Took me a while to accept my 50th as I used to be a bodybuilder until I was 48 My mind set was I look physically younger I can dress younger. Now I have seen the gentlemanly light I now dress my age and everything has changed for better. I no longer bodybuild due to health issues but my new style fits a lot better.

@TheChapsGuide

2 жыл бұрын

Sadly none of use are immune to the passing of time, although maintaining a trim physique is a big boost to the way the clothes fit and create the impression of youth and vigour.

My top tips: 1. Use the wisdom you've built over the years so that you are working smarter instead of working harder. You'll get better results for less effort, thus creating more time for yourself. 2. Your wisdom should be telling you to stop worrying about things. In almost all situations, things never pan out as badly as you feared. 3. This one may be counter to much of the advice on this channel, but it's to be who and what you want to be and not be concerned about how others perceive you. If other people have a problem with how I act or dress, they're the ones with the problem, not me. Do I want or need boring, judgemental, staid, traditional, "normal" people on my life? No! I'd rather spend my time with fellow free spirits and free thinkers. 4. Watch the Chaps' Guide, but recognise that it's merely advice from one man and not a universal rulebook. Listen along, but at the end of the day you need to make the rules for you that work for you.

Ditto Ash! I just experienced my 80th birthday and look and feel as I did when I was in my 40s and 50s. Military retired lieutenant colonel aviator and have worked out and ran eight miles a day in my earlier days. Still can wear my uniforms from the 80s and 90s. Good genes and wonderful wife who loves to cook and never uses prepared or junk food. I’m a fortunate old duffer.

@TheChapsGuide

Жыл бұрын

A salute to you sir - thank you for your service and dedication to the journey to Chap Nirvana

It is particularly important in these days where working from home becomes normal. Whenever I dress well my posture changes as well: no more sagging shoulders and no more slouching. It's almost like wearing a uniform. And one piece of advice: shave well every day.

@TheChapsGuide

3 жыл бұрын

A shave certainly sets me up for the day and makes me feel fresh and smart.

Good evening to my fellow chaps. Hope you are all well

One thing to mark is when you dress sartorial you automatically look a few years older than you are. So you need to choose the accessories and colors to fit your age. I workout daily and hike alot. I used to run half marathons but prefer sprinting 100m and 400m. Workout is needed to strengthen the muscles and straighten the posture. A small advice: pick up an instrument like myself a play guitar it helps mentally and keeps your thoughts away from daily stress. Ah yes and a clean shave makes you look younger and fresh.

Thanks Ash. I am 61 years old. I have always looked younger than my age, but I find now that I have to work at it more. I got myself into good physical shape but had a couple injuries that made it difficult to work out like I did before, and of course it caught up much faster than it would have a number of years ago. I’m trying to get back into shape again, but I have also started to consciously dress more appropriately to my age and your videos have been a great help in that sartorial journey. Keep up the great work and I will continue watching and doing what I can to improve myself.

I've only very recently discovered this channel and I'm making my way through your videos.. I just have to say, I bloody love this content. Thanks for doing what you do.

@TheChapsGuide

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard!

@rll4634

2 жыл бұрын

Agree this is a great channel. I recently ran into this channel too!

Very good video. I’m a registered nurse (no longer working clinically - I used to work in the operating department) and everything that you say is spot on. Now I need to sit up, take notice and do what you suggest 👍🏼

Quite right! Retirement is a stubbornly persistent illusion, if I may borrow from Einstein. Never surrender. Thank you Ashe.

Thanks again Ash! I’m 50 and no one ever guesses my age properly -always 10 years younger. Chaps, find something you love and do this with passion! It’s your gift to the world. Please share it with us! As far as your children and aging parents - invest here. Treasure your relationships. They are truly priceless. It’s deceptively simple: give unconditional love and your open hearted children will thrive!! BTW total class referring folks to Tim’s channel.

I'm 61 and have very few regrets, but one is I wish I had invested more in my appearance, especially in the work place - I always felt it was quite shallow to worry about "sartorial matters". With experience, I can say the truth is people do judge you on appearance, and that matters, as you may be discounted, even though you can actually "deliver the goods"!

