Most days one can wear a button down shirt with a collar, nice dress trousers or chinos with nice shiny pair of shoes, and be the best dressed in sight. I like that summery shirt you are wearing.

I think I had 4 phases of dressing well, about 6 months between stages.. 1. Awakening to the fact that I had slept walked life for the last 10 years, dressing like I'm still living in the Uni Dorm, got a bit flabby around the edges, the hair is a bit unloved and the beard bushy and it hits you that I have become a bit of a slob, I think it hits most of us at about 35. Started wearing clothes and items I already had, like swapping cargo trousers for plain jeans, T-Shirts for Polos/Shirts, trainers for Chukka Boots, Grotty old G-Shock for a nicer looking watch (I had a smart looking FOSSIL Chronograph that I didn't wear), The Hoody for a bomber jacket started to workout, diet and the od visit to the Barbour and beard trim. It cost nothing (Apart form the hair cuts) and I had gone from slob to smart casual and people noticed and the confidence grows. 2. Swap the jeans for Chinos and the Polo for a Button down shirt (tucked in) a few times a week as well as introducing a signature scent, buy a half decent watch (For me at this stage I got an Omega 200 Quartz 38mm), it didn't cost that much and it got alot of compliments. The 6 months of diet and workout started to show. 3. Once I got used to wearing Chinos and shirts as apart of the weekly rotation, I started to introduce a Sports Jacket a few times a week, a Navy Blue 2-Button Sports Jacket and a Earthy tone Tweed jacket. I found this the hardest part, I felt like I was over dressing but after a few weeks, it just became apart of the uniform. 4. Start to introduce suits to the mix, getting older suits tailored to fit properly, adding a tie and buying a Dinner Jacket for special occasions, going to more events like the theatre, fancy restaurant or functions that requires dressing up a few times a month with likeminded people. For my journey, I certainly had role models all the way, Steve McQueen, Sean Connery that random well dressed guy that got on the same train carriage who somehow dressed exactly how I wanted to but I lacked the confidence to do so.

Good on the fellow that asks for help and or advice. No shame in developing one’s game💪.

The early 90's want their shirt back, lol

It doesn't take drastic measures to up one's style. Instead of chunky trainers, get some nice leather sneakers or chukka boots. Instead of the torn jeans, get a nice pair of dark wash jeans or some chinos. Instead of the T-shirt, get a nice polo shirt. For the baseball cap, instead try a simple flat cap. Swap out the hoodie for a bomber jacket or nice sweater.

Another valuable video, Ash! In Phoenix, Arizona these days, dressing without “Schlubbing down” can be a challenge in our 45C summer days. But its possible! Thanks again, Ash!

Becoming more chap-like has helped me enormously in my everyday life. I feel much more confident, self-assured and now delight in being well turned out. Was a bit self-conscious at first, especially when I started wearing a tie and pocket square more regularly- but, now I’m used to it, I certainly wont go back!

Outside the celebs mentioned below, I’d recommend looking at Nick Foulkes, Tom Chamberlin, and Kirby Allison. Each have their own style; all are impeccably dressed.

Excellent. I admit to wearing joggers and t-shirts around the house...I have a lurcher and 3 ladies here at the moment, so I'm not wrecking good clothes butlering and cleaning up after them! ;) When there is the glimmer of a chance of donning gent's clothes, I do. Nipping over the Spar for bread and milk doesn't count. .... It's great that ties are not that popular... I see loads of fairly top names for next to nothing.... there are one or two brands that are staying stubbornly high in price though. ta.

George Clooney, Daniel Craig would be modern role models in my opinion. Older choices Cary Grant, David Niven.

You are right on. Straight forward advice. It is worth the time and effort.

My own favourite has been Prince or rather King CHARLES, although I am not as slim as he is. For a more bolder style search for pictures of American ANDRE CHURCHWELL. For a gentlemanly style make sure of the following: - always have your clothes neatly pressed - always wear a pocket square - always shine your shoes.

Great advice Ash, having cleared out a portion of my wardrobe I'll take your advice on board when restocking it.

Great shirt. When the time comes to turn it into pocket squares, all those colors will look harmonious! And while I’m here - in the USA the summers can get BRUTAL. So I have no idea why t-shirts are so popular here - they cling to the body, and retain heat! I recommend Oxford cloth, because that rough texture allows the skin room to breathe.

you are my favorite mens dress channel on youtube and there are many.

