Many comments asking about the chocolate suede trucker. It’s from our own collection and can be found here: hespokestyle.com/product/suede-trucker-jacket/
@@VanWelij yeah man the jacket was out of this world but the price, oh my god. 2295 usd. i live in India and u could get a branded one for like 5-7k inr which still be expensive for an average man but still be under 80 usd
Lots of misunderstanding in the comment section. The video was meant for people who wants to transition from a youthful look to a more "serious" look. He gave some good baselines and reference points. It's up to us to put our own little twist and character. Like any rule in fashion, nothing is absolute.
I'm not the target of this video; I'm 23. But I have been working in an office environment since I was 18, and dressing in a classic style has helped me be taken more seriously and helps me be confident meaning I've progressed faster. For young people watching this I'd encourage you to pursue a classic style with your own twists.
Good for you Stuart. If you present yourself well in the business environment good things tend to come your way. You're going to have a very bright future! Cheers! Phil
I have one strong opinion when it comes to a sports coat and jeans together, and that is that the sports coat needs to have a very coarse texture. I think this video has great examples of both doing it incorrectly and nailing it. The outfit when explaining the concept seemed too jarring to me with the very wide thread of the light wash jeans. However, the outfit in the lookbook portion was *chef's kiss*. My personal favourite sport coat to wear with jeans has to be in a Donegal tweed.
@@tonyherdina9142 linen is a warm weather alternative. However, not all linen sports coats will pair nicely with jeans. Take it on a case by case basis.
My jeans are usually holy and ripped style, so I always go for the opposite with my sport coat...smooth and crisp. Otherwise I think I'd look like a giant hairball haha
I started watching this channel long ago to get ideas for gifts for my husband. I'm still watching because much of this can be translated into great tips in general. Classic, simple, timeless. Basically less can give more❤️
Just wanted to say that your videos have been very influential to me. Understanding how clothes should fit (I'm a smaller guy so that comes with it's own problems), the idea of having fewer, better clothes, and the idea of having a uniform really changed how I think about my style. Feel like I am finally hitting my stride, and people do notice! Thanks again!
Please put out more videos to dress casual. Most of us don’t live in the corporate world and want better tips to look good with casual clothes. Please put out more like this 😉!
donate them, because older men wearing band shirts is a terrible look! SMH 🤦🏽♀️ it looks like you're trying so hard to look cool & young again. LOL not even my teenage son wears them 😂
I am 23 years old and lately i have found these kind of videos quite great, ive always dressed in comfy and relaxed clothes, but now i opened my eyes to these amazing posivilities and how as an adult i can actually take care of my outfit, i care now and im happy its never too late
When I lived in a surf town in California, where everybody wore surf wear or hippie clothing, my uniform was super classic American prep, “dressed as an adult.” I often wore sport jackets and jeans as my casual look. I felt more confident a step or two more dressed up than everyone else in town. I moved to Boston recently and I sense myself going edgier and edgier, because I feel the more formal cues I get here are just so staid and sleepy. I see myself adapting more and more runway looks, both as I go more formal, and when I go casual. I think as a forty five year old, I find it entirely age appropriate to wear looser fits and more progressive Japanese inspired looks, leaving behind the more classic American looks I used to wear. Older men can be more fashionable and trendier without looking like a twenty year old hypebeast. The secret to not overdoing it though is paying attention to small details, wearing things pressed and unfrumpy, and as you say, showing power in simplicity. Just not necessarily classic.
Hypebeasts never looked good, and that's a possible contribution of their physical body. My theory is that they wear hype clothing to conseal their insecurity of their physical form, thereby percept their clothing as acceptable to their social community. Case in point, if you exercise, have a healthy life style that reflect your body, majority of clothes will look good on you. That's my blabbering tho
Jeans and blazer never worked for me. But yeah, the key is clean, tailored, attire. Jeans call for a leather or cotton jacket; woven pants permit a blazer or sport coat.
I really feel your feelinga that you didn’t feel yourself after trying too hard to dress different. I have gone through the same feeling recently as I was trying to dress like influencers I followed and I lost my personal style and felt frustrated like what I’m doing because I myself didn’t like the adopted style and lost getting compliments also. Now I’m restoring my personal style gradually and feeling confident by wearing my own choices.
These depend on the region you're from. For temperate climates, these styles may apply but for humid tropical countries like Singapore, they're not applicable.
I’m 50/50 on this video. This video has great suggestions, but I kinda mix my clothing , with casual and comfortable. As you get older who really cares what others think. Some days I like Jordan’s and jeans or joggers. While on other days I may wear chinos and some wingtip shoes, or some Chelsea boots. So as we age wear what’s more comfortable, as adults we should care less what others think.
I agree There are famous people in their 40s, 50s that dress with graphic tees all the time, even cuts in their jeans and people compliment them. It really should be about what fits your personality more than anything. Just dont be cringe and hold onto the past and if you're young, dont dress too old all the time because one day you wont be able to pull that off.
Why do people always assume the older guy is trying to look young? I’m in my 50s and dress the same way I did in my 20s albeit looser jeans. I never think about looking younger, I’m just used to dressing this way.
I enjoyed this video and totally agree with you. Personally, as a man in his 60s, I try to choose my wardrobe that fits me ( luckily I wear same size as I did in my 30s), and I prefer good quality fabrics that have nice texture. I am not a fan of denim, so you rarely see me in jeans. I prefer European cut, which is more slender and it works for me better. In most cases, when I buy ready to wear, it fits me perfectly ( again, it’s mostly Italian brands). I prefer soft knitted jackets, as well as bomber jackets. My biggest weakness is sweaters, I just love them! I stopped counting at 70. I just don’t have anymore space! As far as sneakers, I prefer the ones in leather that are more shoe like, not as athletic looking.
45 yr here. I'm constantly complimented on my style. I just wear plain stuff that fits well most of the time. I have like one or two expensive items, jackets and shoes mostly. The rest is cheapo stuff. Ow wait I bought an expensive pair of pants for my dancing sessions. Cuz you gotta look cool when dancing.
i dig your style my man, that said - people should wear what they like and feel comfortable in. who cares how old you are , be yourself and express yourself through your clothes if you want to!!
