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Because I love myself and dressing well is one of the most important appreciation. My inspiration is my grandpa who wore ivory suit with his Borsalino hat in the 40’s, and soccer athletes such as David Beckham, Christiano Ronaldo, and Lionel Messi. After all, healthy body shows what your are inside, and it DOES make a difference!
I retired from the Army almost two years ago. I spent more than 25 years wearing a uniform most days and didn't know much about style or how to dress. Your channel, along with many others that you mentioned, have helped me immensely. I work for a hospital now and dress with a purpose. Patients often think I'm a physician or the CEO because I dress like I care...because I do. My why: I am very involved in helping veterans in my community. I'm also active in veteran groups on social media. I've had a great transition and really enjoy my life as a civilian.
/Salute. U.S. Navy Veteran here Keep dressing like you own the place or the CEO of it. I’m very sure very interesting will happen as a result of it all. You may even have funny days as a result of it too.
I work for a very large natural gas transmission company. I started out as an entry level Pipeliner and over 16 years I’ve been a station operator, mechanic and now a maintenance coordinator. With each position I dressed for the job. In my current job my colleagues still wear t shirts and jeans. I’m in my 50’s now and don’t feel like that is my style anymore. After I found your channel I really upped my dress and others have taken notice. Even my supervisor said she feels under dressed around me. I just find that I am dressing the way I feel appreciate for my age and in a way I feel comfortable. Plus, it makes me feel better about myself when I am dressed well.
You are what you wear. If you look sloppy, then you probably don't pay attention to details. If you have pride in yourself, or in what you do, or what you represent - then, you would be put together well. Respect yourself and you will be respected.
I'm trying to improve my style because I want to look better and hopefully attract the right woman. I'm 22 and up till a week or so ago I had been making excuses and letting my depression get to me. I got some meds and started working on myself. In over a week I went from struggling to lift a 30 lb paver to being able to lift 106.5 lbs. I want to improve myself and not only make myself, but my family, and my community proud. I want to be able to walk the streets with the looks and confidence of a man who has his life together.
I heard a piece of advice many years ago, and I’ve maintained it ever since: “Dress the way you want to be addressed.” Life changing. It works too, and applies to your professional life, to the car you drive, to your social life, etc. I prefer to be an old-school gentleman with a modern twist - so I drive the old Jaguar, I wear the tweed suits, but guess what? I have an iWatch and iPhone at the ready. I remember that, within reason, it is better to overdress than to underdress. If you show up at an event wearing a suit and everyone else is in a t-shirt, it’s quite easy to take off the tie and jacket, unbutton a couple shirt buttons and to roll up the ol’ sleeves. You’ll still look excellent, but you’ll be much more harmonious in that way. The inverse, however, where you show up in a t-shirt to a suited event, is far more awkward. And at the end of the day, life is more fun in a tuxedo. I regularly don my white tie and tails, and sure you get some attention, but it’s all positive. Occasionally someone mentions you’re in a penguin or monkey suit, but then again, they usually are in oversized t-shirts and jeans doing their best impression of a messy potato. Don’t take style advice from someone who’s style you don’t like - be it for personal reasons or for them not “giving a damn” as mentioned in the video here. And above all - have fun with it - life is too short to wear boring clothes, drive boring cars, or live in a boring manner. So have some fun, be respectful and enjoy your life people.
12:08 - Antonio, I recently shared this with my sister, who is at times mildly annoyed that I now dress up for any occasion (and force her to dress better in the process). I told her hearing you say this in a video is what changed my mindset. The way I present myself reflects on anyone that is seen with me. If I dress like a bum, and an acquittance sees my sister, they won't say "Ruben looks like a bum", they'll say "Martha's brother looks like a bum". Once I started seeing it that way (thanks to you) those extra 5 minutes to steam my shirt and clean my shoes before heading out are well worth it.
Thanks for taking my advice. You're not the only one who had people question or make comments about the way you dress. It's part of the learning curve when you're dressing sharp.
Being well dressed gives so much confidence. People know that you have an eye for the finer details. In the past I haven’t taken much thought about how I dressed but now using your advice I’m enjoying learning how to style correctly.
The truth is “I don’t give a damn” about what other people think of my style, it is different than many other younger guys so they think I’m weird or different, but they are wrong I dress to impress myself and no one else, I have watched Alpha for a few months and know the importance of style, I have only now found this channel but after just a few videos felt compelled to subscribe, and the reason that “I give a damn” is that I feel comfortable dressing a little older, and I do it to make myself feel better, not to please the public eye.
My "why" about looking best/ dressing in style is showing everyone that I have evolved and matured not only in age but in my outfit taste. It represents a different level and tries to command respect among my peers and colleagues. That is why I love watching contents like this. Thanks for the inspiration and motivation! 🇨🇦👍
I'm turning 20 this year and I have recently started to dress better, and your videos have helped me quite a lot, so thank you. I started dressing better for various of thinks, like being an older brother, a son, an inspiring Entrepeneur, agency owner, but the most important one is that I have come to respect my self and love myself, and for that reason I deserve and need to look good.
Antonio, you made me late for work today! I was sitting at my usual coffee spot near the ocean and opened this video. WOW. I could not stop watching and taking notes. I had to chuckle in self reflection. Wearing black inexpensive skinny jeans, black shirt and an art deco Italian print neck tie I bought at a second hand shop. My blazer is over 20 years old, my boots, brand new black Thursday wingtips. I think your messages resonate with me so much because of our parallel police/military backgrounds. After watching this I reflected on my motorcycle ride to the office regarding my 'Why'. My 'Why' stems from my Christian faith, I am a police (RCMP) Chaplain. I see my 'Why' as that of making each encounter one of helping the other person be their best. To be a cheerleader if you will. Even when I arrested folks during my policing career I tried to help them see their value and in doing this also help them to see the value of those they had wronged. So, thanks for being a cheerleader to so many of us who regularly tune in.
Growing up my dad was never too attentive to teach me how to have style. He had a good intention by letting me do whatever I wanted with my clothes, however, I feel better looking better; not that my clothes define me but definitely like to make an impression and I am learning a lot with this channel! Thank you!
Thanks Antonio! My "Why" is definitely my wife and daughter. I want my girl to see how a man treats the woman he values. I want my wife to feel valued. When I look sharp, I feel like I own that role of protector and role model. It helps me in those roles. It helps my self esteem. I'm a better man, which helps me be a better husband & father. Thanks again!
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My “why I give a damn” is largely rebuilding my self esteem. I spent years wearing my motorcycle attire constantly. I walked around with a chip on my shoulder as a way of dealing with complex ptsd from the first gulf war. Turns out that if you look and act like an a**hole, people treat you in kind. After years, I realized changing my look made me feel better about myself, and I treated others better. As strange as it sounds, people in turn started treating me better, which further improved my self esteem.
Trying to be the best person that I can be for my two little girls, not only to make them proud but to model the type of behavior I would hope they look for in their future partners as well as dressing well to make myself feel better (even when I dont want too). I work in an industry where pajama pants and a hoodie are common work attire, so I like to exceed expectations and dress with intention.
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For me dressing well has always been about showing respect to those around me and being the best-dressed person I can be has helped a lot with social anxiety for example you are what you wear!
In dressing well you show respect first to the most important person and that’s to the man in the mirror. Then to the people around but not because of them.
@@ardentdfender4116 i guess i should've structured that sentence a bit different, the most important aspect is ofc the fact I want to dress well for myself and that it makes me feel good :)
My “why” is my 12-year-old son, as I want to be an inspiration to him and to show him what it is to be a gentleman. They say you should not dress for the job you have, but for the job you want. What your channel has taught me the past year is that if I want to feel confident and be the best version of me, I have to dress the part. I don’t simply dress to reflect who I am anymore, but also to reflect who I want to be. By now dressing, living and acting like the best gentleman version of me, I’m hoping that when my son comes to a fork in the road later in life and he’ll have to decide, in the moment, between acting like a gentleman or like a douche bag, he will choose the gentlemen way, and I will have been his inspiration for that choice, just like the advice and guidance of yourself and your TH-cam counterparts have inspired me to be a better man.
