2016 UPDATE: I wrote this article in 2015 when I lived in Saigon and didn't have a big selection of clothes to choose from. As of this update I'm in California and after doin' some California shoppin' I changed my style up. I suggest you read Iron & Tweed and Casual Style 101 to develop your own style.
Style, boys. Style is what makes or breaks you.
Style is what makes the girls smile and giggle when you walk in the room (or sometimes they just open their eyes and drop their mouths). Either is fine with me.
From my website, to my wardrobe, to my house, to my electronic gadgets - everything must have style.
Classic style. I'm not trying to be a New York cosmopolitan spending all of my money on clothes. I want to look good.
When you look good, you feel good. When you feel good, opportunities seem to present themselves.
So what's Uncle Vic's rule?
Always.
Look.
Good.
I don't leave my house in sweatpants and dirty t-shirts. I don't leave my house with dirty shoes on. I don't leave my house unkempt.
I'm always on when other people see me. When you're alone, do whatever you want, but around people you need to be on.
First impressions, second impressions, and 37th impressions matter.
Always look good.
Some jokers are going to tell me you don't need to wear a suit and tie every day to look good. I would respond: no shit.
You don't need to wear a suit unless the situation calls for it. You dress for the situation, you dress for the event and you dress for your climate.
I've previously said you should dress your best all the times. Well, two things…
1) You should dress your best at all times.
2) I only wear t-shirts and jeans.
“But wait, Vic? I thought you wore a suit and tie everyday? Did you lie…”
I never wear a suit unless it's for business. Even though I wear a t-shirt and jeans every day you should still dress your best at all times.
It might make me a hypocrite but it doesn't make me wrong.
See, you dress up in the finest threads until you don't need to dress in the finest threads anymore.
I don't need to dress to impress anymore because I'm already there. I don't try to impress anyone, people try to impress me (but I still always look good).
Not to mention it's really damn hot where I live. Too hot for a suit. Remember, you need to dress for the situation, the event and the climate. The climate where I currently live (Saigon) is hotter than hell.
So how do you dress well without going overboard?
That's an easy answer but it might be a tough pill to swallow.
You can dress modestly but still be the most stylish guy in the room if you have a bold physique. I stand out because I have a physique. Clothes look good on me when they would look like slop on other men strictly because I have a physique.
Your physique is the basic element of your style. Everything you wear should be based off on and built onto your physique.
I dress modestly and I'm still the guy. The guy who walks in a room and everyone stares at.
I've got the style with a smile, but even better I've got the physique to pull it off.
If you're built like Adonis you don't need anything more than a form fitting t-shirt, nice fitting jeans, colorful sneakers, an expensive but understated watch and all of a sudden you're the guy who everyone looks at.
When I walk into a room people stare and girls start giggling and whispering to each other.
Why? Classic style and good physique.
I have a very modest and simple wardrobe but it's right for my physique and for my climate.
I also like to keep it simple. I wear the same clothes every single day. Currently, this is my entire wardrobe…
T-Shirts
I have about 35 t-shirts that I go through. Typically I wear two t-shirts every day. I wear one shirt in the morning, typically I will wear the same shirt to the gym, then I will shower and change shirts. I wear…
- Uniqlo t-shirts and tanks - I buy single color t-shirts made by Uniqlo for about $7 apiece. I buy them in Bangkok, but if you did some digging your could probably find them online. I also like Calvin Klein tanks.
- Calvin Klein micro modal t-shirt. This is my favorite shirt because it's extremely comfortable. I like the fabric to be 10% lycra for extra comfort in hot climates. I buy from freshpair.com (they ship worldwide), you can also get this Calvin Klein shirt from amazon.
Pictured: This is a Calvin Klein micro modal t-shirt size XL
Jeans
I have 4 pairs of jeans that I go through but I only really like one pair.
Levis 504 regular straight double stitch jeans. 2016 UPDATE: I only wear Diesel Jogger Jeans now.I wear Levis jeans size 34/34. I wear Levis because that's all I can find that fit my long legs and my muscular thick thighs. I really have no other options for Jeans unless I get on a plane and fly somewhere.I used to wear Buffalo David Bitton jeans and they looked fantastic and they were the most comfortable jeans I've ever owned. Unfortunately they are made in China and both pairs I have owned developed a hole in the crotch within a few months of purchase.
Pictured: Mr. Lion tee, Levis 504 jeans
Pictured: Buffalo David Bitton jeans, Uniqlo t-shirt, Superdry sneakers.
Socks, Underwear & Shoes
Underwear
I have about 20 pairs of the exact same brand, color and style of boxer briefs.
2xist black boxer briefs. UPDATE: I don't wear these anymore.
Socks
I have about 25 pairs of the same socks.
- Hanes classic black low cut socks. (2016 UPDATE: I still wear these socks. Very durable!) I wear low cut or no show socks. Personally I hate seeing socks unless you're wearing slacks and dress shoes. With tennis shoes I don't want to see socks. I also don't wear white because white always appears dirty after a few uses. Black socks always look the same. You can get them from amazon or even Wal-Mart.
