10 Things Men Shouldn't Wear in 2024 (or Ever)

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I know, I know… Another clickbait-y, overly prescriptive hot take about what you should or should not wear. Let me just get something straight before we get into the list. First, this is all just, like, my opinion, man. And I’m just some guy on the internet. Sure, I think I have pretty good taste, but taste is subjective, and yours is just as valid.
Second, this video is meant to be lighthearted. If you’ve bought, own or even love some of the things on this list, that’s totally fine: wear what makes you happy. And for the record, I’ve worn many of these things in the past. Please don’t take this video too seriously, and of course, feel free to fire back in the comments section.
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@BrockMcGoff 2 ай бұрын

Couple of clarifications: 1 - Yes, I agree that v-necks make great undershirts 2 - You could argue that most watches are "homages" in some way...okay, fair point 3 - Yeah, John Wick wears all black. But are you John Wick? 4 - Black shirts are fine as part of a uniform (musician, clergy, valet, etc.) 5 - Brown is an underrated color in menswear 6 - I'm adding oversized watches to this list 7 - And bowties 8 - Buy my style course - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mrenZ9pqvM28k4U.html

@jasonwest9425 2 ай бұрын

Well I was going to make point 1, but you stole my thunder. But while I'm here, you're wrong about Jersey's. As long as it is for watching the game. Otherwise great list.

@RonnyJimenez1 2 ай бұрын

Ok, I'm here to make a case for the V neck, I wear them for comfort, as the crew neck has always felt uncomfortable to me, adding stress to my lower neck, Does that give them a pass? Curious to hear your thoughts

@BrockMcGoff 2 ай бұрын

@@RonnyJimenez1 function over form, always. So I say comfort is king!

@robertg6431 2 ай бұрын

Bow ties definitely look horrible unless it's part of black tie attire of course. One thing I would add to the list that unfortunately seems to be trying to make a come back...pleated pants. Sorry Instagram influencers and nostalgia dandies, pleats still don't look good.

@Yourhandleshouldbeatleastwhat 2 ай бұрын

You’re as funny as you are right

@MrKronosX 2 ай бұрын

I didn't know those sweater shirt things existed and I was a happier man not knowing.

@BrockMcGoff 2 ай бұрын

Some things you can't unsee. I'm sorry 😞

@sinabagherisarvestani8924 2 ай бұрын

what is a homage watch ? @@BrockMcGoff

@sinabagherisarvestani8924 2 ай бұрын

4:57 , dude I wear long baggy shorts that go past my knees , I think its cooler and more appealing than regular shorts that make you look like boy scouts

@sinabagherisarvestani8924 2 ай бұрын

I wear long baggy short with a football jersey , its fine , it goes well with a football jersey , its not a outdated fashion trend , its both comfortable and perfectly in style @@BrockMcGoff

@moxopal5681 2 ай бұрын

how do you even iron that thing

@floydhayes 2 ай бұрын

"Parkour at the airport" - spat coffee out my mouth literally...such a trope....

@xenofyl1 2 ай бұрын

Hahahaha that was hilarious!

@johnjohn-rj7gh 26 күн бұрын

Really, is is such a "trope", you Gen Z turd?

@DM_Curtis 22 күн бұрын

Like OJ in the Hertz rent-a-car commercials.

@461oceanboulevard 6 күн бұрын

brother had a reason....

@TurnStyle72 4 күн бұрын

Me too! That was hilarious! 😂

@parnpichate 2 ай бұрын

I like V-necks as long as they aren't too prominent. I think body type has a lot to do with what you can get away with.

@juanitotucupei Ай бұрын

perfectly said, I agree. In fact, I'd say that v-necks with a very moderate subtle dip in the neck line, looks even better that crew necks.

@appalachiangunman9589 28 күн бұрын

⁠@@juanitotucupeiI only have a couple of V-neck tees and like you mentioned they’re not cut too low and I think they look pretty good. I do think that something cut down to the center of your breastbone looks bad.

@Pietervdv 25 күн бұрын

I prefer v-neck t-shirts because they're not so prominently visible under my v-neck sweaters that I always prefer over round necks. A round neck under a v-neck sweater is just asking for the 90s demanding their look back.

@juanitotucupei 25 күн бұрын

@@Pietervdv "just asking for the 90s" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@jamesburns9975 23 күн бұрын

As a man with big traps, v necks are the only t shirts that fit right across my top half. Saying that though....don't go too deep with it

@charlescharles9625 2 ай бұрын

Everything is on point, however, there's an exception with cargo shorts. I wear them when I am on my sailboat, pockets are perfect for all the items needed when sailing.

@johndong7524 2 ай бұрын

Notice how he's against extra short pockets, yet there are two giant useless pockets on the very shirt/jacket he's wearing.

@charlescharles9625 2 ай бұрын

@@johndong7524 Good observation.

@KlausKokholmPetersen Ай бұрын

My better half always complains about my cargo shorts, but has no problem filling up the pockets with phone, keys, sunglasses etc.... 🤣

@charlescharles9625 Ай бұрын

@@KlausKokholmPetersen My point exactly. I am keeping the three pairs I have.

@silverfox9267 Ай бұрын

@@charlescharles9625 I mainly use them for walking the dogs. I am not taking a rucksack with me for that. But I guess he would agree that all of our mentions are not "dressing" up, but usefull for our hobbys

@bartderuyck 2 ай бұрын

"The mullet of men's footwear": love it! Great list.