My motivation is self respect and dignity. I hate it when dressing well and looking good is judged as vain and narcissistic. How you dress sends out a message to whoever is around you, some more than others granted. Having a good wardrobe and feeling good about myself makes me happy. Isn’t that the main goal in life? To do things that make you happy? As I’ve said, it’s important to do that with a bit of class any humility which I’ve found easier as I’ve got older. Older gents tend to avoid anything lavish and loud like big branded slogans on clothing, or torn jeans for more understated clothing.
When I was younger, I paid little attention to style, because I felt it was shallow to judge people by their outward appearance. As I got older, I realized that I was surrounded by shallow people. I could either have my appearance working for me, or working against me. Therefore, I decided to have my style work in my favor … while avoiding the trap of making those same judgments about others.
The most important thing for both men and women is the way someone carries themselves. Many people dress well, but the standout are those with an air about them. Style is nothing without grace or dignity.
My why i am now learning good style as a father, a businessman, and a pastor of a church to put myself out there in a nice style makes me feel good. And feel giving my roles some level of respect and some authority
"you can't always save everyone, it's okay if you can only save one person, and it's okay if that person is yourself... but never stop trying" its a small amalgamation of the lessons learned in my life through taking care of myself and my appeareance, my suits become an armor, my words become the sword that defend me and others at all time, even the fragrances that I wear I wear them with the intent of leading the way so may others may help those who need it as well. I refuse to be anything else but the best version of myself. That is my why
My why is because dressing well is a form of good manners, not only towards others but also for yourself Yourself is valuable and therefore deserves to be dressed nicely 👌
For me, a good style is a great boost to your confidence. Whenever I wear my favourite clothing, I am simply more confident, more focused and just a better man. Also you send the powerful message to others- You take care of yourself; you are trying to level up your style
As I approach 70, I have had to reinvent myself for the workplace and my family life. My wife wants me to dress like my 30 year old son, but that looks like I'm trying too hard. I dress casually most of the time but that doesn't mean I can't look put together and stylish at the same time. One of my customers/friends says that I must have subscribed to one of those outfit services because I look so put together all the time. My original inspiration was Gentlemen's Gazette but I found their suggestions to be too dressed up for my lifestyle. I now rely on you and 40 Over Fashion for suggestions on how to style my wardrobe which I then tweak for my particular circumstances. Keep up the great work Antonio!
Great video! While I am not a gent, I believe that my look or external appearance is a glimpse of what is on the inside. My husband talks a lot about what he calls Flat Tire Theory where a flat tire is not just flat on the bottom but the entire thing is flat. In the same way, what you allow in the smallest of areas, like levin, it will affect the whole thing. Thus something that may seem insignificant is a part of the whole tire and thus each part is important to pay attention to. Because how you look is what others encounter about you first and therefore colors their future interactions with you so it just makes sense to present a good appearance that reflects the you that you intend to others.
Antonio, my biggest why is becoming the man I want to be and inspiring others. I've never been into style and looking my best over the years but since finding your channel all that has changed. I'm learning so much and having positive changes one step at a time through your great and educational videos! 👏 Love those challenge coins and looking forward to more inspirational videos that will continue growing my knowledge of fit, fabric and the rest! 👍👍👍
my "Why" is that I've found I make more money in tips when I dress better. I'm a musician and started noticing the better I dressed the more opportunities would open up for me. in my experience it was like a red carpet rolled out for me and everything got easier. I was more confident, networking became easier, more people wanted to be near me, girls talked to me more at my shows (was already a problem and now I'm actually losing gigs cuz the workers are too busy talking to me) so perhaps caring about my style has gone so well it has even backfired lol. either way I wanna thank the men's style community on YT for being so good to us. we have some great rolemodels on this platform who are elevating us in so many ways through their teachings and entertainment. big thanks to you Antonio, Alpha M. & Jose
My why is that I want to become the best version of myself and go as far as possible with all the goals I set. Dressing nicely and correctly has given the confidence to break out of my comfort zone.
I used to be one of those men who didn't put much thought into what I wore, a blue jeans and t shirt kinda guy. But in the last few years I've taken on a different perspective. When I look back at pictures from the late 40s and through the 50s of my grandparents, who grew up in rural Georgia, seeing how they wanted to present an image, this inspires me. Now it feels good to dress nicer, but it feels good as well to obtain the education to know how to improve in style. RMRS has been a breath of fresh air. I look forward to each of the videos and I appreciate Antonio for putting this information out there. There these videos and others like them, I've been giving a drive towards self improvement.
During the summer, my wife was hospitalised. Whenever I visited her, I showered, shaved, pressed my shirt etc. and polished my shoes. I always wore a jacket. When one of the porters asked me why I was so dressed up, I told him that I was out with my wife. My ‘why’ is my family. I dress to represent them.
I'm 38 years old and have dressed more or less like a teenage punk my whole life. I only recently decided to dress like an adult. My kids are still weirded out when I "dress up", but I figure they'll get used to it. My reasoning is, basically, I want to show that I have self respect. I work as a tree trimmer and so dressing nice for work is not.... workable. I'm usually covered in tree sap and sweat after 10 hours in the trees, I want to be able to leave that behind and look like a respectable member of society. Plus I'm increasingly annoyed with this trend of going out in whatever you slept in the night before.
My why give a damn is to know how to do it right and show the love and respect to yourself. Close is also a way to communicate. I’ve been dressing the things that look good but without knowledge, purpose or goal. Therefore I have a lot of close that doesn’t fit me or my style. I always say you need to know why you do things, and the answer “because I like it” is not an answer anymore. I recently discovered you channel and I’m learning. Thank you to the love and care to men style.
I care because I want honor my mother. She always told me that how I act, and my character is a direct reflection of her. My mother is an amazing woman and everyone that looks at me and see's that I dress well, see's that I'm kind, see's that I have confidence, and see's that I have style and command respect also knows that my mother raised a man of worth. Love your videos, Antonio. You have inspired me to be my best self.
At first I just had low self esteem and I needed something to boost my confidence. After awhile my family and friends started noticing that I was actually trying to look good everyday. It didn’t take long for them to ask me for help knowing what to wear wether it be at church at school or for a business meeting. And now I just love helping other people look good no matter what the occasion because everything is more enjoyable when you know you look great.
I try to express myself in every thing I do, and style is the most noticeable medium. People can look at me and know what I stand for before they get to know me, and I find this to be a powerful force of nature. I've found that what matters most is staying true to myself, so that I can be true others. I achieve this by wearing my heart on my sleeve, and a matter of fact, the rest of my clothing. And being succesffuly single for a few months has helped me realize the value of self-emancipation. I subscribe to the idea of self-actualization. Also, the compliments here and there don't doesn't hurt😄
I have enjoyed the education your channel has shown me Antonio. Since finding your teachings I have taken a real introspective look at not only my appearance but also how I had let my life fall into a rut. My mid forties have felt weighted. I imagine the past few years have been rough for a lot of your viewers. It became apparent that I was not giving my all to some of the simplest aspects of ‘me’. I am the steward of two awesome daughters and a beautiful wife. Admittedly I had lost the pizzazz that brought those great things into my life. Small changes that I’ve made have made a huge difference: cut that dated pony tail, stylish fitted new clothes that are age and body type appropriate, a Scentbird membership, a classy yet modest time piece collection, $40 haircuts with quality product on the regular, etc. The confidence that each of these changes have made is making an obvious difference at my work (and home life). My decisions are more clear and concise, making me a better leader to my team. Many thanks to you and your production team.