Shoes
I have 4 pairs of the same brand of shoes, each in a different color.
Onitsuka Tiger sneakers. UPDATE: These shoes hurt my feet. I do not wear them anymore and don't recommend them.
Gym style
At the gym I wear my regular t-shirts or I wear tank tops and I wear sweatpants from H&M;.
Pictured: These are Uniqlo shirts size XL (veins sold separately).
Pictured: Square cut tank top
Gym Bag
I use a sackpack rather than a traditional gym bag. In my gym bag I keep: one extra t-shirt, one pair socks, one pair boxer briefs, one bar of nubian black soap, one stick of deodorant, baby wipes (only animals use toilet paper), one razor and one tube of aftershave.
Pictured: Gym sackpack
Accessories
- I wear one mildly expensive black Vabene watch. The watch looks fantastic, it's understated and classic in style and the street thieves where I live don't understand it's value because it isn't gold. The right watch for you depends on your personal. Pick one that you like.
- Clark Kent eye-glasses at night (I'm blind from writing all this time for you), Ray-Ban prescription sunglasses when outside.
A baseball cap that was given to me.
Pictured on left: Raglan Henley 3/4 tee
2016 UPDATE: I only wear the B&D; hat.
I keep a very modest wardrobe, but it's very effective in getting eyeballs on you…
IF!
You have the physique to go with it.
And if you don't have the physique it doesn't really matter how you dress, you'll still look like shit.
So fix the physique, then fix the wardrobe, then be the guy who gets all the eyes from all the girls in all the world.
Beyond the wardrobe you need to think about hair, skin, facial hair and teeth and all the other things that slobs don't worry about.
Hair
I keep two hairstyles. I'll call them shaved and classic.
Classic hairstyle:
I like a nice, clean style of hair. I'm often asked what the name of the haircut is, but I typically cut it myself so there is no name. I suppose you could call it the Victory haircut, but I just like it clean, simple, classic and stylish. To keep this hairstyle I use a light amount of American Crew pomade.
Shaved head:
Typically I shave my head with a zero guard about 6 months out of the year. I do this for comfort and simplicity. To keep this clean look I need to shave my head one time per week on a zero guard (no guard). You can pick up some hair clippers from amazon.
Skin-care
Personally I only use one soap, Nubian african black soap, for all my washing needs. You can buy Nubian African black soap from amazon or iHerb.
I like nubian black soap this much.
Shaving
Baxter of California After Shave Balm - The best after shave I have ever used and I never get those nasty red bumps on my neck any more. I live in Thailand and I pay double to have this product shipped to me.
Taylor of Old Bond Street Jermyn Street Luxury Shaving Cream for Sensitive Skin – The best shaving cream I have ever used.
For extra skin care tips see: What I've Been Using to Look Younger That Actually Works
Teeth
I said style with a smile. Bad teeth, ugly teeth, is ugly style. I never liked my teeth so I got them fixed professionally. Now I have Hollywood teeth.
Electronics
I try and carry the least amount of stuff I possibly can.
- iPhone, MacBook air, Synapse 25 bag, small MacBook air bag for the moto.
That's it. That's nearly everything I own.
Put it all together and what do you get?
PS - For more tips about casual style be sure to check out Iron and Tweed.
Start here: How Reinventing My Style Changed My Life and don't forget to grab the great style book Casual Style 101.
The irony of dressing is that most people do it terribly until they read a decent guide and realise how simple it is. Colour and fit are simple concepts. Most people in my university tell me I look like I put a lot of thought and money into dressing, when my clothes altogether cost far less than a smartphone.
Victor,
I also believe that physical appearance can have a huge impact in the way other people perceive you and communicate with you.However i think that we should be a little more “loose” even around people.
“I’m always on when other people see me. When you’re alone, do whatever you want, but around people you need to be on”
It’s important to always present yourself in the best way that you can but sometimes you might just need to be yourself and don’t try to always look flawless. Trying to always look good can make you adopt a pretending behavior. “Oh my X,Y,Z is coming to see me, shit i have to change clothes” No.Fuck it. Stay with your pajamas. No big issue.
But it mostly depends on who you are with.
Additionally you can look exceptional without the physique. But having a great body can make you look even better. Having a beautiful body can make you look better while dressing in simplicity. When you don’t have the great body then simplicity won’t be enough to impress.
By the way i use nubian black soap too. After you wash your hands,face etc with this, do you put it back in the box, in a soap case or do you just put it on the shelf? I am placing it in a soap case but i am worried if it gets any bacteria on.
Kind regards,
Damian
I don’t agree with this at all. Its not pretending if you start the day looking good.
If you’re still in pajamas when anyone comes over you’ve got a serious problem.
I don’t feel like I have to step down to someone else’s level in order to make them feel good. If anything, get them on your level.
Sometimes it’s pretending and it is certaintly not an enjoyable way to act.Sometimes.
I didn’t say being in pajamas when meeting EVERYBODy. I said it depends on who you are with.
