From Basic To Badass: How To Make Your Outfits Cooler

Summary by Krater

The creator demonstrates ways to style seven menswear essentials from T.M. Lewin—white cotton button-up shirt, half-zip sweater, blazer, chinos, long-sleeve polo, Mac, and crew neck sweater—to transition them from basic to elevated outfits.

From the video

Answers: How can I style my wardrobe basics to look better?

• menswear styling
• wardrobe essentials
• elevating casual outfits
• layering clothes
• outfit combinations

What it concludes

• Leaving just the last button undone on a button-up shirt allows the shirt to sit better on the hips.
• A half-zip sweater can be paired with pleated trousers and chelsea boots to elevate a casual look.
• Pairing a blazer with a turtleneck and textured trousers elevates a smart casual outfit.
• Chinos can be dressed up with a smart shirt or dressed down with an oversized tee or hoodie for casual events.
• A long-sleeve polo can be styled in a rockstar meets preppie aesthetic with grungy skinny jeans, leather boots, and silver jewelry.
• The Mac jacket is versatile and can be layered over turtlenecks, white shirts, or hoodies for an elevated look.