Self improvement. As a man I feel I must constantly look to improve myself or fall behind. Style is one thing that’s constantly changing and is fun to tweak. Then I had children and now I want to set the example for them.
Antonio my real inspiration is you, for you help me with my dressing and styling sense according to my body type. I live in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh India. I get real inspiration from your videos and tips. Thank you so much.
I like fashion and style because it is another way to express myself. For the most part, I am very intentional about the way I speak, dress, act, etc. and clothing is another channel through which I can send messages to the world about who I am and what I represent. Also, as a devout Catholic I believe that God gave us the gift of ourselves, and, as we say, our bodies are a Temple of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it deserves to be clothed with dignity, literally and figuratively. I always appreciate gentlement, and ladies, who are evidently aware and concious, at a healthy balance, of their wellbeing - including style.
I have 2 sons who've grown up seeing their father get deeply sick, gained >150lbs and almost die. At my worst I was 401.6lbs. My sons needed their father and I needed to be a better man so I made the changes necessary. Lost 200lbs, got back into decent shape and realigned my wardrobe to teach them that being the best man you can be includes not just being healthy but that dressing with intent and care will always be better than wearing whatever is at hand. My sons are my inspiration.
Shared. 👍🏽 I give a damn about the legacy I leave for my daughter-in every conceivable aspect-and dressing well, with intention and integrity, is an important tool I use to accomplish that objective. Looking forward to more valuable content like this.
As a youth (profile pic "aka") my grandmother always inspired us to "Measure Up" when leaving the house. It built within me a desire to strive upward. Whether striving for my Eagle in BSA, ETC(SW) Ret., earning my MDiv. or preaching for twenty years I've learned quite well that you need to dress for the role. In Stephen Covey's best-seller "The Seven Habits of Effective People". He addresses the "Why" in his first principle, "Begin With the End in Mind.". Company Mission and Vision Statements are built around that very concept. I've found a roadmap through my 64 yrs has been critical in allowing me to "Measure UP"!
The reason I give a damn about style is to first respect myself and others around. The second reason is to deliver those around me the message that I'm a quality, serious person and to attract those with similar values. I also find it fun sometimes to crack a bit this image and be outgoing and funny, in order to people to have a wide perspective of me. Thank you Antonio for being such a great role model
I have accomplished a lot for what I started with and I'm still not where I want to be. I want the world to know that I'm successful. But I don't want to scream it from the roof tops. I don't even want to have to whisper it in people's ears. I just want to walk into a room and have people look at myself and my family any think, wow, how do I become that. I have committed myself to losing weight, which I've lost around 80 lbs so far and want to go another 30lbs. I have slowly been updating my wardrobe. This started years ago when I worked for Red Wing Shoes and acquired several nice pairs of boots and Oxfords which I always loved how much just that simple change elevated my look. And I plan on continuing this trend to elevate myself. Your videos have helped me make some changes and have a little bit more confidence. My last vacation on our cruise, I added the pocket square to my look. I don't know how others perceived it, but I do know that it made me feel elevated.
Yep totally agree, I never cared for a long time but when I got into a management position that changed, BUT it changed because things were pointed out to me, I’ve learned to be a lot more self aware, and you can be well presented whatever you’re doing, the flip side is you can be badly presented too, and people notice the smallest things, if for nothing else make an effort for yourself/partner
My why, Because at the end of the day I am responsible. I am responsible for the lives of countless individuals. I'm responsible responsible for young men and women becoming role models and leaders. I am responsible for their safety, for their well being for their well being, and most importantly making this world a better place by changing the world one day at a time.. Simply put. I AM RESPONSIBLE. That's my why.. Keep up the good work, love seeing your content.
Why do I give a damn? For me it is all about self respect and being comfortable with who you are. Over the last couple of years I have found motivation for self improvement through TH-cam and Instagram. I will never be thin, but I have lost weight and increased my fitness and I am happy with the results. Changing up the wardrobe slowly, find a look and keep an eye out for items rather than just buying everything all at once, quality over quantity. Emulating a style icon is a good one too. Ultimately, make sure you do it for you and no one else !
I have struggled with my weight for years. My style has always struggled along with it, when I balloon up I default to crappy t-shirts and worn out jeans. I'm getting older now and am working on my weight. I want to focus my style and stick with it so that I am more comfortable in my skin and clothing when I go out.
I am 17, but I think I can say that I am usually the best dressed man in the classroom. That is not very hard since moust of the clothing young people go for is a hoody and they don't give a Damm about how they look. Simple polo shirt is all it takes to be just little bit apart from the crowd. My dad is probably someone you would never ask something about style. He goes out with dirty and distressed clothing because he just doesn't care. So thank you Antonio for everything I learned from you in the past few years and I wish you and everybody here all the best. Greetings from Croatia.
I'm one of those that take my faith and what I do pretty seriously. As a musician, I care about details and nuance and through that mode of self expression and service, I intend to bring excellence in all I can bring. This translates to what my attire on and off platform would be. Consistent, cohesive, and connected, all the while being as stylish as possible. Combat boots and well fitted tactical trousers are a constant because when it's go time, I don't want my outfit to slow me down. Topside is about looking sharp weather I have a guitar or mic in my hand, or weather I'm focused on the day to day. Monochromatic with a pop of maroon or forest green would be the best way to describe my look. I'm never seen outside of my home area without a collar. That's my look, thats my why. Now here's to what's next.
My way is to always be your best looking good being the best you can be above all being an inspiration to others improving their lives too! Always be your best first impressions count massively there are no second chances at how you appear to others!
Hello Antonio, my name is José Luis and I am from Argentina. I have been watching your videos for years and I assure you that they helped me give my appearance very good touches of style. Since I was a child I was very careful with my personal appearance, I inherited it from my father who was a very elegant man. He never had any money, in fact he only had 2 pairs of shoes and wouldn't buy another unless the ones he had broke, but they always looked shiny as a mirror! My inspiration in youth was Duncan McLeod, the character from the Highlander series. From the first chapter I understood that his style was the one that made me feel more identified. The funny thing is that said character was about 38-40 years old and I was barely 20. But I tried to adapt that style to my body, age at the time and available money. Today, at 48, I think I have done a good job! Greetings from the land of the end of the world
Antonio, my why is simple. I’ve lived the last 30 years in a rut. I wouldn’t say I was popular or the best dressed in high school, but I had a presence. People knew when I was in the room. Since then, through 2 broken marriages and raising 3 kids, I’ve totally lost all sense of style and confidence. So my why is to completely remake myself back into that guy that exudes confidence and power. I’m an executive level salesman in the oilfield, so the requirements for style have not been great. However, I want to change that for myself. I have hired a trainer at the gym, and currently have lost 60lbs. I’m looking so much better and the confidence is growing. What I’m missing is style. So note that my body is looking the part, I need the outside to magnify the inside. Trust me my brother when I say I need all the help I can get. But I am committed and ready to start the 2nd half of with a vengeance. I’m tired of wearing clothes from Kohl’s or similar places. I have the desire, the money, but not the knowledge. That starts today. It’s all about building my brand, the brand of Anthony Peel. Thank you for what you do my friend!
I was overweight all my life and dressed in jeans and graphic tees because that's all I could find that could fit. Now I'm lighter, I now find I have so many clothes to choose from and feel more confident about who I am, and I'm happy I can get rid of the old graphic tees my former self used to wear.
Haha, I've become known as the Vest Guy at my hospital. Wear what is professionally required for you BUT also LOVE what you wear and tailor it to your style.
