In Your 30s? Avoid These 6 Style Mistakes - Men's Fashion Advice
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- We break down 6 style mistakes that most gentlemen in their 30s make--and what you can wear to look stylish instead!
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00:00 Introduction
For some reason, certain decades seem to correlate with a specific set of style mistakes.
By your 30’s, many men are settling into careers, buying homes, and having families, all of which change who you are as a person. Even if that isn’t your particular path, we all grow and change with time, and our style should evolve and change with us.
You’re a full-fledged adult, and as such, a certain degree of maturity should be in your style;
where you look youthful but also age-appropriate. Anything too young makes you look like you haven’t grown up!
Finding your own style that suits you, looks good on you, and makes you feel good should be your first priority. But, it’s hard to see ourselves clearly sometimes, so we put together a list of ways that men sometimes fall into habits - that aren’t necessarily deliberate choices - that can negatively affect your overall look at this particular stage of life.
6 Style Mistakes 30-Somethings Should Avoid
01:12 1. Wearing the Same Outfits As In High School
You're in your 30s, so you probably don't look like you're in your teens anymore. Save your old clothes for painting and doing other household errands but not for day-to-day wear. These would include those baggy straight leg jeans, graphic tees, and oversized polos and t-shirts.
02:50 2. Not Knowing Your Personal Style
Finding out what looks good on you and what works for you is the most important. This will help you become a more effective shopper where you'll get to spend less money and be happier with what you purchase.
Take some time and answer the following questions:
How do I want to feel when I get dressed?
What is important to me with regards to style?
What is my budget?
What consistently makes me feel good when I wear it?
What gaps in my knowledge are preventing me from the wardrobe I want?
What mistakes do I consistently make with purchasing that I later regret?
What gaps in my wardrobe are preventing me from the look that I want?
Do I struggle with too many choices or do I not have enough choices?
Do I want to do this on my own or consult other people and other resources?
Take the answers to all these questions and write them down. It will create something like a Venn diagram that will lead you to your ideal look.
04:00 3. Carrying a Backpack
If you're in your 30s, your clothing and taste have hopefully changed since your college and high school days. But the backpack is a bit of a remnant of that time.
04:29 4. Not Getting Dressed Everyday
What you wear at home should be all about what feels good to you but we've actually found value in getting dressed every day.
04:50 5. Wearing Immature Jeans
Jeans, unlike chinos or other dress pants age much more quickly over time. The trends for distressing, details, and washes make jeans evolve more quickly.
05:24 6. Wearing Immature Shoes
This can mean wearing flip-flops or sandals to places other than the beach. Like a lot of people here in the midwest tend to do sometimes, wearing dirty trainers someplace other than doing yard work. Your shoes are a key place to be able to show that your style is as mature as you are.
06:03 Outfit Rundown - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
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New video title: “How to Roast Preston Like a Gentleman”
C’mon! Let’s be adults and keep “gentlemen” in “Gentlemen’s Gazette.”
@@redbird963 Except for Preston
Kyle’s voice is so relaxing.
Great video. 👍
As a 19-year-old, I'm not sure why I clicked on this video, but I still found this video very helpful and entertaining :)
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yeh same :)
Haha yeah I'm 19 too and a big fan the channel!
17 here!!
@@christianzachaustero5450 Same !
@@jeffreyderijck9256 17 years old preparing to be a true gentleman
Nice boots, good denim, and a casual button down works from when you’re 18 to when you die.
And that's biblical!
I know you guys have an odd issue with backpacks, but for some of us, a briefcase just won't cut it. Almost no company makes laptop appropriate luggage for my motorcycle, so the backpack is part of the ride. Additionally, when I commute via train/bus, my briefcases are always an asymmetrical annoyance, but the backpacks get the job done. I'm in my late 40s now, and I realize the backpack is not appropriate for white collar fashion, but practicality wins out on this one.
Yeah, if you ride a bike of any kind, you can't beat the backpack
Classical menswear and backpacks don't mix well. Ashley Weston covers the topic of bags and backpacks very well in several videos.
It's true. I agree with many of the things they discuss on this channel, but not the backpacks. There is no replacement for a backpack. I don't take one everywhere I go, but when I transport my laptop, which I do rarely, it's backpack or nothing.
I know a guy who takes two bags with him everywhere he goes, back pack and messenger bag, and while I wouldn't say he really tries to dress up, he certainly doesn't look like a school boy.
I'd say, if you are wearing a backpack and you look like a school boy then you need to get a better back pack. Try leather.
