 yo yo what's happening fellas welcome back to the channel so minimalism has been a thing for the past few years Matt Diavilla is probably the king of that industry and I'm sure you guys watch a ton of his videos as well so you guys probably kind of have a grasp of what minimalism is now we're gonna translate that into fashion and the greatest part about this is that you can go back to the basics, refine your style or even declutter because the best part about minimalistic fashion is that you can be lazy and still look fly so today we're gonna be talking about my minimalistic wardrobe essentials and yes you guys probably know I own like 20 sneakers and I have a closet full of BS just ignore that for this video okay just ignore that and before we get into it I just want to let you guys know that this video is sponsored by essentials I'm actually wearing the pieces right now and we'll talk about them later in the video but also this is just my set of minimalistic wardrobe essentials yours might be different everyone has their own tastes everyone has their own preferences fashion is subjective I don't know how to dress just wear whatever the hell you want this is just what I like and what I would recommend to other guys let's elaborate a little bit more so yes a minimalistic wardrobe and the minimalistic aesthetic can be seen as basic and there's nothing wrong with basic sometimes I just want a night of clone wars and popcorn instead of maestro steakhouse and a boat ride on a yacht besides this is just what I think about minimalistic fashion it actually takes more technicality and knowledge of colors silhouettes and all that instead of just expensive shirt expensive sneakers I know fashion so let's start off with our sneakers sneakers pack a punch when it comes to the minimalistic aesthetic you can have all the core principles and minimalistic pieces but throw on the pair of the union Jordan ones and the whole vibe of the fit is thrown off and it would just be considered a simple outfit so if I had to recommend some sneakers roll with the white sneakers because it definitely gives off those minimalistic vibe sneakers like the triple white Air Force ones the vans authentic or any plain white leather sneaker will fit the vibe but also a more retro vintage vibe like the easy power phases suits this motif as well although it isn't a pure white sneaker off white also works as well these sneakers are all of a single solid color palettes and solid is going to be a big theme in this video but also don't stray away from the slip on vans or your con versus these are perfect all year round and not too pricey either now let's talk about your pants what you want to go for is a more streamlined simple design black denim is your best friend in this case and what I definitely recommend is a skinny slim fitting pair as well as a more relaxed straight cut pair this is going to give you options and when it comes to a minimalistic fit and all fitted silhouette can only take you so far straight cut pants just gives your fit a unique look that you don't really see too many people rock and I personally find it to be more tasteful the dickies a 74 work pants is also just as versatile and you can rock it with the skater vibes or like a normal straight cut pants you guys know me by now I have to find a way to sneak in cargo pants to any aesthetic and that is why I really dig these cargoes from the sponsor of today's video essentials so these cargoes are cut to be really simple while having the functionality of normal cargo pants there aren't any zippers or straps just a plain chino filling pants with cargo pockets so if you haven't heard of essentials it is a brand started by the Zenegas over at teaching men's fashion and they make simple minimalistic basics for men it's crazy to think that they were my very first sponsor back when I had a thousand subscribers but since then they've had plenty of launches and all of them sold out insanely fast typically empty by the second date and this time the dropping new colors are their bamboo tees as well as a redesigned chino and what I'm going to recommend you guys is definitely their crew next right here they nailed the fit on this as well as the cargo pants now with these all of cargo pants I sized up in them to get more of a straight cut look so I have a size large in these but also have a medium in their khaki colorway which fits a lot more slim and they have a ton of other essentials as well from your hoodies to your handlings and now face masks and for this launch with every item that you purchase you're going to get one free face mask so if you get five items you're gonna get five face masks for the whole family I for one have struggled to find a face mask out here in Albuquerque so it's a great opportunity to get a free face mask if you don't have one especially since all states in America have partially reopened anyways they're even offering free bundles for you guys so they have this everyday basic bundle even a street wear bundle which I'm sure you guys are going to like and also this is a great place to start if you're just getting into the street wear aesthetic so click the link in the description leave that tab open click refresh multiple times on May 30th because their launch is May 30th at 10 a.m. Eastern Standard time there's gonna be free domestic shipping for you guys and also free international shipping if you spend $150 or more you guys don't want to miss out on this one because they are definitely going to sell out real quick and you guys also don't want to miss out on a free face mask plus you guys can save some money by using my discount code J dash tie and I just want to thank any of you guys in advance if you guys use my discount code it really helps my channel out and also thank you essentials for sponsoring this video but yeah I've been really digging these essential cargoes with this boxy relax fitted tee from Uniqlo along with the easy power phases earth tones are