Thanks for the plug, Ash. You are a true gentleman. I'm glad you mentioned skin care, especially with the face. Ive kept up a regiment of skin care with proper face wash and lotions for decades. Like you, I'm 51, and I'm very proud to say that Mr Crowe doesnt even have crows-feet yet. LOL.

@TheChapsGuide

3 жыл бұрын

Any time!

What an utterly superb video. I'm 43 this year and a lot of things you've mentioned hit home. Taking more on at work and not getting enough exercise. Very refreshing to hear your views Ash. One of your best videos yet!

@TheChapsGuide

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@chrisbuer7980

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheChapsGuide one of my favourite sayings is "You have two ears and one mouth, so use them in that proportion. Because when you talk, you're normally repeating something you already know, but when you listen you might learn something new"...and I'm always learning from your channel, so thanks 😊

I'm fifty-seven, Ash, and I make the effort to dress well every day, walk for an hour through my local neighbourhood, read a book, and develop my knowledge and appreciation of western classical music and jazz . I also have gotten into the habit of memorizing and reciting poetry that I am particularly fond of, especially the works of William Shakespeare, William Blake, Alfred, Lord Tennyson, William Butler Yeats, and Dylan Thomas. -As we age, we need to keep exercising the body, the mind, and the soul. As Bob Dylan once sang, "He who is not busy being born is busy dying."

Excellent video as always. Especially as I'm getting older.

@TheChapsGuide

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Trainers are comfortable, so are goodyear welted shoes!!

I enjoyed this talk being an older man.

Another well put together video Ash 👍 I remember when I was in my twenties serving in the army I described my self as a physically fit drunkard 🤣. Later on in life my drinking subsided dramatically and being in logistics tok time out every day to relax fir half an hour before resuming work. It helped enormously. Later still in the police with odd hours etc some bad habits came back, especially eating. Fir the men out there the colonoscopy isn't something to fear or be embarrassed about. Better five minutes embarrassment than early death. Take care of yourself everyone and don't be afraid

@TheChapsGuide

3 жыл бұрын

Some sage advice there Gordon - life is too short to miss out on the opportunities to make it better at any age.

Great advice!

Well, you only have about 30 000 days on this earth, use it ;) nice video and nice jacket. Thank you Ash.

Great advice, great cravat.

Those advices are pure gold. Many thanks, sir!

Wonderful advice. You are the man! Love your content.

Totally agree with the content, superb!

Excellent video. Simple but excellent advices. Many thanks.

Thank you Ash, this video to me is most helpful.

Great video. Take time and money to regularly look after your health (Doctor, Dentist, Eye Doctor, etc.) especially after years of hard women, fine cigars & alcohol.

@TheChapsGuide

3 жыл бұрын

Money, power, influence - it all amounts to nought if your health fails you!! There is not better advice on offer from anyone!!

A great video filled with positive insight and honesty.

Really great advice. Thank you!!!

@TheChapsGuide

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Ash I have comes to terms with aging and will enjoy the journey.

Great video. Time to tuck the shirt in !

Another great video Ash. Appreciate the work you do in creating and posting these. Martin

@TheChapsGuide

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Very solid advice. Thank you

@TheChapsGuide

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Excellent advice. My personal training regime is Indian clubs and callisthenics. If one must drink, and I must, then I suggest a fine cognac.

One of the great beauties of "The Chap's Guide" is it's ability to lead you on a new journey no matter where you happen to be. This immersive, transportive quality i why I subscribe. Cheers!

Thanks for the link to the Big Pretty, I will check it out. Really starting to enjoy your content. I am 62 Hispanic from the USA and over weight, but I am making it a goal to regain my health and improve my image each month with carefully chosen classic pieces.

Chwarae teg Ash!...Great advice as always

@TheChapsGuide

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙌

A really excellent video.Spot on,in fact.Everyone over forty five should view it. Also love the cry of the green woodpecker,in the background !

