I found last Saturday a made-in-England herringbone thick wool car coat in excellent condition, which I know has a 5K price tag, and the lady at the thrift store sold it to me for 10 euros. I gave it a good clean, and I feel fabulous wearing it, perfect mid-season coat in the lead-up to spring.

My favourite item is a beautiful vintage double-breasted Horne Brothers dinner suit that I purchased for £90 on eBay last year. From the style of the label, it is late 1940s / early 1950s, and in pristine, barely used, condition. With only a minor alteration to the trousers, it fits me perfectly. The tailor who did the alteration is old school, and said he hadn't worked on such high quality material for over 40 years. He then revealed (from the upside down label inside the jacket pocket) that it is a bespoke suit that today would cost over £5,000 to make. Worn with traditional trouser braces (that's what we call them here in the UK), and all of the essential quality black tie accompaniments, down to the mirror polished black cap Oxfords, the suit looks the business and quite unlike the attire of any other gent at black tie events.

@Nick.Brough

3 ай бұрын

I have a shawl collar dinner jacket that was tailor-made in 1963, I bought it at a church fair for 50p. It fits me over the shoulders but is a little wide around the middle. I've worn it a couple of times and if I was invited to another black tie event I think I'd have it taken in to make it perfect. You never know what you'll find until you look.

@johnparnell8571

3 ай бұрын

@@Nick.Brough 50p?! What a bargain! Fit is everything, Nick; my alterations cost £30. Seek out a local tailor / alterations specialist and get the fit of the jacket altered to the perfection it deserves. It will make a world of difference and be money well spent.👍

My favourite piece at the moment is a luxurious mid-grey jacket with subtle red stripes by Etro which I thrifted for $10 (new cost was over $1K). It's just a perfect fit and cut for me, and makes me feel well put together. I generally wear it with a white dress shirt and navy flannel pleated trousers.

@Gent.Z

3 ай бұрын

That is a great find, congratulations

@RustyZipper

3 ай бұрын

Absolutely fantastic score! $10 suit coat feels much better than a $1k one!

Now that we’re hurtling into spring and the weather is getting warmer, I love a navy blazer over gray chinos with brown brogues. With or without a knit tie and an oxford shirt is my go-to. If it’s a little cooler, a tweed jacket in browns or grey. Also, jeans and my black leather café racer jacket with boots is a great weekender outfit. Chicks dig it all. 😎

@terrydrums

3 ай бұрын

Yes, I’m heterosexual. I realize in 2024 that is rare, but I’m here, I’m straight, get used to it.

Fantastic video, it confirms the choices I made for my wardrobe. 👍

@Gent.Z

3 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it, sir

My most favourite is a waistcoat. There are so many kinds, materials, patterns, ... you look dapper instantly and :D nobody wears it (here in Europe). I wear some with a shirt almost throughout the year with a pocket square or pocketwatch chain and I recieved so many compliments, even it's quite vintage style it is timeless old money. When it's colder, I'll add some sportscoat or overcoat and that's just perfect then. Thank you for your channel.

Two notes: 1. What defines an Oxford is the closed lacing system, not the presence or not of broguing. You can also have different amounts of broguing -- and a subtle amount like just across a cap toe can allow you to more easily dress up and down the same pair which is great if you don't have many pairs of shoes yet. So, don't just say "brogues." 2. You always neglect oxblood (burgundy) even though this brownish red color on shoes and boots really stand out in a good, elegant way against blues and grays. It can look terrific with dark wash jeans as an alternative to brown. And it's also usually dark enough that it can work to make an outfit appear very formal when needed.

I noticed your new BB jacket in a previous video and I did wonder why you weren't wearing it. Great looking piece. Another excellent video and you are spot on, especially regarding blazers, pocket squares, ties and shoes.

@Gent.Z

3 ай бұрын

Thank you, sir, I'll be wearing it in some upcoming videos. It has a touch of collar gap which needs to be addressed but otherwise it's a very nice jacket

Lmao, I’m the CEO and I wear whatever I feel like at the time 😝 Although I do like your videos. Bringing back the old school is quite wonderful.

Nice video 💪🏼

My favorite piece right now is a gray flannel chalk strip suit made by Brooks Brothers. I bought it of eBay and didn’t have to have any alterations done. I style it with a white shirt a neck tie to add a splash of color and an odd waistcoat. For shoes I wear black oxfords but I think I am going to try it with black Chelsea boots next time.

