AM I A CHAP? | SARTORIAL REVIEW | VOLUME 20

In this video your host discusses the sartorial offerings of dapper gentleman Ruben.

Deepest thanks to viewer Ruben, for sharing his story and for providing the images used in this video.

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[adrianwalker]

I do like this series because I can find always inspiration for my own outfit.

[ronaldpoppe]

Ash I must say Reuben is a very stylish gentleman. I agree with your observations about the pant length and I would say that the first jacket was a little tighter than I would wear but I am not a young man anymore. Reuben you really are a smart and stylish dresser and love how you accessorize. The Seiko presage watch is an excellent choice. Thank you sir for sharing your photos. Ash, could you do a video on hopsack cloth jackets? Very best regards Ron

[MexieMex]

Love the cufflinks from the first outfit.

[jackwolf]

Not only have I learned a metric tonne of great things on this channel, but I must say, your exquisite manners have had a positive influence on me as well. Manners maketh man as they say. Ruben's hat was a very nice touch too. I think we could use a bit more emphasis on hats in this day and age.

[akcland]

One thing I love about this is his use of color with the navy/dark blue items. Shoes, watch, ring, jacket, and hat, all contrasting with the lighter tie, shirt, and most noticeably the trousers.
That’s an impressive feat imo.

[mrw]

Reuben is a catch. The casual look was very nice

[johnbunton]

Now this is a well-dressed gentleman. I especially like his bold use of colour in accessories, including ties, pocket squares, and striped shirts. -Fantastic sunglasses as well. And a beautiful fedora.

Excellent attention to detail, in terms of the watch, cuff links, ring, and lapel pin, which are all in the same colour range and work well together.

Personally, I would prefer a bit more of a break when it comes to trouser length, a jacket that doesn't fit quite so closely, and is a tad longer in the sleeves.


Overall, a very impressive Chap.

[lynn]

Good video. And nice outfits, except for trouser length. I do enjoy the "Am I A Chap" series.

[scrambaba]

Like the pocket square in the first outfit.

[philipyoung]

Great outfits and watch/ shoe choices. A smart beard trim would go a very long way to tie things up.
Love the videos, thanks!

[alamore]

To echo Pete's view. Rueben is so well turned out and in command of his style. I suspect these are not mistakes but more likely sprezzatura cues. A bit like Bond having the odd drink too many. A splendid turn out and good to get insight as to where he chooses to apply each outfit. Bravo Sir!💯

[vrdrew]

Way to go, Reuben! Really liked the double-breasted jacket in the first outfit. Great combination of cut, colour, and fabric.

[RaoulKunz]

Ohhh, nice, I'm a great fan of this Feature!
Welcome back Ruben!
And a beautiful summery combinations this is - love the double breasted jacket and Not in navy but a lighter blue, I have one like it myself, maybe go full naval style and change to brass Buttons?
And the navy double monkstraps look awesome, almost got a pair myself but decided for a mid-brown pair with brouging, essentials on a coin toss. 😉
Not much to Saya about the Rest, it's awesome, but the Fedora in navy is something of note - again, got one in navy myself (and what hat do I *not* also have? I have over 40 by now...🙄) but rarely wear it except with a navy three-piece and even then grey ist more likely to win... now I have another inspiration on how to wear it - thanks!
(And the beautiful pocket square also demands a nod!)
Not much say about the more casual outfit except that it essentially reverses the colour scheme of the more formal one and looks awesome in doing this!
As to the final ensemble: a grey double breasted linen jacket is always a great start... and it's also the end because this is pretty much the first outfit in spirit made so much more formal by the simple change of jacket colour! Great Illustration of the was colour alone can change so much!
So thank you Ruben for offering this inspiring look at your choices and thank you Mr. Jones for another lovely feature making my morning commute *so* much netter😉.

Best regards
Raoul G. Kunz

[Olyfrun]

That's an interesting view on the shirt/tie tension, sir!
Anybody have any thoughts?

I tend to have patterned ties on patterned shirts quite often... I just make sure the scale fits

[danielmanor]

Reuben is a class dresser, well done!
I especially like the fedora hat which is very masculine on him with the beard and sunglasses. Reuben’s take on the shirt-tie combo is very Italian and I think it works nice. This is very much the style one would see at a Fusaro’s shop window in Milan. Bold and tastefully flashy, yet without being too extravagant.

One advice if I may, I see that Reuben is following the Italian trousers length. I think a slight longer brake would do him well - but of course that’s just my own preference.

[pierre-mariepoulain]

He looks very good but for me they are to many details and accessory. The ring, the watch, cufflink, pocket square, the small fox, the hat.. its only my opinions but i don’t really like when it looks too perfect and with too many things, often its better to look discreet.
Thanks for this video it was really good to watch and sorry for my mistakes when i write, im from france. Thanks Ash !

[KevinColwill-kr]

Seiko dress watches are a greatly under appreciated. The cocktail time collection offers a lot of watch for the money.

[Santoshlv]

I find the attention that Ash and Reuben have spent on their ensembles quite intimidating and impressive.It's rare to find a level of tailored attention that one spends the time & effort on. For the right occasion, fine couture speaks volumes and affords the wearer an air of respect. Ash, your suit, tie and jacket combo for this video is impeccable. Gosh, the dry cleaning bills must be terrible though. I'll follow the tip on the type of shirt to pair with a tie. Personally, I never made that connection.

[Kefalonia]

Great channel Sir Ash, I'm here to learn as are many others but my initial observation of each outfit was, are they short longs or long shorts?!

[FranciscoMalpica]

I always wondered how someone could use a yellow tie now I have a good example 👍🏽 I second Ash that a plain one would have been better.