a perfect color palette to year round and this definitely fits those minimalistic vibes my next essentials are solid T's so literally just a solid color tee with no graphics or unique designs you can still probably hit simple graphic T's stripe T's or pocket T's but the foundation of any wardrobe is just a plain old shirt and like with the pants a fitted shirt looks dope but I also want to recommend you guys a relaxed fitting shirt know what's not going to make you look like a child is actually going to make you more in tune with cuts and fitments and you're going to have more flexibility with playing with your proportions so for fitted shirts definitely hit up our sponsor essentials and for more relaxed fitting shirts I definitely recommend Uniqlo and if you could just pick up all the colors that you like it might just be white black and gray and that's totally cool but also don't be afraid to play with colors next up is a go-to jacket now this is going to be different for everyone mind changes all the time depending on the seasons and I'm on that work wear vibe so these two work wear jackets that I got from Uniqlo definitely hits difference but I've also seen overcoats heavily incorporated with this aesthetic because if it's already simple design but other items I'd recommend our solid colored windbreakers a gray denim jacket and just to throw in this category as well a solid colored hoodie or crew neck definitely is a staple with this aesthetic but you can also hit up champion on Amazon or essentials as well now the next item we have on the chopping block is definitely an item most of you guys are not gonna like tote bags tote bags are the definition of a simple storage item it's just a handle and then the rest of the bag it already gives off those vibes initially plus it's very functional and can replace most backpacks and it's pretty fashionable as soon as you grab it while backpacks you may hardly even notice them but if that's not your thing I get it I have this shoulder back from Uniqlo that also you know kind of looks like a tote bag it's a plain design no extra pockets on the outside or crazy zippers or straps definitely recommended if you guys aren't into tote bags but you also want to minimalistic bag and if that's still not your thing and you just want to stick to backpacks just make sure the design is plain and simple something like backpacks or a leather one will do now we got subtle items that I want to recommend and those are caps beanies and crew socks so these items are very subtle but can dramatically change the feel of a fit while potentially adding a pop of color for beanies I'm definitely going to recommend the fisherman beanie nothing too long or crazy like the beanies from 2008 if fishermen beanie is that final touch to a fit for me you don't need it but adding it definitely makes the whole fit better now where should you pick this up hey just head to Amazon you're gonna save the most money there and if you have a few colors you probably don't need any replacements and by the way it's summer as I'm filming this so instead of beanies pick up an assortment of dad hats or any style of a hat of your choice dad hats are just the most versatile and simply designed now we got crew socks I like to think of crew socks as the beanies for your legs because instead of adding a pop of color to the top you can add it to your bottom and most minimalistic fits I see are comprised of a simple sneaker crew socks and cuff pants to show off the color and texture of the sock or to make for a seamless transition from the pants to the sneakers don't skip out on the crew socks they are definitely an underrated piece just head to Amazon if you guys want to pick some up or unique load they have a great assortment as well and my final essential has nothing to do with fabrics or materials it's knowledge specifically with color those minimalistic fits most pieces are solid in color and doesn't have any crazy unique design therefore you have to let the simpleness of the fit speak for itself so that includes a silhouette how the garment is cut but more importantly how the colors are laid out on the fit so for the most part with this vibe you're gonna want to stick to the neutrals like earth tones black white navy but also don't stray from other colors either and these colors are going to apply to all the other items that I mentioned earlier I definitely would say shoot for more muted colors like a dusty pink mustard yellows and pastels but understanding when and where to use color is probably the most important concept to grasp whenever it comes to this style so your gradient color theme is the move if you are unsure of what to wear but also pops of colors with your hats and beanies or even with your crew socks is what I see often and here's one color combination that always always works it never fails a color top black pants and white sneakers give this color combination a shot literally every color I've tried has worked with this and as a bonus jewelry stick to simply design jewelry pieces you definitely don't want those talent or skull rings with this aesthetic that's more edgy and meant for another aesthetic just stick to plain rings and for wrist wear a watch is a go to I'm gonna recommend you guys a Casio watch or the Seiko 5 and I'd stray away from beaded bracelets those are for other styles but hey you do you I just prefer a cuff or a gold chain as an accent piece to help with the fit our fellas I hope you guys found this video helpful in reality you don't need as much clothes as I do you only need a few basics and if you understand colors and proportions you can really compose some tasteful outfits follow me on Instagram I fly with Johnny tie turn the like button blue so that the YouTube algorithm gods can show love to the channel and if you haven't already subscribe to this channel and until then stay flies the animosity free check out essentials I'm 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