8 Secrets To Being Well Dressed - How To Look Like A Gentleman | Kirby Allison

In today’s video, I am going to share with you eight secrets to being the best-dressed gentleman the room. It is really not that hard or that expensive to be really well-dressed. There are, in fact, basic hallmarks of a well-dressed gentleman that anyone can follow.

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1. Good Hygiene.
Looking really good and being a gentleman always starts with pride in yourself. And that always begins with one’s personal hygiene. The initial hallmark of being a well-dressed gentleman is always good hygiene. Once your personal cleanliness is taken care of, you can focus on your personal ensemble for the day.

2. Clean, unstained, well-mended clothes.
They don't have to be new -- but they can't be ripped, stained, and threadbare. You also don’t have to wear a new, freshly laundered shirt every day, but it does have to be pressed. But if it sinks or has any visible stains, wear a fresh one.

3. Well-Pressed.
Now that your clothes are clean, they also need to well-pressed, with a crisp trouser crease and freshly-pressed dress shirt are essential.

4. Properly-Fitting.
Your dress shirt, jacket, and trousers need to fit properly. And always better a little loose than a little tight. It always looks bad if your clothes are too tight or too small. But clothes that are a little large can have their own look. Just like Anderson & Shepphard -- their jackets are a little large to create drape, and people think they are amazing.

If you are not comfortable in a suit, it doesn't fit. I'm telling you, the most comfortable clothing a man can wear is a dress ensemble. A properly-fitting wool suit where the fabric is matched to the climate, a dress shirt whose collar fits properly, and tie is absolutely the most comfortable clothing a man can wear. If it isn't, it doesn't fit. That is a fact.

5. Well-Polished Dress Shoes
Well-polished shoes with unfrayed fray laces absolutely make difference in being well-dressed. This has been proven study after study. Both men and women notice the condition of a man’s shoes right away. Not only with well-polished shoes make you look better, but they’ll make your shoes last longer. A little bit of effort, some Saphir shoe polish, and our Hanger Project High-Shine Chamois is all you need. Of course, we have an extensive library of shoe care tutorials to help you learn how to properly care for and polish your shoes.

6. Pocket Square
You can never go wrong with a white pocket square; however; matching your pocket square to your ensemble in a neutral or complementary color is always a good idea. However, never exactly match your pockets square to your tie in the same silk.

7. Nice Tie with a Proper Dimple
Most ties look best with a dimple. And most ties look good with their ends relatively close to each other.

8. A nice Fragrance.
It is always nice to top off a beautiful ensemble with a little bit of a nice cologne so that you smell as good as you look. It doesn’t have to be an expensive fragrance, but it does have to smell good. Just be careful to not use too much so that it is not overpowering. The only way you can go wrong with fragrance is if you use way too much. For a large part of the day, people will be put off because you smell way too strong. But, in general, some cologne is a good idea.

If you are preparing for anything important, you start by taking care of yourself. You take a nice hot shower, you shave, you trim your nose and ears, and eyebrows if necessary. You put on a little cologne. Shine your shoes, press any garments that need to be touched up, and then dress well. This doesn’t have to be difficult, time-consuming, or expensive – instead, it can be a ritual you enjoy and to which you look forward.

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[wolfgang]

We are definitely treated better when dressed well. I also feel better when I'm dressed well. Another great video.

[alfacentauri]

An additional hint. Create the habit of preparing your outfit before going to bed. This avoids a morning chaos and gives you time to better select your outfit according to the event ahead. Also, a man in a rush looses most benefits of being well dressed.

[DonBMW]

Agree on all points. Started building my wardrobe and followed these same tips a few years ago. Today the best dressed at work and get compliments all the time. I find that my wardrobe positively impacts the quality of my work. Both go hand in hand.

[robertnieto]

So glad you mentioned well maintained and well polished shoes...whether they are old or new they MUST be polished - It is the first thing I look at!

[yobolion]

I was in my bespoke French navy blue flannel Sartoria Solito bespoke suit today and I have to say it was as comfortable as pyjamas in my walk around London! When things fit properly! Wow!

[stephanesurprenant]

I love that he specifically mentions going for slightly fuller cuts, pleats and maybe even slightly fuller pants if you can go for suspenders. And he made that claim 4 years ago... He wasn't falling for the latest fad of suits that are too tight, with pants and sleaves that are cut way too short.

I also appreciate how you can do all of the above even on a budget. Whether you paid a little or a lot might have some impact on quality, everything you should be clean, in good condition, pressed where it needs to, and properly fitted to your body.

[dennisdrayna]

Such simple, great advice. Looking good and being well dressed doesn't mean spending a fortune. Dressing well is enjoyable, and people will indeed treat you better.

[blakemcnamara]

I'm glad that he cautioned towards keeping one's suit fit a little roomy as nowadays it is trendy to have suits that are slim fit and many men will end up wearing their suits too tight.

[elusana]

Incredibly underrated channel. You deserve a million subs Kirby!

[heinerlauter]

Positive sideeffect of good clothes:
I have no problem to hold my weight, not wanting to throw away nice suits gives you discipline!

[styzoom]

Kirby appears always truly authentic. He convinced me of buying a better ironing board.

[paulmunro]

As always, well presented with excellent tips. I am pleased that you put hygiene at the top of your list. I have always said tongue-in-cheek that hygiene is not just a greeting.

[sogron]

That's a beautiful tie, works will with your jacket.

[jassonsw]

I've just discovered your channel and it's a joy. I have a friend who did a short apprenticeship at Anderson and Sheppard and made me a suit many years ago. He still makes his own clothes as a hobby and the suit he made me still wears beautifully feels very special when I have an occasion to put it on. As you say when something is bespoke it's truly another level of comfort.

[ihopetowin]

9). Good diction and grammar; without these you're already, despite following the aforementioned secrets, shot down in flames.

[topgtate]

The sand suit with the blue tie is just a perfect fit Kirby!

[pete-mzvr]

Your comments towards the of the video, about being well dressed...are correct!!!

[shanepasha]

I like your presentation. Precise, to the point and excellent delivery.
Thanks, that was a much needed topic, keeps me from veering off the tradition.

[jakobschmidt]

Listening to Kirby say "there's nothing wrong with the working man" made me smile.

[furdiebant]

I hope London has been treating you well. You’ve probably caught the last of the nice weather for this year, so great timing in that regard!