Thank you for addressing the social camouflage aspect. I've worked hard to dress and carry in a way that it looks like I can't possibly be armed- from my hair to my shoes to the style of my clothes, the tailored fit, selecting a smaller and thinner gun, and concealment that prints as little as possible, I simply don't give off the appearance of an armed person. The average stranger would likely assume I'm a liberal, overly-stylish type who probably works in advertising or fashion, which is exactly what I would like them to think. In contrast, a lot of my friends are carrying larger guns and doing a good job of avoiding printing- but even though they avoid wearing "gun guy brands" like 5.11 or Vertx, their oversized flannels and Carhartt jackets and ripstop pants and trail runners are a dead giveaway for "I have a gun" in my part of the country. This is why you **don't** dress around the gun, because doing so is an obvious giveaway that there's a gun there in the first place. On the rare occasions when I might print through a too-slim cashmere sweater or tropical wool suit jacket, people assume it's a phone, pager, insulin pump- anything but a gun. Not looking like the type of person who would carry a gun is a lot more effective at hiding your business than simply sizing up and wearing blatantly functional clothes in order to dress around the gun.

As a guy living in South Florida, I've become pretty adept at concealing while wearing minimalist shorts and tee shirts/ polo shirts. It can be done.

Tessah's videos have helped me a lot. I am currently staying out of a hotel that forbids firearms so concealment is essential. I walk past and even talk to office staff everyday and they never notice my little friend.

This is a very important subject because I don't like to change my wardrobe that much. I also hate wearing belts.

I’ve been watching you for almost 3 yrs and have fully enjoyed watching your content

This goes for the guys also. I have a buddy that only carries when his clothing allows, while I only wear clothing that allows me to carry. My life is way more important than my fashion.

Thank you for this! Yours is the first video I've seen to actually show how the concealment is while you're moving! My particular worry is when reaching up, like when you're at the store - for example - and need to get something off a higher shelf, and there are no tall people around that you can ask for help. 😉

Great video and love to topic! Even as a guy, it clarifies good things to know. Can't always wear a hoodie everywhere 🤷🏻‍♂️

Thanks again Tess. I have been carrying for a month. I know my gun is pushing the boundaries, but will give up a little concealment for the best gun for me. The one question I have has to do with sitting. I have an Enigma express for the Sig Macro and pretty good when standing but when I sit the top of the gun leans forward. Understand its part of the keel properties but I don't want to over fix for the standing part. Any suggestions for this issue? Have a great day and thanks for making us that are still learning like a sponge better at what you do effortlessly.

Your point about wearing colors/patterns/textures that don’t show shadows easily is huge. A lot of other videos like this don’t talk about it that much. I have a one shirt in particular that’s dark blue/purple and covered in a small pattern. It shows no shadows at all even if I pull my shirt tight against the gun to try to make it print. Another helpful thing is wearing something long enough to clear your belt line by a couple inches. Sometimes people print because the extra couple inches of thickness from the holster pushes the bottom of their shirt out, making it evident something’s going on under there. You don’t need to dress like a 511 poster boy to conceal a modern pistol.

Thank you!!

Merino wool is a fantastic fabric if fragile. I agree that natural fibers are best in general. It would be interesting to hear more of your take on patterns.

Top end video, hope it gets more views

I pocket carry. Does it fit in the pocket of these pants? Done.

5:30 -Massad approved

Such an important issue that isn't talked about enough! Do you have any particular brands for merino wool camis and unders that you recommend that won't break the bank?

Hybrid holster with leather against your skin and kydex for the piece works the best I believe .

In my 10 years or so of carrying, I’ve definitely transitioned more to the camp of thinking that printing is not a big deal because almost no one will ever notice. But I really like your suggestion of trying merino wool for an undershirt. Im not happy with normal cotton or blend undershirts.

Good information, thx , carry on 🔫🇺🇲

What holster is that and where can I find it? And do they have it for the Springfield armory hellcat pro?

I have been carrying a 365xl in an enigma but I am more comfortable with a H&K VP9 and VP9SK. Do you know where I can find a holster for the SK, to mount on an enigma? Thanks for the video, I am constantly working on different clothing to wear when I carry.

How do you find the wear and tear of your wool base layers with cc? Some of my wool pieces wind up getting holes in places where there’s friction.

What holster is she using? thanks!

what is your concealment holster of choice? I'm new to this and need your recommendation

The biggest problem I've found with concealment is that the overall thickness of the gun and holster make my proportions look weird. No matter what I do, there's a giant lump in my waistline that makes me look unnatural in the midsection and my gun isn't that big (S&W Shield Plus).

Ok I’m going to be that girl bc I scanned the comments and no one asked haha. Where are your jeans from? 😂 they are so cute- not the white ones the medium wash jeans

I can still tell. Unless you dress in super baggy clothes it still shows. Every video like this they show how not to do it then show you how to do it, I can see it both ways.

2:53 I've never seen someone carry that deep before, I've never even considered it. I've always given myself clearance to get my fingers on the grip. Interesting.