Transcript for: Six Core Values for Dressing Better
In this video, we're going to
talk about the six key things, the six core values that
you need to keep in mind as you begin or continue your journey to dress better and develop your wardrobe. So we all have our own reasons
for making the decision, for making the commitment
to dressing better and putting some time and
effort into our appearance, and how we present ourselves to the world. For some of us, it's a
means of self-respect. And on the other hand, it can be a way you are showing respect
to the people around you. It could have a sentimental value, like maybe your father and
your grandfather dressed well, and you want to continue that legacy. Maybe you do it for confidence. Maybe you do it to show
people that you are the type of person who cares about doing the absolute best they possibly can. Whatever your reason is, these next six principles will
ensure that you are always making the most informed
decisions possible, while you are building and
developing your wardrobe. And they all really kind of
tie together and work in sync. Number one, first and
foremost, is versatility. We talk about this all the time. Versatility means being
able to do more with less. Having a closet full of clothes does not mean that you have more options. It probably just means that
you have a lot of clothes that you don't wear. And I bet if that's you, that when you go to get
dressed in the morning or pick out an outfit
for whatever you're doing or wherever you're going, that
you often feel overwhelmed. And that you've probably
said at some point, "I have nothing to wear." And then that starts this vicious
cycle of accumulating more and not doing enough with it. So before you buy anything,
ask yourself this question, how many different ways can I wear this? And if the answer is less
than three or more maybe, less than five, seriously
consider whether you should actually buy that piece. Which brings us to
number two, timelessness. Now there's a reason we
call certain pieces classic. A navy suit, classic. Mid-gray flannel suit, classic. These are classics because
they always look good, and they never go out of style. Trying to keep up with
trends is exhausting, draining on the wallet, and I would even say that it leaves you less fulfilled longterm than dressing in a more
classic and timeless way. It feels good when I look in my closet at a suit or something and say, I've had that for seven years
and I could still wear it. Still looks good today. Still looks relevant and like it belongs. Number three is quality. Now I am a firm believer that
you get what you pay for. My father taught me that and
I really think he was right. This has played out many, many
times in my life personally, when I was trying to decide
between a higher priced option, and something less expensive and cheaper in terms of quality. Every single time I went for the latter, the cheaper thing, I
regretted it immediately. Now sometimes I could return it. Sometimes I had to live and
learn from the consequences. So I'm always willing
to spend a little more for something that is well
made, and that I know will last. Consider that a sound investment. That brings us to number
four, affordability. Now being a stickler for
quality does not always mean having to lay out a lot of cash. There are always multiple tiers of options and price points for specific products. And I encourage you to
always buy the absolute best that you can afford, and that
makes sense for your budget. If money's no object, and you want to commission
an entire bespoke wardrobe, I'm definitely not gonna stop you. But for the rest of us, choosing the highest quality items within our own economic comfort zone, will get you the biggest
bang for your buck, which is what we're all looking for. And one other thing that I will add is that if it looks cheap, it probably is. Number five, is fit. If we're talking about men's wear here, which last time I checked we were, fit is one of the most important elements, as well as one that guys often get wrong. Wearing a suit coat
that's two sizes too big, or maybe the hem of your jeans gets frayed because it's too long and
gets caught under your heel, we've all likely been there at some point. What you need to understand
though is fit takes time. So buying off the rack, unless you are blessed with
a sample size model body, is never going to be perfect. It might get you in the ballpark, but remember, one size does not fit all. And one of the best things
you can do to fix this is to find a good tailor and develop a relationship
with him or her. Getting correct fit takes time, so be patient as you consider
this aspect of men's wear. Number six, confidence. If you don't believe
in what you're wearing, if you don't feel good wearing it, people will be able to tell. Now the other side to that
is that dressing well, dressing timeless,
wearing the best quality that you can afford and
pieces that fit you. See, I told you everything kind
of all worked together here. All of that stuff can make
you have more confidence. I hear this over and over and over again from guys that have made the
commitment to dress better, that they just feel so
much more confident, and have more self-respect. People say that confidence
is the most stylish thing a guy can have in his wardrobe. It's not hard to put simple
classic outfits together if you have the right pieces. If you've got the basics,
you've got a great start. And this playlist right over here, we'll show you some very
simple and easy outfits that anyone, literally
anyone, can pull off. So click there to get inspired. And always remember, stay tailored.