Great video! My why? I believe I carry greatness (and goodness) within me. How I look on the outside is a reflection of what I carry within me. It's always putting my best foot forward! P. S., SEMPER FI!
I am from Argentina. I have a job in which I am in charge of people, and in the pandemic we started working from home. It's not that I'm a very sociable person, but in my country we spent almost a whole year in quarantine. And I am a person who if I don't exercise regularly I put on a lot of weight. A few months ago I looked at myself, I saw how I was dressed, and then I thought: I am a 34-year-old man, with a good job, dressed like a homeless person, with a child under two years old and I weigh 150 kilos. What example am I giving my son? So I started studying, losing weight and dressing the best I could. I've been trying to dress my best for less than a month. I have lost 15 kilos and I will continue. And I found your channel and others that helped me see how I want to see myself. It could be said that my motivation is that one day my son wants to be like me. And give the best possible example.
I’ve had a lot of problems health wise for the past fifteen years which have made me need to improve while developing new ways to live day to day. I might not be the most stylish, I dress tidy 90% of the time and I dress smartly when I need to but I’m not someone who could be considered fashionable, I’d like to be but I’m not. What I am is someone who is constantly trying to improve on himself, even though I’m disabled due to an ABI I’ve been able to accomplish more through my ways of coping with situations than I ever had before. It’s as one of my favourite lyricists once wrote ‘I’m much better, much better than I used to be and I’ll keep on getting better so you might as well get used to me’.
My motivation and my "why" is of course to try to be the best person I can be and continue to grow and develop, but I work with college age students in the career development field, so my true role and goal is to help them transition from student to professional so they can be the best they can be for a better world moving forward. I am a former Marine who wants to motivate the next generation to do better and to be better. I continue to work on myself so that I can role model and guide to the very best of my ability. Thanks to your site and guidance I am learning to find my own style and my own voice to always strive forward. Thank you. Semper Fi!
I've always been a pretty quiet guy, so I didn't get much socialization growing up. This ended up in a few confidence issues, and made talking to others seem intimidating. Don't get me wrong, I had friends, I just usually relied on others to initiate contact. Now that I'm half way through college, I've decided that I need to be more outgoing. For me, the first step in achieving that is looking the part. I don't need to dress up in a 3 piece suit to attend class, but moving from a graphic t shirt to something more stylish is definitely a good first step. It helps give that little extra confidence needed to initiate the conversation with someone else, and so far has helped a lot. Long story short, I give a damn because I am trying to reinvent myself into a more self confident and outgoing person
Hola Antonio, te escribo en mi idioma nativo. Empezando este viaje me llegó tu frase acerca de vestirse como un hombre y no como un niño. Lo que pretendo hacer (vestirme como un hombre), lo hago por mi trabajo, mi familia y por que siempre me ha interesado vestirme con clase solo ahora último he estado estudiando para cumplir ese objetivo.
I used to dress in slacks and Graphic-Tees. Then, one day, I woke up, looked in the mirror and thought, "Man... Who am I?" So, I began to do some research and boost my confidence by dressing well. I bought a couple of cheap suits, a start, and then eventually went more blue-collar (out of utility). However, I am a utilitarian sort of person so it fits. Now I only wear graphic tees and slacks on days I am staying home or partying with the guys, but whether it's for work or to pick up my kids from school, now I dress as the man I want to be. A man, 13-year-old me would have admired.
Honestly... I feel kind lost... All my life i dressed bad... T shirts and jeans... Also I know that i lost a lot of job opportunities... And women and that is a fact... So... Now that i am changing my style... When i try to dress properly i dont really know what i am doing... i started to watch your channel a few months ago... I am learning a LOT... Thank you... 🇧🇷
It’s all perspective and I mostly enjoy when you say you as the individual has to give a damn. That means how you dress and presents yourself in and with style. In giving a damn you will continually educate yourself, find and seek inspiration in other style from others. You will improve as well evolve your style over time as your budget allows it to continuously become the best styled and dressed man in yourself. That’s why if all the things you said none of them is singularly the most important. It’s knowing and learning all those things over time that helps to shape and sharpen your style.
I'm 42 years old and I'm just learning all this stuff and having a great time I just starting to get into colognes thanks to you and BowTie fragranceguy, helping get my style together.
Hi Antonio, I run a non-profit and for profit where our primary goal is to educate, train (in the principles of capitalism), care for, and economically empower underage girls that have been rescued from sex trafficking in Asia. I have taken to even elevating my casual dress because not only am I representing myself and my family but them as well. These are wonderful young ladies that are making incredible long term recoveries from the horrors they've experienced. One has become a licensed insurance agent, another became a beautician and opened her own shop, and two more have become assistant house moms. How could I not up my game to represent them better...
I choose to have style matter to me because I'm a perfectionist. I tend to want everything look the best. I also want to look the best in what I feel comfortable in. I wear polo shirts all the time besides bed and so wanted to know patterns and looks. I also love knowledge and to learn about something I feel that i am at a disadvantage at is best. Social is hard for me as i have Asperger's so its hard for me to learn and see it without an extra eye, these videos help and with my limited budget, I have been slowly gaining the tools to look better every day and changing my routine to fit in these extra tips to make myself look better.
John T Molloy’s Dress for Success and Live for Success. Sure the photos and styles are dated but the concepts aren’t. Also Clothes Make the Man by John J. White. I learned quickly how to look good on a dime from these books, especially when I was in business school and flat @$$ broke. Everybody else wore parachute pants and those awful neon spandex affairs. I had dress pants, sports jacket, collared shirt, dress shoes, socks, trusted Timex watch, my high school ring, Speigel steel ID bracelet, briefcase. I knew what worked with my skinny boy frame and thanks to Mr. Malloy how not to look like a college boy. Command the room? Hell yeah! The Style Pyramid is right on and will still be 1000 years from now.
My why is that I want to move forward in my life. I'm building a business on the side to take better care of my family and I know how I show up makes a difference in my work and with my clients.
My why? I'm done being complacent with my life. I'm leaving my job in 2 weeks, a job where I've just let myself be too comfortable without growth. I'm finally changing careers into what I really want to do. I want to look and feel like I belong in my new environment. I want to make sure my wife is proud of the man that I've been working to become. I want my parents to be proud of the man they raised. I want my brothers to continue to look at me as a good example for them. I want to be the better version of myself that I have been trying to become over the last few years.
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Because you told me to.
Because I love myself and dressing well is one of the most important appreciation. My inspiration is my grandpa who wore ivory suit with his Borsalino hat in the 40’s, and soccer athletes such as David Beckham, Christiano Ronaldo, and Lionel Messi. After all, healthy body shows what your are inside, and it DOES make a difference!
I retired from the Army almost two years ago. I spent more than 25 years wearing a uniform most days and didn't know much about style or how to dress. Your channel, along with many others that you mentioned, have helped me immensely. I work for a hospital now and dress with a purpose. Patients often think I'm a physician or the CEO because I dress like I care...because I do. My why: I am very involved in helping veterans in my community. I'm also active in veteran groups on social media. I've had a great transition and really enjoy my life as a civilian.
/Salute. U.S. Navy Veteran here
Keep dressing like you own the place or the CEO of it. I’m very sure very interesting will happen as a result of it all. You may even have funny days as a result of it too.
Kevin, we have a lot in common. I am a veteran and work in a hospital as well. I'd like to connect. Do you have LinkedIn?
Never dress better than your boss
This is amazing Kevin. Thanks for sharing your story.
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I work for a very large natural gas transmission company. I started out as an entry level Pipeliner and over 16 years I’ve been a station operator, mechanic and now a maintenance coordinator. With each position I dressed for the job. In my current job my colleagues still wear t shirts and jeans. I’m in my 50’s now and don’t feel like that is my style anymore. After I found your channel I really upped my dress and others have taken notice. Even my supervisor said she feels under dressed around me.
