirt - Gyr White from Admiral. Finally, what do you understand by the term 'Tubular T-Shirt'? I am seeing it a lot since the advent of JAW's top in The Bear. Thanks!
Hello James! Really enjoyed the video as always, I have a question for you. I was wondering if you'll do some brands reviews in the future since you've stopped buying multiple items at once especially if it's all from the same brand? That kind of video is always interesting to watch but the concept of it doesn't seem to match your mindset about how you deal with your wardrobe these days.
I simplified my work clothing by wearing the exact same thing daily. I have 3 black polos and 4 black trousers, all identical. I also Rotate between 2 pairs of shoes. All black everything. Thank me later. P.S. no one will notice OR CARE.
Similar to Marx's theory about how societies need to go through every transitional stage in order to truly achieve their highest form, I feel like the same notion applies here where in order to truly achieve this definitive state you describe in the video we must go through all these stages. For instance I already got over the "wearing something new everyday" and learned the lessons, but I'm currently in the hype of dressing for a life/subculture I'm not part of (yet). And I feel like if I skip that it would always live in the back of my head like wondering what could've been. Maybe it's not that deep and this comment is super cringe LOL 😂But great video as always, mate!
Except that’s not the point of Marxism it’s a trick by powerful people to cause infinite revolt and revolution because ultimately in a atheist worldview there is no direction for man but to mindlessly evolve for and change to become God. In short I agree as we get older we get wiser. Then how much wiser is the one before All.
Does anyone know where I can find that exact Adidas t-shirt he wears in the second Instagram post at 1:40? In the link it shows up a different t-shirt..
I'm 28 now and I think as I got older, I did less and less of dressing fraudulently aka wearing what isn't me and moreso what I wanted to be seen as. And I also just choose less pieces nowadays because the neuroticism that comes with "looking right" is just too stressful and I've seen my gf stress like that and I didn't want to impart that into my life. I love peace. So nowadays instead of dressing for a certain look or goal, it's really just to dress comfortably and a look and feel of ease but also with an expression that there was sophistication and planning in mind, not just thrown on something. And when I do wanna have a certain look, it's purposeful but also comfortable and non stressful in the thinking of what's put together. I think overthinking about what others will think, will be negative to your mind and self esteem. I don't really care what others wear tbh so it's much nicer to be around someone who might not dress well but they're comfortable with themselves and enjoyable to be around with, than someone who dresses nicely but has to make sure they look correct all the time so they keep picking at their clothes and hear them constantly critique what theyre wearing rather than enjoying themselves
This a great message, well thought out and written. Sounds like you’ve really found your personal style and comfort level, that’s awesome. Thank you for watching and commenting!
