Cool Dudes and Swag

Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
Hey, y'all, and welcome to all things closed. How about that?
So today, when it comes to close, we are going
to add a little uh, a little coolness, a little swag.
We're gonna break out the testosterone today when it comes
to close for men, you guys in I mean we

(00:20):
I mean seriously now, I mean, we're not doing many
wimpy stuff right, this is closed for me. We're not
talking dresses and all that kind of crap. We're not
talking pantsuits. I mean, if you want, if you want
to talk that way, this is not the podcast for you,
So go next door. I don't know. We're somewhere to
my left anyway. So is what I want to talk

(00:40):
about is and I'm calling this something really cheesy though,
calling it like cool Dudes, uh guide to Closing Fashion
or something like that. So that let's just pretend that's
the name. Right, So let's start out by if we're
gonna say cool dudecause people won't use that much anymore,

(01:00):
which is one reason I like it, because I like
to bring back that kind of stuff a little bit. So,
so think about the word cool. You know, the word
itself evokes a sense of effortless style. You know, some
of us have it and some of us just don't
and want to have it. So effortless style, quiet confidence,

(01:22):
and an undeniable charisma. That's right, man, that's when the
you know, the testosterone is just oozing and you don't
have to do anything because you know, people just know.
But what does it truly mean to be a cool
dude in today's world? It's not about conforming to arbitrary
trends or chasing fleeting fads, right, It's about understanding your

(01:47):
own unique aesthetic, embracing your individuality, and expressing yourself authentically
through your clothing. So that's what we're going to do.
That's what we're going to talk about. So this podcast,
Cool Dudes, Fashion and Clothes under the Pretense of All
Things Closed is your comprehensive guide to mastering your personal

(02:13):
style and using fashion as a vehicle for self expression.
That's a lot. We will dissect the fundamentals of fit,
explore the versatility of essential wardrobe items, and provide practical
advice on building a capsule collection that works for you,

(02:34):
regardless of your budget or lifestyle. From mastering casual everyday
looks to navigating the complexities of formal occasions. And I'll
tell you something. I was in a fix a couple
of weeks ago, and I had to buy a touch
right now, and I was on a big time budget,
and I bought a tux for sixty six dollars. I

(02:56):
did straight up sixty six dollars, and I didn't have
a shirt of shoes. But I mean, I tell you what,
I took that thing out of the package and boom,
there it was, and you know what, maybe it didn't
fit perfectly, but with a little attitude and a little
like self assuredness, it was awesome. For sixty six bucks,
I'd do it all over again. I pretty much threw

(03:17):
the thing away when I was done with it, but man,
it certainly served a purpose. So that's kind of what
we're talking about here. So so what are we doing?
So we'll also explore the powerful role of accessories and
grooming and creating a complete and polished look. This is

(03:37):
more than just a style guide. It's an invitation discover
your inner cool and to where your individuality with pride.
Let's just jump right in and redefine what it means
to be cool, dude on your terms, right, That's what
I'm talking about So let's see. Let's understanding your personal style, right,

(04:00):
we all have one. But it isn't about blindly following
the latest trends. You don't want to be that guy.
You know what I never liked They like dress pants
that were too short. You know. We call those high waters,
you know, when you expecting the flood. I mean all
that kind of stuff. My son is six'. Five he's
got long legs and trying to find pants that were

(04:21):
long enough for, him you. Know BUT i couldn't let
him go with, those you, know high. WATERS i, MEAN
i couldn't do. It we found pants for. That he's
now a, man he's. Eighteen but, YEAH i mean that
is all different kinds of trends. Come don't follow them.
Blindly do what is. You but use some of the trendy.

(04:44):
Stuff And i'm just talking out loud right. Now use
some of the trendy stuff as a guylined because you
want to lean that way a little. Bit but don't
just jump in and be something that you're not just
because it's. TRENDY i still wear cowboy. BOOTS i wear
them almost every DAY i. HAVE i live at the, beach,
SORT i live In, charleston SO i have flip, FLOPS

(05:06):
i have shoes That i'll go to the gym, in
AND i got cowboy. Boots what DID i put with that?
TUX a couple of weeks ago my dressed cowboy boots
man AND i pulled it. Off it was smooth. Silin
so the journey of self discovery can be exciting and,
rewarding leading to more confident and authentic presentation of yourself

(05:27):
to the, WORLD i mean the whole. World the first
step in defining your personal style is. Introspection so consider
what you already gravitate. Towards do you find yourself drawn
to bold colors or you prefer a more muted, palette
kind of like A i'm a BLACK i wear a
lot of. Black my wife gets mad at BECAUSE i