Wear what you wanna wear for as long as it's appropriate at a given situation. I think part of being mature is not caring about what others think.
I often start these videos with a slight fear of finding something I'm guilty of... But luckily I seem to have developed in a way that's OK.
1. I still have the same general style as in high school (but not the same pieces, +30 kg is to blame). In my 40s I no longer wear ties with teddy bears, I still did that some times in my early 30s.
2. I still have the same hair style.
3. I still love backpacks. They look strange with a suit, they do wrinkle it and one can get seriously sweaty underneath, but they are comfortable to carry around heavy stuff and/or a lot of stuff. One definitely should get a business level backpack though.
One other point about hairstyling in your 30s: This is the point where most men’s hairlines start to visibly recede and/or become thinner overall, so it’s important to adapt to these changes rather than keep with a hairstyle that will accentuate what you’ve lost, rather than compliment what you’ve got. (Don’t try to hide it either, of course; a combover is an even worse look because it shows you’re not comfortable in your own skin.)
@Atlantean Perspective if you can pull off the blad and or shaved head go for it. If you facial hair is must
dressing well even when you're staying home is a solid piece of advice for this moment we're living through
That’s the one that stood out for me although I don’t put it into practice LOL
This is something I tell people who are working from home all of the time: get dressed like you're going to the office. Take your shower, brush your teeth, shave, do all of those things and put the right clothes on your body. Doing so keeps that rhythm going in the brain and will most certainly help you when the day comes when we start going back to the office. Too many people who are rolling out of bed and over to the desk with their PJs still on talk about needing to nap at certain times of the day, etc. Their brain is still in bed-mode. Get up, get moving, set the pace for the day.
@@samuelbrainsample LOL imagine getting used to napping and then all of a sudden you return to the office 😂😂😂
I've settled on a basic uniform for work from home. Jeans, crew neck sweater, desert boots. I at least feel like I got dressed.
To me I think one the thing he is also saying is if you get up and get dressed starting your day even if your mostly home is to just get dressed. It will serve all the purposes. Just as long as you don’t have to go DIY something or mow the lawn anything like that. But if you gotta go somewhere running out the door, your dressed and ready and don’t have to think about it. Your ready to go just about anywhere, even if your mostly at home or in and out that day,
Agree on getting dressed. In lockdown having an ironed shirt and a jacket has made a difference to me
I find flat out bashing backpacks quite unproductive. In the modern day, the lines of fashion are never so clear-cut. I'd rather see suggestions for outfits with which backpacks do go well, yet still within the classical style. These probably won't be three-piece suits, but a good leather backpack from a well-respected brand (see the "backpack" tag on The Rake website, for example) should definitely go with smart casual. Suede chukka boots, tweed pants, a sweater, suede bomber and a good-looking backpack. Just one of many possibilities. It is possible to argue backpacks don't go with suits or highly formal wear, sure. But suggesting to avoid backpacks if one is over 30 is a different statement entirely.
No reason not to choose a messenger bag over a backpack.
@@davidbrumby761 Of course there is. Having to carry some ten kilos worth of work equipment (laptop, all kinds of adapters, etc) plus having to cycle to a train station. Any bag other than backpack hangs too loosely, flails and rattles when on the bike. Believe me, I've tried different things.
@@autarkie123 fair call. Much better to have a backpack on a bike. I used to ride all the time with a messenger bag, but as soon as you put a laptop in it, one shoulder is getting sore. Definitely a topic these guys could explore.
@@davidbrumby761 Thanks. You see the problem then! The eco-friendly choice in mobility should not preclude one from dressing well. Yet it is extremely difficult to find a backpack-friendly outfit that would also look classy. Some expert help would definitely come in handy here, which is why I regret that Raphael simply dismisses the idea.
Classical menswear and backpacks don't mix well. Ashley Weston covers the topic of bags and backpacks very well in several videos. You can also take a look at bicycle bags.
I agree with not dressing the way you did in high school I have plenty of friends who still do
I can't see it very well, but I love the color combination in your profile photo outfit.
@@pennryan970 thank you
Ohhhh such a smooth and relaxing voice. And his style is amazing
I respect the Black Rose Dragon.
I could get on board with everything until the backpack. I will forever refuse to carry my laptop and books on one shoulder. It will mess up your back.
Me, 50 years old, still watched it and enjoy it, although I would've loved to have it 15 or 20 years ago.
Same.
