Solid choices my good chap. Higher waisted chinos with braces would take things up a notch and still be within the range. Just a thought. Cheers.

@simonhodgetts6530

11 ай бұрын

You could go the whole hog and have some buttons sewn on by a tailor, rather than use clip-on braces - I’ve always liked the idea of this, but have never tried it out!

@teekue

11 ай бұрын

@@simonhodgetts6530 costs less than 10 quid, go for it!

@douglasdietz7503

11 ай бұрын

You're right gents. No chap worth his salt wears clip on braces. And yes, everything goes to the tailor for a perfect fit.

Brook Taverner is my go to tailoring supplier for trousers. Their trousers length is exact, and not just long, medium, and short.

@jazzman1626

11 ай бұрын

I have the navy double breasted Reigate blazer by Brook Taverner. The fabric, 100% wool, is superb. It is smooth to the touch and looks and feels excellent quality. It also has a reassuringly good weight to it. I also have several pairs of pleated trousers from Peter Christian. I wear them with my Loake 1880 Brown brogue boots.

@05Rudey

11 ай бұрын

I have one Sports jacket from Brook Taverner, i'm so pleased with it I now I want to explore other items from that brand.

Sat wearing my Bambino now! What a pleasure to see it recommended by the Head Chap.

Agree with spending a lot for the shoes, as if looked after, will last a life time.

As a graduate student, this video is very helpful! I have started to upgrade my wardrobe and the confidence is boosted because of your channel! Many thanks from the US 🇺🇸

@TheChapsGuide

11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Regarding the footwear: for Americans, used Allen Edmonds. They’re not the best, but better than most people will ever encounter, and can be found in just about any size in good condition for under ~$50. For those who prefer new, CNES, BLKBRD, TLB Mallorca, and Meermin are great, though Allen Edmonds, too, can be found 50% off most times of the year.

I’m an older (67) short (5’ 6”) guy. I’m fit and in shape but not exactly slim. Pleated pants don’t look good on me. Now on watches, I own two Orients. A small seconds white dial Bambino and a black dial Ray II diver. Lovely watches. Excellent quality at a very affordable price.

@Molach101

11 ай бұрын

I'm 5' 8" myself but a lot of men in my family are about your height or shorter. I think higher waisted pleated trousers are worth a try, especially a single pleat rather than double. The reason being it can help work with the crease to elongate your leg line in my experience. Not all pleated trousers are created equal!

I have been very impressed with Brook Travener too

what a good idea concept you need to do more on these with what you have in your wardrobe

Thanks for the response to my question - excellent job! Massive fan of Loake as well

Great video Ash. You provide great resources for good clothing to affordable prices. I am happy to see that my favorite shirt maker Charles Tyrwhitt made it on your list.

Great video Ash 🙂

Nice video. I understand that the younger set has many people who cannot read an analog watch or clock. They just stand there, frozen in utter confusion. I do not use Aliexpress any more. I used them twice and had credit card fraud within two months, always in China.

Thank you for the video sir.

Hi Ash another two great vids and thanks so much for introducing me to a British brand I had not heard of Corgi fab as I love supporting our British brands keep up the great work All the best Tony

Thank you, Ash. This was very helpful. I couldn't believe how affordable those Brook Taverner jackets are. Every time I try and look for a jacket that's affordable it's always either polyester or a poly-blend, but these say 100% wool and for only $200 for a blazer jacket, it's a steal!

@TheChapsGuide

11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@laros0208

11 ай бұрын

Next offer 100%wool tweed jacket for 200$ also

@laros0208

11 ай бұрын

​@@TheChapsGuide thanks a lot

@darthdiamo6902

11 ай бұрын

@@laros0208 I personally prefer, Tomas Farthing, for all things Tweed. But that is also a great price too.

@teekue

11 ай бұрын

No info on construction=fully fused canvas though. Would never buy glued jackets anymore, they are just bad. Get one from Charles Tyrwhitt that says half canvassed on sale.

Great selection of pieces Ash. It provides a good blue print for others to make substitutions to allow for personal style. I love those shoes but would probably go for a fawn or mid-dark grey chino with them. But that's just me and others may have different thoughts.I also liked the watch. As an out fit it's very versatile and modestly priced. Looking forward to what you choose when money is no object. Thanks for your suggestions. Cheers! Phil

Been using brook traverner for a few year now for trousers knitwear,blazer, have found them to be of very good quality,also they even give you 10% back in loyalty points off future purchases

Excellent video. Very helpful, thank you.

