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“Fragrance should be discovered not announced.” This one was a striking point. Thanks for your videos.

1. Sizing Proportions are off with your clothing 2. Over Accessorizing (Too Busy) 3. Not Keeping Up with Grooming Habits 4. Wearing Too Much Fragrance 5. Excessive Logos 6.Too Many Trendy Items (Quality vs Quantity) 7. Bright or Bad Color Combos 8. Wrinkles/Creases in Clothing 9. Leaving Little To Be Desired (ex. Wearing open button-ups nowhere near a beach/pool)

I choose to look cheap, no one needs to think I have money. If I look broke I get left alone.

Grooming habits is a big one. Not only does this make you look well put together, it communicates to others that you make the time to take care of your features.

Pro tip: Men who look expensive are usually broke and men who dress humble are sometimes mega loaded.

Never underestimate the power of an excellent and experienced tailor or seamstress! With clothing, even a cheap suit that fits perfectly will outshine an expensive suit in need of alterations.

I'll be buried in my cargo pants and cargo shorts... I will die on this hill, Courtney. 😂

male perspective "less put together" vs. "cheap" -- opposites "attention to detail and style" -- signaling effeminacy? "accessory": "watch" -- big yes, especially if it can program the car and house, feed the dog on schedule, and alert you to spycams and radar. "bracelets", "tie", "rings" -- extrinsically needy grooming habits: "bathing" -- proactive problem solver "cutting hair every for weeks" "nail symmetry" -- soft "skin care routine" "fragrance" -- dysphoria "logos" -- name dropping to cover low self esteem "trendy" -- who cares? "wrinkles/creases" -- spends time on what's important "armpit stains" -- medical condition "other stains" -- no insecurities "immodesty" -- narcissist trying to distract you from other, massive insecurities

Guys, just groom, smell good, wear something that fits, and work out. You don't need to do anything else. You don't need to blow a bag to make most of these ladies like you. They're not worth it. However, clean up and make yourself presentable for yourself and your work. The ladies will follow you when you're doing your mission

Brilliant Courtney as usual. I love your channel, thank you and take care, David.

Thank you for telling people to minimise (or even better avoid) logos!

I appreciate enthusiasm for increasing men's awareness, Courtney. Your work is nothing short of masterful! Women, in my opinion, usually take the lead when it comes to elegance. Happier lives and experiences are the result of satisfying connections. Men will connect more effectively, dating or not, when their consciousness is raised. Your videos promote recovery, self-assurance, and wellness. Bravo!

I really like what you mentioned about the proper fitting of clothes, because that's a secret way men can save money while maintaining a sharp look. I have a friend who mastered this in college. He'd go to the thrift stores and buy clothes that fit him well for prices as low as $3 per shirt and $10 for pants. We used to laugh because we had a mutual friend who believed he had to wear the newest, most expensive designer clothes to attract women, and his budget consisted of $50 shirts and $100 pants. There really is a way to "ball on a budget" if you know where to look and what you're looking for. Also, funny psychological sidenote, the thrift store friend became an accountant while the expensive friend became a dentist. Both good people, but I can't help but see a connotation in their professions versus amounts of money spent.

love ur content . thanks for sharing these different perspectives . it really clears my mind and stops me from overthinking :)

It’s refreshing getting the point of view and helpful suggestions from a female. Extremely well presented. Thank you.

Thanks for the vid!

I laughed out loud when you mentioned guys wearing too much fragrance in high school. Guys apparently don’t change. In the late 1960’s, my high school was awash in guys wearing waaaay to much English Leather, Jade East, and British Sterling.

Thank you for your advice.... Listening and admit it to life. Made me look better and I'm more confident.

She makes such great videos keep them coming

Good insights, Courtney - thank you.