No, you should dress like an adult and not whatever infantile bad taste you have. You're postmodern moral relativist nihilist viewpoint destroyed society
A sneaker that is most appropriate for a man is an 0xford sneaker where the eyelet tabs are attached under the vamp. This is much more age appropriate than a full eyelet derby sneaker. The original Sperry Top Sider company, now known as just Sperry, makes a classic oxford sneaker. Target has an affordable version at $15. A great outerwear option is a full zipper cardigan sweater, plain front in light grey or charcoal.
I'm slowly trying to build a capsule wardrobe and simplifying as you mentioned. The one thing I'm having a hard time wearing are my white leather sneakers. I have issues with my feet and a running shoe with athletic insoles just feels better for me.
I started loosing my hair at 15. I am 43 now and although I have a bald head, I shave everything off, I have an awesome beard which makes up for it and get so many more compliments. Guys, If you are loosing your hair, shave it off and grow some on your chin. Trust me, it works.
I agree 100% with these style tips and follow them myself already being at 21 years of age. Though with the graphic tees I think whatever age you are you can still wear them as long as it’s not some crazy, over the top print. I think more simple graphic tees wearing it on the weekend with a flannel, jeans, and boots could be a nice look in fall let’s say.
My go to casual style (in winter at least) is brown chelsea boots, dark jeans (usually grey or dark blue) or chinos, a simple t-shirt and henley style jersey on top (I have several in different colours, such as black, burgundy, off-white, and blue), and for outerwear usually either a black bomber jacket or navy peacoat.
I definitely am not the target audience, as I am currently just 20, but it puts into perspective that I've realized I'm currently navigating the more "youthful" side of fashion without even trying, you know, graphic t-shirts, sweatpants, I'm not a big fan of shoes but the ones I have that finally chose for myself have that sportier look while keeping a slightly minimalist and modern, almost futuristic look, I love them, but the paradigm I'm seeing is this video made me realize I wont love them forever, I'm all up for evolution, iteration and change, but all things I like now, are things that wont be passable in 10 years, and interestingly enough I'm subconsciously getting prepared for it as I've been getting a lot into watches, and looking to make my first "nice" watch purchase, a humble Timex Fairfield 41mm, yet its a first step, so I'm slowly leaning towards the more elegant and understated side of things the time when it becomes a necessity rather than a style choice is coming, and I'll be ready for it
I'm 18 but I prefer this kind of style compared to the typical flashy and oversized T's other people my age usually wear. I think they look great, but this kind of fashion looks and fits better with my taste and personality.
Totally with you on the uniform idea 👍 I literally have dedicated sections in my closet with different formality with this idea in mind 🙂 I have my formal uniform, my smart casual uniform, my casual uniform and then my vacation/weekend uniform 😅 all in similar “classic” style and color scheme ✌️ some might think it is boring, but when you first find your style and double down on it, dressing just gets so much easier and you always know that you will feel good wearing what you do 😃👍
A great video to make is how to pack for those special event trips 4-6 days which require a suit but then being able to style those pieces with the rest of your casual pieces for when the special event is over.
Nice, this is basically what I do, or at least I think so. I'm 40, I dress in a workwear style, not at all the style usually presented on this channel (I don't wear suits at all; five years working at a funeral home will put you off suits). However, I look several years younger that my age and do not always get taken seriously. Anyway, I like this video whereas some videos here do not apply to me and my style.
I've been dressing the same since high school. Plain black t-shirt (with optional flannel or plain black hoodie), slim black jeans, and simple black sneakers (Vans, Converse, etc).
Agree that a “uniform” aka personal style is the most important thing besides fit. From a younger guys perspective, I think older men who are wearing something that they would’ve always worn before looks fine as long as it looks *natural*
Hi. Could you give some examples/ideas on how to wear a seersucker suit? Shirts with ties and shoes. Neckties vs bow ties. Straw fedoras vs boater hat.
As a new old 41 year old fresh out of his reckless youth chrysalis, I really appreciate these tips. Was constantly googling the past year, looking for “semi-casual tech office middle age fashion,” but your simple advice is something I’ll definitely remember from here on out. :) Also, video length is 13:37, and this advice is definitely 1337. :D
Blue Owl and Selfedge are both good places to look for jeans. Both businesses have helpful staff and can recommend jeans to you based on measurements. They've got a lot of different high quality brands.
Hey, Bryan, I've been following since a while. I'm 61 and overweight and have discovered it is not a problem if I wear the right clothes. I see many men my age wearing joggers and oversize sweatshirts, with baseball caps and they seem older and floppier. My style is very conservative but I always try to follow the current trends. I clearly understand that fit, quality, style and a careful grooming are my to-go rules. Your channel helps me with new alternatives to remain current without loosing elegance and for most of my friends I remain as a role model for style. Thank You!
Hi, great video. Can I request a video, on how to dress up & still look good for those of us that are in our 40's / 50's which have a bit of a tummy belly? I know we need to wear fit clothing, but fit can sometimes make our tummy even obvious & is not flattering. What kind of clothing we should wear in order to still look smart on a casual day? Thanks.
Good timing by the algoryth, ive been working from home for the last year and my style has suffered due to complacency on my part , just added to my shopping list a pair of white leather snickers and a new pair of black pants. Tysm
Great video! I recommend avoiding jeans made of cotton-elastan mix. I guarantee you the look of a straight / slim straight 100% cotton pair of jeans looks way better.
100% but ironically nowadays it’s the opposite, young people wearing super baggy clothes and older guys wearing clothes that are waaayyyyy too tight thinking it’s a slim fit Everyone should just wear clothes that fit !!! 😂
The blue sportcoat with Khakis is also appropriate for any impromptu court appearances, wedding guest, or any opportunity you’ll be on TV without having to spend the money on a whole suit. If you are an American or can legally CCW in your country sportcoats are great for shoulder, OWB, and IWB (but not appendix) holsters with a tucked-in shirt. Plaids, tartans, and patterns also help to naturally cover any printing from your weapon
I'm less than a month away from turning 50, and even though I agree that there are some things adults should avoid wearing such as ripped jeans or character t-shirts to me its more of dressing for the occasion rather than for a specific age, I mean if you are going out to walk your dog why not wear jeans with your gym sneakers and your favorite cap regardless of your age. Sometimes its more about feeling comfy. Now as far as your video goes, I like the recommendations!