(05:47):
wear too much, black BUT i know it looks. Good
and IF i got a little a little you, know
wrinkle somewhere that it shouldn't be, in it kind of
hides that a little. Bit so you know that works for.
Me appreciate structured tailoring or do you lean towards relaxed casual.
Fits browse through your current. Wardrobe what are the pieces

(06:08):
that you wear most? Often what do these pieces have in?
Common are they predominantly certain, colors, fabrics. Silhouettes the answer
to these questions offer valuable clues about your inherent style.
Preferences think about the clothing you admire on others whose
style do you find consistently? Appealing and we're not going you,

(06:32):
know this doesn't mean you got to crush on some dude, somewhere.
Right it just means you like the way someone, dresses
and that's. Okay instead of copying it, outright analyze what
aspects resonate with. You is it an overall, silhouette the color,
combinations the way the accessories are, used or a specific

(06:53):
type of. Garment understanding what attracts you in other people's
styles can. Help AND i and say attracted you to other?
PEOPLE i, said other people's styles can help you pinpoint
OUT i know how you dudes, are, MAN i, mean
you're so far one way that you can't even let
yourself be open to a. Style so we got to

(07:16):
you got to open your mind a little, bit not too,
far but a little bit. Right so we're going to
pinpoint elements to incorporate into your. Own so look at style,
icons not necessarily, celebrities but individuals who's esthetic you consistently
appreciate and examine their. Choices David, beckham for, example is

(07:39):
often noted for his effortlessly sheet classic style with a
touch of modern. Flair his choice is usually prioritized clean,
lines quality, fabrics and a focus on. Fit, conversely someone
Like Farrell Williams gonna be honest with, YOU i don't
know who that dude is showcases a more eclectic, approach
incorporating bold Prince it's unexpected colors in a playful mix

(08:02):
of high and low fashioned. Elements these differing styles demonstrate
how diverse personal expressions can. BE i kind of like that,
style Though i'm not too much on the bold, prints you.
Know i'm kind of a solid. Guy BUT i do
mix different kinds of styles together for. Sure And i'll wear.
Something i'll wear a ten DOLLARS t shirt with a

(08:23):
five hundred dollars pair of jeans right in a two
thousand dollars pair of cowboy boots with you, know little
no show. Socks how about? That you? Know and the thing,
is you can pull it off as long as you
have the right. Attitude no one, CARES i mean no
one cares how much my boots. Cost everybody loves, them
but nobody asked me how much they cost because they shouldn't.

(08:44):
CARE i don't really. Care DID i pay too? Much?
YEAH i love those. Things they've been resold like six.
Times they don't owe me a, nickel AND i don't
owe them a. Nickel so your body shape is another
crucial element to, consider because you want to talking About
it's four o'clock here on The East coast, today So

(09:04):
i'm having a glass of. Wine WHY i do this.
Podcast so crucial element to consider are your. Proportions whether
you're tall and, lean, stocky or somewhere in. Between allows
you to choose clothes that flatter your. Physique certain styles
will accentuate your best, features while others might draw attention

(09:28):
to areas you'd rather not. Highlight for, instance a man
with broader build might find that a double breasted blazer
creates a more streamlined, silhouette whereas a slim fit suit
might overwhelm. Him, similarly a taller individual might find that
longer lengths and trousers or shorts enhance their overhaul, proportions

(09:51):
whereas a shorter man might look for a more balanced
and slightly shorter, lengths experiment with different fits and silhouettes
that herman what works best for your body. Type online
resources and style guides offer extensive information on flattering styles
for various body, shapes which can serve as a valuable starting.

(10:13):
Point beyond physical, attributes consider your personality and. Lifestyle are
you an adventurous spirit who thrives on exploring new. Experiences
does your work environment require a more, polished professional. Aesthetic
are you a meticulous individual who appreciates detail and. Quality
your clothing choices should reflect your overall personality and how

(10:37):
you wish to present yourself to the, world the whole,
world right you, know like, worldwide BECAUSE i am WORLD
i am a worldwide presence right now. Today so a
free spirited individual might gravitate towards bohemian styles with flowing
fabrics and earthy, tones whereas someone who prefers more structured

(11:01):
environment might choose tailored pieces to neutral. Colors there's no
right or wrong. Answer the key is to find a
style that feels authentic to who you are and feel
comfortable in your own. Skin if you don't love your
own skin right, now start working to fix it right
and to make yourself feel. Better in your own, skin

(11:22):
but own who you are right. Now you got to
own it, right and you got to walk places with some,
pride you. KNOW i, mean so what if you got
ten fifteen pounds to? Lose so what if you hadn't
been you hadn't been into the gym where you hadn't been,
exercised and you feel like you look like? Crap? Right

(11:42):
so what pull those shoulders, back keep your head. Up
let's find the right clothes for you and go go,
do and then start doing the things you need to
do to make yourself feel better with going to the
gym and eating. Right that's a whole other podcast THAT i,
do by the, Way, Well i'll share that with you.

