Building the Perfect 5 Item Wardrobe
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 มิ.ย. 2024
- Building the perfect minimalist wardrobe looks different for everyone, but for me it would consist of five items: Service boots, midweight denim, high quality tee shirt, a button-up, and a waxed jacket.
Products in this video:
Boots:
-Kreosote Nail Shank: bit.ly/2Khi71S
-Viberg Service Boot: bit.ly/3LHIRWT
-Whites MP: bit.ly/3kIckma
Denim:
-Origin Factory Jeans: bit.ly/3H1sraa
Tee Shirts:
-American Giant: bit.ly/3Cyeaky
-Wonder Looper: bit.ly/3Dh65kK
Button-up Shirts:
-Rite Stuff: bit.ly/3ASIDsr
-Fullcount: bit.ly/44ycWT2
-Iron Heart Chambray: bit.ly/3OMPbBg
-Iron Heart Flannel: bit.ly/3PDtBxj
Jackets:
-F&T Waxed Trucker: prf.hn/l/7EvkaOo
-Heat Straps: bit.ly/45WKY4l
-Tom Beckbe: bit.ly/3wcZ8xU
-Field Leathers: bit.ly/35NWVMg
-Himel Bros: bit.ly/3LAKOUZ
- Patreon: bit.ly/3CgauCW
- Merch: exlsv.com/collections/carl-mu...
-Website: www.carlmurawski.com
-Instagram: bit.ly/2qIHzaB
-Discord: / discord
-What I use to grow my channel: vidiq.com/carlmurawski
#Carlmurawski
BEST OF THE BEST (affiliate links):
- Beard care: bit.ly/3MXMkB4
1. Work boots: bit.ly/3T2FA8f
2. Sunglasses: bit.ly/2IykfS4
3. Casual boots: bit.ly/3LHIRWT
4. Work jacket: carhartt.pxf.io/QOr5Ez
5. Flannel shirt: bit.ly/3PDtBxj
6. Made in USA Tee Shirt: bit.ly/3yAma1p
7. Casual jacket: prf.hn/l/7EvkaOo
8. Leather jacket: bit.ly/3LAKOUZ
9. Adventure Jacket:
10. Wool Socks: bit.ly/3WyzQpW
11. Outdoor Hat:
12. Flashlight: bit.ly/3lfQVC0
13. Hoodie: bit.ly/3qXvhV1
14. Briefcase: bit.ly/3qzNPzP
15. Leather Briefcase: bit.ly/3dpPkHt
16. Duffle Bag: bit.ly/3NrwdPR
17. EDC Pen: bigidesign.com/carlmurawski
18. Work shirt:
19. Wool vest: bit.ly/3CqU3Vq
20. Wool Coat: bit.ly/3N2W9Qg
Reviews of clothing, boots, and accessories for men, along with style advice and life philosophy. I've been working with my hands for my entire life as a mechanic, tow truck driver, and eventually a licensed electrician. Being a blue collar guy, I look for certain elements in a product: is it durable? Is it high-quality? Will it perform well over its service life? Whether boots, pants, jackets, or tools I believe it's best to buy once and cry once by getting the best you can afford. With so many options these days, choosing the best product can become a difficult decision, but that's where I come in. Helping you stay stylish, rugged, and handsome.
I don't care where it's made as long as it's made well and allows you to own less and own better. - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
Products in this video:
Boots
-Kreosote Nail Shank: bit.ly/2Khi71S
-Viberg Service Boot: bit.ly/3LHIRWT
-Whites MP: bit.ly/3kIckma
Denim
-Origin Factory Jeans: bit.ly/3H1sraa
Tee Shirts
-American Giant: bit.ly/3Cyeaky
-Wonder Looper: bit.ly/3Dh65kK
Button-up Shirts
-Rite Stuff: bit.ly/3ASIDsr
-Fullcount: bit.ly/44ycWT2
-Iron Heart Chambray: bit.ly/3OMPbBg
-Iron Heart Flannel: bit.ly/3PDtBxj
Jackets
-F&T Waxed Trucker: bit.ly/3PDtBxj
-Heat Straps: bit.ly/45WKY4l
-Tom Beckbe: bit.ly/3wcZ8xU
-Field Leathers: bit.ly/35NWVMg
-Himel Bros: bit.ly/3LAKOUZ
-Carl's Summer Beard Fade
What t-shirt are you wearing in the video (looking to get a good white pocket tee)
Carl is the president of the anti loafer social club 😂
Where do I sign up to join.