I've been in the process of slowly transitioning to a more "classy" or grown up look to go with my age. I'm 28 now and for about the last year I've been trying to put my finger on exactly what you've neatly laid out in this short video. Whereas I've put together my conclusions by trying to observe other folks who I "like the look of", you've quickly summarized the key points in a way that is going to DRASTICALLY simplify my next shopping outing. I can't thank you enough for this video.
Love how you pair the outfits with the appropriate time pieces. Speedy , Sector dial, Spitfire and VC elevates the look. Think watches accentuates the look to a whole new level. Great video!
haha I'd dress up like that for brunch or whatever but when I get home it's back to basketball shorts INSTANTLY. I would never sit around my house dressed to the 9's like this lol
These are very European/cold countries type of fashion. Even the "summer casual" doesn't really look like a summer outfit because you would sweat like a pig while wearing it outside.
I use a polo shirt with an old surplus green wool shirt as a sort of light jacket. Works great with a pair of slacks or cargo pants. Usually I throw a hat on too.
I am 42 ,I dress as I feel Not what my age dictates From skinny jeans and leather jacket to oversize tops and Jordans Nothing wrong with breaking the rules in this case
I'd upgrade the shoes whenever possible. My experience is, classier types of woman notice your footwear. Keep the running shoes for the gym or yardwork.
I love your style of videos. You create interest and with your positive rhetoric you make me want to dress better and learn to appreciate details. Thank you.
I’m 24 but this vid got recommended to me, which is totally understandable since my fashion style tends to lean towards casual up to the smarter casual side since I work in an office setting. While I do enjoy wearing streetwear from time to time, I strongly feel like casual is more versatile and timeless =) So this video got recommended on the right time I guess, as I’m looking to expand my wardrobe.
Love it Brian! I do feel it's more difficult to dress casually and look age appropriate these days. I think one look people can also fall back on is the classic white/black t-shirt with jeans! Oh and that IWC ... 🥵 - Han
Great advice though. I'm 20 years old now but looking back at my teen years I've been wearing some darker shades of clothes. A black-fit t-shirt and some Levi's straight-cut blue jeans are some of my safe choices. And as for shoes, black leather shoes are for me. And to this day I still wear them because they still fit me 😅
I think it depends on how you define "adult", these looks make you blend into the background like the majority of the adults out there. Having one or two statement pieces per look will make you feel more lifely, unless you prefer being the uncle next door at your 30s/ 40s
This is helpful, because wearing a tie puts me in the top one percent. But when I'm not wearing a tie, I don't want to wear ripped jeans and a dirty t-shirt or untucked unbuttoned shirt. My solution: 1) buy from two or three established European brands with classic sports cuts, and 2) joined a gym because I don't want a potbelly, which sneaks up on every older man in the modern Western world, even if you grew up skinny. 3) I hate sneakers. I only wear them in the gym. For casual shoes I wear canvas lace-up gummy sole shoe.
I’ve been watching quite a few men’s style videos over the last few days and advice on spring, winter and autumn outfits has been great for here in New Zealand. We are going into winter now. The interesting thing I see popping up again and again are the really stark differences in summer outfits in the USA vs here in NZ and Australia also. Americans have a very different way and ideas of dressing in summer. Americans would be shocked at how much jean shorts and flip flops are worn in summer in this corner of the world in summer. Jean shorts are also extremely common in Europe.
As you say, we are all different in our styles. Personally I never wear any pant or even shorts that have belt loops without a belt. I think that is a mark of maturity.
I never wear a belt. I don't like wearing belts. I never wear tucked in shirts anyway so no one can see the loops. I think this stuff is all quite silly.
At 70 I still wear denim in a variety of shades, plain (or discreet logo) tees or polos, Oxford shirts, and boots with matching colour belts; with formal attire limited these days to a navy suit or black trouser with dress shirts, and formal black shoes.
Very informative thank you every much! I had one question for you : is it ok to wear a pair of jeans without a belt? In the case you are wearing for example a dark blue pair of jeans, a white shirt tucked into and eventually a business casual jacket?
Hey Brian - this is a great video, maybe my favourite since your "25 essential items". Its useful for most of my day to day situations and shall take inspiration from this, I like the outfits which are really well thought out, and the filming seems to have stepped up to the next level. More content like this please!
It's incredible how different the idea of style is here in europe.. Like except maybe 2 outfits I find the others VERY americans.. The watch is stunning. I really liked the polo-baseball cap-light pants and the light brown sweat under the browny jacket 👍
Not all Americans dress like this person. He actually dresses BETTER than many I've seen in my area. I guess it depends where you are going out and even my style is different than his. I liked your comnent
10:20 -- Metal guy here. I dig this look, but I’d modify a few things. I’d drop the plain black t-shirt and add an actual band shirt. Second, I’d switch out those shoes and put on some good ol’ fashion Chuck Taylors, shoes meant to take a beating at a loud and rowdy Rock venue.
good general advice. Just a comment, I am spending a few weeks in Milan and Turin right now. To my shock the Italians, men and women, all ages, are mostly wearing sneakers and most of those are the gym/running sneakers. They pair sneakers with practically everything. So dont discount funky gym shoes from smart casual outfits. Italians are some of the sharpest dressed people.
As a New Yorker, I have my simple solution. Black pants. simple shirt, black pants, simple shirt. Black sweaters. Black jacket, black overcoat, black. shoes.
Whilst I agree with the majority of the style points as mentioned in this video, there are one issue I need to take with this, as well as most "How to dress like an adult" videos out there: Sneakers. I preface my remark by stating that I have been a sneaker-head for more then a decade, so I had been dressing from the feet up for a long time. As a 40+ year old "adult" now most of the louder and trendier sneakers out there are not something I will dabble in anymore. However I can't help but cringe every time I get to the part of these types of videos about casual sneakers, and the go-to are "plain white/black/brown/navy low top or lace-ups". Guys sneaker cultures are no longer the domain of the youth. It is acceptable to rock a pair of Jordan 1, or Nike Dunks, Or New Balance 574, or Adidas Superstars etc etc with your outfit, as long as the colourway matches with the rest of the outfit. It is such a shame to see the great outfits in these type of videos being bog down by another pair of boring plain sneakers. Me personally (and I accept my bias), I would find those who can throw together a great mature outfit up top, and then ground it with a nice pair of Air Jordan 1 hi or low sneakers that completes the ensemble, more interesting. This tells me that this guy knows what he likes and he not's afraid to rock it, and also he's not just wearing what's "accepted". So go out and check out what sneakers out there interest you, and then just wear it! I grew up longing for a pair of Reebok pump hi-top, and I now wear mine with slim jeans or chinos cuffed, and a plain regular-fit sweatshirt or trucker jacket. I cannot tell you how many times I have been complimented by youth and adults like, telling me either how cool those chunky sneakers are (by youth), or that they remember them when they were younger, and where they can cop a pair (by adults). Either way they are conversation starters.