@DerHalbeEuro 2 ай бұрын

The mullet that is a thousand times more healthier and comfortable than these stiff and hard classic dress shoes...

@damonjabbari9397 2 ай бұрын

I agree with Brock's take on these hybrid shoes but I personally think they look great with jeans ...never with a suit or dress pants but with jeans or casual pants is 👍 in my book

@Jungla694 2 ай бұрын

@damonjabbari9397 I think Gronk and others wear these with suits on the Sunday halftime shows.

@damonjabbari9397 2 ай бұрын

@@Jungla694 yup they do and I personally think it looks really bad

@legoresources Ай бұрын

@@DerHalbeEuro not true at all. Get better actual dress shoes. Consider a vibram sole or heel

@tiderider 2 ай бұрын

I clicked on this video to hate on it, but everything was correct

@yamasail 2 ай бұрын

@@mutteringmale That's only correct if you're buying to show off to others. There are plenty of watch enthusiasts for whom being able to appreciate a high-end watch is an actual hobby.

@MakeMeMyMoney 2 ай бұрын

@@yamasail This. I bought my Omega Seamaster for myself not to impress others. And I could afford it. LOL at actually caring about what other people do with their money.

@yamasail 2 ай бұрын

@@MakeMeMyMoney Outstanding choice. Have a Speedmaster myself.

@ULTRAOutdoorsman 2 ай бұрын

Other than the guy making the video being dressed like Tim Blake Nelson

@MakeMeMyMoney 2 ай бұрын

@@yamasail Nice! Thought about getting that one, but I liked the white dial with the orange hands of the Seamaster.

@Polygraphice 11 күн бұрын

The hybrid sneakers make sense if you’re in a city where everyone walks. I remember I went to Paris some years back and all the men in formal suits wore sneakers with them because of this necessity. The hybrid is probably an attempt to make something dressier that won’t wear out the sole in a week.

@kun6fupanda 8 сағат бұрын

That’s how it is in downtown Los Angeles and San Francisco market Street. Everyone wears hybrid dress shoes or sneakers with their suits.

@ogarcia515 2 ай бұрын

Wearing a baseball hat backward after age 12.

@LeadSurge3000 2 ай бұрын

*Hell, yes!*

@d.e.b.b5788 2 ай бұрын

Wearing a baseball hat backwards at any time, when you are not the catcher.

@stephenfricke9298 2 ай бұрын

Or unless you are or were a catcher

@isitrachelorj3953 2 ай бұрын

Even if you abuse PEDs and troll the gym for "not so" honeys.

@dangermandave67 2 ай бұрын

Totally. I was working with some African dudes out in the bush in Burkina Faso and one of them turned his ball cap around backwards because he was trying to get his face closer to an instrument he was using. The other African dudes started giving him crap, saying "yo!", because they thought he was a wannabe African American rapper at that point.

@akmalneedssleep 2 ай бұрын

Calling hybrid dress shoes the "corporate branded performance polo of foot coverings" is the best take of the year so far. Brock, your video quality has gotten a lot better since a year or 2 ago! I like the lighting choices (that sneaky yellow-orange lamp is a nice touch), and the 2 camera angles really help your story telling. You've got really refreshing takes and they aren't laced with any of the posturing of the "real men don't do that" attitude. Excited for more!

@BrockMcGoff 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate you noticing the upgrades. I'm trying to focus on stronger writing and more interesting production. Glad you noticed and more to come 🙏🏻

@Terranova0 7 күн бұрын

Aside from backpacking, this is the only other proper use of these shorts/pant.

@DocBuzzkill 2 ай бұрын

V-necks are great if worn as undershirt for oxford shirts. For protection and avoiding yellow stains in the armpits. And when you pop open one or two buttons, the v-neck doesn't show. Would you agree on this?

@BrockMcGoff 2 ай бұрын

Totally (see my pinned comment)

@mtlicq Ай бұрын

That's really what v-necks are for.

@PjPerez 23 күн бұрын

Yeah, that's where they belong. Underneath and hidden (I literally have a dozen of these for this sole purpose -- also cuts down on my dry cleaning bills).

@AayushSoni1196 Ай бұрын

Hey Brock, Great video, agree with all of it. I was wondering what's the name/brand of that Brown jacket you're wearing in this video (and also the T-shirt inside?). I'm almost the same height (5'7") as you and similar build. And I like that combo!

@prasvasu4217 2 ай бұрын

Great video; btw, I love the v neck sweater over a shirt look you showed; but I'm finding it hard to make a modular wardrobe with those (what casual wear like full sleeve undershirts or casual shirts do I wear with it?). Can you make a video focusing on matching sweater shirt combos for these? The outer layer is more of personal tasted and honestly quite easy to figure out.. (I simply wear a shell all the time haha!)

@calebmills2345 2 ай бұрын

I actually dig the departure from your normal content with the tone of this one. Really fun seeing another side of your personality here. Also, I couldn't agree more with this list, except for the jersey one, because when your 3 year old son loves the Cincinnati Bengals and Joe burrow more than anything and asks you to wear a Joe Burrow jersey to play football in the house, you wear a Joe Burrow jersey and play football in the house.

@BrockMcGoff 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! I love that you support your son like that. I'd do the same thing (although for me, it'll probably be letting my daughters paint my nails 💅).