I just find that I am dressing the way I feel appreciate for my age and in a way I feel comfortable. Plus, it makes me feel better about myself when I am dressed well.
You are what you wear. If you look sloppy, then you probably don't pay attention to details. If you have pride in yourself, or in what you do, or what you represent - then, you would be put together well. Respect yourself and you will be respected.
Love this Angel G!
Well said👍👍
Sounds nice, but not true.
I'm trying to improve my style because I want to look better and hopefully attract the right woman. I'm 22 and up till a week or so ago I had been making excuses and letting my depression get to me. I got some meds and started working on myself. In over a week I went from struggling to lift a 30 lb paver to being able to lift 106.5 lbs. I want to improve myself and not only make myself, but my family, and my community proud. I want to be able to walk the streets with the looks and confidence of a man who has his life together.
I heard a piece of advice many years ago, and I’ve maintained it ever since:
“Dress the way you want to be addressed.”
Life changing. It works too, and applies to your professional life, to the car you drive, to your social life, etc. I prefer to be an old-school gentleman with a modern twist - so I drive the old Jaguar, I wear the tweed suits, but guess what? I have an iWatch and iPhone at the ready.
I remember that, within reason, it is better to overdress than to underdress. If you show up at an event wearing a suit and everyone else is in a t-shirt, it’s quite easy to take off the tie and jacket, unbutton a couple shirt buttons and to roll up the ol’ sleeves. You’ll still look excellent, but you’ll be much more harmonious in that way. The inverse, however, where you show up in a t-shirt to a suited event, is far more awkward.
And at the end of the day, life is more fun in a tuxedo. I regularly don my white tie and tails, and sure you get some attention, but it’s all positive. Occasionally someone mentions you’re in a penguin or monkey suit, but then again, they usually are in oversized t-shirts and jeans doing their best impression of a messy potato. Don’t take style advice from someone who’s style you don’t like - be it for personal reasons or for them not “giving a damn” as mentioned in the video here.
And above all - have fun with it - life is too short to wear boring clothes, drive boring cars, or live in a boring manner. So have some fun, be respectful and enjoy your life people.
“Dress the way you want to be addressed.”
WOW i love that !!! thank you
12:08 - Antonio, I recently shared this with my sister, who is at times mildly annoyed that I now dress up for any occasion (and force her to dress better in the process). I told her hearing you say this in a video is what changed my mindset. The way I present myself reflects on anyone that is seen with me. If I dress like a bum, and an acquittance sees my sister, they won't say "Ruben looks like a bum", they'll say "Martha's brother looks like a bum".
Once I started seeing it that way (thanks to you) those extra 5 minutes to steam my shirt and clean my shoes before heading out are well worth it.
Thanks for taking my advice. You're not the only one who had people question or make comments about the way you dress. It's part of the learning curve when you're dressing sharp.
Being well dressed gives so much confidence. People know that you have an eye for the finer details. In the past I haven’t taken much thought about how I dressed but now using your advice I’m enjoying learning how to style correctly.
Antonio, nailed it...! You’re so right. Style is a tool to show people that we dress out of respect, because we do care 🤙🏽...!
The truth is “I don’t give a damn” about what other people think of my style, it is different than many other younger guys so they think I’m weird or different, but they are wrong I dress to impress myself and no one else, I have watched Alpha for a few months and know the importance of style, I have only now found this channel but after just a few videos felt compelled to subscribe, and the reason that “I give a damn” is that I feel comfortable dressing a little older, and I do it to make myself feel better, not to please the public eye.
My "why" about looking best/ dressing in style is showing everyone that I have evolved and matured not only in age but in my outfit taste. It represents a different level and tries to command respect among my peers and colleagues. That is why I love watching contents like this. Thanks for the inspiration and motivation! 🇨🇦👍
Agreed! Thanks Joy.
For me, it’s just being better version of myself and representing my family when I step out into the world.
Confidence. The confidence to be the best dressed in the room, helps to project to others you have the ability / confidence to tackle the job at hand.
clothing can help boost confidence but yeah confidence has to be there before the cloths.
Give a damn answer: . .. want to look & feel my best and yes to impress of course. Feeling ultra confident! 💪
I'm turning 20 this year and I have recently started to dress better, and your videos have helped me quite a lot, so thank you. I started dressing better for various of thinks, like being an older brother, a son, an inspiring Entrepeneur, agency owner, but the most important one is that I have come to respect my self and love myself, and for that reason I deserve and need to look good.
Antonio, you made me late for work today! I was sitting at my usual coffee spot near the ocean and opened this video. WOW. I could not stop watching and taking notes. I had to chuckle in self reflection. Wearing black inexpensive skinny jeans, black shirt and an art deco Italian print neck tie I bought at a second hand shop. My blazer is over 20 years old, my boots, brand new black Thursday wingtips. I think your messages resonate with me so much because of our parallel police/military backgrounds. After watching this I reflected on my motorcycle ride to the office regarding my 'Why'. My 'Why' stems from my Christian faith, I am a police (RCMP) Chaplain. I see my 'Why' as that of making each encounter one of helping the other person be their best. To be a cheerleader if you will. Even when I arrested folks during my policing career I tried to help them see their value and in doing this also help them to see the value of those they had wronged. So, thanks for being a cheerleader to so many of us who regularly tune in.
Growing up my dad was never too attentive to teach me how to have style. He had a good intention by letting me do whatever I wanted with my clothes, however, I feel better looking better; not that my clothes define me but definitely like to make an impression and I am learning a lot with this channel! Thank you!
Thanks Antonio! My "Why" is definitely my wife and daughter. I want my girl to see how a man treats the woman he values. I want my wife to feel valued. When I look sharp, I feel like I own that role of protector and role model. It helps me in those roles. It helps my self esteem. I'm a better man, which helps me be a better husband & father. Thanks again!
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My “why I give a damn” is largely rebuilding my self esteem. I spent years wearing my motorcycle attire constantly. I walked around with a chip on my shoulder as a way of dealing with complex ptsd from the first gulf war. Turns out that if you look and act like an a**hole, people treat you in kind. After years, I realized changing my look made me feel better about myself, and I treated others better. As strange as it sounds, people in turn started treating me better, which further improved my self esteem.
Couldn't agree more with you
Thanks for sharing your story Mark. This is really inspiring.
Trying to be the best person that I can be for my two little girls, not only to make them proud but to model the type of behavior I would hope they look for in their future partners as well as dressing well to make myself feel better (even when I dont want too). I work in an industry where pajama pants and a hoodie are common work attire, so I like to exceed expectations and dress with intention.
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For me dressing well has always been about showing respect to those around me and being the best-dressed person I can be has helped a lot with social anxiety for example you are what you wear!
In dressing well you show respect first to the most important person and that’s to the man in the mirror. Then to the people around but not because of them.
@@ardentdfender4116 i guess i should've structured that sentence a bit different, the most important aspect is ofc the fact I want to dress well for myself and that it makes me feel good :)
My “why” is my 12-year-old son, as I want to be an inspiration to him and to show him what it is to be a gentleman. They say you should not dress for the job you have, but for the job you want. What your channel has taught me the past year is that if I want to feel confident and be the best version of me, I have to dress the part. I don’t simply dress to reflect who I am anymore, but also to reflect who I want to be. By now dressing, living and acting like the best gentleman version of me, I’m hoping that when my son comes to a fork in the road later in life and he’ll have to decide, in the moment, between acting like a gentleman or like a douche bag, he will choose the gentlemen way, and I will have been his inspiration for that choice, just like the advice and guidance of yourself and your TH-cam counterparts have inspired me to be a better man.