My favorite piece right now is the Inlet blazer from Faherty, which is basically an unstructured blazer / sweater that is perfect for Arizona winters. In summer, my favorite blazer is a navy linen model from Polo. While they are both blue blazers, they have a little more panache than my standard blue blazers with gold buttons (although I have one of those as well).

Again, very well done. I don't think you can stress enough the importance of proper fit. A very nice inexpensive shirt from Charles Tyrwhitt or even a Costco Kirkland shirt is worth taking to a tailor if it can be altered to fit properly. A well-fitting Kirkland shirt is way better than an ill-fitting Brooks Brothers shirt any day. Moving or adding cuff buttons can make a big difference and is laughably cheap. This can be done by any laundry, but for serious alterations a gentleman has a tailor.

@Gent.Z

3 ай бұрын

Absolutely. I will be doing a video soon on how to buy clothes from affordable stores

At the moment i have a whole bunch of sports jackets but only a few suits. So this sounds good. 😊

My current favorite is a small-check black and white houndstooth blazer by Hart, Schaffner and Marx. I got it for very little at a favorite consignment shop I frequent. It looks great with all my different colored chinos or even a pair of dark blue or black jeans.

❤ your "fashion" commentary.😊🎉💯.

If it is still in print, I recommend the book Dressing in the Dark. Great ideas on how to dress.

Really enjoying my Navy Sportcoat with Colars and Co Polo, Dark Denim and Gucci bit loafers with a quality pocket square! Especially while traveling.. Great videos, keep it up!

My brown wool waistcoat is my current favorite piece.

I lived in Chicago. A tweed sport coat in the winter, will not keep you warm. The wind (called the Hawk) in Chicago will cut right through you.

really enjoying your channel!

The unlined tweed sport coat is a sure sign of high quality. They drape like a dream.

Great video. Derbies are underrated, especially for odd jacket/trouser combos. Also, the boss would not wear worsted odd jackets! And oxford shoes, even with borguing, are to be reserved for suits!

People often think/speculate that I'm interviewing when I dress like a proper cultured barbarian over 50 😁

Love the background music. Please don’t change it.😎

Monk straps, brogues, wing-tip Oxfords, and...blue suede shoes! (Or gray)

Any advice recommendations on beach/ pool wear? Also how about slippers/ slides?

I like your haircut, is there a particular name for that haircut style?

Ever use the puff and stuff method for YOUR pocket squares?

Any chance of doing an equivalent for those at the other end of the age range but still needing to look the part?

I'm the boss 😎. I'm like your servant.. if you need anything.. let me know. Work, eat, and be happy. Happiness is happierness !! If you don't work.. don't eat.. !! ( unless you're retired .. then, . just staying happy ..IS ..your job. )

Where is your navy blazer from? 🙏

I always thought of double monk straps, in oxblood/mocha/burgundy and museum calf as #1 dress shoes, as a statement piece and not looking like CAME TO WORK black oxfords. Like 6:06 those Chelsea boots, its in brown museum calf. Also Hatch Grain looks super cool (bumpy/lumpy pimple look like leather). Black oxfords should be reserved for important meetings, funerals, job interviews etc. The rest of ocassions- be a bit more playful, double monk straps, loafers etc. Damn those double monks at 6:25 is what im talking about. Those buckles are so nice, though never was a fan of cap toe, would rather have plain front. I hate medallions and broqinq. To me, black whole cut oxfords, and then double monk straps are 1-2 go/punch. Suede monk straps are straight up panty droppers, for example 196 artista from TLB mallorca.

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I am a realtor in Miami for luxury real estate. Obviously we are in tropics and I need to dress pretty fancy. What do you suggest as far as colors and fabrics? I’m buying a double breasted navy blazer with gold buttons today to wear with white pants and brown loafers. Good idea?

Great video! I am looking for a double-breasted suit, I've never owned one and have worn single breasted suits all my life. I prefer made to measure suiting as it's better for the gentleman. Bespoke suiting is by far the best way to dress, and off the rack buying is the first step to suiting for guys. I bought my suits from Brook Taverner , but recently I'm looking at other outfitters for my dress shirts

Navy Sakko by Oscar Jacobson is my best peace at the moment.

Can u recommend some brands that makes good chinos?

Love the video! Could I ask, if I'm right, you've said that the navy blazer is from Hockerty, how/where from do you get your measurements for them to be accurate when ordering a made to measure suit online since every brand has their own "tutorial" for measuring, which isn't always reliable?

