Something my father passed to me was - when attending an interview always be at least as well dressed as the person interviewing you.

Good morning to all chaps.

For a job interview, I always wear a navy blue suit - nothing but. Red tie, black shoes. Impeccable and powerful. Exude who you are.

A great video again here! A little something from me I've recently (..."recently"... as in "over the last years"...) got into the habit is replacing all buttons on my suits, even the made-to-measure ones where I've decided on the button colour already because it's virtually guaranteed, independent from the price depressingly enough, to have shiny or otherwise "meh" plastic buttons. I've gone through the effort of "re-buttoning" every suit or blazer or sports jacket I own from plastic to mother of pearl, heavier brass, olive wood, cloth covered.... the choice are there, and even replacing the buttons with better buttons of the same colour and style makes a massive difference. It's just a subtle one, like all the other points Ash and the Modern Dandy have already made, but that's what this is about anyway ;). (..."Three-Button: Generally not worn by gentlemen anymore, [...]"... I like them... I even have super-Edwardian four-button ones... but then I also have a Inverness coat...so...😆😅) Best regards Raoul G. Kunz

I wish I were in England and could actually meet you for tea/coffee. Your advice is timeless and classic - and classic always works. I have added some wool tartan ties to my large collection and they look splendid. But your base is to be neat, clean, tidy - and that always works!

Good evening from New Zealand! Thanks Ash for the new video!

Love your channel! I would like to ask for your advice: I’m 40 years old, living in Israel. I am an independent consultant and personal manager in the music business. The advice I’m seeking is divided to two parts: 1. Here we have usually very hot weather (middle east), and I find it difficult to find very nice clothing options. 2. Most of the people here, businessmen, entrepreneurs, CEO’s, consultants etc, never wear suits. It is extremely uncommon to see people in suits unless it is in the courtroom. Lawyers and judges. Given these two facts (weather +local domestic fashion), how can I nevertheless dress well, impressive and what would be your approach to it. Thank you very much in advance, I really appreciate it a lot. Jonathan

Solid advice as usual sir . A subtle trick which always upped my game when attending a function after work(where we always dressed well anyway) was to 'try not to look like you just came from work' which fits in well with what you have been explaining . It works like a charm .

Totally agree it's hard to dress up a suit, but it's oh so easy to make a suit look drab and thoughtless. The least we should do is keep it crease free.

Wonderful round-up of ideas to finish a chap’s outfit!

All excellent suggestions on how to turn up the volume to enhance our formal attire without going overboard thanks once again for another truly informative video!

Excellent advice!!!

Nice video Ash. Great advice for all gentlemen to follow.

Very good tips Ash.

Great episode today Ash! You've turned your volume up to 11 on this outfit today. Impeccable. Fantastic. The button on your blazer seems larger than I would expect. It might just be the video playing tricks on my eyes. Fully agree that the white shirt remains the pinnacle of sharpness.

cheers mate!

Excellent advice as usual. And I'm pleased to see your channel is really picking up steam now. All the best :)

Hat is a beautiful blazer!

I went to my wife's works Christmas party ( happily married ), my wife took a video of a consultant ( hospital ) playing the piano, your's truly wandered into the background , 5.6, 57 years old, I made the effort, pocket square, pocket watch, a clean white shirt, a good pair of loake boots, chinos, tie, all the extra detail, on the video it was nice to see a few females pointing me out to each other, it's the impression you make your remembered by

Very interesting, I really appreciate watch your channel. Thank you for sharing this amazing content

Am a newer subscriber from the U.S. though it’s been a few months. Watched 1-2 vids yesterday and then went on a bit of a long playlist watching binge while was doing some stuff at home. After watching quite a bit of videos and starting to watch this one. It really hit me… your a very well dressed man and I get the flair of elegance in the dressing. As well, I’ve just enjoyed the background of the outside in the vid and the natural lighting.

Sounds like you've come up with an idea for a future video Ash, how about a vid of you ironing your suit and shirt as a demonstration?

