As a university student on a budget, focusing my (very small) wardrobe on classic casual style has been invaluable. Most of it exists somewhere between corduroy jacket and pea coat formality wise, but 90% of it can be combined with 90% of everything else. I'm particularly a fan of 30s/40s workwear and aviator styles- a half decent flat cap is at the top of my shopping list.

The pandemic and growth in working from home has further pushed casual wear forward. A lot of my friends never wear a suit unless they _feel like it_ and, in a way, that will only make more formal items fun again. In my case, however, I've become slightly less casual in everyday life, but for practical reasons. I still work face-to-face, and a collar is a great way of keeping a lanyard from annoyingly touching my neck, while having one or more shirt pockets is really useful for quick access to a mask, getting on and off a busy train.

Excellent and comprehensive history. And without judgement, as it should be, because a true style aficionado will appreciate all those style trends

It is so validating to know that at least one person at GG wears Old Spice on occasion. It was my first fragrance, and first fragrances are like first cars; I probably wouldn't daily my first, but I sure would love to have it for a day again -- the smell alone brings back so many memories. The first car or fragrance isn't usually the favorite, but it's almost always the first favorite 😉

@Michael_R1957

Ай бұрын

Love that Preston chose Old Spice. I wonder if he occasionally uses any other “old school “ or classic fragrances? Another fine video from Preston.

Casual clothing does have its place. But I think society as a whole tends to overdo it. It's sad that people don't even try to dress nice anymore for occasions like church, wedding, or funeral.

@arnekronvall817

12 күн бұрын

Yeah, and even the suits today are not as formal and the quality of fabric is hideous. I’ve got a Bonjour 1890s and a tale coat 1910s also a smoking from early 1900s it’s crazy how quality of fabric has changed. These outfits are bought second hand for like 25 bucks each. I went to a store that sold fancy clothes and specialized themselves in formal wear for weddings and such. Their suits were very poor and even their tale coats were synthetic. The worst part is that they charge you 1 000s of dollars for a fit.

Long time Gentleman's Gazette fan. You're rockin' the beard, Preston. Thanks for the content.

@craft-o-matic399

Ай бұрын

Oh yes! I agree!

I stumbled here from a working-class parallel universe and had a good laff. Soon I was taken in by the artistry and dry humor enough to drop some preconceptions. You have been subbed by this fashion-backward peasant.

Still love the classic menswear style tho!

I, too, have a weakness for Western snap shirts, and in cooler weather am perpetually clad in a brown tweed Kerry cap from Mucros Weavers. I could probably be described as a shawl collar cardigan enthusiast, and, as a leathercrafter, am almost always echoing brown leather shoes or boots with a hand-dyed belt with subtle tooling details, and a watch with a brown leather band. For me, a substantial share of the magic in dressing formally derives from its relative rarity and my regular practice of curated casual style... which I would describe as somewhere between Southern Literary Chic and Traditional Irish Poet Attire. Solid video. As usual.

Thank you gentlemen for the continued excellent content! Happy Friday, and have a marvelous weekend! Lisa

@gentlemansgazette

Ай бұрын

Thanks for your support, as always, Lisa!

Like your brown boots Preston! Casual style is nice, I like a mixture of casual with elegant, new with vintage

Thank you for the history lesson Preston. I like the sport coat with a waist coat and a button down oxford look.

(1) Love the rugged elegance of the outfit, Preston. The leather jacket is king, and combined with the flannel shirt, jeans, and flat-cap it all flows together. (2) It's hard for me to pin down which period had the best casual dress, BUT, my favorite casually-dressed figure in the video is Ernest Hemingway. Like his prose, his casual dress had a refined musculature about it that complemented his physical/facial features while creating iconic photos.

@timothywatters4774

Ай бұрын

Love the outfit. Traditional / Classic Menswear never goes out of style.

Man! I love this channel! Thank you!

I dress smart casual for school but I typically don’t go much lower in formality than that. Depending on the outing I will throw on a polo and some jeans with a windbreaker or a sport coat but if the temperature really climbs you’ll likely see me in some linen pants and a polo or a Hawaiian shirt.