@TheChapsGuide

11 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

Hi Ash, good to see that you’re recommending the Orient Bambino. I have the white version which is actually more silver. Without doubt one of the best buys I have ever made in terms of something exceeding my expectations. I have a few watches including the Tudor GMT and the Black Bay 58 and this is right up there. When worn with business attire it works so well. I find that a lot of time it’s the accessories that can really elevate your look and the Bambino adds a touch of class. Great video as usual Regards

Interesting breakdown, thank you! Out of necessity and availability I'd probably do a lot by going with the cheaper options in made to measure (as I did back in my later student days) and I'd just get uppers made for the shoes and do the rest myself (which I normally do rarely, it's time consuming but it would of course be a steal). My real interest here is shirts because in a rare case I could (and do) go with off-the-rack sizing - I actually *do* have a Charles Tyrwhitt light blue... somewhere in my way to full closet😅 - I know the light blue is an absolute mainstay and I have...several... but rarely wear them because over the last decade or so I've come to prefer either monochrome whites or contrasting and complementary shirt to go with the suit colour (light pink, "vanilla", light khaki e.g.) or go straight to the Winchester shirts. (Need to get a couple more of Tyrwhitt shirts now that you brought it up, I occasionally treat shirts with mild neglect because I have so many for work that are calculated with a severely limited lifespan.😓) If I *had* to make a choice hat-wise I'd go with a grey Fedora (wool felt - perfectly fine and affordable and I honestly have inhibitions against getting something as posh as a rabbit or beaver felt for something as intrinsically "normal" as a Fedora, I have rabbit felt *Homburgs* but all my manifold Fedoras are wool felt) over the flat-cap though I love and wear both, I feel the Fedora, while maybe a bit less informal still can be worn with pretty much any level of formality and offer protection in addition to warmth over the flat-cap (though I own a rather substantial newsboy cap that actually offers some protection in it's "flappy-ness"). With this feature and even without seeing the luxury one in the wings I've already come to the conclusion that I'm a schizophrenic person when considering the prices of things I normally wear... but then I think most of us are.^^ Best regards Raoul G. Kunz

Great content my friend. Keep up the good work. Cheers Ron

@TheChapsGuide

11 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

For shoes, I bought some stunning Cheltenham Brogue - Oxblood £49.95 Samuel Windsor brand. Genuine Leather, hand made with a patent finish and look amazing. (pledge furniture polish makes them gleem ) For watch I bought STEVEN MOTUS AUTOMATIC SKELETON Watch Saphire crystal, leather strap. £179 From Trendhim For shirts I always like primark shirts as they fit me very well, have the right size and style collar. Cotton. £7 I hope this is useful gentleman

All excellent recommendations - the Orient Bambino especially - as I’ve commented before, a little gem of a watch! For chIno type trousers, I tend to buy Dockers D2 chinos, made by Levi - hard wearing, durable, timeless and inexpensive- usually around £50-£60, and available in a range of colours. Shirts, almost always Charles Trywhitt - why? They are always readily available in charity shops, often still with labels attached (unworn!). I’ve never paid more than £5-£10 for a shirt. They’re also available in a range of patterns, including some very attractive ginghams and candy stripes, if you don’t want to wear a tie.

Good morning sirs. I visited the Charles Tyrwhitt store at Birmingham the other day After trying on a nice jacket I now know a classic fit one is the way for me to go. Excellent staff, friendly manner. I did notice a copy of Dressing the man on a coffee table. A good read is also The modern Gentleman's book by Charles Tyrwhitt.

@simonhodgetts6530

11 ай бұрын

I’m a big fan of Charles Trywhitt shirts - I’ve had loads over the years, and they’ve always been excellent quality. Didn’t know they had a shop in B’ham though - shows how often I visit there these days (I live about 20 miles away)

@teekue

11 ай бұрын

@@simonhodgetts6530 the shirts are good especially for the price but the collars are not great, floating off the shirt itself, warping downwards or not going under the jacket. Still can't really go wrong with CT!

I have never been a fan of pleated pants. As for an over coat, I prefer double breasted melton wool pea coat or bridge coat. I can recommend Schott company in New York.

15-20 yrs ago at the height of my professional life I spent real money on quality footwear. I have several nice boots and dress shoes that now need resoling. Problem is, I cant find a local shoe repair. Its not like I live totally in the sticks, I live in a town of 15,000 or so and nearby a town of 50,000+, but not one cobbler to be found. I would have to search the internet and drive at least an hr or two to drop them off or pick them up. Given that and the fact Im now a retired old man and dont have as much need for really nice shoes I have avoided spending over $100-$150 for footwear. Sometimes I luck up at the thrift store. Im my area they are usually only dept store quality, but at least I get em dirt cheap. Still I miss my nice boots and shoes. Cant bring myself to spend $300 a pair but I cant get my nice old shoes repaired, conveniently at least. Sad story.