I'm not a big fan of denim but you're spot on here. My favorite example of the worst way older men dress down and don't act their age: Men over 50 wearing speedos!
I feel like there's a balance point with the example you give. I'm always envious of the old Italian men in their Speedos basically saying I don't a f---, just livin my best life!
With the utmost respect, I think some of the advice in this video is a little bit outdated. I’ll explain why. (Bear in mind I’m British and my location/family background mean things may be different than in the US). Slim fitting jeans are something that, these days, look decidedly 2010’s. When I see someone wearing them, I generally assume they’re a bit behind, and tbh they don’t really flatter anyone as much as one might think. Straight jeans/chinos etc. not only look better on everyone and are more classic, but are actually much more modern and common to see. Something else that is certainly outdated are the very minimal white sneakers mentioned here (think common projects etc.) They remind me of the TMF aesthetic in 2015-2019. The same minimal look can be achieved with other white sneakers (I recommend white Reebok Club C85’s) but looks much more modern and also looks like one’s not trying too hard (in the kind of setting I spend most of my time in, a sort of laid-back preppy sprezzatura is most common, and it actually looks pretty great.) The look of the 2010’s was “I’m trying really hard to look well-dressed and slim.” Whereas I think the 2020’s, particularly in Britain, are characterized by “I’m laid back, I’ll throw on some looser fitting menswear/casual wear and still look effortlessly well-dressed.” As I say, I may be blind to the fashion scene in the US, and from what I’ve seen the US is always a bit behind the UK in this regard. Just giving a little advice.
honestly anytime you wear the white sneakers a nice clean colorway of jordans or adidas would work, too. for minimalist sneakers, crown northampton all the way! best around.
Many comments asking about the chocolate suede trucker. It’s from our own collection and can be found here: hespokestyle.com/product/suede-trucker-jacket/
I love the jacket, but it's sadly way out of my price range. Are there any alternatives you recommend that are slightly more budget-friendly?
$2,500? Waaaaay out of my range
Ahh I love that jacket, but just saw it's the price of something from Saint Laurent! Looks like I'll be sticking to my crappy clothes for now ha!
@@VanWelij yeah man the jacket was out of this world but the price, oh my god. 2295 usd. i live in India and u could get a branded one for like 5-7k inr which still be expensive for an average man but still be under 80 usd
Wowzers. At that price the jacket doesnt look so good. Was thinking maybe 150 bucks.
Lots of misunderstanding in the comment section. The video was meant for people who wants to transition from a youthful look to a more "serious" look. He gave some good baselines and reference points. It's up to us to put our own little twist and character. Like any rule in fashion, nothing is absolute.
I'm not the target of this video; I'm 23. But I have been working in an office environment since I was 18, and dressing in a classic style has helped me be taken more seriously and helps me be confident meaning I've progressed faster. For young people watching this I'd encourage you to pursue a classic style with your own twists.
Great advice, Stuart. Thank you for sharing.
Good for you Stuart. If you present yourself well in the business environment good things tend to come your way. You're going to have a very bright future! Cheers! Phil
Good for you! As the old adage goes, “clothes make the man”.
23 is your opportunity to wear a nike tech fleece tracksuit and some air forces
Thanks for posting
I have one strong opinion when it comes to a sports coat and jeans together, and that is that the sports coat needs to have a very coarse texture. I think this video has great examples of both doing it incorrectly and nailing it. The outfit when explaining the concept seemed too jarring to me with the very wide thread of the light wash jeans. However, the outfit in the lookbook portion was *chef's kiss*. My personal favourite sport coat to wear with jeans has to be in a Donegal tweed.
Spoken like someone who may have followed this channel for a while! 👍🏻👍🏻
How about in warm weather or with a tee shirt? I thought a tweed was weaved from wool and therefore more appropriate for cool weather.
@@tonyherdina9142 linen is a warm weather alternative. However, not all linen sports coats will pair nicely with jeans. Take it on a case by case basis.
Rockin the tweed sportcoat (or tweed 3/4 topcoat) with jeans and white tennis shoes since the late 70s!
My jeans are usually holy and ripped style, so I always go for the opposite with my sport coat...smooth and crisp. Otherwise I think I'd look like a giant hairball haha
I started watching this channel long ago to get ideas for gifts for my husband. I'm still watching because much of this can be translated into great tips in general. Classic, simple, timeless. Basically less can give more❤️
Thanks, Dani! Appreciate the continued support.
Just wanted to say that your videos have been very influential to me. Understanding how clothes should fit (I'm a smaller guy so that comes with it's own problems), the idea of having fewer, better clothes, and the idea of having a uniform really changed how I think about my style. Feel like I am finally hitting my stride, and people do notice! Thanks again!
You're very welcome, Stephen. Appreciate you taking the time to comment and share that.
Please put out more videos to dress casual. Most of us don’t live in the corporate world and want better tips to look good with casual clothes. Please put out more like this 😉!
Noted. And thanks for the comment!
@@hespokestyle Hey Man, what do you recommend for those living in a very hot places like Brazil? It's 32C down here today...
@@Brandon_letsgo linen shirts, polos/short sleeve shirts, shorts, cardigans, lightweight & zipped/buttoned outers, and 30s or light tshirts.
Band shirts forever!!! I’ve collected too many to stop wearing them now 🤘🏼
donate them, because older men wearing band shirts is a terrible look! SMH 🤦🏽♀️ it looks like you're trying so hard to look cool & young again. LOL not even my teenage son wears them 😂
@@prettyllady what's wrong with you lol
@@prettyllady stereotype bullshit
@S Meh, There's a balance you can get away with wearing band shirts.
Never stop wearing them, adulthood doesnt mean giving up your identity and personality!