Yes, OLD SPICE. It's my every day splash for a few years now (I save my more expensive stuff for occasions) and i'm asked at least once every few weeks what aftershave i'm wearing. It gets a bad rap in history, but its mild and pleasent, not over powering like Brut and it gets more compliments than the big hitters, Creed, Tom Ford & Floris in my collection.

I love that beard of yours! It looks really good on you

Excellent video, GG! Found this one really interesting and enjoyable. Cool to see how the evolutions of casual and formal style intertwine. Also 10:58 is a sleeve length nightmare across the board. Jus' sayin'.

@gentlemansgazette

Ай бұрын

Glad to hear you enjoyed this installment!

i've been pondering this recently, especially as the weather has been warming up! I recently acquired a bomber jacket and a harrington. much casual style when paired with a turtleneck :) you fellas read my mind

@gentlemansgazette

Ай бұрын

Awesome! Care to share more details about which type of bomber you've acquired?

@BadMotivator66

Ай бұрын

@@gentlemansgazette it's a 100% cotton olive green bomber with black cuffs, collar etc. river island brand. a nice fit (medium) on me. i also (yesterday) got a Burton tweed-ish bomber with a grid pattern which is 20% wool. so a little heavier and warmer, also slightly baggier fit but it's still okay. they cost £5 and £10 respectively. you can't beat charity shops :)

Thank You for the Video 😀

A good video this, I do like a good vintage along with some modern flair, I rocked a bomber jacket with a tweed baker boys hat, a herringbone waistcoat over a grandfather shirt, black jeans with a brown retro inspired laced up boots. Mix and match lads, tis fair class. ☘

The 1930's serial movie cowboy look is overdue for a comeback.

Great video!! Personally, I think nowadays there is a time and place for everything. I think men's style has evolved in a way that you are able to express yourself with clothing. I am a big fan of classic style, so when there is a formal event, I go all out on my "Gentlemen's Gazette" outfits because I enjoy it and i want to communicate to people that this event is important to me so I took the time to dress my very best. Most of the time, I wear smart casual. It works for most things I do. And sometimes it's just a lazy sunday, and i wear athleisure. It does bother me when I see younger males in the office dress way too casually, but at the end of the day, that's their choice.

Could you guys do a video/article on shoulder padding and shoulder styles? I could not find anything on this topic.

While mentioned a democratization in (casual) styling, I do find the contemporary lacks some sort of its own destinctive character. Like how will the 2020s be considered in 2050 for example... I can't quite imagine

@tilenHD

Ай бұрын

because the 2050 arent here yet people in 1930 also didnt know for example

Really love the channel, wondering if you’ll ever share where you look for second hand suits? I work in St Paul and would love to get some nicer suits without breaking the bank. I wear a 44r so I’ll be sure to give Raphael first pick of any good deals I find lol.

Amazing content, how dyou read my mind 😅 Just yesterday I thought of having plain white Tshirt as my go to outfit, For I found, polo shirts still too hot in our climate, and easily looses it's shape and color with wash Thanks GG TEAM

Clearly the time has come for you guys to do a Frasier style retrospective 😎

@timothywatters4774

Ай бұрын

My thoughts exactly! Pops had great casual style.

tbh early 1500's fashion is always somthing i want to try

@gentlemansgazette

Ай бұрын

That's a bold choice! What outfit/item are you most keen to try out?

When casual clothing and behavior is accepted on all occasions, it basically means "wear and do what you want." The problem is that people tend to become careless when there is no social shaming at all. Conclusion: It is now allowed to represent anything through clothing, regardless of what social class you belong to. The way you dress and behave becomes a visible measuring device of your own self-respect. That too has never been different

Nice outfit Preston! 👍🏾

very nice video

Wow! Watching this history makes me appreciate how far my personal style has evolved. Not a dandy by any means but I do have a real good awareness of what I choose to wear whenever I venture out into my world. Cooosing how you present yourself to others is important.

