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DON'T GO CHEAP ON THESE ITEMS IN YOUR WARDROBE!!

The Chap's Guide

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In this video your enigmatic host offers 7 items from your wardrobe that should never be procured on 'the cheap'. Some items should always cost a little more - after all, class is not always related to money.

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20 Comments

@Fush1234 2 years ago (edited)

Absolutely. My grandad taught me.. quality remains long after the price is forgotten. So true

@danielschaeffer1294 2 years ago

A tip on dress shirts. When buying, ask yourself “Will this shirt go well with a pair of jeans as well as a suit?” You’ll find that a smallish number of well-chosen colors and patterns will go a long way!

@ShapeyFiend 2 years ago (edited)

It's fine to experiment with cheap stuff when you're younger, and you'll probably look good in cheaper clothes, but there's comes a point when it's time to upgrade. Being a bit more disciplined about exercise and diet is necessary also. When you're older you want people to look at the clothes not you!

@nedflanders3769 2 years ago (edited)

Agreed. I’d rather pay 3x as much for a quality item that’s going to last 10x longer than the cheaper alternative.

@alanmoulsdale6172 2 years ago

I picked up a black Pea Coat in charity shop yesterday for £8. Fits perfect. I also saw a lovely Harris Tweed jacket for £5! Still had labels on. Sadly too small for me but a bargain for someone. Years ago I never looked in charity shops. Since retiring it become almost a hobby.

@Teiste45 2 years ago

My grandpa only had 7 pairs of shoes.But each pair was handcrafted and made specially for him.The same with suits , I remember that he had 9.But each one tailored , that he could even use when he was very old.He used to say (in Spanish) : lo barato sale caro. (Cheap things end up being more expensive because you have to replace them more often than quality items).
Excellent video as always , Ash.

@MrJpb2000 2 years ago (edited)

You are absolutely correct in what you are stating here. When I got my 1st ever job my Father took me to a Taylor to get me measured up for a suit (which I remember thinking was surely over the top for a junior staff member). The actual Manager came up to me the week in which I started to privately compliment me on how I looked, which did exactly what you said it would do…filled me full of self confidence.

@lordlucan7655 2 years ago

I own two Barbours , an original Beaufort and an original Cowan Commando ( * original = made in South Shields )
Both are well over 24 years old now and stand the rest of time , live in the car boot and can dress down in the field in boots or dress up with a suit in winter .
I bought them years ago before they became fashion pieces and had a phase of never wearing them but now well into my 50’s find they feel and look natural now , compared to trying to pull off looking like a teenager again .
Pound for pound the best investment I made for sure .

@05Rudey 2 years ago

Exactly how I started at about 35 (Changing from ultra casual like wearing trainers everyday to the sartorial smart casual basics, brown shoes, navy sports jacket, tucked in shirts etc) The clothing I first got were Cheap and they simply didn't last long at all.

I didn't learn my lesson with suits, I bought 3 cheap suits in the space of nearly 7 years that were ill fitting, massive on the shoulders and arms making me look not too sharp at all, buying a tailored suit is one of the best purchases made. Makes me feel a million bucks.

@bloodymarvelous4790 2 years ago

So pretty much everything. Suit, jacket, coat, shoes, shirt, accessories.

@MisterKnightly 2 years ago

Another excellent video, sir.
Happy Birthday to His Majesty today!

@iandougall7169 8 months ago

Excellent video and absolutely correct. Buying high quality essential items saves money in the long term as they last longer.

@DarkFire515 2 years ago

I agree 100% in relation to quality footwear, not only from a visual perspective but if you wear quality footwear your feet will definitely thank you later in life.

@LeeHipperson 2 years ago

I put together a "starter" basket out of curiosity on Hawes & Curtis and it was very reasonable. 6 shirts (2 white, 2 light blue, 2 pink), a wool trouser, two chinos (mocha/forest green), 1 good shoes/boots. Less than £450 if memory serves. This is an excellent starter basket for sartorial beginners, good brand and they offer spread cost payment options.

@andrewjames9963 2 years ago

My mother had a saying buy cheap buy twice

@tiyaswitch 2 years ago

Timely piece of advice for a young man like me who is transitioning to going more presentable

@Anuanu-uc5bq 2 years ago

Don't worry about your dress, you are well clothed in your success. - APJ ABDUL KALAM

@douglasdietz7503 2 years ago (edited)

All true Ash. Fast fashion, inexpensive clothing simply will not stand the test of time. The number of times the garments can be worn is a season or two before they wear out.
High quality clothing lasts for years. Cost per wear demonstrates that, although expensive, high quality items end up costing much less money in the long run.
Cheers.