I am 23 years old and lately i have found these kind of videos quite great, ive always dressed in comfy and relaxed clothes, but now i opened my eyes to these amazing posivilities and how as an adult i can actually take care of my outfit, i care now and im happy its never too late
When I lived in a surf town in California, where everybody wore surf wear or hippie clothing, my uniform was super classic American prep, “dressed as an adult.” I often wore sport jackets and jeans as my casual look. I felt more confident a step or two more dressed up than everyone else in town. I moved to Boston recently and I sense myself going edgier and edgier, because I feel the more formal cues I get here are just so staid and sleepy. I see myself adapting more and more runway looks, both as I go more formal, and when I go casual. I think as a forty five year old, I find it entirely age appropriate to wear looser fits and more progressive Japanese inspired looks, leaving behind the more classic American looks I used to wear. Older men can be more fashionable and trendier without looking like a twenty year old hypebeast. The secret to not overdoing it though is paying attention to small details, wearing things pressed and unfrumpy, and as you say, showing power in simplicity. Just not necessarily classic.
thanks so much for chiming in!
Hypebeasts never looked good, and that's a possible contribution of their physical body. My theory is that they wear hype clothing to conseal their insecurity of their physical form, thereby percept their clothing as acceptable to their social community. Case in point, if you exercise, have a healthy life style that reflect your body, majority of clothes will look good on you. That's my blabbering tho
Jeans and blazer never worked for me. But yeah, the key is clean, tailored, attire. Jeans call for a leather or cotton jacket; woven pants permit a blazer or sport coat.
I really feel your feelinga that you didn’t feel yourself after trying too hard to dress different. I have gone through the same feeling recently as I was trying to dress like influencers I followed and I lost my personal style and felt frustrated like what I’m doing because I myself didn’t like the adopted style and lost getting compliments also. Now I’m restoring my personal style gradually and feeling confident by wearing my own choices.
Awesome. Thanks so much for sharing that!
These depend on the region you're from. For temperate climates, these styles may apply but for humid tropical countries like Singapore, they're not applicable.
Huge inspiration for the way I want to start dressing. Haven’t changed my rocker style since high school and I’m almost 35.
Glad to help out! Thanks for chiming in.
Hey man you can still dress like that, just make it more mature if you want to 😉
Rocker style is still okay.
Just lose the distressed jeans, wear a solid shirt colour and lose any chains and studded bracelets!
Once I find a style that works for me. I buy 10X of that outfit and wear it for the next 5 years. It may sound boring, but it works
Exactly what I do. I have about 10 t-shirts in grey, another 10 in black and so on. And when there's a jeans sale, I'll buy two pair.
If you get basics that work for you then all you have to do is add variety to the basics. Easy wardrobe building.
@@DM-ur8vc OK. That made me chuckle. I take my work cloths to the dry cleaners, and I wash my every day cloths in the washing machine.
I’m 50/50 on this video. This video has great suggestions, but I kinda mix my clothing , with casual and comfortable. As you get older who really cares what others think. Some days I like Jordan’s and jeans or joggers. While on other days I may wear chinos and some wingtip shoes, or some Chelsea boots. So as we age wear what’s more comfortable, as adults we should care less what others think.
I agree
There are famous people in their 40s, 50s that dress with graphic tees all the time, even cuts in their jeans and people compliment them. It really should be about what fits your personality more than anything. Just dont be cringe and hold onto the past and if you're young, dont dress too old all the time because one day you wont be able to pull that off.
No dress code is at the mercy of someone’s age.
It’s about preference,
wear what makes you feel good, regardless.
Yeah. Also I struggle to call someone mature, if they let others or society dictate their style/clothes.
Why do people always assume the older guy is trying to look young? I’m in my 50s and dress the same way I did in my 20s albeit looser jeans. I never think about looking younger, I’m just used to dressing this way.
Very informative video. I'm 72 years old and trying to find my style. Thanks for sharing your tips.
You are so welcome, Larry! Thanks so much for chiming in and best wishes.
Good advice...taken on board thanks .
I enjoyed this video and totally agree with you. Personally, as a man in his 60s, I try to choose my wardrobe that fits me ( luckily I wear same size as I did in my 30s), and I prefer good quality fabrics that have nice texture. I am not a fan of denim, so you rarely see me in jeans. I prefer European cut, which is more slender and it works for me better. In most cases, when I buy ready to wear, it fits me perfectly ( again, it’s mostly Italian brands). I prefer soft knitted jackets, as well as bomber jackets. My biggest weakness is sweaters, I just love them! I stopped counting at 70. I just don’t have anymore space! As far as sneakers, I prefer the ones in leather that are more shoe like, not as athletic looking.
Thanks so much for chiming in and congrats on wearing the same size 30 years later!
I'm almost 40 and still prefer jeans and metallica t-shirt. Screw what others think of me :)
45 yr here. I'm constantly complimented on my style. I just wear plain stuff that fits well most of the time. I have like one or two expensive items, jackets and shoes mostly. The rest is cheapo stuff. Ow wait I bought an expensive pair of pants for my dancing sessions. Cuz you gotta look cool when dancing.
i dig your style my man, that said - people should wear what they like and feel comfortable in. who cares how old you are , be yourself and express yourself through your clothes if you want to!!
No, you should dress like an adult and not whatever infantile bad taste you have. You're postmodern moral relativist nihilist viewpoint destroyed society
High School.. Those were the days. Nike Air Force 1, Graphic Shirt, Baggy Pants, outfits were so easy.
Yes! The good days.
This is like an alpha male convention for clothes. Wear what you want, guys.
A sneaker that is most appropriate for a man is an 0xford sneaker where the eyelet tabs are attached under the vamp. This is much more age appropriate than a full eyelet derby sneaker. The original Sperry Top Sider company, now known as just Sperry, makes a classic oxford sneaker. Target has an affordable version at $15. A great outerwear option is a full zipper cardigan sweater, plain front in light grey or charcoal.
I'm slowly trying to build a capsule wardrobe and simplifying as you mentioned. The one thing I'm having a hard time wearing are my white leather sneakers. I have issues with my feet and a running shoe with athletic insoles just feels better for me.
What brand are they?
I started loosing my hair at 15. I am 43 now and although I have a bald head, I shave everything off, I have an awesome beard which makes up for it and get so many more compliments. Guys, If you are loosing your hair, shave it off and grow some on your chin. Trust me, it works.