My motivation is self respect and dignity. I hate it when dressing well and looking good is judged as vain and narcissistic. How you dress sends out a message to whoever is around you, some more than others granted. Having a good wardrobe and feeling good about myself makes me happy. Isn’t that the main goal in life? To do things that make you happy? As I’ve said, it’s important to do that with a bit of class any humility which I’ve found easier as I’ve got older. Older gents tend to avoid anything lavish and loud like big branded slogans on clothing, or torn jeans for more understated clothing.
Love this! I couldn't agree more --- dressing well doesn't mean you're vain. It just means you give a damn.
When I was younger, I paid little attention to style, because I felt it was shallow to judge people by their outward appearance.
As I got older, I realized that I was surrounded by shallow people. I could either have my appearance working for me, or working against me. Therefore, I decided to have my style work in my favor … while avoiding the trap of making those same judgments about others.
The most important thing for both men and women is the way someone carries themselves. Many people dress well, but the standout are those with an air about them. Style is nothing without grace or dignity.
My why i am now learning good style as a father, a businessman, and a pastor of a church to put myself out there in a nice style makes me feel good. And feel giving my roles some level of respect and some authority
"you can't always save everyone, it's okay if you can only save one person, and it's okay if that person is yourself... but never stop trying" its a small amalgamation of the lessons learned in my life through taking care of myself and my appeareance, my suits become an armor, my words become the sword that defend me and others at all time, even the fragrances that I wear I wear them with the intent of leading the way so may others may help those who need it as well. I refuse to be anything else but the best version of myself. That is my why
My why is because dressing well is a form of good manners, not only towards others but also for yourself
Yourself is valuable and therefore deserves to be dressed nicely 👌
For me, a good style is a great boost to your confidence. Whenever I wear my favourite clothing, I am simply more confident, more focused and just a better man.
Also you send the powerful message to others- You take care of yourself; you are trying to level up your style
As I approach 70, I have had to reinvent myself for the workplace and my family life. My wife wants me to dress like my 30 year old son, but that looks like I'm trying too hard. I dress casually most of the time but that doesn't mean I can't look put together and stylish at the same time. One of my customers/friends says that I must have subscribed to one of those outfit services because I look so put together all the time. My original inspiration was Gentlemen's Gazette but I found their suggestions to be too dressed up for my lifestyle. I now rely on you and 40 Over Fashion for suggestions on how to style my wardrobe which I then tweak for my particular circumstances. Keep up the great work Antonio!
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This man is real deal
Great video! While I am not a gent, I believe that my look or external appearance is a glimpse of what is on the inside. My husband talks a lot about what he calls Flat Tire Theory where a flat tire is not just flat on the bottom but the entire thing is flat. In the same way, what you allow in the smallest of areas, like levin, it will affect the whole thing. Thus something that may seem insignificant is a part of the whole tire and thus each part is important to pay attention to. Because how you look is what others encounter about you first and therefore colors their future interactions with you so it just makes sense to present a good appearance that reflects the you that you intend to others.
Antonio, my biggest why is becoming the man I want to be and inspiring others. I've never been into style and looking my best over the years but since finding your channel all that has changed. I'm learning so much and having positive changes one step at a time through your great and educational videos! 👏 Love those challenge coins and looking forward to more inspirational videos that will continue growing my knowledge of fit, fabric and the rest! 👍👍👍
my "Why" is that I've found I make more money in tips when I dress better. I'm a musician and started noticing the better I dressed the more opportunities would open up for me. in my experience it was like a red carpet rolled out for me and everything got easier. I was more confident, networking became easier, more people wanted to be near me, girls talked to me more at my shows (was already a problem and now I'm actually losing gigs cuz the workers are too busy talking to me) so perhaps caring about my style has gone so well it has even backfired lol. either way I wanna thank the men's style community on YT for being so good to us. we have some great rolemodels on this platform who are elevating us in so many ways through their teachings and entertainment.
big thanks to you Antonio, Alpha M. & Jose
My why is that I want to become the best version of myself and go as far as possible with all the goals I set. Dressing nicely and correctly has given the confidence to break out of my comfort zone.
Clothing is just a tool to achieve your dreams. Your WHY, your MISSION is most important. Very nice video!
I dress well because I respect myself, and am proud of the work I put in to staying in shape
I used to be one of those men who didn't put much thought into what I wore, a blue jeans and t shirt kinda guy. But in the last few years I've taken on a different perspective. When I look back at pictures from the late 40s and through the 50s of my grandparents, who grew up in rural Georgia, seeing how they wanted to present an image, this inspires me. Now it feels good to dress nicer, but it feels good as well to obtain the education to know how to improve in style. RMRS has been a breath of fresh air. I look forward to each of the videos and I appreciate Antonio for putting this information out there. There these videos and others like them, I've been giving a drive towards self improvement.
During the summer, my wife was hospitalised. Whenever I visited her, I showered, shaved, pressed my shirt etc. and polished my shoes. I always wore a jacket. When one of the porters asked me why I was so dressed up, I told him that I was out with my wife. My ‘why’ is my family. I dress to represent them.
I'm 38 years old and have dressed more or less like a teenage punk my whole life. I only recently decided to dress like an adult.
My kids are still weirded out when I "dress up", but I figure they'll get used to it.
My reasoning is, basically, I want to show that I have self respect. I work as a tree trimmer and so dressing nice for work is not.... workable. I'm usually covered in tree sap and sweat after 10 hours in the trees, I want to be able to leave that behind and look like a respectable member of society. Plus I'm increasingly annoyed with this trend of going out in whatever you slept in the night before.
My why give a damn is to know how to do it right and show the love and respect to yourself. Close is also a way to communicate. I’ve been dressing the things that look good but without knowledge, purpose or goal. Therefore I have a lot of close that doesn’t fit me or my style. I always say you need to know why you do things, and the answer “because I like it” is not an answer anymore. I recently discovered you channel and I’m learning. Thank you to the love and care to men style.
I care because I want honor my mother. She always told me that how I act, and my character is a direct reflection of her. My mother is an amazing woman and everyone that looks at me and see's that I dress well, see's that I'm kind, see's that I have confidence, and see's that I have style and command respect also knows that my mother raised a man of worth. Love your videos, Antonio. You have inspired me to be my best self.
At first I just had low self esteem and I needed something to boost my confidence. After awhile my family and friends started noticing that I was actually trying to look good everyday. It didn’t take long for them to ask me for help knowing what to wear wether it be at church at school or for a business meeting. And now I just love helping other people look good no matter what the occasion because everything is more enjoyable when you know you look great.
Helps me fight depression, thanks for making videos, you have no idea how much they help.
Thanks
I try to express myself in every thing I do, and style is the most noticeable medium. People can look at me and know what I stand for before they get to know me, and I find this to be a powerful force of nature. I've found that what matters most is staying true to myself, so that I can be true others. I achieve this by wearing my heart on my sleeve, and a matter of fact, the rest of my clothing. And being succesffuly single for a few months has helped me realize the value of self-emancipation. I subscribe to the idea of self-actualization. Also, the compliments here and there don't doesn't hurt😄
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I have enjoyed the education your channel has shown me Antonio. Since finding your teachings I have taken a real introspective look at not only my appearance but also how I had let my life fall into a rut. My mid forties have felt weighted. I imagine the past few years have been rough for a lot of your viewers. It became apparent that I was not giving my all to some of the simplest aspects of ‘me’. I am the steward of two awesome daughters and a beautiful wife. Admittedly I had lost the pizzazz that brought those great things into my life. Small changes that I’ve made have made a huge difference: cut that dated pony tail, stylish fitted new clothes that are age and body type appropriate, a Scentbird membership, a classy yet modest time piece collection, $40 haircuts with quality product on the regular, etc. The confidence that each of these changes have made is making an obvious difference at my work (and home life). My decisions are more clear and concise, making me a better leader to my team. Many thanks to you and your production team.