”I also believe that physical appearance can have a huge impact in the way other people perceive you and communicate with you.However i think that we should be a little more “loose” even around people.”
Really? Freaking t-shirts, jeans and and sneakers aren’t loose enough? come on.
“Now I have Hollywood teeth.” Good humor, man.
I opt for the 501 denim, but your casual style is similar to what I’m going through. I’ve spent a long time wondering what kind of a style I will have as I mature and become more self-improved. I’ve noticed that the way a man will dress plays a major part in how they are treated, especially when it comes from the opposite sex.
I found my style through simply wanting to be comfortable in my clothing. Uncomfortable clothing that does not look good is a mystery to me.
I wouldn’t try to do too much in my wardrobe because simplicity can put you on another level. I think it’s disappointing how most men don’t develop personal style (for any number of reasons). Style is confidence. I really like your formula of t-shirt + jeans + sneakers x watch = BOLDANDDETERMINED.
Hygiene, hygiene, hygiene! As men, we have to shake off this strange perception that taking care of yourself is something to look down upon. They have drones and watch-phones and some men still don’t see the need to bathe, brush their teeth, and stay well-groomed? Slovenly is the way these men walk through life, and that is unacceptable for the man who is a winner.
These work:
1. Do I look like I exercise?
2. Could I pull a bar of soap out of my pocket?
3. Do I feel completely confident with what I’m wearing?
(4. It is worth more to you to wear correctly sized clothing than a closet full of “swag”.)
Never white underwear. Why?
Gets dirty easily.
Get’s piss and fart shrapnel stains easilly
Hahahaha!
Haha!
It’s true!
Pirata that is seriously funny.
Shrapnel defined: fragments of a bomb, shell, or other object thrown out by an explosion.
Thank you for the great laugh brother!
If the holes are not bad you can get a pair of good fitting jeans patched up.
Had 2 pair Buffalo David Bitton with holes in the crotch. Had them sewn up 3 times EACH. They still fell apart.
How do you feel about beards?
Depends on the beard. Check out the guy Nate from Iron and Tweed below for a good beard.
Growing a full beard is definitely an experience.
Tonight I was standing at a bus stop and noticed a car full of pretty young ladies near me waiting for the light. Out of the corner of my eye I noticed them all looking at me. When one started gesturing like she was twisting a mustache I looked over.
They all started giggling and one said “don’t mind us, we’re just mirin, but your probably used to that.” :)
Moral of the story, try growing a full beard at least once in your life. Especially if you’re single.
how old are you? I want a full beard but mine is still patchy on the sides, Idk if its because of my age (22)
I’m 29, but have had some mean stubble since my teens. This is my first time actually letting it grow out, though.
Yours may still grow in, but it might not. If not, just embrace the fact that you’ll have an easier time shaving. I’m eventually going back to baby smooth and it’ll be a bitch all over again.
Science suggests that the attractiveness of beards depends on how many guys are wearing that look at the moment. So when everybody had a mustache, it wasn’t a sign of confidence… today if you rock it, it rocks.
In a study they found that now the most attractive beards are in descending order: three-day stubble, clean shaved, mustache full beard. (sry, cant find that study anymore :/ )
It amazes me how people are always relying on ”science” and studies instead of using common sense and logic. off course having a beard is not as cool if everyone is wearing one. You don’t need a study to know that, that’s just silly. That’s like tattoos, you do not look like a rebel anymore if you got some, because everyone and their mother have a tattoo these days.
You forgot to mention the 3/4 sleeve Raglan Henley shirt by Alternative that you wear. Can get these on Amazon.
The reason it’s called a “Raglan Henley” is because a raglan attaches to the collar as opposed to regular henley shirts that connect at the shoulder
I could do a whole style guide post about this shirt. Can be worn in the gym, with a jacket, summer…basically anytime.
I’m surprised you don’t have any branded shirts from Alternative.
Also found a typo “slacks and dress shows.”
Not my shirt. Only wearing it to cover a massive sunburn. I literally never wear long sleeve. That was one time in over a year I wore a long sleeve. Great shirt though, if I lived in a colder climate I would own many of them.
Great article but you gotta step your sneaker game up. Even if you don’t wanna drop $400 on the best shoes on earth (Common Projects), gotta mix some Air Max 90s into the rotation! They are like $70 and one of the dopest shoes on the market.
The truth is, most people dress out of necessity, not for style.
A) I wear size 13 which doesn’t exist in Asia so I wear what I can and B) not my style.
I agree with you ,Victor, perfectly.You’re the attire you wear.I have seen brilliant guys of great repute who lost great opportunities to get ahead in life, just because they don’t care how they dress in public.You will be treated according to the attire you wear.
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What a great post.
“Focus on the body first”.
Once you have a nice shoulder to waist ratio and some burgeoning arms just wear clothes that emphasize your physique.
Plain and simple.
Hows saigon compared to bangkok?
Hot, but less hot.
No offense but why are you living in Saigon?
Why on earth would I take offense?
Some people are funny that way but I am glad you didn’t. That being said you still didn’t answer the question. Is there a particular reason you moved from the U.S. to Vietnam?