@MartinParnham 2 ай бұрын

I wear soccer (football) shirts as the game is massive over here and there are certain contexts where it's acceptable. I sometimes wear one at home if I'm just going to be around the house or doing stuff in the garden etc. Obviously, wearing them to a game is fine or on holiday/at the beach if you just want a top to throw on (especially if you're like a lot of Brits and you toast just by talking about the sun). I do see loads of guys wear football shirts in public and although I love the game I'm just not a fan of wearing them as every day clothing. I do have a polo shirt with a small badge of my team on the chest and that looks way better.

@tomault3063 2 ай бұрын

In the house, ok. But not in public.

@skillen19 Ай бұрын

@@MartinParnham honestly football shirts are having a moment and there are a lot of celebrities wearing them lately. I do like to wear one or two but it's a hard look to pull off without looking like an overgrown child. Special mention to Mexico away shirt 22-23 though.

@thomasmorrison675 2 ай бұрын

Keep in mind that a Rolex does not make you better than the people around you. Only you can make you better than the people around you.

@USAisAntiWhite 2 ай бұрын

Apparently, you dont own a Rolex! 🤣

@thomasmorrison675 2 ай бұрын

@@USAisAntiWhite I own 3.

@douglasgriffith660 2 ай бұрын

@@thomasmorrison675 dude you are better than me.

@lolakuty-to9io 2 ай бұрын

@@USAisAntiWhite The fact that you measure worth on the basis of a watch tells me you are not very worthy yourself. And I am 100% certain you don't have even have a rolex.

@davidjr24 2 ай бұрын

so what is it that YOU do that makes YOU better than those around you?

@DarkKnight-gw4gw 2 ай бұрын

On the “hybrid dress shoes” does that apply to any with the white soles or just the ones that have that sneaker-sole shape (flat without any heal). What if the shape of the shoe and sole are typical of regular dress shoes but have the white color sole sides? Thanks.

@rnapol3266 2 ай бұрын

I agree with everything you said! And i had low expectations when i clicked on the video based on the title. Good job

@brycesullivan10 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for posting content that is actually sensible (albeit your opinion still). As I age (mid 30s) I find myself going to clothing pieces that actually fit my body properly and that I can use in a variety of occasions, instead of going with trends.

@sammyb1651 2 ай бұрын

100% this.

@tonydo91 2 ай бұрын

I have a black dress shirt exclusively for funerals. And when you get older, it unfortunately gets used a lot more often than I'd like.

@sinabagherisarvestani8924 2 ай бұрын

black dress shirts look good with camo army pants , its a causal look , a bit gangster but still looks nice I think I'm not a fan of camo pants , I think its out of style and I don't like wearing it , I try to stay away from it because I don't think it looks good , it was great in the 1990's but its not in style now

@eddiemaxwell6949 2 ай бұрын

I wear white shirts to funerals. Black ones tend to look a bit gangsterish.

@bhougland18 2 ай бұрын

Still looks tacky

@sinabagherisarvestani8924 2 ай бұрын

A black shirt can still look good , a black dress shirt looks good with a white suit or off white linen suit or with a light brown suit , now a black tie is a different story , I think a black tie looks ridiculous unless your at a funeral @@bhougland18

@taerikee 2 ай бұрын

@@sinabagherisarvestani8924 Personally, I would add camo pants to the no-no list

@rdoody2067 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the heads up on this subject. Very well done. I don’t watch sports as well. Since I have played tennis on occasion enjoy watching.

@scottharris2537 Ай бұрын

Cool vid. I can really appreciate and agree with (honestly) 99.9% of your insights. When it comes to V-necks, I have high-styles so it’s more in line with normal T’s. Have a great one! 🥂

@mynala110 2 ай бұрын

Love this sarcastic and witty take. More of this

@BrockMcGoff 2 ай бұрын

Noted!

@MrClassicmetal 2 ай бұрын

Agreed, great video!

@timothyw7663 2 ай бұрын

@@BrockMcGoffI subscribed just for the snark, AND your cool speech cadence.

@ericgeneric135 2 ай бұрын

Always appreciate the longer videos!

@jzwelch Ай бұрын

Where is your shirt in this video from? looks great!

@Escendrix Күн бұрын

Hi Brockman, been watching for a long time! I was wondering if you could do a video or blog on shiny vs matte clothes. EX: Typical dress pants vs chinos. Typical dress shirt vs OCBDs. Shiny might come off as more professional whereas matte clothes can been seen as more relaxed. Thoughts?

@eddwallis6590 2 ай бұрын

I would add square toe shoes. There is no legitimate reason these need to exist.

@sinabagherisarvestani8924 2 ай бұрын

well it depends , if you have really big feet , like size 14 or 15 than square toe looks nice

@LuisMercadoorg 2 ай бұрын

Historically. I’d agree. But I feel this past year some brands like Marsell and Margiela kinda nailed the squared toed shoe proportion.

@williammarshall468 2 ай бұрын

Cowboy boots look good with square toes. I assume you are talking about dress shoes which I agree with you on.

@denis888red 2 ай бұрын

Good shout!

@FraldinhoBJJ 2 ай бұрын

Nah every man needs a pair of square toe cowboy boots

@irving10807 2 ай бұрын

I totally agree with the fake watches.

@schreinerkyle 2 ай бұрын

Why? You can fool everyone into thinking it’s real and it looks just as good from the outside…I don’t think of myself as a phony…I think of myself as someone who looks just as good at fraction of the price…

@liquorgunsandrhetoric 2 ай бұрын

It drives me nuts, because I almost always wear a Casio A700 which I bought off Amazon for 25$, and it attracts a fair number of compliments. It's way better to buy something cheap and genuine than buy a fake which is pretending to be something it isn't.

