9 Pieces Of Clothing EVERY Man Should Own At Least Once (99% Don't!)
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First up on my list, a piece of clothing with floral patterns. Now, before you go saying
that flowers are not manly, you need to go study your history. Gents, for thousands of
years and across cultures, warriors have adorned themselves with flowers.
Now, in this case, I’ve gone all out with the floral pattern with this bright shirt,
but I could mute it quite a bit by throwing over a sports jacket or maybe I just wanted
to add a tie or possibly even to my sports jacket, bring in a flower as a boutonniere.
My point, have the courage to stand out, and flowers just may be the thing you need.
In today’s video, gents, I’m going to be talking about ten somewhat challenging
clothing pieces that I think every man should own and try to wear. And have a little bit
more fun, I want you to keep score. Out of the dozen or so items I talk about in today’s
video, I want to hear from you down in the comments how many of these have you own and
worn. Now, I admit, this pattern can be very difficult
to pull off. Now, we can argue all day whether or not camouflage is even acceptable in menswear,
but the point being is it’s out there. And I know for me, I wanted to have a little bit
of fun with my swimwear this summer, I wanted to bring something a little bit different,
so I grabbed a pair. Now, I’m not going to recommend you go get
a camouflage sports jacket, but I do think it works for a layering piece if you wanted
to get a casual jacket in camouflage, go ahead have fun. It’s a very interesting pattern
that is ultra casual, but at the same time it’s one that’s going to grab a little
bit of attention and help you stand out. Now, this next one not nearly as controversial
unless you love your briefs or you love your boxers, then you’ve probably never tried
boxer briefs, the hybrid between the two. But, here’s the thing, the ladies love boxer
briefs. And, when it comes to comfort especially when you’re finding something with the micromodal,
I highly recommend boxer briefs. I think they’re the best of both worlds and they look amazing
especially if you’ve got a decent body. Next up, gents, no-show shocks. They come
in a variety of styles. Right here, we have ankle socks, over here invisible socks also
known as sock liners. Now, for the traditionalists, they’re going
to say I’ll stick with my tube socks whether it’d be athletic socks or dress socks. Here’s
the thing, they got hot and during the summer, this is a great look, showing off a little
bit of ankle allowing that air to go up and down the leg. And this is going to do the
job of protecting your nice shoes from your sweaty feet.
Right here, we’ve got these ankle socks, great for working out. Guys, expand your sock
drawer, find some that actually work for you. Next up, buy and wear a fragrance that’s
the polar opposite of what you normally wear. Now, a lot of guys have a signature fragrance
and that’s awesome, but they stick with one thing, maybe it’s oceanic, maybe it’s
got a tobacco smell to it, maybe it’s a syrupy really sweet fragrance.
Well, try something totally different like maybe a woody aromatic. Right here, I’ve
got Dunhill Icon Racing. This one right here, the top note we’ve got a little bit of bergamot,
but we’ve also got orange blossoms. It’s just a very interesting mix with lavender.
And all of a sudden you get the cardamom, so you’ve got the aromatic smell to it.
At the bottom we’ve got a little bit of musk.
But, here’s the thing, if you stick with what you already know and you never try anything
like this, you’re not going to be exposed to the possibility.
Now, guys, when I bought this fragrance the other day, I got an amazing deal because not
only did I get the fragrance, but I bought it as a set. I got a shower gel, I got an
aftershave balm, I got a 1 oz sample for 70% off over at Nordstrom Rack, the sponsor of
today’s video. Now, gents, every product you’re seeing
in today’s video, every shirt I’m wearing, I picked up over at Nordstrom Rack. If you
haven’t checked out Nordstrom Rack, you’re going to be in for a treat. It’s the brands
you want at the prices that you want. And that’s what I love about these guys
is they’ve got tons of different products, tons of different brands. Anything you’re
looking for to build up your wardrobe, you can find it over at Nordstrom Rack for up
to 70% off. Now, gents, I did get a credit to spend money
over at Nordstrom Rack, but I’ll tell you, I spent a lot more than the credit they gave
me because I just loved all the items. They had some amazing deals.
So, when you’re shopping at Nordstrom Rack, a couple of things to pay attention to. First
up, go visit the site frequently, they’re always adding new items. So, if you’re looking
for a particular watch, a pair of sunglasses, you want a particular type of jean, go over
there and check, look through the database see if you can find your size in the color
that you exactly want. Next up, go check out their app. If you want
to be the first person to know about their flash sales, about markdowns, about when they’ve
got a new inventory, you want to be using the app. The app is really simple and it’s
really clean navigation, so you can go in there and you can find exactly what you’re
looking for. And, three, they’re a lot more than just
clothing. So, if you’re looking for shoes, if you’re looking for fragrances, if you’re
looking for home items. Guys, go explore Nordstrom Rack, tons of deals on the designers on the
brands that you’re looking for. Like I said, gents, I shop at Nordstrom Rack
with my own money because there are amazing deals there. So, use that link down in the
description, go explore this website, tons of great deals. If you want to save up to
70% on the brands you love, you want to check out Nordstrom Rack.
Next up on the list, we’ve got the short sleeve button-down. Now, unless you’ve got
the body of Adonis or you spend a lot of time on the gym on your arms, this can be a style
that maybe you’re a little bit self-conscious about. I know, me, being a thinner guy, this
is a style I’ve generally avoided. [0:05:02]
But, if you can find a shirt that fits you well, maybe tighten up those sleeves a bit.