Just watched like 15 videos on fashion and finally came to the right one.
Sweet! Glad you found the channel!
Love the black and tan outfit. Looks mature, yet still a bit fun and edgy.
I agree 100% with these style tips and follow them myself already being at 21 years of age. Though with the graphic tees I think whatever age you are you can still wear them as long as it’s not some crazy, over the top print. I think more simple graphic tees wearing it on the weekend with a flannel, jeans, and boots could be a nice look in fall let’s say.
My go to casual style (in winter at least) is brown chelsea boots, dark jeans (usually grey or dark blue) or chinos, a simple t-shirt and henley style jersey on top (I have several in different colours, such as black, burgundy, off-white, and blue), and for outerwear usually either a black bomber jacket or navy peacoat.
Awesome. Thanks for sharing, Liam.
I definitely am not the target audience, as I am currently just 20, but it puts into perspective that I've realized I'm currently navigating the more "youthful" side of fashion without even trying, you know, graphic t-shirts, sweatpants, I'm not a big fan of shoes but the ones I have that finally chose for myself have that sportier look while keeping a slightly minimalist and modern, almost futuristic look, I love them, but the paradigm I'm seeing is
this video made me realize I wont love them forever, I'm all up for evolution, iteration and change, but all things I like now, are things that wont be passable in 10 years, and interestingly enough I'm subconsciously getting prepared for it as I've been getting a lot into watches, and looking to make my first "nice" watch purchase, a humble Timex Fairfield 41mm, yet its a first step, so I'm slowly leaning towards the more elegant and understated side of things
the time when it becomes a necessity rather than a style choice is coming, and I'll be ready for it
I'm 18 but I prefer this kind of style compared to the typical flashy and oversized T's other people my age usually wear. I think they look great, but this kind of fashion looks and fits better with my taste and personality.
Cheers, Nathan! You've come to the right place.
Totally with you on the uniform idea 👍 I literally have dedicated sections in my closet with different formality with this idea in mind 🙂 I have my formal uniform, my smart casual uniform, my casual uniform and then my vacation/weekend uniform 😅 all in similar “classic” style and color scheme ✌️ some might think it is boring, but when you first find your style and double down on it, dressing just gets so much easier and you always know that you will feel good wearing what you do 😃👍
Thanks, as always, for the comment Lasse!
Respect your simple straight forward advice. Well tailored or fitted clothes in classic styles are easier to intermingle and add to the collection.
It’s great to see that there is still a guy with a such good taste that can drive us to the good direction…..
😎
A great video to make is how to pack for those special event trips 4-6 days which require a suit but then being able to style those pieces with the rest of your casual pieces for when the special event is over.
Nice, this is basically what I do, or at least I think so. I'm 40, I dress in a workwear style, not at all the style usually presented on this channel (I don't wear suits at all; five years working at a funeral home will put you off suits). However, I look several years younger that my age and do not always get taken seriously. Anyway, I like this video whereas some videos here do not apply to me and my style.
I've been dressing the same since high school. Plain black t-shirt (with optional flannel or plain black hoodie), slim black jeans, and simple black sneakers (Vans, Converse, etc).
Agree that a “uniform” aka personal style is the most important thing besides fit. From a younger guys perspective, I think older men who are wearing something that they would’ve always worn before looks fine as long as it looks *natural*
Thanks so much for the comment.
Hi. Could you give some examples/ideas on how to wear a seersucker suit? Shirts with ties and shoes. Neckties vs bow ties. Straw fedoras vs boater hat.
As a new old 41 year old fresh out of his reckless youth chrysalis, I really appreciate these tips. Was constantly googling the past year, looking for “semi-casual tech office middle age fashion,” but your simple advice is something I’ll definitely remember from here on out. :)
Also, video length is 13:37, and this advice is definitely 1337. :D
Blue Owl and Selfedge are both good places to look for jeans. Both businesses have helpful staff and can recommend jeans to you based on measurements. They've got a lot of different high quality brands.
Hey, Bryan, I've been following since a while. I'm 61 and overweight and have discovered it is not a problem if I wear the right clothes. I see many men my age wearing joggers and oversize sweatshirts, with baseball caps and they seem older and floppier. My style is very conservative but I always try to follow the current trends. I clearly understand that fit, quality, style and a careful grooming are my to-go rules. Your channel helps me with new alternatives to remain current without loosing elegance and for most of my friends I remain as a role model for style. Thank You!
So happy to hear that, Mario. Appreciate your comment and best wishes to you.
Hi, great video. Can I request a video, on how to dress up & still look good for those of us that are in our 40's / 50's which have a bit of a tummy belly? I know we need to wear fit clothing, but fit can sometimes make our tummy even obvious & is not flattering. What kind of clothing we should wear in order to still look smart on a casual day? Thanks.
Great video. My biggest struggle is being myself but being age appropriate. You've given me some good tips. Thank you
You are so welcome!
Being yourself and being happy with yourself is more important.
Good timing by the algoryth, ive been working from home for the last year and my style has suffered due to complacency on my part , just added to my shopping list a pair of white leather snickers and a new pair of black pants. Tysm
I love how even being a mature and classic option looks still fresh and youthful without being being tryhard or inmature like a emo
Many thanks.
What do you have against Emo? what did we ever do to you? :(
Great video! I recommend avoiding jeans made of cotton-elastan mix. I guarantee you the look of a straight / slim straight 100% cotton pair of jeans looks way better.
Absolutely agree 1000% with the comment on fit. I see so many men in their 40’s, 50’s and beyond looking so sloppy. It’s just a horrible presentation.
Thanks for chiming in!
100% but ironically nowadays it’s the opposite, young people wearing super baggy clothes and older guys wearing clothes that are waaayyyyy too tight thinking it’s a slim fit
Everyone should just wear clothes that fit !!! 😂
The blue sportcoat with Khakis is also appropriate for any impromptu court appearances, wedding guest, or any opportunity you’ll be on TV without having to spend the money on a whole suit.
If you are an American or can legally CCW in your country sportcoats are great for shoulder, OWB, and IWB (but not appendix) holsters with a tucked-in shirt.
Plaids, tartans, and patterns also help to naturally cover any printing from your weapon
I'm less than a month away from turning 50, and even though I agree that there are some things adults should avoid wearing such as ripped jeans or character t-shirts to me its more of dressing for the occasion rather than for a specific age, I mean if you are going out to walk your dog why not wear jeans with your gym sneakers and your favorite cap regardless of your age. Sometimes its more about feeling comfy. Now as far as your video goes, I like the recommendations!
