 making the transition from let's say college grad to professional or just taking your style from here to there is a big and very important leap. Now you're probably already someone who's always cared to some degree about how you dress and how you present yourself to the world but you're entering a different phase of your life now and it's time to make some changes and in this video I'm going to give you 10 easy upgrades that you can make right now. I'm Brian Sakawa and you are watching He Spoke Style where we are dedicated to giving you all the tips, knowledge and inspiration you need to dress well, have more confidence and unlock your potential. Number one let's talk about how you carry your things around. Now instead of a backpack or a beat-up old canvas messenger bag let's go to a briefcase. There are a variety of options to fit any type of lifestyle or personality. As a casual option I really like a classic filsen. On the other end of the spectrum super professional and very luxe something leather from Frank Clegg and then somewhere in the middle the carry briefcase by Stuart and Lau is a great option. Number two jeans I remember being in college and wearing my jeans until they pretty much disintegrated off my body. So it's time to invest in a pair of slim dark denim. Sure you can wear them casually but they also look incredible when you pair them with a nice blazer for something more on the business casual side. Fit we want them to be slim but not painted on. Number three instead of that college sweatshirt let's go to a nice sweater. If you're in an industry where you don't necessarily have to wear a tie that often I would recommend going with a crew neck. If you are going to wear a tie more often a v-neck is a great option. Looks good on its own and it also makes a great layering piece for under a blazer and I would make sure to find one in a nice thin merino wool. Number four let's upgrade your tie from a cheap tie to something nicer. The tie bar has lots of options and very low prices. Yes when I first started to improve my personal style the tie bar was my go-to. However the quality is very low and the ties are far too narrow. If you step up into something like a Drake's for example or Brooks Brothers or Nordstrom's house brand you will feel and see a difference. It's more professional and it looks like you mean business. Number five it's time to go from that ten to twenty five dollar watch to something a little more respectable. Now I'm not saying you've got to drop thousands of dollars to do this. There are a lot of great options in that one fifty to five hundred dollar price range. Specifically I would take a look at Seiko the SNE zero three nine four eight nine or the SUP eight eighty are all very nice and affordable options. If you want something more casual take a look at the Seiko SKX zero zero seven or the Hamilton field khaki mechanical. Number six for a casual shirt let's get rid of that old ratty t-shirt and replace it with a chambray or denim shirt what I love most about these types of shirts is their ability to take the formality out of a dressier look wear it with a suit it dresses it down business casual same thing it will unlock a whole new dimension to your wardrobe making it infinitely more versatile. Number seven sneakers don't be wearing your running shoes or your gym shoes when you're out on the town instead it's time to step into something no pun intended a little more grown up like a minimal leather sneaker personally I think white is a great option both in terms of versatility and adding contrast but depending on your style you might want to opt for something brown or black. Number eight sticking with footwear if you're a fan of wearing boots let's take those casual boots and upgrade them to a nice Chelsea boot. Chelsea boots are very comfortable very easy to slip on and off they look amazing and pair very naturally with jeans and you can also wear them with a suit for a very sleek look. Number nine a belt again I remember when I was in college I wore like the same belt every single day it was a little too wide it got really stretched out the holes got bigger it just didn't look good anymore so this is a really easy item to upgrade for something with the most versatility you want to go with a dark brown or oxblood color leather belt from more of a business outfit perspective I would choose both a black and a dark brown belt. Number 10 it's time to get rid of that fast fashion blazer it's probably a little too short the lapels are probably too narrow the fit I'm going to wager is not perfect you're going to want to step up into something custom that fits well and that reflects where you are in life. I have reviewed several of the most popular brands and options for made to measure and really great fitting great quality off the rack including Indochino, Bonobos, Suitsupply and more you can find them all right over there in that playlist so hop on over there do some research and I know you will find the right option for you.