Yeah, I'd like to join too.
It’s because they are ugly and for boomers.
Ditto
See you at the next meeting!
Heck freaking YES! I love the new Carl. Carl unleashed. Sassy.
Hahahahaha
Love the Origin Factory Jeans. I am a high school welding instructor and purchased two pairs at the beginning of last school year. Only wound up wearing one of the pairs and the other is still in the packages because I didn't need anything else. They stood up to whatever I threw at them while still getting compliments when I dressed them up a little bit. By far the best "work" jeans I have ever worn.
Definitely with you about the Origin Factory jeans. I own 5 of them and only wear 2 because in the future I will need them. The feel and the weight are just spot on. I feel so blessed for owning them.
Yup, they really nailed it with those!
Question for you on those: I had a pair of Delta 68s and hated them. I don't like pants that cling to my legs, and to make it worse, the waist was too loose. Can you speak to the difference in fit? I really want to support Origin, but I want to be comfortable, too.
@@patrickh9937Factory jeans are a looser fit. They fit like normal jeans instead of the skinny jean look of the Delta 68. I’m a big guy and they fit me great. I wear a belt with a pair of leather man’s and a heavy key ring and haven’t had any issues with the waist being loose.
@@kungfoochicken08 thank you. I’ll probably order a pair
@@patrickh9937 They’ve been running a special where if you buy two pairs they’re $100 each
Although intensionally not ranked in this vid, I would put my Darn Tough socks at the top. Couldn’t live without them!
Thanks for the video, Carl! - You have the street credibility to make every piece of our clothing something special & reverent -- Thusly, it is because of you that I just purchased a 1940's vintage Woolrich Mackinaw jacket off of eBay last week & feel like a kid on Christmas Eve waiting for it to arrive tomorrow. Thank you for what you do, sir.
Hell yeah!!!! Man, I'd love to see that thing. Second hand wool is the only way to go.
Love your humor, love your 5(ish) picks. Great stuff!
Hahaha thanks man!
I like the fact that you chose plain jeans that have nothing fancy, and a nice t shirt. My uncle always said don't worry about your jeans but a shirt can change anything. And i enjoy wendy's as well.
So true! Your uncle is a smart man.
I love how you start with a hand made, hand dyed, hand stitched bespoke boot. But things dont get "fancy" until the T-shirt, 😂
Hahahaha I didn’t even realize that!
Pretty much the perfect wardrobe that I've been wearing since I was 4 years old (65 now). Every once in a while I might move away from it at the edges, but it's pretty much my standard "go-to". Why mess with perfection?
Thats what I keep telling my wife! She insists I am not, in fact, "perfection".
This Carl is REAL! Love these suggestions. And, DO what you want!
Right on!!!!
I’d choose a pair of 14 to 16 oz Japanese selvedge denim in a straight fit, a pair of White’s loggers, a USA Pima cotton T and Woolpower base and mid layers.
EXCELLENT combo!!
Looper is an offshoot of Naked & Famous. I haven’t shelled out the money for one of those tees, but the chainstitch is an enticing get.
Love these essentials videos.
Love my wonder Looper shirts!
Love my Factory jeans, go Maine!!!! I agree with most everything else as well. My favorite chambray shirts are from Greasepoint workwear and ship john. I did buy an iron heart flannel and it’s good but that price is too high for a shirt, freenote also makes a great flannel and they have good sales every so often. I need a roughout leather jacket some day very soon, or a Dehen N1 jacket, maybe both 😂
Hell yeah! I've gotta try that Greasepoint Workwear shirt, and the Dehen N1 is on my grail list too!