@j.3592 2 ай бұрын

I have a high-quality fake Rolex. If someone mentions it I enjoy the conversation of asking them if it's fake or not, and I don't pretend it's real. Double-bonus when some poser tells me he's really into watches and they usually think it's real.

@nunuabiznus 2 ай бұрын

@@schreinerkyle I can't tell if your being sarcastic or not. . .

@totallynorthofanywhere3910 2 ай бұрын

I have a fake watch. It’s beautifully made and I feel amazing when I wear it because it’s in my range of affordability.

@gymwars1244 Ай бұрын

First of your videos that I’ve seen. Outstanding. I’m subscribed and look forward to the next.

@442Carew Ай бұрын

Really liked your video, thanks for the nice job. Could you do a video on the 10 things a man should know how to cook? I read an article on this a long time ago and really began to perfect my cooking but I know most men have no clue in the kitchen. Other top 10 lists for men: 10 top tools and how to use 10 top qualities of kindness

@MDobri-sy1ce 2 ай бұрын

Nice to see you again Brock! I hope to see more casual try ons. Also, are we going to get an updated house tour in the near future?

@andrew1212w 2 ай бұрын

My dad bought a replica Cartier Tank dress watch 20 years ago when he passed I started wearing it and I can’t believe it’s still working and keeping good time.

@ThatGuyUpThere 2 ай бұрын

I've been eyeballing a Seiko Santos for a while (it's obviously a mod), I would love to buy something similar but the desing is too unique.

@ABS_Gent 2 ай бұрын

I have a 30 years old Cartier Santos and the only thing that makes it fake is that it says quartz at the bottom, most people think it's a genuine piece.

@JamieWalker-pc6nd 2 ай бұрын

@@ABS_Gentwait. If it’s 30 Years old it is a quartz bro

@Perceni 2 ай бұрын

@@ABS_Gent It is probably real, they made plenty of quartz

@PyroClit 2 ай бұрын

@@ABS_Gent My friend there is a Cartier Santos Quartz.

@GenericWhiteNPC Ай бұрын

Great video! What brand wool suit was that early in the video? I really need a good one

@mtlicq Ай бұрын

Never mind brands. Look for highest % natural fibre, cotton or wool, and something that fits properly, feels comfortable, looks good.

@aig5429 2 ай бұрын

Are nikes ok? I wear shorts, shoes, and t shirt since the weather is nicer

@Raey_Thoven 2 ай бұрын

Just curious - Are V-Neck shirts bad because most guys don't have the upper chest to pull it off, or, do you guys think they're bad in general? I personally like them, but I'm also pretty muscular. Genuinely asking.

@BrockMcGoff 2 ай бұрын

I think they only work for guys with muscular chests/shoulders/necks. But I also think that those guys would look just as good or better in crew necks.

@a.kamileon 2 ай бұрын

I think V neck’s are great if you have the body type for it

@PotsdamSenior 2 ай бұрын

I do have some v-necks. Reason: I wear t-shirts only as undershirts, in winter. And if I wear a shirt without a tie (rarely, I like dressing more on the formal side), I wouldn't want the t-shirt to poke out under the dress shirt.

@tradedate 2 ай бұрын

A V neck undershirt is fine. I do the same thing. @@PotsdamSenior

@jaredking31 2 ай бұрын

I can't go back to crewnecks. suffocating if you have a big neck and chest. I'll take my non deep vnecks to the grave. But I'm old and married with a toddler.

@alexandermarquardt597 2 ай бұрын

I LOVE the intro. We all tried stupid things, even enjoy them sometimes. Knowing you do something wrong but not care? Can be fun,... (Baseball Jersey and long shorts for me, nothing makes me happier)

@johnstefaniak825 28 күн бұрын

Thoughts on a black dress shirt with a navy suit?

@chichipotter4487 2 ай бұрын

Fantastic STuff! Love your sense of humour and sound advice.

@zoomx4760 2 ай бұрын

I agree with everything besides the V-neck T-Shirts, it all depends how aggressive the V-neck is. I still like my Sunspel Riviera t-shirts, because the V-neck is very minimal, but it also adds a casual sportiness that quite enjoy in summer.

@BrockMcGoff 2 ай бұрын

A subtle V is the way to go, for sure!

@JThaddeus1019 2 ай бұрын

V neck T-shirts (with a minimal v) have their place, especially if you’re working out or running.

@dereksalas8195 2 ай бұрын

Or sleeping.

@JRAnalyzes 2 ай бұрын

@@JThaddeus1019 V necks for working out? I go to the gym 4 times a week and I can't picture it lol scoop neck tank tops yea...

@thomaskittock2866 2 ай бұрын

I have to say, I've almost excluisvely worn v-neck tees for the past ten years. It'd be hard to change my mind on those, I always feel great wearing them!

@alejandrosepulveda7314 2 ай бұрын

Same here, I love the way they look on me. I always wear kind of a tame V though, nothing rodiculous.

@stereoheadmtl5944 2 ай бұрын

My gym staple. Neck can breathe at gym and casual home wear.

@cureton04 2 ай бұрын

I tend to think skinny guys looks better with crew necks, bigger or more muscular guys with v necks.

@mholzmann 2 ай бұрын

I tend to agree on V-neck on basic color t-shirts and jeans. I like them

@bobbymoore6013 2 ай бұрын

Agreed, I like the look of a good v-neck or hendley although I do plenty of crews as well, the v just needs to be moderate.

@PhilipCrippen 2 ай бұрын

How do you even wash the sweater/shirt thingy?