As with all great Courtney videos, great advice…starting with fashion and ending with philosophy

Good advice. Throughout my years, I have definitely witnessed firsthand the difference. I usually just wear all black everything: cargo/straight trousers, hoodie/jacket, footwear. But, whenever I wear a slimfit white shirt, skinny black tie, trousers and comfortable wallaby type shoes, even women who work in the city doubletake sometimes. Especially if I have my hair canrowed at the time. Personally, I like to dress comfortable and skinny/slim fits just don't do it for me. I ask my brothers all the time how and why they want to wiggle and shake into their jeans lol. Open/cuffed cargos of dark colours, brightest I'd go is cream. White tees galore and tees with designs, usually anime or a comic book character or movie reference as they always tend to be a ice-breaker for me through the years, and a fresh pair of simple but not over-expensive trainers(sneakers).

Classic,well cut clothing,dress, business or casual always gives the best impression.

As a recently turned 50yr old guy I find wearing a plain black fitted v neck t-shirt, black jeans, classic converse chucks boots and a nice watch, works for me. And a black bomber jacket. Keeping it simple 😁

Speaking of fragrance.... I read a story of a woman who liked a certain men's colonge and decided that if she wore it, she would attract a man who liked it. It didn't work, but she noticed that women in elevators stood closer to her.

Excellent video, as always.

Dressing well doesn’t have to be expensive! The majority of my clothes are Falls Creek brand from Meijer. FC plain tees are my favorite shirt. Their no tuck button ups and chinos are great as well. I will spend more on shoes and dress shirts. Florsheim oxfords are very comfortable and look good, and Van Heusen dress shirts always wear and launder well.

I think fragrance and hygiene you mentioned is very important in my opinion. Bonus added on is your body type body structure. If you take care of your body, your body will pick the right suit that suited you perfectly makes you look expensive.

Why do men in the comments go out of their way to say they get women but don't care about their own clothing? I get a feeling that they actually DO care and won't admit it because they're too insecure.

Happy Sunday Courtney. A week until Christmas!

Thank you! Thank you for saying about logos!! I have always hated big, garish logos, going around like a walking billboard. 👍

Hey Courtney, I was lucky enough to get some brooks brother's and Ralph lauren custom tailored shirts w, / the neck and shoulders tailored perfectly like they were made for me. Love ❤️ the ladies from the lakeshore in the ritzy part of town.

Overall, I love your video. It was packed with much good info, when we are at this level. Though, we have to remember that much of this is what we see on the outside of the man. Men have to know how to work on their life priority frame. This is a concept few understand. These life priorities are in the following order: mind, body, natural responsibilities (children, pets, etc.), home (with devices and utilities prioritized inside), media, work priorities, and friend/leisure priorities. Now, imagine a sliding frame. When it contracts, it drops down from friend/leisure priorities to mind priorities (mental health priorities). As we take care of our mind, body, natural responsibilities, and home (making sure we are completely filling them in), we can expand our life priority frame further to media, work, and finally to friend/leisure priorities. When we go on dates, it's supposed to be at the friend/leisure priority level in life. At that level, we can find men (or women) that have the perfect fitting clothes, accessorizes really well, and groom beautifully while having the right amount of fragrance, no visible logos, no wrinkles, and no bright colors. With all that going on, they can be a hot mess on all those other life priorities before the friend/leisure priority level, the one they have down pat and look good. Some people make fun of others who say "It's what's on the inside that matters", but it really does matter, a lot! Those with deficiencies in taking care of their life priorities will be prone to problems in life, and it makes them prone to dragging the rest of us into the holes in their life. I would love to hear you talk more about what you find on this subject, but I think your audience could only probably handle a sprinkle of this subject over time. In other words, even though I think this is such an important subject, I don't want to do anything that could contribute to you losing your audience... You help too many people out there to lose you! Peace Courtney!

I’m not cheap, or broke, but I wear some of these and I get women and never had a problem with that. Attitude and personality is by far a bigger thing women look for and care about

Black and white with a touch of brown here and there, maybe some olive green. That's it. You can't go wrong. Awesome content! You look cute and healthy!

