7 Downsides to Being a Well-Dressed Man

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0:00 Intro
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8:10 Conclusion

[CmdrBondUK-]

"Dressing well is a form of self-respect"

[supersonique]

Dressing well also makes you realize how ugly the world around us has become, I will always choose beauty and elegance over repulsiveness !

[williamj.dovejr.]

I was interested in a girl, I ran into her at a coffee shop, and sat with other people. I had a fresh hair cut, trimmed mustache, a blue polo shirt, and one of my best watches..a new pair of jeans, and one of my best shoes for going out..shined to perfection. If I wasn't in work clothes, I always dress nice and casual.
She said in front of me that I was too well groomed, dressed too nice..if she wasn't interested, she could have been more mature but she decided to go low when I went high. I stopped seeing her that night.
My ex wife had a similar problem... picking apart my outfits but I ignored her.
Gentlemen, I believe that part of dressing nice is being with someone who doesn't try to dim your shining light...let her if she does that.

[ryancurry]

I’m 23 and the only downside for me is I’m a mechanic and work on classic cars, so I only wear suits on the weekend’s. Though I still try to look nice by wearing a pair of classic brown overalls and a watch. I’ve ruined a couple of good shirts with oil stains because I always end up working on my own cars at the weekend 😂

[vanessaeriksson]

I found a treasure yesterday in a second hand shop; a men’s made in England wool three piece suit in navy blue, never worn! I paid 40€. I am taking it to my tailor for adjustments. It is gorgeous, I am really thrilled!

[optimistray]

Great topic Gent Z... the only 'downside' would be if you are too self-conscious about dressing well it will be too obvious to others. Also, when you encounter another gentleman with impeccable style, sincerely compliment him (brevity is best here) as he is not your competition but rather, your sartorial ally. Salut!

[jeremiahbok]

"Being well-dressed doesn't mean being overdressed." 👏It's always good to see another style video from you!

[diligentsun]

Looking good is a polite way of putting the world around yourself On Notice, that you Expect Better.

[andreDoracle]

Totally agree that regular guys with their hoodies and sweat pants resemble tall toddlers dressed by their mums. It never fails to amaze me how so many men succombe to this man- child style of dressing.

[sweetpadre]

Sizing is a big part of this. To look great, clothes must fit the wearer.

[michaelcestare]

Since I started dressing better, I've gotten a lot of compliments and even total strangers asking me what I do or sparking up a conversation with me because I seem more interesting.

Having said that, I do see many of the same negative comments, jokes and eye-rolls coming from people close me as when I started taking exercise and going to the gym more seriously. People are very uncomfortable when you try and improve yourself. They oftentimes want you to be 'the same' person, not take risks, and stay stagnant to make themselves feel better. Sometimes this comes from a place of love. Sometimes it's people just being petty.

I think dressing well is a great value, and people who dismiss it are often just insecure.

[andytaylor]

Being a well dressed man involves “owning the look” meaning if you are not confident or comfortable how can you make others comfortable around you.

[thespacesbetweenstudio]

I always respect someone who took the time to put themselves together well, men and women. I am trying to be better. I wish i had a friend group that also was well dressed

[sprezzatura]

I live in casual tropical Los angeles. Lots of folks look like they shop at costco. I like the idea of going somewhere that requires me to wear a suit at least once a week. Also I have heard that women look at a man in a suit the way we look at women in lingerie.❤

[stylishoversixty]

Dressing well is our personal signature we sign onto the world!

[lyontanisawesome]

Very well said…as a 26 year old from Singapore 🇸🇬…even if I dress casually from a sartorial point of view in appropriate scenarios, I’m still perceived as “too formal” for everyone. Even though deep down I know I’m dressing causally, everyone still perceived that I always at work…

[japandetails]

I live in Japan, where people mostly dress well already. It’s harder to compete and stand out. Here the oversized look has been trending, so I have to look harder for clothes, often online, to get the fitted look. Still it really sharpens my style being here.

[alineharam]

I am influenced by the message of:

Pay attention to what you are doing. Do not rush, don’t get excited about the novel, enjoy the self-care.

Working out, writing using a pen, studying topics that are worthwhile, be considerate and help others.

Be who you want to be, not what others tell you what you should be like.

[vonketelsen]

I reside in a small community in the Midwest. Even so, I've been amazed by the quality clothes I've found at a secondhand store, here. I've bought several overcoats (including wool ones), that are in mint condition. Bought some suits (including a very nice pinstripe), and a pair of Florsheim Imperial wingtip shoes. Again, all in mint condition.

[waltersickinger]

If you dress to feel good about yourself then someone else's insecurity or lack of self esteem should not be your concern. Society nowadays is lowering itself to the lowest common denominator. If a slob feels bad about his dress that's his problem not yours. He should raise his style not cause you to lower yours.