@BrockMcGoff 2 ай бұрын

You actually just place it in the trash can and then think about all of the tiny decisions that have led you to this point in life.

@aoj014234 12 күн бұрын

I disagree with black dress shirts. They can look sporty or classy, depending

@thomasbateman8088 2 ай бұрын

Man, you nailed it. I have 60+ years in fashion. All common sense. Keep it coming . You are really helping folks here.

@ukrandr 2 ай бұрын

I agree. This was spot on, though not as lengthy as it could have been. As far as helping folks out there, that only comes into play if the offenders heed the advice.

@yoshavamgenut4870 2 ай бұрын

Hey man, I just LOVE your new vibe on this video- so sarcastic, mean and funny at the same time, without being too harsh. By the way it’s probably the first time I totally agree with everything a video says

@blackie-jm9tr 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the tips.

@appalachiangunman9589 28 күн бұрын

I for sure agree with you on synthetic fibers. I wore a “fishing” shirt hiking once thinking that the thin fabric, the gaps between the buttons, and the vents in the back would keep me cool. I was wrong, I’ve been buying some cotton and/or linen short sleeve button-ups for summer and they’re probably the most comfortable warm weather shirts I’ve ever owned.

@JFKaufmann 2 ай бұрын

“No need to go full bud light” 😂 Always a treat when a good video makes you laugh out loud.

@robo2606 2 ай бұрын

Great list 👍🏻

@chrishalasz6305 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for each of these observations.

@briang70 2 ай бұрын

I'm old enough to be Brock's dad. I wear what is comfortable period. Today I wore a blue henley (yeah I had to google it) under an acid green hoodie with Levi's and brown slip-ons to the grocery store. Yeah, I looked strange but I was comfortable. I could be worse and wear polyester pajama bottoms to Walmart but I don't wear mine outside and I DON"T shop at Walmart...

@tsukemono1 2 ай бұрын

I had that 'Hey, I resemble that remark' a few times in this vid. Sound advice though. Good job!

@ScottElias 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for saying that about performance dress shirts! I’d put the lululemon ABC pants (and various lulu ripoffs) in the same category - they’re ok from a comfort perspective but synthetics always end up smelling funny and they just don’t have the same feel as a decent pair of cotton or cotton blend chinos or 5-pocket pants and a cotton or cotton blend button-up shirt.

@Alejandro_C62 24 күн бұрын

You are 100% on point with each of these MONSTROSITIES. Thank you 🙏🏽 👏

@steelcrow8759 Күн бұрын

Who makes your shirt ? Looks great btw.

@richardcranium0 2 ай бұрын

White-framed sunglasses and wristwatches with a white strap. Both scream frat bro, delta-bravo. Any wristwatch over 42mm~ unless you have giant wrists (> 8"). Any wristwatch made by Invicta, MVMT, Hublot, or any designer save Cartier (Kors, Hillfiger, etc.) If you have the money to spend on a Hublot, get literally any other brand.

@UserHorologium 2 ай бұрын

The last watch I bought was actually a Tommy Hilfiger. I got a very good deal on it (it was clearance priced, I had a 20% coupon that I used, and an additional 20% employee discount), but when I cracked the crystal (something I have done to most of the watches I owned), I discovered replacing the crystal was going to be more than twice what I paid for the watch. Since then, I simply use my cell phone as my watch, and since it (1) stays in my pocket most of the time, and (2) has a protective case and glass screen protector, I haven't had any problems. I *did* like the watch, and it was probably modeled on something else, but I liked the look (gunmetal silver steel band, and a blue face). I would never have tried to pass it off as anything other than a relatively inexpensive watch (despite the "designer" name), and none of my friends or peers are watch collectors or horologophiles.

@mtlicq Ай бұрын

Add to your list, any, ANY wristwatches that are thick! Buying one online and finding out it is thick as a hockey puck.

@microchip470 2 ай бұрын

I agree with you on the jersey take, and I'm a sports fan. According to Esquire's The Handbook of Style: "There is a name for men who can pull off wearing sport jerseys. They're called professional athletes." I would add that v-neck T-shirts could work for undershirts if you want to wear them under a button-up shirt and unbutton the top couple of buttons. Also, I didn't know that two-in-one sweaters existed until this video.

@BrockMcGoff 2 ай бұрын

Love that quote! And yeah, v-necks are perfect for undershirts (under button ups).

@uclajd 2 ай бұрын

I agree;l the only thing worse than wearing another man's name on the back of your shirt is your wife doing it.

@alvacook34 2 ай бұрын

what's that insurance commercial where therapist keeps folks from turning into parents.

@SKYBO. 2 ай бұрын

Wow this was amazing insight keep it up 👍 I got a funeral to go to and I think I got just the fit to pull Off The black shirt with the charcoal suit but for some reason the white shirt seems better

@jimfern802 Ай бұрын

My first time coming across your channel. I was watching 8 sexiest things men wear (according to women) and a thumbnail version of your video was on the side bar. Oddly similar in style advice. The woman for that video was much more appealing to look at, but you made me laugh so it was good complimentary viewing -- dolphins? lol And totally agree on the jerseys commentary. Great channel!