Thanks Ash!

Good morning sirs. I have Dressing the man book on my coffee table and look thru it often. A very good book and a great place to start. Great video again Ash.

As always a lovely video Ash, thank you for your work. Best regards.

All caught up now. Timely advice. I am about to embark on a week's technical training in deepest South-West Wiltshire where I may well need to pack for all seasons and possible social situations, let alone the kit I need to attend training. This will straight off the back of 2 days in the Peak district. I will be the best dressed man on the hill! I hope I am furnished with a large hire car...

Great advice there and of course anyone looking to step up in style can also follow the many KZfaqrs that are give style consultancy, much like yourself Ash. Must say you are looking very well dressed for summer Ash.

nice advice Mr.Ash. I like that you point out other people's styles that you like and want to mimic. I actually like Richard Hammond's style In his later years, I saw him in his Barbour jacket and tweed suit(I really want one someday). It's most likely my anglophilia but I really like the British countryside look with the tweed and wax jackets, always excited for fall to bring out my own wax jacket and tweed cap. One tip I give to someone who wants to dress a bit smarter is wear a collared shirt of any type, polo or button up, oxford or flannel. a collar just boosts up the formality a bit and I feel more confident with a collar shirt on.

That's a bargain on those Dunhill Ties. 💪

Great content, as always, Ash. Personally, I'd suggest a holistic approach to one's wardrobe choices. Take into consideration the sort of employment and social circumstances you'll be wearing your clothes. Think about your physical shape, and the colouring of your skin, hair and eyes. Your hair (or lack thereof!). Think also about the climate where you'll be wearing them. All of these factors need to be taken into consideration. Ask yourself some questions. Do you always want to be the "best dressed man in the room"? (Depends on the room.....) Does being "well dressed" really pay worthwhile dividends? I've received more than a few compliments and positive comments on my clothes, ties, shoes, etc. But being "admired" isn't necessarily the same as being loved. And I know which one I'd prefer. Some guiding principles: 1) Be honest. Don't dress like a cowboy if you aren't one. Don't dress like a soldier or an NFL player or a fighter pilot if that's not who you are. Don't dress like Sherlock Holmes or Earl Grantham (from Downton Abbey). Because you live a hundred or more years after those men were dead and buried. 2) Be appropriate. Don't wear a suit to the beach. Don't wear shorts and an Aloha shirt to lunch in a smart restaurant. Think about when, and when not, it's right to wear a hat. 3) Given a choice, choose quality over quantity. 4) Take the long view. There are photos of me, dating from the 1980s, wearing garments that today look ridiculous. Parachute pants, that whole "Miami Vice" thing, and a dreadful acid-washed jean jacket. There are also pictures, dating from the same period, that make me smile. A nice tweed jacket, a well-cut Nino Cerutti suit, and a tasteful Brooks Brothers blue blazer. It's OK to make mistakes. But be honest about them.

And don't forget"Mistake is your teacher by the way even in your style😁"

I like a nice a nice Grey suit.paired with a nice white shirt.and tie

When it comes to attitude toward life and the way you go about, you are my role model Ash. Styling wise, we couldn't be further apart though. (except for your excellent watch collection 😉)

The journey to Chap Nirvana! :)

I like some of the movie stars of the 40's. John Gilbert immediately comes to mind. How about Gary Cooper and Clark Gable!

I find my dressing influence to closely mirror the men depicted in Norman Rockwell's paintings.

Great channel, stumbled across it recently! A book called Gentleman has never failed me. most of my clothes are pre-owned but themed from that book 😅.

Very nice short sleeve shirt, especially with the "camp collar" press. Not too often seen., these days, at least in the States.

Great video as always Ash, thank you. I've leaned to the formal side for many years now, but getting in shape has also been invaluable to developing and maintaining my confidence.

Good day to you Ash. Another great video! I have a question: What brand of Chinos would you recommend? I looking for a new model/brand. Cheers!

Ash has so much confidence and class, he could wear a trash bag out in public and be more stylish than most of the slobs out there…

Start with shoes 👞 !!!

To where on the side of the foot do is the correct place for an inseam leg measurement?

You would never see that shirt in your book.😂

That printed shirt looks super cool for the summer

If I may say, one should look at Tom Cruise if they have a body similar to Tom Cruise. Don't look at Tom Cruise if you have a body like John Candy and vice versa.