I'm retired & live in Florida, on an island. I created some rules for dressing in retirement: 1. No suits but wear a sport coat whenever possible, preferably with a pocket square, but no tie. 2. Wear a tux whenever possible with a self tied bow tie. This is usually on a cruise, otherwise it's too hot. 3. For day wear it's Tommy Bahama camp shirts or similar with shorts - that includes no belts (you never tuck them in) and slip on shoes without socks. (ugh! especially white socks). These are the only 'brand logos' I wear, otherwise you're a billboard for the manufacturer. (GAP, Old Navy, Tommy Hilfiger, etc.) I'm not big on polos and by my rules T shirts are for working in, never as a shirt because it's not an actual shirt. (Please mention somewhere in a video that men should NEVER where an armless shirt anywhere, inside or out, where they are eating! Hairy armpits, ugh!) I do have 1 pair of dress shoes but otherwise I can't be bothered with tying shoes. (Short story - tried to follow a lacing method that Rafael did in a video but made a cool mistake - the laces ended up never crossing so all the the laces are lined up parallel.) Finally, I never wear any kind of 'sports' wear unless I'm going to the gym.

I always wear a hat in public. Does that make me counter counter-cultural? I am fine with casual wear but under no circumstances will I go out in public looking like a slob or bum. No broken jeans, sagging pants or pajamas. I don't even like tee shirts any longer.

Preston, do my eyes deceive me? A western style snap button shirt? Get thee to Rockmount in Denver Posthaste for the ne plus altra of western shirts!

I'm digging the beard Preston.

Great lesson. Aint nothing wrong with old spice

Scent bar in Los Angeles is spectacular for fragrances !!

Please make the Western wear style video you talked about in the Stetson video

My personal casual style has become a blend of rugged practical with the style of Tony Soprano.

my fave is the fashion of the 70's and the Victorian Era

I love the Chukka boots on you. What's the brand? I don't quite catch the name. Thanks

@NoahJSPhoto

Ай бұрын

Idrese Boots

@timothywatters4774

Ай бұрын

Sounds expensive! My only problem is when they charge outrageous prices for items working class people wore.

I’m gonna go with Ernest Hemingway as my casual style icon. 😊

I feel like the casual style has shifted a lot from 2010 -2024. Shifting from a tighter fit back to a more baggy style. Boot cut jeans with higher waist and tucked T-shirts. Also haircut, now it feels like the middle part is popular. Girls also shifted to the same thing although now we see a rising trend of the complete opposite, low waist pants with less baggy shirts and even tank tops. Kinda like Brittney spears 2000s. 2020 a lot of younger women had more high waist jeans and puffier blouses together with a the long black coat. That’s no more..

I’m not a fan of long shirts so I like a polo shirt since it is practically a T shirt with shorts. The mullet style of fashion LOL Business on top; party on the bottom.

I'm extremely guilty in wearing modern casual. The only part of my outfit today that exceeds what I paid for the vintage Polo jacket I just picked up are the Redwings. Even Levis are less than a quality pair of slacks in my size.

Nice video, fellas!

How about a video on letterman/varsity jackets

Casual style in the tropical zone began from the counter culture but beach combers before as eccentric rich hermits began to incorporate styles from indigenous dress codes such as a cotton sarong and beads for ornaments with no shirt thus sporting the minimalist aesthetic.

@philosophicalmixedmedia

Ай бұрын

Don't forget about the ultra casual of nudist colonies that dotted the tropics zone beaches!

Good

Steve McQueen, always my style hero.

The Prince of egypt Josef King of dream (i think That’s the English titel) Spirit Road to el dorado Are still some of my favorite movies

Can we please have a video that is just Preston naming as many hip-hop artists as he can recall?

Really enjoying this channel. Even my kids are watching, ages 8 and 11. They especially like the manners content 😊. Question: Is Nathan Price still with the channel? I would love some more content with him and watches. Keep up the good work.

@gentlemansgazette

Ай бұрын

Wonderful to hear that the whole family is enjoying what we do! Nathan has moved on to other ventures, but we'll certainly be looking at more to do with wristwatches! What sort of things would you like to see about timepieces?

@FatherSonWatchTalk

Ай бұрын

@@gentlemansgazette , glad you are going to have more watch content. Maybe a video with different straps and bracelet pros and cons. Also, watches that love stylish, but won’t drain your clothing fund.