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Self improvement. As a man I feel I must constantly look to improve myself or fall behind. Style is one thing that’s constantly changing and is fun to tweak. Then I had children and now I want to set the example for them.
Antonio my real inspiration is you, for you help me with my dressing and styling sense according to my body type. I live in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh India. I get real inspiration from your videos and tips. Thank you so much.
It all comes down to you. Thanks Antonio 🙂
I like fashion and style because it is another way to express myself. For the most part, I am very intentional about the way I speak, dress, act, etc. and clothing is another channel through which I can send messages to the world about who I am and what I represent. Also, as a devout Catholic I believe that God gave us the gift of ourselves, and, as we say, our bodies are a Temple of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it deserves to be clothed with dignity, literally and figuratively. I always appreciate gentlement, and ladies, who are evidently aware and concious, at a healthy balance, of their wellbeing - including style.
I have 2 sons who've grown up seeing their father get deeply sick, gained >150lbs and almost die.
At my worst I was 401.6lbs.
My sons needed their father and I needed to be a better man so I made the changes necessary.
Lost 200lbs, got back into decent shape and realigned my wardrobe to teach them that being the best man you can be includes not just being healthy but that dressing with intent and care will always be better than wearing whatever is at hand.
My sons are my inspiration.
Shared. 👍🏽 I give a damn about the legacy I leave for my daughter-in every conceivable aspect-and dressing well, with intention and integrity, is an important tool I use to accomplish that objective. Looking forward to more valuable content like this.
As a youth (profile pic "aka") my grandmother always inspired us to "Measure Up" when leaving the house. It built within me a desire to strive upward. Whether striving for my Eagle in BSA, ETC(SW) Ret., earning my MDiv. or preaching for twenty years I've learned quite well that you need to dress for the role. In Stephen Covey's best-seller "The Seven Habits of Effective People". He addresses the "Why" in his first principle, "Begin With the End in Mind.". Company Mission and Vision Statements are built around that very concept. I've found a roadmap through my 64 yrs has been critical in allowing me to "Measure UP"!
The reason I give a damn about style is to first respect myself and others around.
The second reason is to deliver those around me the message that I'm a quality, serious person and to attract those with similar values.
I also find it fun sometimes to crack a bit this image and be outgoing and funny, in order to people to have a wide perspective of me.
Thank you Antonio for being such a great role model
I would say number one is attitude, confidence.
I have accomplished a lot for what I started with and I'm still not where I want to be. I want the world to know that I'm successful. But I don't want to scream it from the roof tops. I don't even want to have to whisper it in people's ears. I just want to walk into a room and have people look at myself and my family any think, wow, how do I become that.
I have committed myself to losing weight, which I've lost around 80 lbs so far and want to go another 30lbs. I have slowly been updating my wardrobe. This started years ago when I worked for Red Wing Shoes and acquired several nice pairs of boots and Oxfords which I always loved how much just that simple change elevated my look. And I plan on continuing this trend to elevate myself.
Your videos have helped me make some changes and have a little bit more confidence. My last vacation on our cruise, I added the pocket square to my look. I don't know how others perceived it, but I do know that it made me feel elevated.
Yep totally agree, I never cared for a long time but when I got into a management position that changed, BUT it changed because things were pointed out to me, I’ve learned to be a lot more self aware, and you can be well presented whatever you’re doing, the flip side is you can be badly presented too, and people notice the smallest things, if for nothing else make an effort for yourself/partner
My why, Because at the end of the day I am responsible. I am responsible for the lives of countless individuals. I'm responsible responsible for young men and women becoming role models and leaders. I am responsible for their safety, for their well being for their well being, and most importantly making this world a better place by changing the world one day at a time..
Simply put. I AM RESPONSIBLE. That's my why..
Keep up the good work, love seeing your content.
Why do I give a damn?
For me it is all about self respect and being comfortable with who you are. Over the last couple of years I have found motivation for self improvement through TH-cam and Instagram. I will never be thin, but I have lost weight and increased my fitness and I am happy with the results. Changing up the wardrobe slowly, find a look and keep an eye out for items rather than just buying everything all at once, quality over quantity.
Emulating a style icon is a good one too.
Ultimately, make sure you do it for you and no one else !
Simply .....great video,,,LOVE to you from Cairo,,Egypt.
Actually a really good advice at the end, worth the wait :)
I have struggled with my weight for years. My style has always struggled along with it, when I balloon up I default to crappy t-shirts and worn out jeans. I'm getting older now and am working on my weight. I want to focus my style and stick with it so that I am more comfortable in my skin and clothing when I go out.
I am 17, but I think I can say that I am usually the best dressed man in the classroom. That is not very hard since moust of the clothing young people go for is a hoody and they don't give a Damm about how they look. Simple polo shirt is all it takes to be just little bit apart from the crowd. My dad is probably someone you would never ask something about style. He goes out with dirty and distressed clothing because he just doesn't care. So thank you Antonio for everything I learned from you in the past few years and I wish you and everybody here all the best. Greetings from Croatia.
I'm one of those that take my faith and what I do pretty seriously. As a musician, I care about details and nuance and through that mode of self expression and service, I intend to bring excellence in all I can bring. This translates to what my attire on and off platform would be. Consistent, cohesive, and connected, all the while being as stylish as possible.
Combat boots and well fitted tactical trousers are a constant because when it's go time, I don't want my outfit to slow me down. Topside is about looking sharp weather I have a guitar or mic in my hand, or weather I'm focused on the day to day.
Monochromatic with a pop of maroon or forest green would be the best way to describe my look. I'm never seen outside of my home area without a collar.
That's my look, thats my why. Now here's to what's next.
My way is to always be your best looking good being the best you can be above all being an inspiration to others improving their lives too!
Always be your best first impressions count massively there are no second chances at how you appear to others!
Hello Antonio, my name is José Luis and I am from Argentina. I have been watching your videos for years and I assure you that they helped me give my appearance very good touches of style. Since I was a child I was very careful with my personal appearance, I inherited it from my father who was a very elegant man. He never had any money, in fact he only had 2 pairs of shoes and wouldn't buy another unless the ones he had broke, but they always looked shiny as a mirror! My inspiration in youth was Duncan McLeod, the character from the Highlander series. From the first chapter I understood that his style was the one that made me feel more identified. The funny thing is that said character was about 38-40 years old and I was barely 20. But I tried to adapt that style to my body, age at the time and available money. Today, at 48, I think I have done a good job! Greetings from the land of the end of the world
My reason is self love and to become the best version of myself.
My inspiration has always been overcoming the stereotype that heavy people have no style.
Antonio, my why is simple. I’ve lived the last 30 years in a rut. I wouldn’t say I was popular or the best dressed in high school, but I had a presence. People knew when I was in the room. Since then, through 2 broken marriages and raising 3 kids, I’ve totally lost all sense of style and confidence.
So my why is to completely remake myself back into that guy that exudes confidence and power. I’m an executive level salesman in the oilfield, so the requirements for style have not been great. However, I want to change that for myself. I have hired a trainer at the gym, and currently have lost 60lbs. I’m looking so much better and the confidence is growing. What I’m missing is style. So note that my body is looking the part, I need the outside to magnify the inside. Trust me my brother when I say I need all the help I can get. But I am committed and ready to start the 2nd half of with a vengeance. I’m tired of wearing clothes from Kohl’s or similar places. I have the desire, the money, but not the knowledge. That starts today.
It’s all about building my brand, the brand of Anthony Peel.
Thank you for what you do my friend!
Good stuff, great message!