This one is just off the rack, I’ve not had a chance to adjust it. I think I could
pull this off. What do you guys think? Let me know in the comments. I do think in general
if you’re really thin, maybe wearing a longer sleeve and rolling up those sleeves a bit
to the forearm is going to look better. But, in general, you know there are a lot of options
when it comes to the shirt style. Speaking of the shirt style, let’s talk
about the patterns. I’m going to get a little bit closer here, notice the paisley. The next
pattern and next point I want to bring in, I think men should bring more paisley into
their wardrobe. Do you need to bring it in on a shirt? Not
necessarily, you could bring it in on a pocket square or even a necktie. But, a very easy
way to bring a classic pattern from India, Indi wardrobe and I think it really just is
an eye-catcher. Next up on our list is somewhat challenging
items that every man should have in his wardrobe, a lightweight white linen shirt. So, I’m
going with white and lightweight because this is about summer wear, this is about matching
a wide variety of items in your wardrobe. Now, a lot of guys avoid linen because of
the wrinkles and, yes, that’s true, you’re going to have to iron the shirt. But, if you
can put up with a few wrinkles, if you really appreciate having something that’s breathable
that’s going to look great in hot weather, that you could roll up the sleeves and be
cool and just feel good about yourself, a white linen shirt is where it’s at.
Now, another reason a lot of guys avoid the lightweight ones is because you can almost
see through. They don’t want to be showing off, hey, I don’t want to be able to show
off my body underneath. Here’s the trick is you wear an undershirt lightweight in either
gray or nude color. Don’t wear white. White, you can actually
see the undershirt underneath. But, I am wearing a nude undershirt underneath the shirt and
so you can’t see my nipples, you can’t see my body. Or if you’re worried about
hair, this right here is a great combination and I think even does good keeping the sweat
at bay. Next up on the list, sandals. Now, I know
some of you guys are saying, “Antonio, haven’t you said all these bad things about sandals
men should never wear them?” Not exactly. They do have a place in a man’s wardrobe
especially when you know their history going back a couple of thousand years. These are
one of the earliest forms of footwear for men, so I’d say they’re a classic.
I know for me, if I want to go kayaking with my kids, I want something that I can get wet,
something that’s going to stay on my feet, I look to a pair of sandals just like this.
So, I think that they are great thing to have in your wardrobe, but I know many guys are
going to be adverse to wearing them because they think they’re not stylish enough.
Here’s the thing. Take care of your feet, wear sandals in a place that they’re appropriate.
You don’t want to wear this with a pair of jeans. What you want to wear this with
is with shorts when you’re going to hit the beach or when you’re just going to hit
the lake and be out with your family. So, this has to be the most casual shirt I’ve
ever worn in any of my videos. You know what kind of shirt this is? It’s a baseball shirt.
So, those of you familiar with the sport, this shirt was developed because they’re
supposed to keep the arms a little bit warmer and the idea was it was going to prevent injury.
Now, you notice the raglan sleeves. This is a very unique type of sleeve in which it’s
actually sewn up here. So, we don’t have the cutoff right here, so it gives you more
freedom of movement. The idea is this is a good athletic shirt, so if I’m going to
go workout, if I’m going to go for a run, if I just want something a little bit different
than a regular t-shirt, this is a great option. Now, it’s ultra casual. I’m not going
to recommend you wear this just with a pair of jeans, but maybe if you’re going to go
meet some of your friends, you want to wear a good-fitted jeans with maybe a leather jacket
over it, you could pull off this look. Point being is I’m having a lot of fun with
a very casual shirt, still bringing in style. And who knows, for your situation, you may
find a way to be able to bring this into your wardrobe and rock the look.
Now, this next tip I may get a little bit of flack for, but I think that a guy should
try slimming down on his jeans. I’m not saying you have to go skinny, but what I am
saying though is if you normally wear regular cut or a boot cut or a wide cut, why not try
a little bit more of a tapered cut. Go for a slim cut.
Slim is not skinny. You’re going for something that’s just going to fit a little bit closer
to the legs. I’m not saying you got to go in tighter at the waist if you wear a 34 on
the waist, stick with the 34. But, again, go for a different style and that right there
can make a huge difference in the look of your denim.
And as you can see, I’ve changed shirts and I’m now gone on a V-neck. I’ve talked
about V-necks in the past, so I’m not going to count is a one of my points. But, remember,
gents, a V-neck just looks amazing because it draws attention right here to the V. It
makes your chest look a little bit bigger and I think overall is much more stylish than
regular crew necks. But, what I want to talk about here is seersucker.
If you’re not familiar with seersucker, this is a three-dimensional weave that allows
air to pass through the cotton. It was developed in the south and you’re going to see seersucker
suits, I’m not saying you got to go there, but I am saying look to seersucker shorts.
So, you don’t always have to go for a striped pattern like this. This is going to be actually
common in seersucker, but you could also go with a solid. The point is you go for a very
lightweight breathable cotton weave that just allows your crotch area and that area to breathe.
It’s an amazing material if you’ve never tried it.
[0:10:02] All right, gents, so now, it’s your turn.
All the items I talked about, how many have you owned or worn? I want to hear from you
down in the comments. Did you get a perfect score or where there a few items that you
did not have, you’ve never tried? If so, let me know down in the comments.
So, what video to watch next? How about seven modern shoe styles that every man should own?
What are these styles? Find out, gents, in this video right here.
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