@FatherSonWatchTalk

Ай бұрын

@@gentlemansgazette , one more idea. Episodes with each members’ watch collection. That would be fun!

During the sportswear-as-streetwear craze of the early 1980s, I wrote this haiku; I'm puzzled by those Who always wear jogging clothes: From what do they run?

@gentlemansgazette

Ай бұрын

Excellent!

Great facial hair

Hey man did you fix your eyes? Not bashing on you, just curious. You're looking good!

I’m convinced this guy is Clark Kent . You can tell this man is hot underneath his specs

Casual wear has its place but in my opinion it has gone too far in modern times. I prefer the blending of formal and casual wear for day to day wear. For example a blazer with jeans.

@gentlemansgazette

Ай бұрын

Certainly an interesting suggestion! www.gentlemansgazette.com/should-you-wear-jeans-with-jacket/?

Eli Whitney

The advent of The Beatles had the largest influence on me in fashion and dress. They started in black leathers then progressed to the collarless suits and the iconic Beatle Boots. Then it was on to Mod and finally the hippie culture. I was fortunate to live in a major city so finding the clothes of 60s fashion was a simple matter. Staying current was easy. Those living in more rural areas had less options and choices until the "went to town " so to speak. As a young adult in the 70s I was casual in tee shirt and jeans but I also wore a more dressed up look when out on a night on the town. My recall is that The Disco craze while short lived returned us to the three piece suit once more. Then it suddenly gave way to The Urban Cowboy look. It to was quickly gone as Punk and New Wave took us to new horizons. Since then it has become very eclectic. From everything thats wild to the most dully conservative. No clear dominating themes anylonger. There's a nitch for everyone it seems.

KZread has been deleting my comments so my apologies if I end up posting twice but again thanks for the content as always. I understand you all can't always respond but whenever you do have the chance it is always appreciated. Being a gentleman in my middle 30's it has been exciting to upgrade my wardrobe while learning about all sorts of different garments so thanks for all the hard work you put into these videos. I'm truly curious though about your thoughts on Drawstring slacks. I know they tend to be more informal and not really for business meetings but they are definitely better than wearing sweats as they obviously are more dressy. Anyways I'm enjoying my Linen/Cotton pair and hoping to get a 2nd pair in the future.

@gentlemansgazette

Ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words! Draw string slacks carry a summer/beach feel to them, and are often best in breathable fabrics for warmer climates. A good choice for a casual summer pant!

@Manuel421

Ай бұрын

@@gentlemansgazette Absolutely! I specifically use them during Spring and Summer only. Mine are Linen/Cotton so I appreciate your feedback. Hope you all are doing well.

the causal look is one thing but for me I find when traveling, indians are not so casuals or Koreans. I the idea of being grudge does not work in places where family still hold sway. and A lot of this has somethingto do with men go there own way. When people give up on courting a lot is lost.

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13:22 a certain KZread channel, yep you got me there , 😅

@gentlemansgazette

Ай бұрын

😉

Every style looks good if One: (1) has a good build. (2) follows the golden ratio. (3) follows color theory [shade hues...]. (4) is familiar with it's complexion. (5) knows how to combine materials, and how different textures interact within an outfit. (6) understands its environment and the cultural context. (7) understands pattern, and what works for One's own build. (8) comprehends the impact of the message he intends to emit, which comes from knowing color psychology and being familiar with historical connotations certain garments are seding. (9) is open-minded and willing to learn. (10) knows tailor by its first name (yes...casual garments are NO EXCEPTION) D. M.

@mr.anti-hero4398

Ай бұрын

(11) ism+n't actively antagonozing style of other people.

Preston in jeans just seems so so wrong.

@gentlemansgazette

Ай бұрын

We like to defy expectations on occasion 😉

@michaelryan9515

Ай бұрын

@gentlemansgazette very successful in this case.

Holy Guacamole! Preston, you look awesome with a beard!

Working From Home during COVID has also changed what is considered casual & when it is allowed. Most employers have relaxed their dress codes knowing that not doing so would lead to more "quiet quitting."