Unless you are very fashion forward (and in that environment, probably, or smth artsy) or flamboyant, when it comes to colors it's usually better to stick with the earthy, solid and less flashy. They are more masculine and elegant, IMO. Browns, blues, greys, dark greens, black. Maybe some dark red (I love burgundy and wine). I know I have trouble steering away from all things blue.

While it is incredibly important to look good, one should always know how to responsibly invest in their appearance. Plus, the item is only good if one feels confident when rocking it.

I follow other style channels but Court gets priority!! 👏👏👏

You’re so funny, always on point.

I agree with the watch. I swap from my apple watch to my classic wrist watch when I am going somewhere nicer. while my apple watch cost 2x what my other watch does I like the look.

Hello, I really do appreciate this video a lot, you rock indeed. Wishing you a wonderful evening and upcoming week. Btw, I do work with clothes and have a butik in down town! Cheers 🎉🎉❤

Yeah I agree with little to no logos or words on shirts. Especially those shirts that say things like Just Walk Away. Never Underestimate a Man Born in September That Has A Short Fuse and Is a Father

Yes Videos like these are why I subbed

Healthy lifestyle paired with personal grooming or fashion style is best practice. Balanced overall look.

Absolutely true… if it doesn’t fit you properly, it’s NOT going to look nice. When I was a teenager, I was guilty of this but I’ve learned my lesson lol

Hi Courtney! Can you do a video on men's dress and evening shoes? I'm looking to buy some formal black dress shoes to go with a suit but also some less formal "evening casual" shoes (brown, black, etc.) that would be great for an evening date or night out on the town. Something more elegant than sneakers but not super black-tie formal. A lot of this is personal taste, but I don't want to look too dated. I prefer laces and good traction/soles on my dress shoes for safety reasons tbh, and I don't like the casual loafers and bows on churchy dress shoes that Baby Boomers wear, so I'll avoid those. Thank you!

Teddy needs to get a few of his buddies wearing cargo shorts and stop in all at once to see Courtney just to annoy her. ;-)

Bring it Court, your on fire 🔥.!!!

I'm just not a cologne person and just avoid wearing them because strong fragrances give me headaches same goes for perfume on women. Heck I tend to even avoid clothing stores due to the strong smells so it ends up being several battles whenever I go to malls and such.

i wear the finest balaclava and i sprint at lonely women with confidence and they still dont want to talk

Thank you. I would like to see a video on “how not to come off as being cheep”. I am frugal (another word for cheep😬) some would say that I am cheep. I would enjoy seeing your take on the subject. Thx and Merry Christmas!

I'm 73 and agree with you in just about every category. How about the gym? An incredible array of style, color and functionality. Give it a go! I can help!

Hey Courtney, great video classy and elegant never goes out of style, can you make videos like this for women I think it will be helpful for younger women who want to elevate the way they present themselves.

If you don’t mind me asking. What watch are you wearing?

Any plans on making color theory video? That would be interesting.

I like longer sleeves when I buy shirts. They shrink in the laundry after so many washes anyhow.

Hey Courtney what hairstyles do guys like on girls? Cool video idea? The bump/quiff thing was cool lol

Happy Sunday everyone Also an update I got a 96 on one of my finals

Before you start critiqing men or anyone else take a moment to reflect on yourself. I dare say you've got a lot of work to do personally regarding style.....fashion......hair and makeup. Have a nice day.

Thx, that's my wardrobe for 2024 sorted.

I love your fashion videos👌

As a short muscular guy 5'5 180lbs. It's definitely been quite slow in terms of finding things that work.

great advice

It's amazing how many guys check the boxes on multiple points at once. It's also amazing how many women let their man look like trash while they're squared away.

