Casual Comfortable Style [0:00:00]
There’s a rumor out there that I sleep in a suit.
Guys, that’s not true.
On my days off, I do dress down.
However, when I’m going to the grocery store head to the post office, I still like to look
good.
Today’s video is how to look great when you’re dressed down.
[Music] So, I’m breaking this video up into two
parts.
First up, I’ve got the five rules that every man needs to follow when he wants to look
sharp, look great, but still dressed down.
Next up, I’m going to get into all these clothing behind me.
I’m going to talk about individual pieces that should be in your wardrobe.
Are you ready?
Rule number one.
Respect the dress code.
So, if it calls for a business attire, it doesn’t matter how great your casual outfit
is, it does not meet the dress code requirement and therefore it’s the wrong clothing.
So, guys, just pay attention.
There is always a dress code even if it’s unwritten, unspoken, you need to pay attention.
Make sure that you dress appropriately because I think casual clothing that’s great, I
absolutely love it, I think you can look sharp, but it’s not going to fit the need if it
calls for formal, semi-formal, or business attire.
Next, know the style pyramid - fit, function, and fabric as it applies to casual clothing.
First up, let’s talk about fit.
So, when you’re buying business clothing especially a suit, you’re going to get that
adjusted to fit you oftentimes because the company has a tailor right there that can
adjust it, not always with casual clothing and this is where a lot of guys drop the ball.
Understand, fit is king.
A company that may be had one size fits all, that’s not great because one size does not
fit all.
You want to find one that actually breaks it out into multiple different sizing categories,
so you’re more likely to get the perfect fit.
So now, let’s talk about function.
Both of these right here they are jackets both of them are great, but the style is very
different.
This is a casual bomber style, so it’s going to fit into the dress code category, casual
maybe ultra casual.
This jacket over here is going to be casual, business casual because of the style.
So, make sure when you’re picking pieces you understand the function of where it’s
going to fit in the dress code.
Now, let’s talk about fabric and that’s the build quality that’s the actual material
that the clothing is made from.
You can also see how fabric has an effect on formality.
So, luxury fabrics such as wool are oftentimes going to be the most formal of the casual
fabrics, then cottons, and then synthetics.
Now, I love synthetics and where they’ve gone in the last twenty to thirty years, but
it is something that synthetics in general are going to be more casual.
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The next rule of casual dressing, nail your grooming.
Guys, I think grooming is more important when you dress casually than even when you’re
dressed sharp in a suit.
So, let’s talk about your hair.
Okay.
So, you want to make sure it’s cut, make sure your hair looks good like you put in
some effort.
Carry a comb if needed.
Keep your hair in check.
Next up, let’s talk about facial hair.
The key here, you don’t want it to get out of control.
So, if you’re going to the gym on a weekend maybe you’re not going to shave, but if
you’re potentially going to meet with a client right afterwards, yes, you do want
to shave, you want to get the job done.
Electric razor right in your vehicle, you can shave right before you go into the gym.
Now, if you’ve got a beard, use a beard trimmer.
Don’t let that thing get out of control.
I like beard, but I don’t like something that’s all over the place, it makes you
look like grizzly Adams.
Next up, your nose hair.
Gentlemen, have a nose hair trimmer and use it.
Next up, let’s talk about accessories.
So, you’re taking a weekend trip, well, this one right here this backpack, I love
backpacks, but they scream student.
So, this one right here, it screams stylish, a very nice leather weekender.
Understand, guys, accessories carry more weight when you’re dressing casually because your
clothing isn’t grabbing as much attention.
So, the accessories, you may want to bring in a bracelet, maybe you want to wear earrings,
have a necklace, maybe a nice watch, and sunglasses.
Don’t forget, guys, great shades can level up your style.
So, the next rule is to understand that color and texture have a lot more weight in casual
style than they do in formal styles because formal styles what we’re going to see, black,
gray, dark blue, those are going to dominate.
But, all of a sudden in casual styles, you can start to bring in dark rich hues of red
and a variety of other colors and they’re going to look great, they’re going to be
right at home.
[0:05:07] So now, I’m going to talk about color and
texture wearing a number of these jackets and kind of show you guys the differences.
So, this jacket right here, the style is a quilted jacket.
That right there is casual and then the color right here is a brighter green, this is going
to be a very casual sporty jacket.
