I Built A British Gentleman's Autumn Wardrobe For £1,500

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  @PhilPullinger-b1c · 1 month ago

  I think it would be a good idea to replace your coat hangers with some that support the clothes better. I found that using flimsy wire items pushed unwanted  bulges in the shoulders.

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  @TheElderlyCynic · 4 weeks ago (edited)

  If you have shrunk woolen jumpers, soak them in cold water with a generous amount of HAIR conditioner. It will help to seperate the threads and then you can stretch it back into shape and dry by lying it flat on a towel. You can machine wash your jumpers on a delicate wool cycle in cold water. Use a wool soap rather than detergent and turn the items inside out to minimise pilling. I put them in a fabric mesh bag as well . I never wash my clothes with any fabric conditioner. Wool should be spun dry at a very low speed then dried flat on a towel. Obviously keep the cream colours away from dark clothes. Linen can be machine washed but some items will say to dry clean only. This is because the material hasnt been pre shrunk when they are made so can shrink ine first wash. You dont need to wash clothes everytime you wear them. trousers once every two weeks, shirts last longer if you wear a t-shirt/under shirt beneath them. Top tip- dont eat bolognaise in your cream tops,

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  @tedhalko4266 · 1 month ago

  James I am liking your videos, keep it up!

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  @robperkins2085 · 2 weeks ago

  Echoing another comment posted here, your jackets really need to be on wide, wooden hangers to prevent damage to the jacket shoulders. Amazon sells a variety of them in 6-packs at a very reasonable price. In addition, no sweater should ever be hung on a hanger - always fold them and store them flat, especially wool and cashmere. Thrift store shopping can provide insane savings - look for ones in close proximity to wealthier neighborhoods as the donated clothes tend to be of exceptional quality. In the last few years I'd estimate I've spent $750-$1,000 on jackets, shirts, pants and sweaters the value of which is well in excess of $10,000! Good video and I've subscribed.

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  @stylishoversixty9459 · 4 weeks ago

  Great video, the store you keep mentioning, is it called T K Maxx?

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  @J.Andersen-j8q · 1 month ago

  Are your blazers or suits actually made in the UK? Everything has been outsourced now, otherwise the price would be considerably higher.

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  @samaa8225 · 3 weeks ago

  Do you recommend getting sport coats Made to measure or off the rack ? mine are predominantly off the rack due to cost but none of them are as good as the 1 made to measure i have from a few years ago !

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  @firebirdcas · 3 weeks ago

  Im not into the whole plastic shoe thing. In my opinion gentlemen should wear leather shoes, build to last decades. Nurtured and polished.

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  @marclussier7350 · 4 weeks ago

  Tk max is a second hand clothing store?

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  @Frederick-Wilbury · 1 month ago

  Well that’s great for you sir I couldn’t even afford £150.00

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  @pallasathena1555 · 1 month ago (edited)

  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxUqNHvPAJs&amp;t=63">1:03</a> please don’t say “slash”, It’s “stroke” in Britain.