Hey Courtney could you do a video on how to overcome the scarcity mindset while dating. And can you include like Practical Tips for Guys that deal with this. I hear you mention men need to change our mindsets from scarcity to abundance But How does one do that? I struggle with this... I can't snap my fingers and *poof* new mind set. Do you shut of the sources that are giving you the results that reinforce the scarcity mindset? a.k.a(dating apps) Would you say ask women that you are comfortable around on first dates to just build confidence? (Being Respectful of Course) Where are some low risk environments that you would recommend to practice this new mindset. (Like a gym of sorts where you can build you mindset muscles)

A little dab of cool water or drakarr.will do you good 👍😉

In my place, the talors aren't what they used to be. All they do is (often poor job) of fixing clothes, or make the larger ones smaller. They just dont make custom clothes anymore for some reason. You see some cool outfit online, but its not available at the stores, so you're "stuck" with whatever the store has at ofter overbloated price but with not so great quality. By the way cargo pants/shorts are awesome. It has the same function as your handbags (often a luggage size), that you ladies wear. As for watches it all depends. I own several, originals one of which is quite expensive piece, but I wouldn't wear that particular watch everyday, but some of the less expensive ones. You just need to be careful not to get scammed with cheap copies that are priced as originals. I also enjoy pocket watches, they have that unique thing about them, but of course its not something that should be worn while jogging for example.

I use a toilette which has a higher oil to alcohol ratio so it lasts longer than cologne. Just one spray to the chest after a shower is plenty, trust me.

When it comes to bright or bad colour combos, it's fine to have a blue shirt on and black shorts right? Cause i think it's actually good. Please tell me if I'm wrong

Tastefully done like always.

You're amazeballs. I used to buy Men's Health for style tips and guidance 20 years ago. You are the better, honest, genuine replacement for that need. Thanks for your vids Courtney, you are a real pro and a fun watch ;-)

I will say, despite my below comment, I do most of the things you suggest here. I wasn't doing it before I met my wife, but she whipped me into shape. And... she's not a gold digger. She saw my potential and brought it out.😂

you are a very smart lady

When it did work for me all i wore was jeans with boots and tshirt with light jacket and always clean shaved

Important things: 0:29 First Thing ÷ Proportions Are Off; 2:43 Second Thing ÷ Over Accessorizing; 4:14 Third Thing ÷ Not Keeping Up With Grooming Habits; 6:35 Fourth Thing ÷ Too Much Fragrance; 7:34 Fifth Thing ÷ Excessive Logos; 8:57 Sixth Thin ÷ Trend Takeover; 10:56 Seventh Thing ÷ Bright Or Bad Color Combinations; 12:38 Eight Thing ÷ Wrinkles And Creases: 13:32 Ninth Thing ÷ Leaving Little To be Desired; and 15:17 to summarize all the told here. I suggest that you should make a video of behavior and different things that men come across cheap, and my suggest that you should make a video of behavior and different things that women come across cheap as well Courtney. Among the all the told here, I might add things what is also looking cheap as well. And can apply to men, and women as well. That is Tenth Thing ÷ Behaving Very Poorly (like showing that they are the center of the world, or some other inappropriate way of behaving's in society, etc.). I totally agree that watching trends can be so hard, and annoying, cause it, very hard to follow them. And I can say that the Trend Takeover can also apply not just to clothes, but it can also be applied to hair, and bear styles (and to be honest, I don't like to see them like copy - paste). That can apply to either men, and women as well (like it or not). Also combination of clothes (in the case of not putting the right colors); putting too much things such as rings, necklaces, etc. can be applied to men and women. I always remembered one thing that my mom told me a thing when I was a little child. She told me this: "Son, don't dress up yourself to look like a parrot." I think what have you told here Courtney, that can also be applied to women as well. I also don't understand putting too much fragrances (and that are doing, either men, and women as well). I understand that we have to smell nice (and certainly not to stink), but don't overdo it with fragrance. I remember that I have seen once a quote that goes like (you can correct me if I'm wrong): "The best perfume (or fragrance, call it whatever you want) smell is the smell of a clean face." Thank you so much Courtney ❤💙🤍.