I was overweight all my life and dressed in jeans and graphic tees because that's all I could find that could fit. Now I'm lighter, I now find I have so many clothes to choose from and feel more confident about who I am, and I'm happy I can get rid of the old graphic tees my former self used to wear.
Female here. I found this so interesting I watched it twice. Fit and colour are definitely eye catching.
You are my Inspiration. My why I want to be a better person.
Haha, I've become known as the Vest Guy at my hospital. Wear what is professionally required for you BUT also LOVE what you wear and tailor it to your style.
Great video! My why? I believe I carry greatness (and goodness) within me. How I look on the outside is a reflection of what I carry within me. It's always putting my best foot forward! P. S., SEMPER FI!
Thanks for the shout out for my book, From Tailors with Love! I really appreciate it along with all the hard work you put into this channel!
Hey Matt - great to see you here!
@@RealMenRealStyle I’m always interested in hearing other points of view, even if I agree with everything you said here!
Thanks Antonio for the videos… You are bad ass.
I am from Argentina.
I have a job in which I am in charge of people, and in the pandemic we started working from home. It's not that I'm a very sociable person, but in my country we spent almost a whole year in quarantine. And I am a person who if I don't exercise regularly I put on a lot of weight. A few months ago I looked at myself, I saw how I was dressed, and then I thought: I am a 34-year-old man, with a good job, dressed like a homeless person, with a child under two years old and I weigh 150 kilos. What example am I giving my son?
So I started studying, losing weight and dressing the best I could. I've been trying to dress my best for less than a month. I have lost 15 kilos and I will continue. And I found your channel and others that helped me see how I want to see myself.
It could be said that my motivation is that one day my son wants to be like me. And give the best possible example.
I’ve had a lot of problems health wise for the past fifteen years which have made me need to improve while developing new ways to live day to day. I might not be the most stylish, I dress tidy 90% of the time and I dress smartly when I need to but I’m not someone who could be considered fashionable, I’d like to be but I’m not. What I am is someone who is constantly trying to improve on himself, even though I’m disabled due to an ABI I’ve been able to accomplish more through my ways of coping with situations than I ever had before. It’s as one of my favourite lyricists once wrote ‘I’m much better, much better than I used to be and I’ll keep on getting better so you might as well get used to me’.
Recently found you and I Love what you're doing I'm hooked on binging your videos.
My motivation and my "why" is of course to try to be the best person I can be and continue to grow and develop, but I work with college age students in the career development field, so my true role and goal is to help them transition from student to professional so they can be the best they can be for a better world moving forward. I am a former Marine who wants to motivate the next generation to do better and to be better. I continue to work on myself so that I can role model and guide to the very best of my ability. Thanks to your site and guidance I am learning to find my own style and my own voice to always strive forward. Thank you. Semper Fi!
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I've always been a pretty quiet guy, so I didn't get much socialization growing up. This ended up in a few confidence issues, and made talking to others seem intimidating. Don't get me wrong, I had friends, I just usually relied on others to initiate contact. Now that I'm half way through college, I've decided that I need to be more outgoing. For me, the first step in achieving that is looking the part. I don't need to dress up in a 3 piece suit to attend class, but moving from a graphic t shirt to something more stylish is definitely a good first step. It helps give that little extra confidence needed to initiate the conversation with someone else, and so far has helped a lot. Long story short, I give a damn because I am trying to reinvent myself into a more self confident and outgoing person
Hola Antonio, te escribo en mi idioma nativo. Empezando este viaje me llegó tu frase acerca de vestirse como un hombre y no como un niño. Lo que pretendo hacer (vestirme como un hombre), lo hago por mi trabajo, mi familia y por que siempre me ha interesado vestirme con clase solo ahora último he estado estudiando para cumplir ese objetivo.
I care because I love it. It’s fun and it’s feels good to look good.
I used to dress in slacks and Graphic-Tees. Then, one day, I woke up, looked in the mirror and thought, "Man... Who am I?" So, I began to do some research and boost my confidence by dressing well. I bought a couple of cheap suits, a start, and then eventually went more blue-collar (out of utility). However, I am a utilitarian sort of person so it fits. Now I only wear graphic tees and slacks on days I am staying home or partying with the guys, but whether it's for work or to pick up my kids from school, now I dress as the man I want to be. A man, 13-year-old me would have admired.
Honestly... I feel kind lost... All my life i dressed bad... T shirts and jeans... Also I know that i lost a lot of job opportunities... And women and that is a fact... So... Now that i am changing my style... When i try to dress properly i dont really know what i am doing... i started to watch your channel a few months ago... I am learning a LOT... Thank you... 🇧🇷
It’s all perspective and I mostly enjoy when you say you as the individual has to give a damn. That means how you dress and presents yourself in and with style. In giving a damn you will continually educate yourself, find and seek inspiration in other style from others. You will improve as well evolve your style over time as your budget allows it to continuously become the best styled and dressed man in yourself. That’s why if all the things you said none of them is singularly the most important. It’s knowing and learning all those things over time that helps to shape and sharpen your style.
I haven't watched the video yet, but my guess is confidence!
I'm 42 years old and I'm just learning all this stuff and having a great time I just starting to get into colognes thanks to you and BowTie fragranceguy, helping get my style together.
Super! What's your go-to cologne?
@@RealMenRealStyle My go-to right is Guess 1981 los Angeles for men for the fall/winter, the warmer months club de Nuit intense.
another great video. I stole it and shared it with my community 💪💎👍
Great content thank you.
Hi Antonio, I run a non-profit and for profit where our primary goal is to educate, train (in the principles of capitalism), care for, and economically empower underage girls that have been rescued from sex trafficking in Asia. I have taken to even elevating my casual dress because not only am I representing myself and my family but them as well. These are wonderful young ladies that are making incredible long term recoveries from the horrors they've experienced. One has become a licensed insurance agent, another became a beautician and opened her own shop, and two more have become assistant house moms. How could I not up my game to represent them better...
I have found inspiration in many places and made it
I choose to have style matter to me because I'm a perfectionist. I tend to want everything look the best. I also want to look the best in what I feel comfortable in. I wear polo shirts all the time besides bed and so wanted to know patterns and looks. I also love knowledge and to learn about something I feel that i am at a disadvantage at is best. Social is hard for me as i have Asperger's so its hard for me to learn and see it without an extra eye, these videos help and with my limited budget, I have been slowly gaining the tools to look better every day and changing my routine to fit in these extra tips to make myself look better.
John T Molloy’s Dress for Success and Live for Success.
Sure the photos and styles are dated but the concepts aren’t.
Also Clothes Make the Man by John J. White.
I learned quickly how to look good on a dime from these books, especially when I was in business school and flat @$$ broke.
Everybody else wore parachute pants and those awful neon spandex affairs.
I had dress pants, sports jacket, collared shirt, dress shoes, socks, trusted Timex watch, my high school ring, Speigel steel ID bracelet, briefcase.
I knew what worked with my skinny boy frame and thanks to Mr. Malloy how not to look like a college boy.
Command the room? Hell yeah!
The Style Pyramid is right on and will still be 1000 years from now.
My why is that I want to move forward in my life. I'm building a business on the side to take better care of my family and I know how I show up makes a difference in my work and with my clients.
My why? I'm done being complacent with my life. I'm leaving my job in 2 weeks, a job where I've just let myself be too comfortable without growth. I'm finally changing careers into what I really want to do. I want to look and feel like I belong in my new environment. I want to make sure my wife is proud of the man that I've been working to become. I want my parents to be proud of the man they raised. I want my brothers to continue to look at me as a good example for them.
I want to be the better version of myself that I have been trying to become over the last few years.
To be ageless. To represent class and confidence.
Got to this page once I started giving a damn. So this was pretty on point.
Holly guecamoly.
This video well made
Even ahead of time i guess.
Thanks for your wisdom!