You had smiling all thru this video, Carl. Loved it. I won't be buying any $118 T-shirts, however. 🙂 But I do see where you're coming from.
Hahaha its all good! The American Giant ones are fantastic too at half the price.
Love the Ashley reference 😂😂😂😂 now I need a whopper and a frosty
No more classic combo! Except maybe eating that in a pair of blue jeans and white tee.
Great list, I love those boots! Definitely have to go chambray for the shirt…more Florida appropriate…a good cotton newsboy cap would be necessary for me-even though that would be item 6 😂
Origin factory jeans are incredible. Hopefully, the quality doesn’t fade over time like the Levi’s 511’s, and I’ll be one of those old timers saying, “they don’t make those factory jeans like they used to.”
Carl you cost me money every time I watch these videos but your a valuable reference to cut through the marketing BS.
I apologize to your bank account, but I’ll bet your wardrobe is looking good!
“Like a happy meal’…awesome!
I too love my origin denim. I have probably over 10 pairs of selvedge but I wear the origins a lot and while they don’t honeycomb they do fade to a degree
Good choices Carl, and I like how you give affordable options for us middle class guys who can't justify spending $200 on a flannel shirt to our wives. I have one of each of the items you reviewed and every one of them within an affordable price range, even the F & T waxed trucker which I got on ebay for a steal. Best service boot IMHO is by my friend Andrew here in Buffalo, New York, the Parkhurst Delaware boot. Be well brother and keep making great videos.
Ashley weston is the last person I would take advice from on anything which isn't a latte. And that's not happening lol
Have you ever read her comments section?
"Thank God she's not my GF!"
Bwahahaha
I’ve watched a few of her videos. She has no clue about men’s fashion.
"Loafers Suck". Words to live by. Speaking of.....those "Nail Shanks" look better and better every time I see them. Could I have any boot, they would definitely be in my top 3. Right now I'm working on a pair of Truman, "Java Waxed Flesh." It's a progression thing with me. Can't have all the fun the first day. In all seriousness, as usual, I found this list to be an ever solid one. Very enjoyable, and time well spent. Here's wishing you all the best, from the Keystone State. Cheers....🥃
Much appreciated brother! I just got my first pair of Trumans and have been really enjoying them. It's strange that they went entirely "off the shelf" with custom makeups being invite only... How does one even get on that list? Anyhow, thank you for the kind words!
Thanks for the love Carl!!
I would have to have at least 2 or 3 options for each.
Especially jackets, even more if we include the winter work coat, the lighter spring / summer work jacket, and my workshop beater.
Aside from those it would be my general everyday cold weather jacket and my lightweight jacket , but I've also got a few with sentimental value that would be additional because they aren't suitable options for those 2 categories.
I share your stuff on reddit all the time, keep bringin' it
Thank you brother!!!
Nice video dude, love the t-shirt part 😂
Lol thank you!!!
I ditched the cotton for Merino t shirts and wool flannels Propper Kinetic pants, Darn tough socks, Nicks and JK boots. 👍
I need more chambray shirts in my life.
They're seriously amazing, get yourself some for sure!
Love your content, have a great day!
Thank you sir!
@@CarlMurawskihow does someone direct message you? I tried Facebook to no prevail. Thank you in advance!
@@alexanderlevesque2694 it’s a complex series of riddles- each more vexing than the last! Or you can use the contact me form on my website. 😆 social media dms are usually too backed up man.
@@CarlMurawski I thought about using the contact me form on your website, but it said business inquiries only please 😁 but since I have permission, thank you. You're the best!
Awesome video !!! Looking forward to upgrading my wardrobe. But what tshirt are u wearing in the video ?