Youre 100% correct on quality over quantity, clean and organized is where its at. Ponce-y brand logo shirts (et al) are ultra cringe-y and are IMO the epitome of tacky and needlessly and immediately make one look pretentious and materialistic, theres no real style there just posturing that falls flat. I bought a pair of Trickers Stow brogue boots, there are brands for a fraction of the price with an identical look but Trickers will and do last a lifetime, a sweatshop boot will not...Ive had a pair of Danner boots, not exactly inexpensive but they are still in tip top shape after 30 years. Words to live by that have never steered me wrong: Spend the money once on quality or you'll spend repeatedly on trash. Keep it classy gents.

No matter where I go, men look slovenly, including even in church. I dress in a rather casual style, nothing expensive nor exceptional, and I get compliments, not because I look elegant, but simply because I avoid looking shabby. It is a sad state of affairs in our society.

Color is important: I invented the CyMK screen which does not emit on Blue, - which is believed to disturb sleep -. It is used in industrial printingl, but I never saw it on homr-printers. Time to give it a shot....

dear Courney. I'm a man with gray hair. could you please make a video about how to dress for gray hair and what color should I wear? thank you

I've worn nice clothes, fitted clothes, understated accessories, been in shape etc. I finally got comfortable in loose work pants, t shirts, dad sneakers or broken in work boots. If you don't like the blue collar look, it's in both of our interests for you to not be attracted.

Trim the nose hair. Trim, don’t pluck or wax, your eyebrows. Keep an eye on the hair on your ears, and trim. 😊

You don't know how many times I've been to a classy restaurant and many guys dress business casual with dirty running shoes and ill fitting outfits.I mean seriously???

Fit Function Fabric

Do you have a top 5 list of fragrances for different age groups? Like for men over 60. Sometimes, the $5 stuff seems more appropriate, but does it smell cheap?

You're supposed to get the girl first and then let her play Ken doll on you. Most men have a very utilitarian attitude towards clothing. Function over form. If she wants the product bad enough, she's not gonna worry too much about the packaging.

“Fit is King” I agree with that statement.

I love watching your vids is there anything wrong with just wearing casual clothes

What about a lavender dress shirt, charcoal sweater, and black trousers? Also … what about a watch and Fitbit flex 2 (not band that it came with)? This is Andrew Keener.

Lowkey I like when the dress sure billows out when I tuck it in, makes my waist look smaller like I got a v taper. The flush tuck looks try hard and preppy.

Advice is OK until real information is provided. You provide 'real information. Well done and thank you.

Looking cheap is good, it avoids gold diggers.

In high school, I was taking a trip with the family and my grandma and right before we left, I went to put cologne on and the bottle top came off and I spilled it all over my hands and shirt. I tried washing it off the best I could but we were leaving. About 10 mins into the car ride, the family was silently getting uncomfortable and agitated from the smell and from the backseat my grandma goes, "He's really trying to attract the mosquitos isnt he?". LOL.

Question about tattoos. 55 y/o here, not a gym rat but height/weight proportionate. Work in an office/cube environment w/a casual dress code. Would a flag tattoo on the forearm be appropriate?