I didn’t move from the US to Vietnam, I haven’t lived in the US for many years. Read archives, it’s all there.
Hi Victor,
My 16, 24 and 26 y/o sons are great fans of your blog. I am 51, and I am too. It was about time to see someone who thinks and acts like a man and shares with others how to be a man in a liberal world.
I am grateful they found your website because reinforce what I have taught them.
Per your article, I wear suit and tie weekdays , but jeans weekends. What we wear says who we are. In that same way people will respond to that perception.
Keep carrying on…
All the best,
-Horacio
Thank you Horacio.
This post really grabbed my attention - nice work! I’ve just published my casual style eBook so my head’s been swimming with these thoughts for the past few months.
I think it’s important to impress upon young guys the value of pulling your appearance together.
Some of the points I really agree with are:
1. Dress simply
2. Develop a personal uniform
3. When you find something that works, stock up
4. Dress for your occupation and climate
5. Build your body
For guys living in slightly cooler climates, consider making casual button ups your go-to. You’ll look put together without appearing pretentious.
This guy really knows what he’s talking about.
I highly recommend reading Nate’s blog at Iron&Tweed, great advice there.
Thank you sir. I have a blast writing it and hope to help as many of you guys as I can.
I second that. I have Bold and Determined book marked right before Iron and Tweed.
That’ great to hear!
I just wear a variety of flashy tank tops; only works if you’re ripped tho ;)
All good advise and good product info Vic. I plan to take some if not all of your suggestions.
Thanks Bro.
I.A.A.M.
We see you photo-bombing in the background, Mike!
Solid points Vic. Even when wearing just a T-shirt and jeans, people should know you have your shit together.
I’m not entirely convinced by this post - there are many expat guys in Asia who would say never wear a t-shirt out unless you want to look like a tourist. Although I ignored them, they have a point.
Expats dress like garbage.
How big do you need to be to get noticed in clothing? I’m ripped but I weigh 160 at 6 ft. I have to wear size medium to make clothes fit well…
Bigger than that. 160 at 6ft is very skinny.
Everyone is going to be a little different, but to give you a little perspective, I’m 6’2” and look really skinny in clothes at anything under 185lbs.
I’m 2 inches shorter and look skinny at 185 though I wear XL shirts.
XL is huge, you’ll look skinny if your shirt is draped over you like a loose sheet. You want it to fit.
Yo Vic check out Levi’s new athletes cut. Cut just like the ones you suggested but way more room in the thigh. Good suggestions
Will do.
I bought these, best fucking pair of jean ive ever worn in my life.
Thank you random person on the internet.
Rigid Dragon btw
You are referring to Levi 541 Athletic Fit jeans. I have them in black twill. The crotch is way too small and the waist is too large. Other than that, they are great. The seat and thighs are accommodating, for those of us who are in shape.
Hey Victor typo in, “I said stye with a smile”.
Good to see you commenting on posts again. This is the best article in several months.
I have something that I would like your take on:
You recommend I check out X’s blog 6months ago and I was wondering if you knew anything about his Internship. He seems very interesting, but I don’t know much about it.
Basically I just want to know if you think the internship is legit.
Best regards,
Dylan
Email me.
Email sent
Yes, dressing sharp doesn’t have to break the bank, nor does it have to be complicated. I also agree that, at least being in shape, helps immensely with first impressions. I’m currently wearing the following:
Levi 514 athletic cut, black twill jeans.
Allen Edmonds Dalton wingtip dress boots, in oxblood.
A cheap olive corduroy sport coat, that I picked up from Mens Wearhouse, for $100.
Great choice on the Allen Edmonds Daltons! I’m trying to get every wear I can out of mine before I retire them for the summer.
That is Levi 541s. The Daltons are great! I’ve received so many compliments from them. I wanted the horsehide version, but at $750/pair, it was too rich for my blood.
black low cut socks and tight fit black ts are the shit
Hey Vic. Another great in depth article, I love wearing black boxers. it’s all I wear, it used to drive one of my ex girlfriends crazy.
I have a Question though, with regards to building a natural physique. I’m 22. I understand from research that going on gear young is silly due to not being fully developed, this appears to be your take on it too.
I’ve been training in the gym for over 2 years and I have the V shape and naturally broad shoulders which have grown through training.
I’m wondering if you think it’s possible to continue doing this naturally, or will i lack the physique so to speak? I’m 5ft 8 and 158lbs.
I don’t really want to inject steroids, truthfully!
You can continue, but gains will come slower as you age. Such is life. Eventually you want to concentrate more on condition than on size.
It is true you don’t have to wear a suit. Most people look absolut ridiculous in their cheap not fitting suits and some people look like a million bucks in t-shirt and jeans. It’s all about body language and fitting.
Ooooooh man i like it. We have completely same style. Do you know where can i get some custom t-shirts? I have wide shoulders for xxl and t-shirt should be long for m size, so what can i do? Some good source for fancy college bags?