Great topic covered here, well done on hitting that nail. I personally attend a large amount of weddings and while most will wear a suit I wear a tailor made burgundy, paisley embroidered 8 button blazer that comes to the knees (schewani cut), for formal work events I have a tailored very dark grey (peak lapel, single button with jetted pockets) suit and for celebrations I have a tailored grey overcoat with red lining, no outer pockets, red/gold buttons and a stand up collar that make the garment look unique. Changing up buttons can really transform a garment from daily wear to ceremonial if they stand out enough. Paisley shiny ties also step up the outfit as they are far from a daily as they just look too fancy for most styles.

Well, thank you!

Buon giorno Ash ottimo video , molto preciso e interessante . Un saluto dall ' Italia .

And also, if anyone says you look hot because you're wearing a jacket in the summer time. Say, are you coming onto me? Had a comment today saying, ''Oh you look hot'', ''oh you look like your melting'' 🙄. Btw, I wasn't melting... I was wearing a wool jacket my favourite Reiss sage-green suit jacket, charcoal wool trousers and a Gieves Hawkes silk cravat. Maybe you should do a video on dealing with remarks if you have not done so already. I know there's videos on it already, but perhaps you may have a unique spin on it. It can be sort of hard to deal with since it happens when you least expect it.

"Wear your Sunday suit every day." - Professor Archibald MacLeish If you're already doing that, you're probably good to go! I find that wearing personally significant garments helps an occasion feel special. Also, unless your polishing game is military-grade, a professional shoe shiner can likely do a great job for an affordable price, and is found at most airports, big malls, and (so I've heard) London subways. I haven't much else to add, so since Ash mentioned buttoning rules, here's a fuller list: One-button: Leave buttoned unless sitting Two-button: Leave top button buttoned unless sitting, leave bottom button undone at all times Three-Button: Generally not worn by gentlemen anymore outside of vintage, but leave the bottom button unbuttuned, always button the middle unless sitting, and the top is optional Double-Breasted: Every button is more professional and polished, top button only is more relaxed but still dapper, and completely unbuttoned is spezzatura and casual Three-Piece: Either button like normal or leave all buttons undone, but most gentlemen prefer the latter Waistcoats: Leave the bottom button undone unless the waistcoat is double-breasted or formal (black tie, morning dress, or white tie) Overcoats: Anything goes, including completely unbuttoned, aside from just the bottom button

If it's, at this time of year, an outdoor event, I'd wear a summer hat, say a Panama or a Boater.

Do you ever wear a button down collar with a tie Ash? Great video as per usual.

Hi Ash, what are your thoughts on bow ties. I have wanted to up my game a bit by adding a waist coat and bow tie instead of just a shirt

I'm American, I have a running joke. If you want to be the best dress man in the building, forget the room for a minute.... wear a proper fitted shirt with proper fitted pants and dont wear sock with sandals and that's it.

Hello Ash! I really 💙 (love) your videos! After watching one of your videos about gift buying _The Modern Gentleman's handbook_ Recently I brought the book from the *Book Depository of London*, very excellent book! They said it would take 5-10 days to deliver, *wow* it took less than 4 days - *outstanding* When I was living in Auckland, I brought a formal navy blue jacket with a _ticket_ pocket, for $5 (NZ dollars) it has surgeon cuffs (working buttons) and today I discovered who made it, Charles Trywhitt! Even though I been living it Te Kuiti since December 2015! What I would love to acquire is the trousers and waistcoat to match! I Googled the jacket and its not cheap! What's is your thoughts on the jacket!

Hello Ash Love the channel and what you do, and I'm trying to get on am I a chap. However the email you have in the description isn't working. How should I proceed? Many thanks

I am considering gifting a fine-dressed elderly gentleman I know with a flower boutonniere for his birthday. What do you think?

What do you do when it says scent free?

Have you ever had or considered a well groomed beard or moustache Ash?....

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I disagree about leaving the bottom button on a waistcoat unfastened, that, to me, looks slovenly.