I will admit, I sometimes still feel like an incel despite having a girlfriend, probably because I feel that my 20s were a waste, didn't have a serious relationship until the beginning of my 30s. It causes me to envy and resent couples out there younger than me, people who got to experience having a serious long-term relationship before I did and yes I know people will always say comparison is the thief of joy or don't compare yourself to others. But I believe it's always has been and always will be part of the human psyche, been that way since the beginning of time to feel upset and depressed when you feel you are not part of the norm. Because of that I feel like a forever permanent incel for all time, even when I did manage to get a girlfriend. So yeah even while I did have a girlfriend, I still felt like an incel. I don't see myself ever getting over this, it will be a pain and wound for the rest of my life. And I'm not afraid to admit that there have been times over the years I have hated being born male, because I know I'm not the only guy in the world that has this mindset, that men have to do everything in dating and relationships and seduction. Yes I know tons of people say what's the point of being angry and depressed over what didn't happen in the past or not? Well I'm entitled and I have a right to my mindset, I believe it's always been part of human nature or just the human psyche to always be sad and depressed or angry and resentful over good things that they wish happened to them in the past but didn't. I know I'm not afraid to admit I have had these thoughts, and I'm sure other guys have thought this way, we feel that if we had been born a woman, we would not have been single that long. Probably because women just have to exist and they are guaranteed attention and options from Men, that requires no skill or no social dynamics, no game or no seduction. One person I remember I heard said that women need game as well which I thought was the stupidest thing I ever heard. So ya I still feel like an incel for all time despite managing to get a girlfriend eventually, and I still get irritated and annoyed whenever people and society say that men have it better than women do in the human mating game. I get annoyed when people say go see a therapist because it's not like a therapist can reset my life or have me start my life all over again. I spoke in a few other guys who feel the same way in regards to being forever angry and upset, sad, over never having had a girlfriend until later than normal, until late in life. Probably because guys and men to learn and know all of these skills, all of these social behaviors, talk and behave a certain way, act a certain way, walk a certain way or have a certain lifestyle, have a certain body, certain income, and more than that which I either don't know or forgot. Women are pretty much basically all set for just being born and just existing. Because being pretty and beautiful is not a skill and it doesn't require any learning, it's not a behavior that takes training. It just really feels me with anger and rage whenever people and Society have the mindset or still think men have it better than women do in dating or just human mating in general. I'll never forget what one guy said and this only added fuel to fire in regards to my anger and rage about the cards on dealt with for being born male. "Boo fucking hoo. We also don't have to go through child birth and we're strong as fuck. Testosterone gives us ambition + mental and physical strength that MANY (not all) women are lacking. Being a man has many benefits and with great power comes great responsibility. Stop crying about it and get your fucking shit together" Let's just say that pissed me off even further, got me so mad, that its no appropriate for me to say what was going through my mind when i read that comment that pissed me off even further. Yes I know there's no such thing as fairness but I'm not afraid to admit that over the years in my life I've hated being born a guy or I just feel that it is unfair being born a man. Yes I'm aware there's no such thing as fairness, I just get very angry and enraged whenever people and Society still think men have it better than women do.

"Some of you might want to look cheap." Oh Courtney, thank you for being so accomodating. 🤣🤣🤣

I have a 33 inch waist. It’s almost impossible to find pants that aren’t a 32 or 34. I always have to buy 34” - it really sucks.

I literally just wear black t shirts from costco and northface khaki pants with a hidden leg pocket for my wallet. Fits in pretty much anywhere.

Summer for me is flipflops and cargo shorts. I don’t care if I look cheap.

We actually shouldn't wear any artificial fragrance at all, if we want to attract our soul mates. We have very subtle scent receptors that pick up others' biochemistry and can determine compatibility on that basis (think pheromones). Think of how important scent is in the animal world. Well, we're animals. You've heard of "animal magnetism"? This may be in part due to pheromones and the natural scent that emanate. We can find mates partly on this basis, on the basis of compatible biochemistry. We want a meeting of the minds, ultimately -- right? Biochemistry is helpful toward this end. I am *NOT* talking about rocking B.O.! Take a shower and soap your armpits, of course. What I *am* talking about is not blocking your natural scent with artificial colognes and fragrances. Yes, they smell good -- but so do a lot of things: cakes baking, and so forth -- but we don't need to smell like them! There's a "musky* type smell that men give off, that's not offensive, and that women are subtly and subconsiously attracted to. Didn't Courtney recently say women like men's sweat? (Not rotten old sweat, but fresh.) Anway, I didn't make this up.