@TheChapsGuide

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Thanks again Ash for top content !! In this video you have addressed many of the issues that I myself also have sorted and some that are still work in progress!! Doing the job that you did I am very aware that many fall victim to may of the previously mentioned lifestyle "traps "Sadly I see it in many of my friends Keep up the great content for me exploring your "back catalogue "is still work in progress and proving to be fascinating work Many thanks keep it coming

@TheChapsGuide

8 ай бұрын

Glad you are enjoying my older work. My video journey has been a bit arratic, but I think the themes have settled down a bit now.

My 51-year-old self could not have predicted what the future held for me. We cannot control the aging process, and I went very quickly from an active life that included walking about 40 miles a week, to using a wheelchair because of spinal deterioration. I enjoyed my job and expected to be able to continue working almost indefinitely, but retirement was forced on me because my brain was failing almost as quickly as my body. After 50 years of being a successful Jack-of-all-trades, I was happy to retire to a life of leisure. By coincidence, I had to surrender my driving licence at about the same time, because of another health problem. I enjoyed an extremely active life on a healthy diet up to the age of 70, and have no regrets that it apparently did me no good at all. Make the most of what you have while it lasts, and then enjoy the memories.

@TheChapsGuide

Жыл бұрын

Sage advice sir.

Fine video Ash. Very informative video about how a gentleman should dress and take care of himself. I will be 57 next month and I am starting to dress more like a man my age. Mind you, I still like my jerseys and I do wears hi- tops, but I am starting to wear chinos and polos. I am drinking more water and doing more walking. Keep up the good work.

@TheChapsGuide

3 жыл бұрын

Stay young good sir.

exercise is important...look at my videos, I'm 51 next week and throw around a 36kg kettlebell with ease, and think nothing of doing 100 burpees and pressups (in sets), and even do them with a 20kg weighted vest... i can't imagine not being active... I cycle a lot too, and bought an emtb earlier this year and average 60 miles a week..I'm a lean 15 stone.. :)

@TheChapsGuide

3 жыл бұрын

You si, are the epitome of why a chap should endeavour to stay in shape at any stage of their lives. Thank you for sharing.

@Rohilla313

2 жыл бұрын

Fabulous old chap! You inspire this 56 year old.

All good advice. As an aside and regarding men’s reluctance to see their doctors, some years ago a US government agency launched a campaign to encourage men to have the exam to which you referred and, generally, to be more proactive with their health. In big white letters against a pink background, the billboards read “This year thousands of men will die from stubbornness." Below which, on one of the billboards some wag spray painted “NO WE WON’T.”

@TheChapsGuide

3 жыл бұрын

I love the irony in the message. Thank you for sharing.

@seanferguson5460

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheChapsGuide It gets better. Because of the prank the campaign got a lot more traction than it would have without it. If you do a picture search online it's fairly easy to find, even after several years.

Sage advice Ash . Be selfish put yourself first so you can be there for those who need you. Eat clean ,lift weights &set standards for others to follow

Another great video Ash with sound advice 👍🏻 but I can’t help liking the Billy Connolly routine white bread v’s brown bread ! I write this at 57 and about to do the three peaks again but my mum bless her is 87 in a care home with dementia and nearing end of life, not somewhere I aim to be.

@TheChapsGuide

3 жыл бұрын

I agree, setting goals in our middle years are a great way to change the generational norms. Well done on your expedition, I have knocked off Snowdonia and Ben Nevis, but have yet to haver the pleasures of Scafell Pike. I hope the weather is kind to you sir.

Im 66. My goal is to always be the best dressed man in the room. And by goodness i can afford to and I am. 🥂

Good advice Ash. I am 63 and I've always dressed stylish. Leather shoes Oxford shirts Blazers Tweed jackets and so on. Have a coworker who is in his late 50s you still dresses like a teenager tennis shoes tank tops shorts. It isn't very attractive for a man that age to be dressing like a teenager. I have heard other coworkers mansion house silly he looks. Cheers Ron

@TheChapsGuide

3 жыл бұрын

In my experience, if you dress like a professional, you will be treated like a professional - it must likewise follow, that if you dress like a 50-year old skateboarder, you can be expected to be treated as such. I'm not making judgements here - just passing my observations on social commentary.