(12:03):
Soon so the process of self discovery involves, experimentation not
that kind of. Experimentation you, guys just take your mind
right to the, gutter just like a bunch of dudes would. Do.
Right don't be afraid to step outside your comfort zone
and try new. Things oh? Man so browse different, stores

(12:27):
try on different styles and observe how different pieces make you.
Feel take photos of yourself and various outfits to see
how they look and. Feel and you don't have to
share those with. Others as matter of, fact once you
get a good look at, it you may want to
delete those contention to the feedback you receive from, Others but,

(12:49):
ultimately the most important opinion is your. Own does the
clothing make you feel confident and? Comfortable does it reflect
your personality and. Lifestyle if the answer is, yes then
you're on the right, track my. Man utilizing online resources
and style guides can greatly aid this self discovery. Journey

(13:10):
when we're not talking self discovery like you're in junior
high school, now many websites and blogs provide valuable. INFORMATION
i love WHEN i tell myself a joke and make
myself laugh because, sometimes you, know in real life we
just don't laugh. Enough but you, know SOMETIMES i just
make myself. LAUGH i don't know if you laugh or,
NOT i can't see. You many websites and blogs provide

(13:33):
valuable information on different style, aesthetics clothing, care and personal style. Tips, Pinterest,
instagram and other social media platforms are rich sources of visual.
Inspiration follow accounts that feature styles you, admire paying attention
to the details of the outfits and note what resonates with.

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You style guides offer tailored advice based on body tis
types and personal, preferences helping refine your. Understanding helping refine
your understanding of which garments and styles work best for. You,
remember the goal isn't to copy someone else's, style but
to learn and adapt what you find appealing to create

(14:17):
a look that is uniquely. Yours i'm going to tell
you WHERE i get my. Clothes, MAN i get my
clothes At gwens In Mount. Pleasant and this isn't an ad,
right this is Not this is just me talking At
gwen's At Mount. Pleasant they have a great men's. Selection
they also have beautiful women's stuff WHERE i get stuff
with my. Wife but you want to talk about other

(14:38):
dudes that know what they're talking about and know what
looks good on you and what doesn't and aren't afraid
to tell. You that's What i'm talking. About so you
need to go down and you need to talk To
sean or you need to talk To, chelsea all, right
because they're going to help, you and they will help. You, Now,
listen you gotta take your, checkbook credit card and pay

(15:01):
your credit card off before you go in, there because
it's not, cheap but it is worth. It top name
brand stuff for men the surface is. Incredible so, again
That's gwenn's In Mount, Pleasant South, carolina right outside Of. Charleston.
Man you, KNOW i wish sometimes they'd open up some more,
stores BUT i don't want them to lose that little

(15:22):
extra something that they have that makes you feel special
when you walk in that, door and they, do they
will make you feel. Special and even if you go
through like tell you, What i've gone, through like six
pairs of jeans AND i wear them out at the
same spot every, time AND i take them back in
there And i'm, like, hey, Guys i'm back. Here here's

(15:43):
can you patch? These and you know, what they get
them patched in a. WEEK i got them back as
good as. New AND i actually got a little more
like personal style to. Them i'm a little touch of
you know WHERE i wear jeans out. Anyway so And
i'm telling you if you come everybody comes To, charleston,
RIGHT i mean everybody comes Through. Charleston everybody wants to

(16:05):
come To. Charleston so if you come To, charleston take thirty,
minutes come To Mount, pleasant go To. Gwen's see my, boys,
right they will take care of. You you will walk
out of that place a new man and your woman
in your life will absolutely just eat it up and

(16:26):
you will be walking around with confidence and your testosterone
will be all over your sleeves and dripping down to your.
Shoes And i'm telling you it'll be a. Maze so
just do that for. Me just do it for. Me
save up before you, go, though and tell THEM i, Said,
hi consider creating a style journal or a mood. BOARD

(16:47):
i wonder what my mood would be be like wearing
a mood, ring wouldn't. IT i didn't want to do
that BECAUSE i didn't want people to know what kind
of MOOD i was. In my mood's getting better now
Because i'm my second sip of. Wine so this can
be a physical scrap book or a digital connection of, images,
articles and. Notes collect images of outfits you, like noting