That one is from Freenote Cloth. I can’t remember the exact model, but it’s excellent
I loved the look of the fabric, but the 34" Origin jeans were just too baggy for my skinny legs. Any recommendations of who to try next? I can spend a bit more for the right fit.
glad to see you found some costco time!😆
Hahahaha someone saw the livestream! The problem is that each time she goes to Costco it costs me money.
i remember you back in the gustin days. i remember i bought the black selvedge one. they were kind of ass but pulled off the look for the cost.
Gustin is a terrific budget option for sure. I still have some and wear them occasionally.
Costco tshirts are awesome.
Can this please inspire a definitive 3-part Capsule-wardrobe series (good/better/best)
I ❤ boots and loafers.
Suggests American giant and wonder looper t shirts while wearing freenote. The American giant t shirts are great for a lower cost option but to me the freenote t shirts can’t be beat.
How long have the factory denim from origin lasted you? I'm considering a purchase.
100% agree on the Origin jeans. I have replaced almost every pair in my dresser with them. I refuse to buy anything else.
Do you have any recommendations for boot dryers?
Hey man you got any info on 100% cotton (no Spandex) workwear with no chemical finishes?
Great watch Carl
Much appreciated!
$1800 boots, $125 jeans, $110 t shirts…. The People dressing like this must be the same ones buying $100k pickup trucks.
Look at him. He would totally have 100k truck
😂😂😂
Some people love credit card debt 🤷🏻♂️
Sweatshop made Levis, Wrangler, and Lee cost $80+ now, why wouldn't you buy actual US or Japanese made by hand selvedge denim for only a bit more? That way they at least last years and are ethically produced.
If you build it, they will come.
Any chance you could do a big and tall video, or cover some good companies with bigger sizes? All these Japanese and heritage sizes are hilarious. Brave Star 4XL is a normal XL.
Thanks for the third and final fast food reference I was getting worried you forgot
I'd never let you down!
I actually see more guys over 40 wearing leather jackets than guys under 40. A lot of old guys still have their leather jackets from the 80s and 90s.
You're right man, and I think its a cool look too. Theres nothing "wrong" with those old fits, and some dudes rock them well!
Enjoyed the video! You nailed it. However, you can get out of here with that $118 t-shirt. 🤣 I’ve dropped good money on pants, boots, jackets, etc but nooooo sir. Kirkland is the way
Totally valid opinion my dude! Is there any more classic Americana than a great white tee and blue jeans?
For me the perfect jeans 15-18oz, in winter 18-21oz...
Good choice!
I'm new here and just wanted to say, yeah loafers suck! Great content, been watching lots of your stuff lately, greetings from Mexico
Cheers brother, and greetings from the states!
Homie ripping the jokes riffing with all these TH-camrs. So good. Has he always done this?
love the idea of a 5 item wardrobe but i think the problem with it is sequencing in purchasing. i like to think of it like a fibonacci sequence.
my order would be something like
1 selvedge denim (a man isnt dressed if he isnt wearing pants. the best pants ever are 5 pocket jeans.)
2 monochrome tshirt. (unlimited utility in any outfit)
3 leather boot. (im australian so this has to be a plug for an rm williams craftsman chelsea boot. i did want to recommend my beckman but its not as good with the next item.)
4) three piece suit. in dark grey (now you can go to weddings, funerals, wherever mum says. or work a desk)
5)fitted white shirt (something that can be tucked in but doesnt have so much fabric you look like you need to s*** so you can wear it loose.)
6) canvas sneaker or leather sneaker (for me a chuck 70 is the budget option. for a white italian sneaker there are a bunch of options.)
with these 6 you have
1 jeans tshirt and either sneaker or chelsea boot.
2 jeans and white shirt. canvas sneaker or boot. (get the accessories right this is always a killer)
3 jeans white shirt suit jacket. canvas sneaker or boot. night out on town.
4 filling in hospo? jeans shirt and vest. or jeans tshirt vest. Ill take a negroni or a old fashioned thanks.
5 feeling a little back streety? jeans tshirt and shirt as jacket. boots or sneakers would work.