They shoulda taught all this stuff in high school of all the seemingly useless stuff we were all thought and have never used since. This stuff serves you a lifetime in refinement.
I think someone should tag Guy Fieri. Lol
I think this video is telling me that I should start skateboarding...
I got the same sweater in navy highly recommended
I’ll have to check it out.
"Unless you're Preston." Wow...
?? It was a joke
1:06 Sloppy Raphael is the highlight of my day
Count me as another 30 something with a backpack.
I'm a teacher and its part of the school setting.
The backpack is the only thing I've found that carries my: laptop, grade book, textbooks, pens, pencils, sewing kit, small med kit, and water bottle.
I've looked at messenger bags, but they just don't organize as well or hold as much.
If Gentleman's Gazette knows of such a bag, then please make a video and post a link.
It would really if the next video after this one is more geared towards athletic 30yo fashion. The only reason I ask this is because my regular going out clothes are a lot more casual.
What you wore at the end is exactly what I am looking for, something with out a shirt and blazer
The "Young Preston" meme is expanding further. 😂 Great video!
Great video!
Great video man.
Much needed 🙌🏽
Thank you.
Nice vid and on point as usual. And a big THANK YOU to Kyle for wearing those Taft boots, they're gorgeous and I've never really heard of Taft boots and shoes before, so I went over to their website to check out their designs, OMG I now have a new obsession and must expand my footwear collection! So many styles that are unique and beautiful, this brand is going to be right up there with Allen Edmonds in my list of favorite footwear brands. Cheers!
looking boring = mature looking.....got it!
Came here for advice, but there is absolutely no way that I am giving up my back pack. It's just not going to happen. I'll gladly spend money on a professional looking one but a messenger bag is just out of the question.
Those boots are sweet!
Every man should wear such good looking shoes. Preston has a video on (3?) shoes you should have.
Great video and a nice length to it too. Short and sweet.
Cracking look, especially the boots👌
That's great, but now do one for people who are 50ish, who want to look both dapper and age-appropriate in a variety of social situations (not just the office).
Sure, many of us can afford nice suits, but you can't live in suits all the time, and most casual clothes being sold today aren't age-appropriate for the 45-55 year age group.
I’m in my 40’s i do understand it. But I’ve always tried to dress well and at the office having invested in good dress cloth. I find it’s far easier to just dress well already having good dress shirts, knit shirts, polos and linens. Just leave the T-Shirt at home. But if you’ve already invested in good dress cloth for the office besides suits, you should have good cloth to Sharp casually you can wear to anywhere. It’s just maybe changing out a cloth piece or two make it look more dress down casual.
I want every man in their late 20s and beyond to see this video.
Still got to disagree with you on that backpack issue. As someone who has nerve and tendon issues in my right hands and arms from a lot of guitar hauling in my 20s, I use backpacks to haul laptops and other daily travel necessities without causing neck strain like a briefcase or side bag can. Using non-synthetic materials like leather or a dark wash canvas and suede can give backpacks a more classic look. Generally though upper body health > how much y'all hate backpacks.
Classical menswear and backpacks don't mix well. Ashley Weston covers the topic of bags and backpacks very well in several videos.
People with medical reasons are an exception. One office I know that has a strict dress code allows one of the employees a military vet with a foot injury to wear sneakers.
2:06 Totally agree with this point. I had the same hairstyle from highschool until i was 26. When i changed it to something way better, people started to react to me in a completely different way. I really should have dont that way earlier.
I love all you guys at the gentlemans"s Gazette and really thank you for the great service you provide to those interested in classical menswear. I mean you guys have a guide on almost everything, you guys are like the google of classical menswear. Also seems like preston never ages, has he secretly found the fountain of youth?
This is a man of a cool, calm personality and a soothing smooth voice. A voice that delivers an important message we all should pay attention to as we continúe to mature and refine ourselves in life to the better gentleman. Well said.
I didn't become 20 yet and thanks to this channel I feel like a 50 year old
You can help suggesting this to your friends/known people who are older than you.
I love the boots! I’m a woman & I want a pair for myself
Very good review thank you very much, Kyle.♥️♥️♥️👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏
Good VIDEO
Tips for hot weather? I'm in North Queensland Australia. It's 10am and 39 degrees. Shorts and "thongs" are definitely the thing to wear.
Click the video tab and search for hot weather. GG already has several videos on that subject.
Those boots are fire!!!!
The part about wearing a backpack hit me, because I wear one almost daily.