Black Nubian soap is the one! Love the uniqlo t’s aswell affordable and good quality ( looks good with a body of a spartan physique ) if anyone has aches from the gym red tiger balm is the way to go. Also I’ve found Levi’s 511 are a great range of jeans, nice fitting and give enough room for the old tree trunks and hang nice on all trainers/ shoes.
tell me how are those uniqlo t-shirts, some fit kind right?
Thats my man!
Steve Jobs wore a suite and tie every single day until he got his avalanche of success. Then he wore the same clothes every day. Jeans, tennis shoes and a turtle neck.
Great post Vic.
(I’m blind from writing all this time for you), ?????? Really. Sure there not just a fashion statement for you son?
You must be smoking rocks of you think you can come here and call me son.
Hahaha, get him Uncle Vic!
It’s amazing how disrespectful kids are these days, this is Victors Home, his Life and his Legacy. Would you walk up to Donald Trump in the Trump Towers, tell him his building looks like crap and call him son?
that would be funny though
Victor,
Great post as usual.
Do you recommend or include any men fragance on your daily pride casual style arsenal?
Saludos desde México.
I’m not a fan of cologne. Never have been.
Hard to go wrong with some of the old classics like Brut or Old Spice. Just steer clear of the shit like Axe.
I wear old spice swagger.
Looks like Cernovich photobombed the hell out of you in that one pic
Cracked up when I spotted him.
Just checked my local Amazon. Nubian soaps sell for about $45 for a single bar here.
If I recall correctly nubian soap costs about $3 per bar.
Amazon Japan, sorry for the confusion.
“If you’re built like Adonis you don’t ,”NEED” anything more than a form fitting t-shirt, nice fitting jeans, colorful sneakers, an expensive but understated watch and all of a sudden you’re the guy who everyone looks at.”
Lastly, what cologne and deodorant do you recommend?
Great stuff Vic!
Your style is simple, good looking, and straight to the point.
Vic,
This post was really insightful. You re a damn good looking man and articles like this help me to get closer to your level.
You were talking about T-shirts? Damn if I had a body like yours I wouldn’t even be wearing T-shirts!
On a side note:
-What do you think about cologne? If you do use it what kind of brand do you like?
-Do you wear leather slippers like monk straps or mocassins?
-What s your take on long hair? Judging from your earlier posts you take a lot of inspiration from the old school 70’s era bodybuilders. These guys all had long, full hair as opposed to today’s bodybuilders who seem to be incapable of growing any.
Alright Mr Pride. A good day to you.
Best regards from europe.
Right, for sure do a haircutting video.
Soooo, what’s the deal with toilet paper?
Put dog shit on your hands then wipe it off with toilet paper and tell me how clean your hands are.
touché
vic, you mean to say you have adopted habit of using water instead of paper, there? and example was full of truth and self explanatory
Correct.
I’m a big advocate on style and the simple saying of “If you look good, you feel good” is an understatement.
When you wake up in the morning, get ready for your day, you put on your clothes, and you have the style that makes you feel like you’re a winner. It’s crazy to think of dressing any other way.
Mix that with having a big and defined body and you really feel on top.
I love the look of the Vabene watch. A great piece that can complement a lot of outfits.
Keeping a wardrobe simple, with well thought outfits that are the best quality you can afford is the only way to go.
People today can’t differentiate between cost and value. Cost is what you pay but value is what you get. Expensive does not necessarily mean good quality, nor does it mean overpriced tat either.
Too many people are willing to be blinded by labels. A good rule I read on another blog is that you should never be able to tell what brands someone is wearing at first glance. If a piece of clothing needs a big gaudy label to sell it, it’s usually not worth what you pay for it.
Thanks for s Great post Vic.
Regarding formal wear-where do you get your dress shirts? As a guy with a big chest but small neck and waist, It seems custom made is the way to go. Otherwise once the chest fits, the lower part and neck are baggy. Do you have any suggestions?
The waist is a fairly easy alteration, but if you can’t find any shirts that fit both your chest and neck you’re probably a good candidate for custom.
You can find places online that’ll make shirts for you for around $100 each. You’ll end up with a better fit than if you spend $50 on a shirt from Express and then spend another $50 on reconstructive surgery.
Just Google “MTM shirts online” or “made to measure shirts online.”
Cool is for boys, style is for men, but aestetics is for Gods !
So Gods don’t need to wear much clothes, they only wear jewelry ))
Do you still recommend baking soda for getting white teeth?
S
Hii VIc
Whats your recommended perfume for men?
valubale post vic.
Whats your recommended perfume for men?
Great article Vic - Ever since I implemented your 30 days of discipline principles - specifically to this article - Dress to Impress - The chips just seem to fall in all the right places.
Also, quick error correction:
“If you’re built like Adonis **you don’t anything** more than a form fitting t-shirt, nice fitting jeans, colorful sneakers, an expensive but understated watch and all of a sudden you’re the guy who everyone looks at.”
Guessing it should be “you don’t *need* anything”.