6 suit pants, tshirt and jacket or vest. either shoe will work. very preppy but totally an option.
7 suit white shirt no vest. chelsea boot. collins st cowboys ready to make big deal.
8 three piece suit. cigar time.
New subscriber here and I have to say I love your content! But after watching many of your videos ive come to realize that i’ll need a third job so I can afford these things😆
I appreciate that! But consider seeking out some gently used second hand items. A lot of people who like this stuff tend to cycle through it quickly, and they'll sell it for FAR less than new. Just a little hack for ya!
@@CarlMurawski I appreciate that! Thank you for responding🤝
I have to make a request. can you review those true classic and fresh clean threads shirts? Save people money to see if they are actually worth it? Also, can you review Dixxon flannel?
Hell yeah to both!
I don’t have a leather jacket anymore, but I shall be Daffy Ducked if I ever wear loafers.😊
hahahaha
Best suspenders for wearing with work pants? The pants don’t have suspended buttons.
Enjoyed the video just commenting for the algorithm I thought it was funny
I appreciate that!
Are there any really good service boots available in black with brass hardware for less than US$300? I can't really justify anything more than that and I wear black for work (I'm a priest). Right now I think the Jim Green African Ranger in black will probably be my next pair of boots.
Father, not sure if you purchased anything but I'm going with the Jim Green Razorbacks. Unfortunately, they don't come in black but their brown is quite dark. (If you wear a cassock you probably can get away with it though.)
@@flabiger thank you for reaching out! I recently bought a pair of Keene Targhee IIIs in black because I really liked my brown pair and I caught a great sale on them, but I'll definitely keep that in mind for when I need a new pair. Dark brown can work with my cassock, but like Johnny Cash, I prefer to be the Man in Black!
Hows that Oris Aquis holding up?
I still love it! Years later and its never let me down.
You must have been really hungry when you made this 😂
Hungry, and hot! This heatwave is killin me. You can see me get sweatier as the episode goes on... blech
$120 T-Shirt. My word.
Or the American Giant for half the price!
I know this is an old video and maybe you’ll catch this comment but what watch are you wearing?
Try Engelbert strauss
Carl is a bit sassy in this video 😂 must've woke up on the wrong side of the loaf
Hahahahah wrong side of the loaf!
Youre not mad at me your mad at your dad 😂😂
The leather jacket is timeless 👌🏻 as well as the loafer 😎😈
Why must you taunt me!?
ashley weston curates outfits exactly the same way as chat gpt
$ too high end=materials/fabric type?
What kind of jobs do you guys have that you can afford these exorbitant prices? I'm doing ok, money-wise, but just can't understand why a shirt is $120 bucks. Craaazy. The markups on the material and labor must be phenomenal for these companies.
Need a 6th item. A hat.
Especially as I get older this is so true. Keeping skin cancer at bay with proper headwear is key.
Too macho for loafers 😂
Terrible, horrible things.
What makes a "true" minimalist seems to be some component of boring or cheap. I met a guy who calls himself a minimalist to my face and says he doesn't want to spend ANY money when I offer him a deal on some of my old leather jackets that don't fit well anymore. He is wearing Levi's denim pants and Converse All-Star sneakers and some fabric jacket possibly similar to your waxed one without the wax and a black t-shirt. I doubt that he spent more than $20 on any specific t-shirt if they don't have a design on them. Chambray shirts can come in other, more vibrant colors, but a MINIMALIST wouldn't WANT most of them and flannel shirts can be seasonal when Chambray is not warm enough, but I would still also add in wool shirts and khaki pants and some leather shoes for dress and casual occasions that aren't boots OR loafers... Am I forgetting something? Most minimalists would still have more than ONE outfit, too. Same as socks and underwear: Still need multiple pair of pants, etc. And that guy doesn't wear hats, which I consider a necessity most of the time. Um, so I told him that is pretty easy to find inexpensive used leather on ebay now if seeking smaller sizes but I don't know if he would ever wear decent shoes unless at work, either, and I wish LL Bean was still the same place where I used to think I could solve almost my entire wardrobe question but now is pretty much JUST flannels and chambray for me, but don't forget their canvas shirts that I wear more often than chambray. blah, blah
My PERFECT five will always be SEASONAL because it's a hundred degrees right now but I was still wearing wool and flannel into May or June dis year, which hardly ever happens... But FIVE is pretty limiting.
