﻿2022 Spring Essentials [0:00:00]
Gentlemen, spring is here. So, starting this video off,
a fun floral shirt. Oh, yeah, bring in the color. Now, a lot of guys somehow think that florals
are not manly. Those men do not know their history. You see, flowers have
always symbolized the fleeting beauty of life. That’s why women would pin flowers
on the lapels of their men when they were headed off to combat.
Going back even further, you can find paintings of medieval knights having celebrations with flowers
not only in their hair, but also on their armor. And if flowers aren’t your thing, then consider
paisley. This is an ancient Indian pattern that we see mostly in neckties, pocket squares,
but when worn correctly on a shirt can give a strong regal look.
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And if all those patterns are way too much for you, guys, then just simply
change up the color. Go with pink. A lot of guys, again, think that this is a feminine color.
Not true, know your history. This was worn by men especially men that had darker tones, darker
colors. It just really pops, makes you look good. Next up on my list, a good looking lightweight
jacket. And to be honest, this is where most men’s wardrobes fall down. They’ve got, yeah,
a hoodie, but that’s not the same thing. Guys, I’m talking of lightweight jacket
that you could put on in a case like right over that pink shirt. Notice how it makes
it pop more? It’s just a great accessory that so many men do not have in their wardrobe.
This one right here, I’ve got a simple green corduroy. It really works for my
wardrobe. But, you can find more casual options. And, gents, let’s talk about options. You’ve got
jean jackets, you’ve got sweater jackets, you’ve got light suede jackets, you’ve got lightweight
leather jackets, you’ve got sports jackets as I’m wearing right here in a lightweight linen
material. Guys, when it comes to jackets, this, again, is a big hole in most men’s wardrobes,
so fill it with a jacket that suits your needs.
Now, at this point you may be wondering, Antonio,
do you really wear sunglasses in your office? And the answer is, of course, I do. My future
is so bright, I got to wear shades. [laughs] All right. So, I know that wasn’t funny at
all. Well, maybe it was just a little bit, but it takes us to the next point which is
every man for his spring wardrobe should have a great looking pair of sunglasses.
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These are great looking, a little bit more fashion forward shades that even a classic
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So, when you talk about spring, one thing you can’t ignore, smell, because it’s all around us
and there are certain smells with spring. When I think of flowers, when I think of just,
you know, just something earthy something coming to life. That’s for me what spring is about.
So, let’s start this off with a few fragrances I would recommend. Green Irish Tweed from
Creed. this is going to be one of the more expensive fragrances on the list, but for many
connoisseurs this is the go-to spring fragrance. Now, sticking with these fragrances, but a little
bit more affordable, we got Parfums De Marly’s Sedley. This one I really like it. It’s a bit
medicinal, but there’s something about it that really is just perfect for the spring weather.
Next up on this list, we’ve got Hermes’ H24. And this one is the fragrance I’m wearing today. I
have to say that I think it’s absolutely beautiful. It’s a modern classic in my
opinion. It’s the metallic note that probably sets it apart. At the same time, if you enjoy
Terre d’Hermes, you’re going to love H24. Some people say it’s redundant. I don’t think
so at all. It is very different and it’s just a great 24/7 you can wear this anytime of the year,
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Now, let’s say you want something French and you want something simple, then look to Guerlain’s
Vetiver. The note of vetiver we find in a lot of spring fragrances and for good reason.
It’s just got an earthy grassy smell to it. And if the Guerlain is too expensive for you, then
look at Lagerfeld’s Bois de Vetiver. It’s a good alternative. It does smell a bit cheaper and it’s
not as strong, but is a really nice fragrance. Next up, we got Bvlgari’s Wood Neroli. I like
this fragrance because it’s got the woody scent, which, again, gives an earthy feel
masculine. At the time, you’ve got the florals in there, you have the neroli.
And speaking of a great citrus floral that is perfect for the spring, check out Dunhill’s
Icon Racing, which also on a side note has one of the coolest bottles out there.
And if you’re strapped for cash, I highly recommend you check out the
house of Davidoff. A lot of people think, oh, it’s only Cool Water that they sell. No,
they’ve got some great other fragrances, Adventure and Horizon are two of them.
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Next up, let’s talk about accessories if you’re dressing up. Now, notice here I’m wearing a simple
white presidential fold pocket square. I think a pocket square is always a great accessory
especially in the spring when you’re wearing these casual jackets, which I talked about earlier.
Now, why did I go with a simple presidential fold? Because the shirt is really drawing
the attention, I didn’t want to go with something overpowering here. But, guys,
maybe that paisley maybe those floral patterns are too much for a shirt, well, throw them into
a pocket square, stuff that pocket, it’s going to look great with the casual jacket
even if you’re wearing a simple boring shirt. Now, when it comes to neckwear, neckties,
if you’re going to go with one, maybe look for something in a pastel. Pastels are perfect for
this time of the year. Or many change up that necktie for a bowtie, again, going
with something fun going with something light. But bowties for me in the spring are just perfect,
they’re nice, they’re light. And not many men know this, but bowties are just as
formal as any other regular long necktie. The next tip to upgrade your spring wardrobe,
guys, change out your watch band. Look at the two watches right here. Yes, very similar. I know
one is a Rolex one is a Monta, but look at the band. That steel band, perfect for the winter,
fall, but maybe in the spring you want to change it up. Bring in, you know, that nice
bright leather that adds a bit more contrast. Guys, even if your watch didn’t come with an
extra band, you can go buy something after market, get this change out.
If you don’t want to do it yourself, just go to a jeweler that can change this out,
they can even help find the right piece. But, this right here can just really refresh the entire look
and get your watch looking great for spring. All right, gents. So, what did I miss? What
would you have added to this video to make it better? Let me know down in the
comments below. I love hearing from you guys. So, what video to watch next? Well, how about
find out about my watch collection? It’s an older video and I go through my entire watch collection
which unfortunately I’ve lost one of my favorite watches, which I can go into in another video.
But, right here, I go into just the watches that I have in case you’re curious. And if that’s not
you, down in the description of today’s video, I will link to additional videos where you can
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