But I still haven't found more stylish solution, that is still practical, for carrying a laptop (and groceries) while cycling to work (or to a shop) and back. Of course if I went to the office by a car, I wouldn't wear one. And yes; I have to take my laptop from work to home every time, so I can't just leave it there.
If there's another functional solution for a fond cyclist, I would like to hear from it; it's always great to learn new things. Luckily I avoided five other mistakes from this list, which is a plus.
Perhaps a sizeable messenger bag could work for you, provided that you have a basket on your bicycle's front or back.
@@pilzening2810 Sadly I don't have one on my bicycle, otherwise it would be a great solution for it.
Don’t sweat it too much, it’s functional.
I use a backpack for motorcycling, it actually looks good with my helmet, gloves, and textiles haha
Very pleasent video.
Really nice boots you have!
4:12 I'm not sure about this one. Looks pretty tech-savvy to me, and tbh most men working having their laptops carried around look like that. Hmm...
My coworking tech friends use backpacks while traveling from job to job for their laptop, etc. Someone else mentioned quality backpack should be ok. Perhaps “the business backpack”. Please revisit this area. 😀
I gotta disagree on being ready to go at any time. If I'm chilling at home the priority is comfort, not looking my age. Basket ball shorts and a tshirt always. I can be ready to go in 10 minutes if I need to be anywhere all of the sudden, which is not common at all. Otherwise all great advice! I'm 33 and really had to take a hard look 3 or 4 years ago at the fact any time I went in public I was pretty much in shorts, a tshirt, and maybe a hoodie. Was definitely time to upgrade.
Hey,....nice job! A bit overdue but you are certainly a welcome addition to the crew. You bring diversity and a fresh look which compliments an already stellar group. Nice to see you again. Be safe - Be well.
Huaraches sandals are the only exception ive seen for sandals outside the pool or beach, they look more classical and stylish I recommend those if you have to wear sandals
Closed-toe huaraches sandals. The braided leather cousin to the loafer.
Do a video on casual wear I don’t want to be wearing suits everywhere lol
Wrong channel then...
They have videos for sweaters, jeans & chinos and other non-suit items. A quick summary:
1) Clothing should fit perfectly
2) For shoes, leather is the best
3) Collars are awesome.
Check their videos on this specifics for more details. Follow those as much as your budget allows, and you'll do fine.
As a 28 year old who doesn't want to look 20. Yeah, I like this title.
Kyle hasn’t changed his hairstyle since high school though
Funny. I have that same sweater in blue. I like it. It is very comfortable.
Something I’ve noticed is that generally all you have to do as you age is to make your choices subtler and you end up fine. You take the big silhouette-effecting style choices and reduce them to the minor details of your outfits and suddenly your style has evolved to the next level.
But don’t throw away your old, now vintage, rock t-shirts. They’re worth a lot of money...
By the way, I have difficulties hearing Kyle´s videos... I know is a different pitch tone... but I high volume up everytime and I still can´t hear him propperly... Could you please upload his videos louder ? Comment just to have in mind for the next vid. Regards.
You guys review the style in robin and the seven hoods
I know this may get lost in the sea of comments, but I would love if you guys did an "Is It Worth It?" video on the 618 Perfecto Motorcycle Jacket by Schott NYC. I know it may be a little off brand for GG, but the history of the jacket is pretty interesting, and it's rooted in the classic era in which you guys so expertly cover.
Great delivery. This was a good pickup.
And what’s wrong with fisherman’s sandals? 😂
This seems to be pointed towards young Americans but no biggie , anyone can learn from this including me , some changes need to be made , I realised I am way more mature than a lot of men and women my age that look good , so they shaped their exterior but forgot about whats inside , maybe you’re in the same situation like me , in the words of Patrick B : “ you can always be thinner , look better “
Can you make video about frock coats?
Those boots are one of a kind. Lots of these tips apply to the latter half of ones twenties as well, I believe.
"(...) unless you´re Preston". I have to point out, I like the new little jokes you´re introducing on the videos...
4:05 - I believe what you meant to say was...."A little school pupil..." LOL
6:08 - Wow. Just wow. A leather weave pair of Jodhpur boots. You may as well have been flexing some Jordan 1 Shattered Backboards. Not only do most people not own Jodhpur boots, but a woven leather pair is on another level. Nice flex.
I agree to an extent. For instance I can't wear a blazer and leather loafers because that looks exceeds my level of profession in life. Also, V necks are awful no matter who you are. Please drop the V necks!