(17:12):
the specific, garments, colors and. Accessories write down your observations
about the styles you find. Appealing over, time this will
become a valuable tool in refining your personal style and
understanding your. Preferences i'm gonna be honest with, you this
dude ain't making no fashion scrap. Book i'm just not

(17:33):
going to do. IT i mean it sounds, good here
with the research and what we put on the paper.
Here But i'm not going to do. It but if
you're one of those scrap booking, dudes then you go for. It.
MAN i wouldn't, be you, know telling other friends at
the gym that you've been scrapbooking your personal fashion. Style

(17:53):
but you, know but maybe that works for you and your.
Buds it is important to remember that your personal style
is not a static. Entity it evolves over time as
your tastes and lifestyle. Change it's a journey of continuous
learning and. Experimentation be open to trying new, things adapting

(18:13):
to new, trends and refining your look based on your
experiences and. Growth the key is to create a style
that reflects the best version of, yourself allowing you to
express your, personality, confidence and. Individuality embrace the, process enjoy the.
Experiment let no one hates going to try on clothes

(18:35):
more than, me you, know Because i'm not an easy.
Fit but you, KNOW i kind Of WHEN i go To,
GLENN'S i like it BECAUSE i get to hang out
with my boys and you, know they might go get
me a little glass of like some fine bourbon or
some pappy or something like that you, Know, oh it's
just not missed those. GUYS i hadn't been in there
in a. While so embrace the, process enjoy the, experimentation

(18:59):
and remember that fashion should be fun and this is
a personal. Journey so take your, time explore and enjoy
the ride defining your unique and authentic cool and. Coolness.
Right WHENEVER i think a COOL i always think Of
arthur fauns are really do you remember? Him the? Fawns?
Hey you? KNOW i mean, AH i mean those were simple.

(19:20):
Days so this understanding extends beyond just. Clothing it encompasses
how you carry, yourself your grooming, habits and the accessories
that complement your. Outfits glenn's has some great accessories, too
as well as maintenance haircut and neatly trimmed beard, yep, yep,

(19:41):
yep exactly because you don't want to be all you,
know you don't be a. Ragamuffin that's what my dad
my mom would, say you're raga. Muffin don't want to
be a. Ragamuffin keep yourself, groomed, nice nice and tight
if you have, ONE a, clean well fitting, shoes a. Beard,

(20:01):
okay SORRY i got, LOST i got, lost well fitting
shoes can all make a significant difference in your overall.
Appearance your, accessories the watch you. CHOOSE i don't wear, watches,
RIGHT i wear. BRACELETS i got all the TIME i
need on my, phone my, iPad my, Computer and IF
i don't have, THAT i can look at The dagum's.

(20:22):
Sun the belt you, wear even the subtle addition of
a pocket SQUARE i do like me a pocket square
are all opportunities to add personality and refine your. Look
it's all about your. Personality you can't put WHAT i,
got my personality in your. Pocket i'm telling you right
now because it probably not going to, fit but maybe

(20:43):
you'll grow into. It so finding your personal style is
not a, Race it's a. MARATHON i, mean how original is?
That allow it yourself the time to explore an. Experiment
don't be afraid to make. Mistakes those mistakes are often
the greatest teachers in defining your. Aesthetic once you have
a better grasp on your personal, style you can create

(21:06):
a capsule wardrobe that consists of versatile and well fitting
pieces that that can be mixed and matched to create
a variety of. Looks you, know or if, not just
go back to your scrap. Booking this reduced this decision
fatigue and allows you to present your own unique style.
CONFIDENTLY i, remember the most stylish man is one who

(21:28):
feels comfortable and confident in his own, skin reflecting his
personal style with ease and. Grace this is a foundation
of cool and inherent quality that transcends fleeting. Trends amen to, that,
Brother and that's What i'm talking. About it's about, you
it's not about. Me it's not about the guy down the.

(21:49):
Street it doesn't mean you can't look at, me and
you don't look at me right now BECAUSE i got
on a tank top and workout shorts and no shoes
AND i need to. Shave but or the guy down the,
street you, know and you can see what they're, wearing
how what they're doing with their, shoes and they're, grooming

(22:09):
and incorporate that into what you. Do don't just like,
them but use a little bit of. It get your
ideas sometimes from other. People that's what really creative people,
do is they bring everybody else's ideas together and make their. Own,
Anyway i'm done rambling, Today but, man it SURE i
didn't know HOW i was going to feel about talking about.
Clothes to be honest with, you BUT i had a good.
Time i've gone way over my time, limit so. Listen

(22:33):
we're going to talk some more cool dudes clothing next
time and UNTIL i see you Then god bless you,
all AND i mean. It