I like the fact that you talk about building a physique first before you try to buy nice clothes. Last year when I was a chubby guy, I didn’t care what I wore because I didn’t have the body to wear nice fitting clothes, my gut would just stick out too much. When i got into shape, thanks to Body of a Spartan, I began to buy form fitting clothes and automatically noticed a difference in the way people interacted with me. Girls started eyeballing me. In fact, one of my girlfriends literally could not keep her hands off of me because I was wearing a form fitting shirt for the first time. My friends would constantly compliment me on my appearance and most would just say “wow”.
I’m glad this article mentioned the body as well. Many articles out there do talk about men’s fashion and style but when a man is overweight and out of shape, nothing is going to look good on him. A man with muscular body can get away with wearing average plain clothes (the ones that fit him not too tight and not too loose).
I personally do not like multiple colored striped t-shirts and t-shirts with logos and too many wordings. Plain black, white or grey t-shirt with black jean pants does it for me with black socks and black shoes. Maybe a black or brown leather jacket as well.
It’s also neat that you put a watch there as well. It seems to me that with so many smart phones and iPhones, people thought they didn’t need to carry watch and can just check the time on their phone. I rarely see people with watch these days and I’m in the states.
Great article Victor, very valuable information for anyone looking to up their game in lifestyle materials. Thanks!
I like the fact that you keep it simple. However, even if it sounds simple many overlook these factors and fail to stand out. I also tend to focus on building my body mostly and then with a bit of care when it comes to style, I feel quite good.
My question is, what did you have to do to get your teeth white?
I have a question for you Vic:
You have an awesome physique, and you’ve stated a number of times that you use hormone manipulators. How did you build muscle in all the right places (chest arms legs etc) without getting any sort of distended stomach? Are you sucking in your stomach or using Photoshop? Or has it never been an issue?
Thanks for your time, Zack
Building muscle = distended stomach? Are you smoking crack, Zack?
Whenever you use hormones and use heavy compound movements, the typical result is a stomach that is more distended (albeit muscular). Just look at powerlifting and bodybuilding Ronnie Colman comes to mind). I was wondering if you incurred any of these problems yourself.
those who have big belies are top bodybuilders who use enormous amount of Gh. You wont be like that if you dont become crazy like them.
It’s enormous amounts of GH MIXED with enormous amounts of insulin MIXED with enormous amounts of carbohydrates.
I get it.
A man can wear a $1,600+ three piece suit and tie with $1,200 shoes but if his body is sloppy, he will LOOK sloppy. Bottom line: stop looking like crap, get in the gym and get a body that looks good.
Perfect article, Vic!
Victor,
You’ve been a big help to me - hoping to return the favor a bit.
As you obviously end up staring at the computer screen for extended periods of time, I would highly recommend searching for ” f lux ” on your favorite search engine.
Basically its a program that adjusts the blue light on your screen in sync with the patterns of the sun. Try it for five minutes and then turn it off and I guarantee you will not go back. Better alternative than the indoor glasses mentioned in your post.
Seems inconsequential I know but you can’t imagine how beneficial it is until you try it. You’ll wish you found it years ago.
Hope all is well,
Grant
Really like your style man. It is simple, not fancy but at the same time it looks really good on you. Like you said, if you want to look good in your clothes make sure that you look good without your clothes. That is true. When I was skinny little boy no matter what I wore, nothing suited me well. When I got some muscles, everything suited me well. So yeah, I agree with you.
I want to ask you one question. I see that you are shaving your head, I plan to do it too, but have one problem. Whenever I shave my head, my scalp is so white. Face is really dark and scalp is white. It looks weird. Do you have any advice how to solve this problem?
Yeah, you gotta get a little tan so the head matches the face. I keep my head shaved usually 6 months of the year so it has time to stay the same color as my face.
Vic, you have any pic of the backside of the victory haircut?
Those green onitsuka’s are perfect for the upcoming summer.
Negative, but the back is the exact same as the sides.
Hey Vic.
How much did you pay for your teeth operation, i’ve never liked mine either and i think i would look so much better getting them fixed.
Sorry for bad english, it’s not my native language.
10K.
Did you get your veneers in States or in Asia (heard it’s cheaper and quite popular there) ?
Any dentist/clinic that you would recommend?
Thanks in advance,
Daniel
Hey
You should make a blog post on teeth operations, as i’m sure its has a place and a demand here.
You could talk about your pro’s and con’s you’ve had with your personal operation
What type of things are good to look for in a dentistry
Why you did yours the way you did it
A estimated price range for people in the U.S/Wherever you got yours
Thank you, Rodney
Hi Vic,
Hope you are well. I just wanted to inquire after reading ‘How to be a Blog artist’ handbook if taxes apply to the revenue you generate? Since you live in Asia how do you circumvent this aspect of your business? As a blog artist would I be liable to pay taxes to the government?
Thank you for your help.
Regards,
Bob
If you’re a United States citizen you pay taxes no matter where you live.
How exactly do you cut your hair? Do you trim the top or use thinning shears?
I have a similar cut just longer on top(barbers call it a comb over fade).