Still waiting for the third fast food chain reference
The Happy Meal reference at the end counts!
Haha that Wendy’s comment got me 😅
Hahahahaha those Frosty drinks man.... they call to me.
i totally agree: Loofers suuuck!!!!
Hear hear!!!!
Are you still into raw denim?
Sure, if its cool!
$1800 boots? $118 t-shirt? $350 flannel? Dude!
Anybody who actually changed oil on a truck regularly knows you have different jeans for work, dress and play
Have you cinonsidered throwing that hat at a box!?!
Dude, I need a goddamn 6' net to catch it at this point!
@@CarlMurawskiThe look on your face makes me feel sorry for you each time. The look of resigned failure. “And still, she persists”.
@@kevinorr6880 One day..... one day
Everest Tee? Where’s the pocket?
Man, I miss the pocket so much...
@@CarlMurawski what’s up with these places not putting pockets on stuff. Kids ain’t buying them. Grown men are. Grown men like pockets. Unless it’s a “formal” event. That calls for no pocket.
Your kicker light is a bit too hot. Makes you look like you’re turning into the Purple Hulk 😜
How do you know I'm not?? Hahaha I just got a couple of these cool RGB tubes and I'm playing around with them, so you'll likely see some odd colors in the next few months as I figure out what the heck I'm doing!
Dang, I was hoping his favorite footwear would be a nice pair of loafers. I’m shattered. 😢
That’s it, go to time out!!!
@@CarlMurawski
🤣
I'm concerned for your actual health! I agree with the classic looks that you presented. Some of the costs are out of my budget, but the classic look never goes away. Ashley Weston makes my head fuzzy. She shills for one of the worst Asian dump clothing companies ever!
My doctor prescribed a diet strictly devoid of loafers.
Ashley weston makes me cringe! Grear video Carl!
10 things men over 30 SHOULDNT WEAR!!! Sponsored by Zara
Timberlands and walking poles? Your street cred is taking a pretty huge hit right off the bat.
Bro, you do realize that’s stock footage right?
@@CarlMurawski Bro, you do realize that was a joke right?
@@N7Tigger I did not
I want to know what you do for a living that lets you afford almost $2000 boots. That’s a month’s pay for me.
I’m an IBEW electrician.
40oz jeans lol, no need for snow pants
Nothing touches your skin for under $100 huh 😂 yeah maybe one day I’ll have enough money to watch your videos 😢😂
All of these things can be bought by collecting bottles/cans in your spare time and cashing out.
Luckily watching the videos is free!
Can we get a “reasonably priced” list of items? The $1800 boots are just a flex. Nobody else buys those lol. $300 flannels and $200 T shirts. Come on now. Not everyone in New England is a stuffy yuppy! 😂 let’s get real Carl.
Loafers for life
I think we should see other people....
Bro dont tempt the denim idiots theyre gonna make a 50 before i finish this video
99.9999% of people are never ever going to buy 1700.. US dollar boots
This video features a boot that cost $1850 and you can’t get for 3.5 years…
Awesome
She really thinks being a "celebrity menswear stylist" means anything..
Her clients look like display mannequins from Old Navy 😮💨
Hahahaha She's definitely not my cup of tea, thats for sure.
ASHLEY WESTON SLANDER! Legendary stuff, she always pisses me off. She wants men to look so boring all the time.
Ashley has some of the worst fashion advice ever. Leather rules
Ashley Weston's opinion is completely irrelevant. She tells grown men to dress like hipsters.