@gauravdeora1502 2 ай бұрын

Hey Brock, have been following you since the modest man days and never have I ever seen this side of yours, you are roasting like a pro 😂 and this made me to comment for the first time ever on your video, the content as always is spot on but the delivery this time is hitting out of the park, keep up the good work, cheers 😊

@BrockMcGoff 2 ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

@i_am_samiii6580 2 ай бұрын

I haven't seen him in a while. I almost forgot the channel was called modest man. He looks to have aged a good amount in only a few years

@BrockMcGoff 2 ай бұрын

@@i_am_samiii6580 well when you move across the country, buy a house, sell a business and have two kids in the span of three years...

@mrmartywaring 2 ай бұрын

Bro, you & I are totally in sync with this list. I agree on your entire list (well, I do have one black dress shirt I wear when working PT with my friend's catering business)

@dragonugget119 10 күн бұрын

Like the video a lot of good points. The hybrid dress shoe though is very functional though if you work on your feet but want to be more formal while skipping the foot paint of many oxfords.

@pmattapoisett 2 ай бұрын

Thank you. Black dress shirt with your lightest grey suit always works I think. A self-tied a bow tie works quite well also I believe. In any event, pleased some men still are thinking about style!

@joshswanson0 2 ай бұрын

Damn, wasn't expecting the first one. I got a pair of oxford-styled leather sneakers from Allen Edmonds, to me it looks like a normal leather sneaker with an elevated cut...almost made me second guess my purchase - but I still love em! I feel like they work great for a classy date night, or business casual at work

@blouseybrown1 2 ай бұрын

Even if they look good, most offer little or no support.

@CryptoJKz 2 ай бұрын

I have both the hybrid shoes and regular dress shoes and think the hybrids are a good way to be more comfortable and to push limits a bit at a stuffy company.

@asdf072xxp 2 ай бұрын

I think the solid panel leather ones look fine. Like Common Projects style. The wing tip ones (or any brogue style) can look odd.

@mars112v 2 ай бұрын

Ok, so the algorithm recommended me your video and I was already getting ready to hate what you were gonna say. But after watching your video I agreed with everything and now you got a new subscriber. Good stuff 👍🏽

@larrywilson6145 14 күн бұрын

Thank you!! Sometimes it’s easy to fall into fashion traps. Recently wore the black on black suit to a wedding

@Test-Tube-Baby-xo8xx 22 күн бұрын

You didn't mention balaclava helmets, capes, Tweety Pie ties or lederhosen so I'm assuming I can still wear them.

@michaelslawski 2 ай бұрын

Brock, 100%, - 1st- Hilarious & Entertaining, 2nd, Following for awhile, got to say you found your "Niche" 3rd, Advice,? spot on as always Bro! Seriously, Please do more Vids with type of format, Nobody else is doing this type of spin. Hit us up with another... Good Job Brock!! :)

@BrockMcGoff 2 ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

@JimmyBeans84 2 ай бұрын

I don't think I can ever ditch my shallow v-neck shirts. I have a weird hang-up about things around my neck. Turtlenecks are kind of my worst nightmare. Hopefully I'm not getting silently roasted by strangers in public.

@klausstock8020 2 ай бұрын

Yup, some guys have facial hair which will always interfere with most clothing options (your profile picture checks out). I used to love turtlenecks, but cannot wear them anymore. Would need to shave every few hours to keep me from getting mad. Luckily, round neck shirts work, but they seem to wear out faster on me than on everyone else.

@carli6407 Ай бұрын

What is your opinion on mullets though. Asking for myself.

@BrockMcGoff Ай бұрын

I actually like mullets, especially for you country folk.

@carli6407 Ай бұрын

Ok that’s a relief.

@carli6407 Ай бұрын

Ok that’s a relief.

@raylewis3073 25 күн бұрын

Good analogies, I didn’t know about the ties and matching pocket squares until the ladder part of last year. Now I have a ton of them I’ve been buying for years. I have some nice suits and beautiful white and pastel shirts. Now I have to learn how to match my ties and pocket squares separately. A podcast on this subject would be very helpful.

@gilberttanner2792 2 ай бұрын

No black dress shirt with a black suit? John Wick says otherwise.

@toekn811 2 ай бұрын

Yeah, but you're not John Wick, so..

@gilberttanner2792 2 ай бұрын

Funnily enough, that's actually my legal name.

@pascalnorvins2187 2 ай бұрын

No black suit at all . Dark grey or charcoal. Never black it goes with nothing

@ThatGuyUpThere 2 ай бұрын

Is not that you can't pull it off, you need to be carefull with the shades of black and how the materials reflect light.

@Theo-ul8qm 2 ай бұрын

And it's probably best left to John Wick 😅

@KennyFischer 2 ай бұрын

Great video per usual Brock. Love the takes! You’re not wrong about the sports jersey. I used to wear them myself until I heard someone say what you said…”a grown man wearing another grown man’s jersey”. 😂

@bernardpiper2648 2 ай бұрын

yep, I know I'm in the minority on the sports jersey. However, after a certain age, I think I felt a little immature, pitiful, or trying too hard to be too much like the herd. However, I'm sure folks have some choice things to say about my clothes too 😮

@thatguywhois 2 ай бұрын

@@bernardpiper2648 some "real" football jersey are actually nice and classy..

@bernardpiper2648 2 ай бұрын

@@thatguywhois I say go for it, if it makes you feel good. If your clothes make you feel confident and put you in a good mood, I say wear a jersey, a leather bike jacket or even a dress :-) But none of those are my thing! I'm more of a chinos and sweater kindof guy, which I'm sure makes some guys not feel comfortable or confident.

@JohnGalt99999 2 ай бұрын

This was great. The only thing I may take issue with is a V neck cotton sweater with a white crew t shirt with a pair of jeans. But the rest? Great points.