@ronaldpoppe3774

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheChapsGuide quite right. I must say I really like your jacket. And have always liked your theam song. Very catchy toon. Cheers

As a 62 year old all I can say is keep moving gents don't give up. From age 36 to to 60 I ran 15-20 miles a week, but two knee surgeries later no more running on the road. Now its elliptical trainers treadmills and hiking along with weights. Eat clean watch your weight and your alcohol consumption. Keep moving!

@skylongskylong1982

3 жыл бұрын

I know where you are coming from, and what you need is a benchmark, to try to stick to. Mine is my recruit Armed Forces Reserve standard over 40 years ago. Run 3 miles in under 30 minutes. Cover 5 miles with patrol pack 45 LB, in a hour. Hit a fig11 with my bolt action rifle at 300 metres with iron sights in prone, kneeling, standing with iron sights. The problem is I can no longer run 5 km , five days a week due to my knees, and ankles. So instead I do 5km in the pool. I still regard Simon Templer the coolest guy, and best dressed style, even though he is a Leslie Charteris fictional character.

@kenneth7826

Жыл бұрын

For The Love of The Shave..bravo..i am 71....walk every day..swim 3 times a week..as you say Gents don't give up..peace

@timshull59

Жыл бұрын

@@kenneth7826 good on you Sir. I had a grandfather that lived to 98, thats my goal. Got a call from my mom once he was on her roof hanging Christmas lights at age 94.

@kenneth7826

Жыл бұрын

@@timshull59 your grandfather made it 98!!!!! Wow!!!! God blessed him...have a great weekend..peace

I`m 68 and still working. I`m lucky in that I'm fit and healthy and in an easy job with no stress. i enjoy meeting people of all ages at work and dealing with work issues keeps my mind active. I`ve no intention of retiring as i fear I`d end up under the patio as my wife would be driven mad with me getting under her feet and advising her on the best way to arrange flowers or what herbs to use in her cooking. On another note working means I have a decent disposable income to get the Rootbeer GMT i`m on the list for

@TheChapsGuide

Жыл бұрын

Good watch choice sir, the RB is an all time beauty from the Rolex range and is a magnificent piece.

Not sure if you have already done this but would love to see a video of summer style for the modern gentleman 🙂

@TheChapsGuide

3 жыл бұрын

I will be dropping a few vids over the summer that will hit tis topic - hope you enjoy.

@gentlemangaz3651

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheChapsGuide i always enjoy your videos. 🕺🏻

I think an interesting video idea would be classic hobbies or games - chess for instance. Another channel on men's style did a video about must-have items for a gentleman's home and they didn't include a chess set! I mean, maybe I'm wrong, but I feel like every classic gentleman should have a chess set.

@TheChapsGuide

3 жыл бұрын

I certainly have a chess board available at all times in my house, in fact, I made the mistake of teaching my son the game recently. I fear he will soon be putting me to the chess sword on a regular basis! Thanks for the suggestion - I will certainly add that to my video ideas list.

@alamore5084

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheChapsGuide I like Thomas suggestion regarding the board games a lot. In Wandsworth there was a splendid business and owner called David Westnedge. He was a traditional gentleman and one of the nicest most polite chaps you could ever meet. His business focussed on mass import/ supply of traditional card and board games. This is no way a plug for business as met him 20 years ago. But his respectful good manners really stood out. His warehouse was piled high with these magical games from days gone by.

Good advice. WE need to stop being so stubborn about seeing a medical professional.

Hi Chap, in your great video you were talking about weight and exercise and well being. And then at the end of the video you endorse an obese guys channel. Everything you talked about is now undone.

This beastly pandemic has given me extra “me time”.

Just because you’ve reached 50 and retired….WHAT? I’m nearly 70 and still hard at it

51? Wow must have been a hard paper round!

I drink very seldom now. It's going to stay this way most likely.

If you are about to retire, get a plan together. If you sit still and "enjoy" your retirement, you will get depressed and then die. The WWII generation had to retire at age 65. It was mandatory. They died at 72. Do something, anything - church, men's group, part-time job, golf, volunteer. Go back to school and learn something. Stay alive.

Dress your age.

Why did you stop at 60 what about us chaps in our 70s

Go to a gym and do classes that are you capable of!

Great advice!

@TheChapsGuide

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!