Onitsuka Tigers are the only sneakers I’ve worn for years now. I have four pairs of the Ultimate 81 style, I would recommend them to anyone.
Once you have a body of a spartan all you need to get laid are colorful sneakers and a nice watch, girls will stop you to comment on your shoes, ladies will stop and comment on your watch. Dark jeans with black or gray t-shirt, all day everyday. But you have to get right with the gym or you’ll just look like a dopey kid in baggy clothes.
“I don’t need to dress to impress anymore because I’m already there.” I love this. It says so much in just a few words. To me, this says that you’re so sure of yourself that you don’t need to make up for anything you feel you may be missing by wearing the right clothes. You can wear almost anything you like and still feel good about yourself. You don’t need to change clothes from one day to the next worried that someone will notice that you wore the same shirt the day before, (even though you didn’t, it’s just the same type) because you’re not overly concerned with what people think. Because you’re “enough” you don’t need to buy the best brand you can afford because of what you think it’ll say to others about you. Thanks for the great post Victor. A lot of good ideas in here. Can’t wait to see more of this type.
Deodorant and Shampoo? none?
Pantene pro v and old spice.
Quick question: You got your teeth fixed. How long did that take until they looked good? The whole process I mean? I missed the chance to get my teeth fixed as a teenager, and I’d like to get them fixed now, but it would suck if that took ages. (Most times it requires wearing braces, doesn’t it?)
Also: Great article!
Vic, it must be hot as hell in Saigon. Do you ever wear shorts?
No, never.
I really think your a fucking riot….i found you, by searching for a tip on finding a good woman..
good wife material…i totally relate to every point you made….finally a decent perspective…keep up the good work..
Rock n roll bro!
Why not white underwear?
By the way you look like Brad Pitt.
Thanks. Checked out Uniqlo shirts. I’ve gotten bigger than all my clothes since starting Krav Maga and training hard. Nothing fit. My own personal style has changed a lot too. Uniqlo was perfect for casual, smart, minimalistic-style summer shorts and tshirts. The Pima cotton shirts are ridic.
Ordered the underwear you suggested too. All my underwear is too tight now. My nuts hurt. Hope the pouch keeps me more comfortable.
I’m 44, fat and married, so my prime is passed already, but I do use you as inspiration to get my ass in the gym…I’m curious, what made you go to Thailand and are the women there more into you because you’re not Asian?
Great post Vic - your point on having a good physique is spot on. A slob is a slob no matter what he wears. Get the physique and everything falls into place after. Great advice and product recommendations. My order of Nubian soap just arrived and I’m really impressed.
Chris
Personally from my own experiences of improving my apperance in the last 4 years since being 20yrs old. This posts speaks so much truth on how upgrading your appearance can positively effect you. If you got a great physique, take care of your skin,facial hair, hair, teeth and wear clothes that accentuate you. You will stand out among the crowd, get treated better, women will eye bang you and so forth.
I’ve always had a great athletic physique, but when I took into account of the other principles of looking good. It really upgraded my life and gave me a different view of the world.
It’s eye opening experience to see how people treat you differently when look good the majority of time. You’ll never want to go back to looking average or looking like a slob of doom.
Thank you for another solid posts Mr. Pride. I’ve been a big fan of your writing for almost 2 years and have recommended it to people who I thought might be serious about improving their lives.
Peace, Uncle Vic. I’ve been a long time reader of your awesome articles. you have a huge fan base in Northern Nigeria. we all adore you and are always full of elation when ever a new post comes up. keep up the good work sir. your articles are very insightful.
@boldanddetermined
Will you be creating any more podcasts ?
Hey Victor, with that shirt color and that V-taper do you try to look like a Doritos or what? haha
https://instagram.com/p/2zk8QQvjX3/?taken-by=boldanddetermined
Look at the background, I don’t wear shirts like that.
I know, it was just a joke, inverted triangle upper body with orange shirt looked like a dorito.
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/00/42/82/004282c2b0489e2f1698471566ffb0d7.jpg
hahaha!
Saxx Underwear with a pouch for a package- https://www.saxxunderwear.com/ They’re fantastic
Great article as always! I love your minimalistic approach to everything. Keep it simple stupid, thats goddam right Victor!
On a different note, who do you think will win on July 11th, McGregor or Aldo and why?
Keep up the great work!
I’ve never had a swole physique, but I’ve always managed to pull chicks effortlessly lol
Hi Victor,
Any advice on getting teeth professionally done? I would love a hollywood smile.
Great work with the blog - just started my internet business (non-passive income), hoping to travel off the back of it. Don’ tell my girlfriend.
Respect from the UK,
Anthony
Check out Good Looking Loser (he’s a buddy of Victor Pride’s, I believe) he has some good stuff on this topic.