@j.j.h.atemycereal 24 күн бұрын

Any recommendations for cotton dress shirt that’s NOT coated in anti-wrinkle anti-stain chemicals?

@its-me-here 2 ай бұрын

I was agreeing with everything you said until you got to cargo shorts. I may need those extra pockets one day and I don't what to tote a backpack.

@ritty300 2 ай бұрын

No need to manage anyone's feelings, although I feel attacked for my HeyDude's 😆. Thanks for all the great tips over the years!!

@mlheath3 2 ай бұрын

Enjoyed your list.

@spencerdecaturgeorgia8070 Ай бұрын

Thanks for confirming my thoughts on crossover foot wear

@dnski 2 ай бұрын

Yes! So glad you mentioned those dress shoes with sneaker soles right off the bat! I always thought they were tacky, looks as if someone was pulling leftovers from the Ross shoes section. Just subscribed, great stuff Brock!

@martintanz9098 2 ай бұрын

I agree with the list with a few exceptions. The homage watch is a legitimate loophole for a couple of reasons. Some homages are for very old designs that are often unobtainable or very expensive. Second, even if an homage to a current model, say the Rolex Submariner, most people can’t afford a real Rolex sub. But if you just enjoy the look, really nothing wrong with buying a Steinhart or a San Martin. And, fwiw if anybody notices your watch, comment is usually more like nice watch then I’d that a Rolex Third, to some extent, a lot of watches borrow elements from famous designs. I have a Seiko Alpinist that borrows design language from Oris. And another Seiko that looks a little like a Tudor Black Bay. And yet somehow I managed to look at myself in the mirror. My suggestion is, don’t go too far into collecting homages and you will be fine. As for things not to wear, I guess crocs would make my list.

@BrockMcGoff 2 ай бұрын

Good points! It's definitely a spectrum from homage to clone. I don't think homages are all bad, if purchased for the right reasons.

@Bwhomebrew 2 ай бұрын

Definitely agree. I began buying more watches from AliExpress from brands like San Martin for certain reasons. If I like the looks of it and it happens to be a homage I still buy it for the fact that the specs on brands like San Martin are an incredible value. My $250 San Martin has better specs than any of my $500+ watches from brands such as seiko. Why would I buy a lesser quality watch for double or triple the price just because it’s a seiko? And like you alluded to, seiko themselves have many designs that could easily be labeled a homage watch. The vast majority of the population is not in to watches. I’ve never ever had someone ask “Is that a black bay 58?” Either no one says anything or someone says “that’s a nice looking watch” which I’d then respond “thanks”. No reason to try to pass it of as something it’s not. None of my friends, family, or acquaintances even know what the brand Tudor is so there’s definitely no pretending my watch is anything but the brand name that is on the dial, “San Martin” Also I don’t have a large enough budget to go over a $1000 for a single watch and I enjoy variety so I’ll stick with my $200 San Martin rather than forking out $6k for a Tudor. I understand people that don’t feel the same and would rather spend more money on just one piece that has heritage. Totally get why they would choose that route. But just because someone chooses a different route and buys a homage watch does not mean they are somehow pretending to be better than other people or that they are trying to play it off as the real thing. I say buy whatever you enjoy and can afford.

@space1nvaders185 Ай бұрын

Brock I’d love to see a video about styling hats. It seems the vintage look is having another revival & I wonder if Baker Boy hats are a bit too novel.

@dreadpirate2109 2 ай бұрын

Whew! Started this video afraid I might be guilty of several . Lo and behold not a single one. Better yet I haven’t been tempted by any of them. Thanks for the tips though.

@zHumanfactor 2 ай бұрын

Hi Brock, I would like to describe the virtues of a (normal) vneck t-shirt vs crew neck: 1. Vnecks are great t-shirts to wear under your dress shirt at the office. Crew necks under a dress shirt (with an open collar) look absolutely terrible. You have a nice dress shirt which is undermined by the crew neck t-shirt. 2. On hot days, that simple v neck opening helps keep one cooler. 3. Depending on the body shape and facial structure, the v-neck might accentuate the wearer's positive physical characteristics.

@mtlicq Ай бұрын

You got that right! V-neck undershirts and v-neck sweaters are exactly for the purpose of button up shirts with the collar open, and not at all ever really meant for any other arrangement. Crew-neck undershirts are for when you button the shirt up all the way and close the collar and put on a tie.

@DarkQuaz Ай бұрын

Brock McGoff: "Wearing a v-neck where people can see it, it looks dumb. Don't do that." ZHumanFactor: "You're wrong. If you wear a v-neck where people *can't* see it it's totally fine." Me: *smh*

@dougcohen4888 2 ай бұрын

Flip flops if you're not at the pool.

@mtlicq Ай бұрын

Flip flops if not at the pool ! Yes that should have been in the video. Underrated comment

@michaelriggall6862 26 күн бұрын

Loved your presentation! Made me smile.

@gc6342 2 ай бұрын

Great video!

@Outerspacefunk 2 ай бұрын

The hybrid dress shoes are exactly for wearing them at work where you can’t use sneakers because is a company policy so I’ll keep them thank you

@jonlong5197 2 ай бұрын

Backward baseball hat. That was popular in 1983

@marclanglois3539 21 күн бұрын

pretty entertaining, thanks for the upload.