Can I chuck in some other options? Seiko presage if you like a quartz dress piece or perhaps a Tissot PRX if you want a steel bracelet. £200ish. Both brands so a sportier looking watch for £200ish. A few wise second hand choices could really bring the price down. Second hand Loakes/Grensons £50. Maybe something like a Brooks Brothers jacket (£50 second hand). Some good quality M&S socks instead of the fancy ones. Charles Tyrwitt for the chinos and shirt, probably gets you in the market for deals too. A very similar quality outfit for maybe £500 less. Also, I think building up to this point. Maybe starting with the chinos with a cotton Oxford for something smart in summer. Pick up a blazer when a bargain surfaces. Watch as a Christmas treat. Overcoat in the sales. Chip away at it. See what you have already that could be upgraded.

Again Ash, Edutaining content. I have most of these pieces from various sources, including a very cheap (£21 from eBay) Harris tweed overcoat. I really must get a grip of Pocket Squares though, I have 2 proper ones (seldom employed) and a piece of cotton as a faux one in a presidential style. Watch-wise I have a fitness tracker in a traditional watch style and I utilise an analogue face option as I find it easier to read if I'm not wearing my glasses. I do have a quartz "Field" watch for times I am away from a recharging facility. I have not seen Chinos in that colour Tan before, I believe it is "Coyote" Tan in military circles. Headwear... I have a couple of flat caps, several bowlers, a fedora etc. I must admit, I seldom wear a hat, I should do if for no other reason than to keep rain out of my hearing aids. Until next time *salute

Ash, what, no belt? BTW, I am completely with you on the shoes--excellent shoes are definitely cheaper in the long run; I have a couple pairs that are over 30 years old. Men's clothiers in the States have a saying--maybe you've heard it--"Buy the best and cry only once."

Another excellent video Ash. May I add re trousers a many called Spencer trousers in Siwerby Bridge They make wonderful trousers ,to your measurements and at very reasonable prices. Thanks for another great video with excellent choices.

You are the man we trust to know your stuff. You went in the right direction and glad you did not talk used. Sure used clothes are great but it is a treasure hunt, while this topic is about what every viewer can buy right now in any place in any size. Of course you base things on Pounds and UK companies but we are watching The Chap's Guide, not The Bro's Guide. I do notice that the UK Pound is practically double the Canadian Loonie. We have $20 shirts at some supermarkets, but that would be $10 Pounds for you while your supermarket shirt costs us $40 Loonies.

Ooohhh. Ralph Lauren. Purple label. Way to go.

I looked at Joseph Turner the British Men's Outfitters as I am wanting some good trousers. I'm after some brown or green chinos. I have some M&S 'Blue Harbour' brand chinos which I like but they've stopped selling them now. Those Tan Joseph Turner Chinos interestingly The fabric is woven in India. The chinos are made in Portugal.

Charles Tyrwhitt is one shirt I'd love to own, pity it's way out of my price range.

Thank you for the suggestions! Bonus video idea: affordable and luxury undergarments

@TheChapsGuide

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the idea!

Great selection. I bought a half dozen of shirts from Charles Tyrwhitt after watching your Jermyn Street video. Can you please also talk about what belt goes with the clothing?

@adotopp1865

11 ай бұрын

Yes my trousers will fall down!

Brook Taverner here I come!!!

Another great video Ash, what timepiece are you wearing?

@TheChapsGuide

11 ай бұрын

It’s a Kuoe. Microbrand and from Japan.

Hi Ash I saw your luxury & affordable outfit means very upper & lower clothes what about the third video about higher prices from affordable & lower than luxury clothes

I really like the length of the sleeves on Charles Tyrwhitt shirts. Charles Tyrwhitt doesn’t think I have arms like a Gibbon, unlike some other shirt makers😂.

I appreciate the effort you put in this video, but I think it's a bit of a letdown that we don't get to see what the outfit actually looks like when everything is put together. I do understand that you would have to buy all the items on the list, but yeah... By the way if you're on a budget you should go for a quartz instead of an automatic, it's way cheaper and no one will notice the difference. In that price range quartz watches often look better even than their automatic counterparts, because the casing will be less thick.

Nice call on the watch, but Orient makes the Bambino in 36mm. Curious to know why you chose the 38mm. Thanks.

What about a belt?

Great vid. Tyrwhitt is pronounced 'tir-it"

@TheChapsGuide

11 ай бұрын

By you maybe.