@Gent.Z

3 ай бұрын

It is not fully reliable, you are right. I recommend getting someone familiar with sewing to take your measurements for you. Even with that, I had to get the arm length adjusted

@franc2126

3 ай бұрын

@@Gent.Z Got it. I'm ordering my first made to measure blazer from Hockerty, and I'm on a budget, so I want to get it as close to perfect as possible on the first try. Your blazer turned out awesome! Thanks for the advice!

@Gent.Z

3 ай бұрын

@@franc2126 Thank you. Don't be disappointed if i's not perfect a first. they will provide you with a partial refund for any tailoring work

Well, I am the CEO. :D I wear Sports Jackets, chinos, waistcoats and ties, focussing on the British business casual look or Peaky Blinders look.

Unless you are a CEO of a fashion company, the CEO tends to dress worse than the underlings, absent being a banker or sales. I have collected Hermes ties with cats on them so I wear those when I need a tie. No one notices they are cats though.

@Gent.Z

3 ай бұрын

You are correct. This video is more about how to dress like a 'dream' CEO. In other words, the most successful version of yourself.

@EldonEvangelista

3 ай бұрын

You're confusing things a little. CEO is still a corporate role. CEO and owner are different things.

This jacket seems to run 1" larger than your shoulders. Is it intentional? It looks great on you, handsome gentleman.

alot of people are CEO now adays :)

I'm surprised, nobody is looking for a navy suit for war?

My handkerchiefs arrived from Amazon. And my Waterman pen for my jacket!!! Thanks for the advise. I also ordered 2 suits online from Italy. Sadly they dont fit. But my 2 pair of Oxford shoes and Chelsea Boots from UK are fine! Same with some shirts. I like wearing them for work!!! I will be a well dressed gent there, while many beta males wear like chumps

@Gent.Z

3 ай бұрын

Nice choices! As for the suits, I would avoid ordering online - it never comes out quite right. Where in the world are you?

@corporatemcmahon2815

3 ай бұрын

@@Gent.Z Germany my fine Sir. Your videos motivated me to go back and taking care of myself. I truly was in a slump. I look good in a suit. Yes, it was a mistake ordering online. I had tailored suits lately. Thats always best! Thanks

@Gent.Z

3 ай бұрын

@@corporatemcmahon2815 I'm very glad to hear it! To me, Suit Supply does the best custom suits that are not ridiculously expensive, and they measure you in-store, which makes all the difference.

Is this the business version of Cargo Cult Science?

Pretty much like James Bond.

Brit here. How do americans pronounce khaki???

I think you'd be perfect as the next James Bond, just need a shave😂

Dress like a CEO?…plain T-shirts without logos (especially black and well-fitting). Wear them with chinos, jeans, or slacks. Add a blazer if worn with chinos or slacks. Add a leather jacket if worn with chinos or jeans.

dress like a mafia boss

just a word of advice , when you are giving advice on how to dress, make sure you dress impeccable yourself (good tailoring is so important)

If you're not a CEO don't dress like one.

Gold buttons don't suit you, Sir, try animal horn buttons or others? Also are 'button down' collars 'in'? IMEO try a more 'natural look'. Thanks for your inputs/suggestions, however, please accept my responses as an elder gentleman.

A simple vintage tshirt and baggy jeans is what CEO wears. Learn a lesson from Elon Musk 😂

@ZetroDrummer

3 ай бұрын

And so the Part Time employee from Walmart. But no Part time employee from Walmart wears a nice suit.

Hmmm. You're wearing a shirt with a button-down collar and a tie. I know you live in America, and that's a very American thing to do, but it looks wrong. It makes your neck line look messy.

@alberttang6955

3 ай бұрын

The soft rolled shape of a classic button-down shirt collar doesn't look right juxtaposed against the angular geometry of his blazer's sharp peaked lapels. That's what is throwing off the look. The button-down shirt would be better paired with a less structured jacket.

why are you in a kitchen? are you the butler?

CEO wear?? Maybe for a small gen z start up. Fortune 500 CEO's dont dress at all as you suggest. Sheesh

brother ugggg how tf you have so much time

@Gent.Z

3 ай бұрын

I don’t 😅 I work full time on top of this

@darbythornton9471

3 ай бұрын

One compliment a woman gave me was that I wear mens clothes that are actually pretty. Lately I've gotten into monochromatic looks...aka green LP open walks with matching jumper and slacks.

@Gent.Z

3 ай бұрын

@@darbythornton9471 Masculine clothes can indeed be beautiful at the same time!