Hi Vic,
You’re doing mankind a service. How i came across your website makes for an interesting story. Recently i met a girl who i think is a fucking 10/10. I didnt notice her much until we started to talk, and i started to think that shes a very cool girl. But fucking hell, soon i had a crush on her. I felt disgusted, feeling like a teenage girl who cant get over a cool band player. I knew it was disgusting but i couldnt get out of my fucking head. I was getting depressed because even though we talk great and i make her laugh shitless, i knew i wasnt gonna lock her because shes so fucking rich. I became depressed. To help me get my shit together i searched on the internet ‘Advice on women from alpha men’, and your article named ‘The only thing you need to get and keep women’ (selfish) came up. I went ahead and opened the link and read the whole article. At several points in the article i laughed out loud at just how unapologetic and masculine it was. The words alone raised my confidence and testosterone. Curious, i went ahead and opened a few links on your archives section and soon i was fucking hooked. The more i read, the more i felt empowered. I have spent almost 4 hours of reading your content, and at this point in time that girl is no longer on my mind. Instead of picturing a future with her, im thinking of ways to improving myself. Improving myself so she cant help but fall in love with me, money be damned. Im a fat fuck who has tried to go to the gym several times in the past few months and failed. Not anymore. I will follow the steak and eggs diet to death from now on, until i get lean and muscular. Being slim isnt my goal now, i want to be muscular. I used to be a negative guy, that all stops now. it starts with me going to bed early to wake up for a morning walk. i will keep you posted on this transformation
Thanks a lot
Fat starfish
Hey Victor,
What is the exact name of you watch? I can’t find it on their website..
I don’t know the exact name. I didn’t see it online anywhere.
Mr Pride,
Can we expect “The Victor Pride Formal Style Guide”?
Good question. Perhaps after I spend some time in NYC later this year.
Great post.
LOL @ your caption for the watch. “Street thieves don’t understand its value”
My guess is most street thieves would still avoid you even if you were wearing a rolex with the tag still attached. I’m sure there are easier targets.
Vic,
Would love to know what you think of our watches at Chronodos.com.
We even mentioned you in one of our blog posts:)
http://www.chronodos.com
Hello Victor! You state that you are “blind as a bat”. I take that as you are myopic? (Nearsighted). What are your thoughts on that? Do you consider this something to improve the way you have done with the rest of your physique or perhaps an adaption to your work? (Reading, writing). Have your eyesight changed anything during your adult years? This may sound as a weird question but from what i have read the difference in a myopics eye and a “normal” eye is measured in millimeters. And well the changes in the rest of your body has been bigger than that.. Regards /Kuba
I’m not blind as a bat, that’s hyperbole. My left eye is perfect, my right eye is nearsighted. I can see without glasses but working on the computer is not so fun. I would never wear glasses if I did not work on the computer. I have read there are exercises to strengthen the eye but I have never tried them. To my knowledge my eyes have not changed, I simply powered through for many years.
Sorry for quoting you wrong. Thanks for your response. /Kuba
Hey Vic,
Your advice has been a godsend, so I feel that I should return the favor. Try using raw African black soap and sipping on diluted apple cider vinegar, take it from melaninated brother your skin will be glowing like a demi-god.
Hey Vic,
You said “Clark Kent” glasses. What glasses are those? I have to wear glasses or contacts and can’t get LASIK because I am near-sighted.
Do you think I should wear glasses or contacts for style? In my experience, contacts dry my eyes out a lot.
That was a joke. I was insinuating I am superman. I would prefer to wear contacts or get lasik but it is not meant to be for me. I have about 5 pairs of glasses.
Hey!
Yes, but what brand/name are those glasses?
If you HAD to wear glasses permanently (and LASIK wasn’t an option) would you stick to Clark Kent glasses or get contacts?
Whenever I workout with glasses or contacts, I focus more on working out rather than checking out the ladies. However, I look weird (probably).
Glasses in the gym are a no-go.
Where can I find that black orange and white workout shirt
Hey Vic,
I’d love to know how you “fixed” your teeth. Did you get Porcelain Veneers?
The square cut black tank top photo, wasn’t that taken in Chiang Mai at kad suan kaew mall, in that dirty ass gym? I used to go there.
I know a very wealthy yogi in India. Wherever he goes he wears the best shit. Even if he knows he is about to do something that will make him really dirty he will dress his best. I asked him WTF is that about? He told me it doesn’t matter what dirt he’s surrounded by. He never forgets who he is.
I adopted that mindset. I don’t dress for the occasion. I don’t dress up if the situation calls for it. I dress my best and wear the finest because of me! I am the divine personified. I must behave accordingly.
That square cut black tank top picture, wasn’t that taken in Chiang Mai at kad suan kaew shopping mall in that dirty ass gym:)? I used to go there.
I know a very wealthy yogi in India. Wherever he goes he wears the best shit. Even if he knows that he’s going to get really dirty he will wear the best. I asked him WTF is that about. He told me it doesn’t matter what dirt he’s surrounded by. He never forgets who he is.
I adopted that mindset. I don’t dress for the occasion. I don’t dress up if the situation calls for it. I always wear the finest and dress my best because of me! I am the divine personified and I must behave accordingly!
Even in that book you quoted from in another article, the book of shakti it is mentioned.. Venturing out unornamented was to invite misfortune.
I wrote an article here about the nicest brand of jean you can find.
Has it been deleted ?