@teekue

11 ай бұрын

@@TheChapsGuide that's what CT says how it's pronounced. 😜

@MrBurtonshaw

11 ай бұрын

@@TheChapsGuide ... and by Charles Tyrwhitt Wheeler ;)

Great video, Ash, can I have your opinion on Grand Seiko Snowflake? Due to wait times for Explorer 40 am now considering the Snowflake

@TheChapsGuide

11 ай бұрын

I am. fan of the GS brand, although, like many people I find it hard to countenance spending Rolex/Omega money on a Japanese watch. This is not snobbery, but more so a sense that the Seiko is a good watch, but Swiss timepieces fall more easily into the great watch category. On a personal level, I think I would definitely invest in a GS, but only as part of a collection that already has the more traditional underpinnings. I know this makes me sound like an old traditionalist, but I am rather conservative and favour tradition as a matter of course. But GS make truly excellent watches without any doubt at all.

@sg8475

11 ай бұрын

@@TheChapsGuide Thanks, makes good sense, cheers

@stevenplayford8223

11 ай бұрын

If you want the explorer. Get on the list and you'll get a call. The second hand market is nearly at retail on these. If that is what you want, wait.

Hi Ash I’ve been watching your videos for about a year now and I find them really interesting I’m incredibly strapped for cash and always have been Clothes have always been my last thought when it comes to spending Yet does this mean I can’t dress well? What you describe as low price or budget is far beyond my budget range Charity shops and eBay are my sources for good clothes Occasionally a ‘good ‘ pair of Goodyear welted shoes from Jones the Bootmaker as a birthday present I’m really interested in all the different ways to tie a tie as I only knew two before Would you consider a ‘working class’ very low income section to this series Seeing as so many people in the country are struggling on the breadline almost It’s amazing how good you can feel once you dress smartly even if you only do it for special occasions I have now collected a range of chinos, prince of wales check trousers Ten pairs of shoes of different colours and styles Found a proper cobbler, a tailor and collected a variety of suits and sports jackets I’m working through getting a collection of dress shirts now All this on the tightest of budgets imaginable! The gentleman’s gazette and yourself are missing out on a trick by not catering for people in my price bracket It is possible and I think I could stand side by side with you and not disgrace you in a number of outfits I challenge you to think of the lowest prices and lowest budgets 🤔

@teekue

11 ай бұрын

You only need one tie knot: four in hand. Second hand is the way to go though! I have a lot of great stuff for pennies on the dollar.

@TheChapsGuide

11 ай бұрын

I buy a huge percentage of my clothing on eBay and occasionally at 2nd hand shops. I have achieved some excellent items at remarkable prices and the thrill of finding a nice piece at a few £s is almost like a form of sport for me after all these years. I would suggest the half Windsor as the one-and-done tie knot. Almost all of my videos feature me wearing my ties with a HW. A four-in-hand has its place, for more casual situations, but the HW will always be king.

Ash, what do you think of Bookster tailoring suits? I know the suits are quite old fashioned, but I love the style. I’ve just ordered a 3 piece suit in the same style as the Nevis tweed suit on the inspirations page. The tweed I chose is on the cloth/tweeds pages and it’s called Torridon. It’s a it daunting paying that amount for an online suit. The tweed I chose, will make me look like Lord Ashfordly from Heartbeat according to my wife 😂😂😂.

@TheChapsGuide

11 ай бұрын

I really had not heard of them until your email. But they are fairly close to my location, only an hour or so by car. So I have been in touch with them and suggested a meeting and possible collaboration. They have responded positively and we are progressing with ideas. Thank you for your question - it may well lead to so new content and a review on the channel soon.

@jazzman1626

11 ай бұрын

@@TheChapsGuide Oh, that would be awesome. I’ll look forward to that. I telephoned them this morning because I wasn’t confident my 38” chest measurement would be comfortable enough so I asked them to change it to 39”. The lady on the phone was really nice. I shall be getting trousers from them in the future too because I really like double pleated front trousers and they do them in classic fit, so, plenty room in them. The trousers I have ordered with my suit will have 2” turn-ups too.

I noticed you have a new gold watch. What brand is it?

@TheChapsGuide

11 ай бұрын

Kuoe. A lovely little Japanese micro brand. I will be doing a review in due course.

@flaviusjurj6960

11 ай бұрын

@@TheChapsGuide I look forward to the review. Thank you for the answer.

Is the blazer a 100% wool?

@TheChapsGuide

3 ай бұрын

Yes sir.

@12-OneTwo

3 ай бұрын

@@TheChapsGuide I'd like to find one, but seem to be unable to find it on their site. Is there a specific reference to enter?