You're right -- dress for the occasion.
It's NEVER about feeling comfy.
I've been in the process of slowly transitioning to a more "classy" or grown up look to go with my age. I'm 28 now and for about the last year I've been trying to put my finger on exactly what you've neatly laid out in this short video. Whereas I've put together my conclusions by trying to observe other folks who I "like the look of", you've quickly summarized the key points in a way that is going to DRASTICALLY simplify my next shopping outing. I can't thank you enough for this video.
Love how you pair the outfits with the appropriate time pieces. Speedy , Sector dial, Spitfire and VC elevates the look. Think watches accentuates the look to a whole new level. Great video!
Thank you so much!
Killer watch collection. Agreed. The VC is on another level, but those Longines sector dials punch way above their weight class.
haha I'd dress up like that for brunch or whatever but when I get home it's back to basketball shorts INSTANTLY. I would never sit around my house dressed to the 9's like this lol
Fantastic video sir. I’m a firm believer in keeping things simple, clean and stylish.
These are very European/cold countries type of fashion. Even the "summer casual" doesn't really look like a summer outfit because you would sweat like a pig while wearing it outside.
Just wear what you want
I use a polo shirt with an old surplus green wool shirt as a sort of light jacket. Works great with a pair of slacks or cargo pants. Usually I throw a hat on too.
I am 42 ,I dress as I feel
Not what my age dictates
From skinny jeans and leather jacket to oversize tops and Jordans
Nothing wrong with breaking the rules in this case
I agree with everything besides the Denim jacket !
Loved the summer looks!! Thanks for putting this together. Have been wrestling with this very topic being mid-30s.
You're so welcome! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the comment.
Same here... Seems most videos like this its always oh put on a sports jacket or some type of jacket and layers..
Like bruhh its 110+ outside.. Wth..
I'd upgrade the shoes whenever possible. My experience is, classier types of woman notice your footwear. Keep the running shoes for the gym or yardwork.
I love your style of videos. You create interest and with your positive rhetoric you make me want to dress better and learn to appreciate details. Thank you.
So great to hear that! Thank you for the continued support.
I’m 24 but this vid got recommended to me, which is totally understandable since my fashion style tends to lean towards casual up to the smarter casual side since I work in an office setting.
While I do enjoy wearing streetwear from time to time, I strongly feel like casual is more versatile and timeless =)
So this video got recommended on the right time I guess, as I’m looking to expand my wardrobe.
Love it Brian! I do feel it's more difficult to dress casually and look age appropriate these days. I think one look people can also fall back on is the classic white/black t-shirt with jeans!
Oh and that IWC ... 🥵 - Han
You’ll see more of that watch in the next video.
Great advice though. I'm 20 years old now but looking back at my teen years I've been wearing some darker shades of clothes. A black-fit t-shirt and some Levi's straight-cut blue jeans are some of my safe choices. And as for shoes, black leather shoes are for me. And to this day I still wear them because they still fit me 😅
Dudes you dont need to be boring after 40
Yeah, this guy's just a tool.
He is boring!
I am 25 and i dress very similar to him, just look at the jacket in the thumbnail.
You don't need to look like a clown to not be boring, there are other ways to entertain people around you
If you stay in shape and have a muscular/athletic build you can pull off just about anything. Build your temple gents!
Classy advice and Not Preachy .. Automatically SUBSCRIBED.
I think it depends on how you define "adult", these looks make you blend into the background like the majority of the adults out there.
Having one or two statement pieces per look will make you feel more lifely, unless you prefer being the uncle next door at your 30s/ 40s
You're already onto the advanced advice stage of this.
This is helpful, because wearing a tie puts me in the top one percent. But when I'm not wearing a tie, I don't want to wear ripped jeans and a dirty t-shirt or untucked unbuttoned shirt. My solution: 1) buy from two or three established European brands with classic sports cuts, and 2) joined a gym because I don't want a potbelly, which sneaks up on every older man in the modern Western world, even if you grew up skinny. 3) I hate sneakers. I only wear them in the gym. For casual shoes I wear canvas lace-up gummy sole shoe.
I don’t need to look good, I just want to feel good with my cloths
The good news is we can have both. In fact, the classic style usually accomplishes both
I’ve been watching quite a few men’s style videos over the last few days and advice on spring, winter and autumn outfits has been great for here in New Zealand. We are going into winter now.
The interesting thing I see popping up again and again are the really stark differences in summer outfits in the USA vs here in NZ and Australia also. Americans have a very different way and ideas of dressing in summer. Americans would be shocked at how much jean shorts and flip flops are worn in summer in this corner of the world in summer. Jean shorts are also extremely common in Europe.
Great video, Brian. Totally agree about sport coats. Thanks again.
You bet! Thanks for watching and the comment.
As you say, we are all different in our styles. Personally I never wear any pant or even shorts that have belt loops without a belt. I think that is a mark of maturity.
I never wear a belt. I don't like wearing belts. I never wear tucked in shirts anyway so no one can see the loops. I think this stuff is all quite silly.
Love it! can we get more summer looks with this concept? Here in the desert the scorcher does not take kindly to coats in the summer
Linen!
Great idea!
As mentioned, five looks for a variety of seasons.
At 70 I still wear denim in a variety of shades, plain (or discreet logo) tees or polos, Oxford shirts, and boots with matching colour belts; with formal attire limited these days to a navy suit or black trouser with dress shirts, and formal black shoes.
I love the combinations!!! Wonderful video. 🔥
Many thanks! Glad to hear it.
What can I say? I'm 35, not big, but quite fit and I like clothes that show I have muscles and a waste line - I work for it, after all.
It was when I saw the style of Steve McQueen that got me to dress more like myself, all in the name of fit.
Nice. Can't beat the king of cool.
@@hespokestyle At 24 years old from Southeast Asia, even the King of Cool reached his style spirit to me.
I find that I switching out my hoodies for cardigans has kept me comfortable while giving me a slightly more mature style.
Cheers.
100% agree, I stopped wearing hoodies in my 30s and switched to cardigans.
The key for adult dressing is reduce belly fat first.