@caramanico1 2 ай бұрын

I'm not a fashion hound in the remotest sense, but I do now how to dress for a particular situation (business, formal, business casual etc...). But my go to personally - which kinda parallels your sports team section - are band shirts. I'm a hobby player (guitar, bass) that's been in local bands and an overall music fanatic with an iTunes collection of over 12,000 songs. Bumming around the house or running errands on the weekend you'll see me in one of my rock shirts (Zeppelin, Beatles, Yes, Queen, Deep Purple, The Who, Pink Floyd, Elton John, etc...). I love it when I'm wearing my Crack The Sky shirt when hanging around Baltimore (their adopted hometown) - I almost always pass at least one guy that acknowledges the shirt.

@rp3504 2 ай бұрын

You left out: 1. short sleeve dress shirts 2. ski jackets over suits 3. light scarves/scarves when it's not cold 4. tennis sweater, and finally, any fashion trend that you wore when you were younger that has come back around.

@westfieldartworks8188 2 ай бұрын

Agree with your list, except for possibly one; the Tennis Sweater. I " think " I own one, although it was not sold as a " Tennis Sweater," but now I see that it fits the tennis sweater style and look. I actually have not been able to wear it yet, part of the reason is the weather was too warm this winter, and also the big " V " around the v-neck seems to make some collared shirts not look so good. I'm having a hard time styling it with the rest of the outfits I put together. But would be interested in your thoughts of why you don't like them. Thank you.

@danielhakimi 2 ай бұрын

1. guayaberas (the only type of short sleeved shirt that can ever be called a dress shirt) are great! 2. this is a practical concern. People don't want to wear their nice wool overcoats in the snow and rain. I get it. I have to wear a suit on saturday, I know it's going to rain, we'll see how I handle it. Umbrellas are annoying.

@martintanz9098 2 ай бұрын

I know it breaks the rules, but I wear short sleeve button downs all summer. I think it is a better summer look than the short sleeve polo shirt.

@powers1776reset 2 ай бұрын

@@martintanz9098UA short sleeve golf polos are perfect

@powers1776reset 2 ай бұрын

@@danielhakimithey’re made of wool for a reason. It can easily take it. So long as it’s not a downpour situation, in which case, you’re screwed anyway

@silluete 2 ай бұрын

I love my cargo shorts. This is the hill i'll die for. Anyway nice video.

@BrockMcGoff 2 ай бұрын

Keep it real, brother 🤜🤛

@lovemadeinjapan Ай бұрын

Get them in the ladies department. Those are 1) not over the knee, 2) not over the top baggy, 3) have a proper rise so you won't show butt-cracks. See them as well dressed cargo shorts.

@anthonyhyba261 2 ай бұрын

Very good tips, thank you.

@KultowaSzkolna17 Ай бұрын

Defenitely sure with all of that. Thanks !

@graemejones2061 2 ай бұрын

I have an 18 inch neck and a 32 inch waist, the only choice I have is a v-neck or a larger fitting tee, buying a cotton Oxford is a nightmare too, 18 inch neck comes with something like a 52 chest, ridiculous

@dark_gravity_edc 2 ай бұрын

I'm right there with you, kinda. I have an 18-inch neck and 32-inch waist, but I also have a 50-inch chest. I have to get nearly every shirt I buy tailored. Otherwise, I look like I'm wearing a sheet. I have an amazing seamstress, though.

@grl9917 2 ай бұрын

Are you a turtle?

@graemejones2061 2 ай бұрын

LOL, Nope ,but I do like splashing around in water ⛲@@grl9917

@colinbarlow6662 2 ай бұрын

I agree with most EXCEPT A V-neck can look good only if the V is extremely shallow. But you are right in terms of crewnecks will always be better

@alvacook34 2 ай бұрын

V Neck t shirts are in, if you can wear it well. Then it dresses up a level from crew. keep on keeping on

@TheFlipshitz 2 ай бұрын

Agreed, a shallow black v neck with a blazer works fine always

@Ramser03 2 ай бұрын

Nice video. You seem like a cool guy for sure. A lot of men’s fashion videos I’ve seen leave me with an odd “taste in my mouth” so to speak. Not so here. Very cool, very chill. Like a caring uncle.

@frankwhitehead5637 21 күн бұрын

This was a great video I have learn a lot from watching you,thanks for sharing

@ZoomZoom-ng6sn 2 ай бұрын

Here in SoCal, the dress-sneakers have taken over in local t.v. news studio reporting. It looks ridiculous to me. They'd be wearing a nice full suit but mess it up with those weird shoes.

@BrockMcGoff 2 ай бұрын

Yup, it's a total mismatch. Ruins the outfit!

@maxalaintwo3578 2 ай бұрын

They’re Frankenstein monstrosities. I can’t stand them

@brianduru3753 2 ай бұрын

I call it the journalist/pundit/reporter shoe at this point. I'm almost beginning to think they are standard issue at this point. I've lost count of how many guys I've seen in good suits and the camera pans to the footwear and you see those monstrosities on their feet. It's f*cking atrocious.

@walterfoyt5985 Ай бұрын

A dress sneakers is an oxymoron.

@maxalaintwo3578 Ай бұрын

@@walterfoyt5985 so true

@vitogomes8365 2 ай бұрын

It's such a great video. Probably one of your best. The part on fake watches is unbeatable! Lot of fun. I agree 100% on everything. Keep up with the good work!

@JonGH33 2 ай бұрын

We've had the jumper-shirt combo's in the UK for a number of years. I've stayed away from them but I do see the pro's such as the heat regulation and that sometimes its difficult to nail the fit and colour-match on a separate shirt and v-neck - with combo's its ready-to-go.