I wear V Neck under T-Shirts and thats because it’s not cool to be wearing a dress shirt where your also not wearing a tie in any way and having the top of your under T-Shirt showing.
Love your videos guys, informative and well presented. Unfortunately alot of mens styles channels are very preachy and in your face, yours are the opposite. Keep up the great work!
Those boots!!!!
A. At 32 this was perfectly timed!
B. It is my only desire in life to witness a freestyle roast battle between the three hosts. In suits, of course.
C. I was an emo goth kid in high school circa 2004 so let's hope I've grown in my style since then! (Still love MCR though. Cracks people up!)
Backpacks? Nah fam. Going back to College a backpack is definitely needed
I’m 28, my brother is 30 and for the life of me, I cannot get him to care about his sense of style. He has zero interest in clothes or first impressions. I’ve just cleaned out my closet and am working toward a more tailored look myself. It’s funny you use the word uniform because that’s exactly what it seems like is about to happen in my closet. I’ve found certain silhouettes that look great on me so I’m just gonna invest in more of those types of pieces.
Most guys are like that unfortunately something’s wrong with them 😆
Those Taft boots tho. Is there going to be a boot video coming up? 😮
What do we use instead of a backpack?
Baby carrier 😃
As a motorcyclist, a backpack is necessary. I can’t do away with that. I guess I could go with a satchel. Any recommendations for a snazzy yet durable satchel?
I’m 33 and wear Jordan’s
Nike
Sweats pants hoodies shirts
Horror stuff
Don’t think it matters
Unless it’s certain occasions ?
please make more in deapth video
I want this dude’s voice.
Personally, I don't like modern clothes. Too drab, boring and everyone wears the same things as everyone else. I still wear my high school clothes and get compliments. I've also bought clothes from earlier decades (80s/early 90s) not only because they're so well made they, look brand new but because nobody else wear those styles anymore. Neon colors and the preppy look suits me best. I look too drab in muted and neutral colors. Neon green is my signature color!
There is absolutely nothing wrong with using a high quality leather backpack. Idk why you guys harp on that. Sure don’t wear it with a suit or sports coat, but otherwise it’s perfectly fine. Or even a canvas and leather backpack like the ones that Brunello cucinelli has.
Hey, I have some questions that affect me quite a bit:
1. I love wearing turtle necks in the winter and fall, as well as I love wearing shirts with knitvests and sweater vest. Is it possible to wear turtle necks with those kind of knitwear vests also or is that a nogo?
2. Im a scarf person. My favourite season is fall and winter because I love wearing overcoats with sarfs and boots.
To this day I still never wanted to wear either ties or bow ties on a regular basis because Im just a 20yo student, so I always thought about getting some Ascots since I always wanted to have those. I just like the way they look. But can I wear a scarf when Im wearing an ascot around my neck as well? I know it sounds kinda weird haha. :D
3. I would love to wear high waisted pants and chinos but I have no idea how to get them. On Websited like Hockerty you can measure them for high waist since recently but Im not sure how good their service for pants really is. Does someone know a retailer or a brand that also has high waisted pants and/or chinos?
you had my attention until the last moment when you showed off the shoes you're wearing. what on earth are those weaved monstrosities?
I'm still a sycophant for Ralph Lauren, J Crew, and the preppy look lol. But it is age appropriate.
Same, but the negative judgment from most outsiders is often too much for me. :(
Nice video, but I was expecting to also hear some alternatives to those no-no's
But, what if you wore a three piece throughout high school...
Well I wore wingtips in junior high so....
”Unless you’re preston”
The distressed jeans make me v distressed!
I’m 36 and I have a fishing backpack, should I throw it in the lake next time I go fishing
I am 33 year old.
Bomber jacket or Sweater?
Suggest me your choice?
Can I make a "reacts" video? Pretty please
Hmmmmm yeah nice tips but let's agree to disagree on some points here since I also dig other kinds of style and aesthetic
Yeah, but what if you dressed like a gentleman in high school? I'm pretty sure you classy folks over at Gent's Gazette were dressed really sharp in High school.
You guys talk in a low and soothing voice in a screaming and barking TH-cam
gotta dress like al capone to go to the park.
Please, check the mike
I wonder how you fellas knew that I spent my teen years skateboarding
I read "Thirsty Sometimes".
Every so-often, I see men well over there 30s still dressing like they're in high-school- I'm not saying that people shouldn't wear urban wear but once you reach a certain age, you should dress more business causal.
Dont wear pants and clothes that are too tight man!