Second: a collection of very expensive watches
I disagree on the denim jacket. As an avid raw denim wearer, it is fine for casual wear.
Very informative thank you every much! I had one question for you : is it ok to wear a pair of jeans without a belt? In the case you are wearing for example a dark blue pair of jeans, a white shirt tucked into and eventually a business casual jacket?
It's pretty much always OK to not wear a belt, provided that your pants fit.
I would say to go by feel. Does it look right? If yes, then it's okay
That VC is stunning in its refined simplicity. You probably get that often...
It flies under the radar for many but I always appreciate those who appreciate it.
Hey Brian - this is a great video, maybe my favourite since your "25 essential items". Its useful for most of my day to day situations and shall take inspiration from this, I like the outfits which are really well thought out, and the filming seems to have stepped up to the next level. More content like this please!
Great to hear! Hoped everyone would like this one.
It's incredible how different the idea of style is here in europe.. Like except maybe 2 outfits I find the others VERY americans.. The watch is stunning. I really liked the polo-baseball cap-light pants and the light brown sweat under the browny jacket 👍
Not all Americans dress like this person. He actually dresses BETTER than many I've seen in my area. I guess it depends where you are going out and even my style is different than his. I liked your comnent
All you need is two hundred grand a year and a meaningful social life👍
10:20 -- Metal guy here. I dig this look, but I’d modify a few things. I’d drop the plain black t-shirt and add an actual band shirt. Second, I’d switch out those shoes and put on some good ol’ fashion Chuck Taylors, shoes meant to take a beating at a loud and rowdy Rock venue.
and the t-shirt tucked under the jeans are a big no-no!
Today I learn that I'm a 26 year old that dressed like a 40 year old. Man I'm boring.
You're not alone man
I have dark style, paint my nails, etc.
I gotta say dark and earthy tones go well with black being a more common color in my wardrobe.
good general advice. Just a comment, I am spending a few weeks in Milan and Turin right now. To my shock the Italians, men and women, all ages, are mostly wearing sneakers and most of those are the gym/running sneakers. They pair sneakers with practically everything. So dont discount funky gym shoes from smart casual outfits. Italians are some of the sharpest dressed people.
All depends on the person, for sure.
Cool. I like sneakers that match my pants in color mostly
As a New Yorker, I have my simple solution. Black pants. simple shirt, black pants, simple shirt. Black sweaters. Black jacket, black overcoat, black. shoes.
Another simple solution: in the summer, switch to all white, creams, and light blues, to take a break from the black..
Whilst I agree with the majority of the style points as mentioned in this video, there are one issue I need to take with this, as well as most "How to dress like an adult" videos out there: Sneakers.
I preface my remark by stating that I have been a sneaker-head for more then a decade, so I had been dressing from the feet up for a long time. As a 40+ year old "adult" now most of the louder and trendier sneakers out there are not something I will dabble in anymore. However I can't help but cringe every time I get to the part of these types of videos about casual sneakers, and the go-to are "plain white/black/brown/navy low top or lace-ups".
Guys sneaker cultures are no longer the domain of the youth. It is acceptable to rock a pair of Jordan 1, or Nike Dunks, Or New Balance 574, or Adidas Superstars etc etc with your outfit, as long as the colourway matches with the rest of the outfit. It is such a shame to see the great outfits in these type of videos being bog down by another pair of boring plain sneakers. Me personally (and I accept my bias), I would find those who can throw together a great mature outfit up top, and then ground it with a nice pair of Air Jordan 1 hi or low sneakers that completes the ensemble, more interesting. This tells me that this guy knows what he likes and he not's afraid to rock it, and also he's not just wearing what's "accepted".
So go out and check out what sneakers out there interest you, and then just wear it! I grew up longing for a pair of Reebok pump hi-top, and I now wear mine with slim jeans or chinos cuffed, and a plain regular-fit sweatshirt or trucker jacket. I cannot tell you how many times I have been complimented by youth and adults like, telling me either how cool those chunky sneakers are (by youth), or that they remember them when they were younger, and where they can cop a pair (by adults). Either way they are conversation starters.
Wow. Watching these videos is like going back in time by 100+ Years.
I'm not a big fan of denim but you're spot on here. My favorite example of the worst way older men dress down and don't act their age: Men over 50 wearing speedos!
I feel like there's a balance point with the example you give. I'm always envious of the old Italian men in their Speedos basically saying I don't a f---, just livin my best life!
@@hespokestyle That's true. Of course, one could applaud that kind of devil-may-care individuality for almost any fashion choice!
I would say you're pretty much spot on. I personally wouldn't always go with a pair of sunglasses it kind of posy.
With the utmost respect, I think some of the advice in this video is a little bit outdated. I’ll explain why. (Bear in mind I’m British and my location/family background mean things may be different than in the US).
Slim fitting jeans are something that, these days, look decidedly 2010’s. When I see someone wearing them, I generally assume they’re a bit behind, and tbh they don’t really flatter anyone as much as one might think. Straight jeans/chinos etc. not only look better on everyone and are more classic, but are actually much more modern and common to see.
Something else that is certainly outdated are the very minimal white sneakers mentioned here (think common projects etc.) They remind me of the TMF aesthetic in 2015-2019. The same minimal look can be achieved with other white sneakers (I recommend white Reebok Club C85’s) but looks much more modern and also looks like one’s not trying too hard (in the kind of setting I spend most of my time in, a sort of laid-back preppy sprezzatura is most common, and it actually looks pretty great.)
The look of the 2010’s was “I’m trying really hard to look well-dressed and slim.” Whereas I think the 2020’s, particularly in Britain, are characterized by “I’m laid back, I’ll throw on some looser fitting menswear/casual wear and still look effortlessly well-dressed.”
As I say, I may be blind to the fashion scene in the US, and from what I’ve seen the US is always a bit behind the UK in this regard. Just giving a little advice.
I think you're confusing slim fitting jeans with "skinny jeans."
Agree
Thank you for your comment.
@@Sshooter444 no, slim fitting jeans (as opposed to skinny) are just as bad.
@@hespokestyle thanks for reading it my friend 🤝.
honestly anytime you wear the white sneakers a nice clean colorway of jordans or adidas would work, too.
for minimalist sneakers, crown northampton all the way! best around.
Limiting your sneaker choices like that is too much. There are plenty of shoes that look good on older men without looking like a kid