Now, let’s look at this jacket, similar style, it’s a quilted jacket, but notice
that it has buttons.
Buttons are going to be more formal than a zipper.
Also, notice the color, it’s a deeper green.
This is going to be slightly more formal than the other jacket I was wearing.
So, notice we’ve stuck with the color green, but we’ve gone to a totally different style
of jacket.
This is going to be more of a moto/bomber style.
And, we’ve gone to a suede, a textured leather that is actually going to be pretty casual,
but is going to be a step up from those other two jackets I just showed you.
So, I switched colors now, but we’ve stuck with another classic design, but it actually
is a great functional piece keeps you warm and, again, I think adds a lot of style.
So, that’s a quick hack, if you want to add any bit of style to your casual outfit,
throw in a classic piece.
Sticking with blue, but going much more casual we’ve got the denim jacket aka the trucker
jacket.
I’m going to recommend that if you’re going to wear this, wear this as outer wear
and make sure that with your pants your trousers or whatever you’re wearing it with, do not
go with an exact match.
So, colors like these I think would work great with the dark blue that you see here.
So, now, I’m wearing a jacket again, but notice the style, a style that you guys are
used to seeing me in my more formal look, but this is a classic design.
Now, we’re missing something here and, boom!
I look much better.
Guys, remember anytime on a jacket that you’ve got that breast pocket, stuff it with a pocket
square.
So, now, we’re getting to some rapid fire style advice.
This is great for game day, but stains and age, nope, this isn’t something you normally
want to wear.
Now, this right here, very casual because of the overall style, all the details we see
on this.
It’s nice, but it is very casual.
This is going to be a step up, its simplicity and its overall fit and design, also the nice
drape and the makeup of the fabric.
Now, this right here, I think is even a step up, the darker blue color.
It actually look great with a pair of blue jeans.
And then, this right here, wear a casual shirt underneath, wear this over the top and that’s
even going to be a higher level than a hoodie.
Now, vest, I absolutely them.
I think they can elevate your casual style wardrobe.
The easiest way to bring this in is to go with dark solid colors that are already used
in your sports jacket collection or your other jacket collection.
Now, when it comes to your casual shirts, maybe you don’t want to branch out, you’re
scared to change up the color.
Well, guys, you guys know I love a dark blue, but change up the style just a bit.
So, all of a sudden I’ve got a pocket right here, I’ve got contrasting buttons.
Maybe you like the light colored blue, try an entirely different style.
This one, more of like the denim type of western cowboy, it’s got the double breast pockets,
it’s got the snap buttons.
Okay.
So, natural earth tones, they work for me.
It’s not going to work for every color complexion out there.
But this right here an unusual color, but I think actually works great on my skin tone.
This one, again, a little bit different and something that’s very casual, but, again,
is going to work for my tones.
And what’s fun is when you start bringing in some of these combinations.
This look right here, I absolutely love it.
Now, I know some of you guys are saying, Antonio, you said to bring in color.
Yes, you can bring in color, but understand that brighter colors usually make something
less formal and less interchangeable in your wardrobe.
I love this, but this is going to stand out and if I were to go with a color like this
same exact style, but this is going to better work in my wardrobe.
All right, gents, so I know a lot of you guys want more.
You want more information on the Henley, more information on the hoodie, how to bring this
into you wardrobe, check out this video, how to build your ultra casual wardrobe how to
dress ultra casual with style.
I get into athleisure I get into a number of other pieces I normally don’t talk about
in this video right here.
All right, guys, so let me know down in the comments what do you think of this video.
And, don’t forget, go check out Public Rec.
If you have not been to their website in awhile, you’re going to enjoy it because they’ve
got all new colors, they’ve got new designs, and I absolutely love the all day every day
all the different options they got for the pants over there.
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And, let me know what do you think of this outfit?
So, randomly I put this together as I’m filming the video and I’m like, I like this.
I didn’t even think about this combination.
I felt like, again, gray is non-color, so it’s going to work with almost any shirt
out there.
The trousers, I need to change them up, I’ve got gray trousers on.
Almost looks like I’m putting together a suit, but I think a dark blue jean with – with
this combination here, oh, yeah, this is going to – this looks good.
I’m going to probably wear it in another video.
That’s it, gents.
Take care.
I will see you in the next video.
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