Comfort as the primary criterion is vastly overrated.

oh now I understand why those people wear such style in certain decades bcos clothes were meant to be very practical, hence the heavy duty material. and also clothes were luxury, they don't have much new garments all the time. but after the industrial revolution, everything changed.. including how fast fashion nowadays. I always admire how the beatles wear their clothes. no wonder we could not see their fashion as common in this era

The modern idea of formal clothing comes from parts of Europe where summer was never hot. People today are impressed when you wear a waistcoat with your suit, but in the places that influenced modern formal clothing, layers were practical. I live in New Orleans, Louisiana, and if you've ever been here in the summer, you know why many of us own seersucker suits. The heat and humidity from June to September is comparable to a tropical environment. I wear shorts most of the year for comfort when I'm not going to work. It makes me wish that indigenous Amazon tribes had wandered around the world influencing modern people's style of dress.

Cargo shorts are still my go to for everyday wear.

@dbaggins1159

Ай бұрын

I’ve invested in black ‘crocks’ for formal events and funerals, I’ve used Saphir mirror shine to give them that elegant appeal!

Cosplaying need a video on it own. I think.😄😄

Old Spice ??!

We’ve entered the stage of capitalism that it’s cheaper to buy socks at the dollar store and throw them away than it is to wash them at the laundromat

Guys wear t-shirts nowadays because it's freakin' HOT throughout half the year. I like watching old black-and-white movies because I like the way men and women used to look -- but I can't understand why they all aren't sweating buckets. Those movies show men wearing wool jackets and long sleeves and ties IN THE SUMMER. How did they survive? Were human beings MADE differently then?

@gentlemansgazette

Ай бұрын

Many people feel the heat differently. Jack and Preston are two GG members with similar builds, but Jack is very sensitive to the cold, and Preston runs hot. That is definitely a feature, but there are also so many other factors including artificial temperatures in buildings, etc.

It's like watching the downfall of humanity...

Preston is hot AF!!!! I wish I could be as cool as he!

“1930s casual” all the way!

I pine for the days when clothes were neither casual nor formal, when a gentleman could roll up to a cave in a bear suit and everyone would lose their minds. Simpler times. Better times.

@gentlemansgazette

Ай бұрын

😂

My opinion is, that casual clothing hasn´t brought anything good to humanity in general. Yes, if people looked casual and still ellegant, then maybe it would make sense, but nowadays, casual is also sloppy and this lacks dignity making people not being civilized. It also reflects in behaviour and people tend to behave in worse manners when dressing down. So for a healthy psychology, formal or at least ellegant casual is important, so people behave well. People falsely believe, that clothing is just clothing, but it is far from the truth. Like I said, clothing is a tool for better psychology and thinking overall. It is sad, that people are not that smart to figure it out and striving to make a world better place. It is clearly obvious, that if formal dress codes are not enforced, nothing will improve, ever. All in all, casual life just doesn´t work!

@tilenHD

Ай бұрын

British aristocrats ate mumies and they dressed formaly dont make assumptions like that maybe people who act "like thugs" or are more poor dont have the money and the time to rlly worry about fashion. Your opinion is very privalged

@stealthiestboy

Ай бұрын

Geeze don't take yourself so seriously. People just want what's affordable and comfortable. Simple as that.

@samsimpson4083

Ай бұрын

I bet you’re fun at parties 😅

Love your content but this drum beat at background is so annoying, I can't even concentrate on what you're saying.

@mattbellal

Ай бұрын

For real

@Tinymoezzy

Ай бұрын

I'm watching at work, I assumed it was one of the mechanics haha

@nedflandersmustache

Ай бұрын

I kinda like it. It's pretty quiet

@keeganaustin

Ай бұрын

I agree it is a bit old. They should definitely mix it up a little bit at least. I like the idea of just drums but maybe Hire a drummer to do a couple jazz riffs or something.

@Tinymoezzy

Ай бұрын

@@keeganaustin what about soft jazz heavy on clarinet.

These dudes are so odd, dorky and pompous.

Adidas is a German brand (from the inventor and entrepreneur Adolf Dassler) and you speak it out with emphasis on the first "a", not on "i".. Adi is short for Adolf where you also put emphasis on "A"..

i dress well because i like it and I'm a jazz guitarist