 This video is brought to you by Samford. This is a broke misguided Johnny that definitely needed a lot of help. But that doesn't have to be you. You came across the right video because you can do it for free. That is why if I had to rebuild my wardrobe as a teen, I would start with getting some clothes from your family members. And so like I said, this is completely free. Let me show you real quick. This denim jacket, my dad got 40 years ago and he got it for 40 bucks. So what is after inflation? Like a thousand bucks? He doesn't really wear it anymore. It was just in the closet collecting dust. And that didn't feel right. So I had to bring it to my wardrobe and just take a look at the cut of this garment. It's boxy, has a dope wash, hefty, and it just feels much more premium than denim jackets today. They really don't make them like they used to. I've never even heard of this brand Nixit. Now these varsity jackets right here are from my girl's dad. This denim jacket was from her grandpa. Like come on now, nobody is making garments like this today. And if so, it doesn't have the same character nor the same aging process that happens naturally. That's just something that you can't replicate, nor can you replicate the sentimental value of the garment. I hear all the time about people giving advice on finding your personal style and how others don't really have personal style. Well, it doesn't get more personal than this. We can all agree that when people ask you where you got that piece and you say that you got it from your dad or your uncle or something like that, that's way better than saying that you got it on grail. Now you, and I'm talking to you, don't be a freeloader, okay? Take your parents out, do the dishes, maybe wash their car and subscribe to this channel because Johnny's got your back with the tips. Just do something nice for them. Okay, now I'm gonna fire away with some more tips that don't cost you any money. Study fashion. It's completely free. Watch my videos, of course. Get some inspo online, study color theory, and learn about different textures. All of these are fundamental skills that the more you learn, the more ideas and techniques that you can pull out of your tool belt to create a better outfit. And also confidence. Build that confidence. We'll talk more about that later in this video. Okay, now everything going forward is gonna cost you a little bit of money and we're gonna keep it as affordable as possible. And that is where Sandbird comes in. All right, so Sandbird is a brand I've been using my entire YouTube career. And finally, we get to work together. It only took five years. I'm just kidding, Sandbird. I still love you. Anyway, Sandbird is a fragrance subscription service that allows you to try new designer fragrances each month for only 17 bucks. I have a ton of fragrance bottles that I've had for years and it still looks like I never even touched them. 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You'd be surprised how many people don't enter the workforce when they actually can. Now, I'm talking about the U.S. For most states, it's around 15 years of age where you can start working. And so when I was 15, I got hired at the very laser tag that was featured in Breaking Bad. It's a little fun fact. And it's not going to be much money, but it's going to be something. The option is there. Take advantage of it. You're a kid. You got a lot of energy. Plus, you're going to meet a lot of cool people, learn a lot of good skills. And if you can't get a job, start mowing some lawns, maybe learn to cut some hair. That's what I did as one of my side hustles back in the day. There's endless options out there. And once you start making some money, I want you to take that money and get yourself a gym membership. The brand, the gym, it doesn't matter. Go with whatever's cheapest. Because no matter what, you will always look better in your clothes if you get in better shape. Whether that be losing weight or getting some muscle mass, this should be a unanimous agreement. But even if you don't gain or lose weight, the act of just committing to the gym and following through with it, what you say you're going to do, that's going to build a sort of confidence that most people don't even have. And anybody that works out will tell you that's just facts. If you didn't go into the gym as a controversial topic, I'm just going to say this can't apply for you. Your anger is misplaced. It's the fashion industry that makes clothes for slimmer people. So you should go yell at them. That's all I got to say. But let's just say you don't even got money for the gym. I'll tell you what I used to do. Hit up a playground at your local park and start doing some pull-ups. Maybe doing some dips and some handstand push-ups. Work your way up to it. And if you still find that a little bit awkward, there's plenty of community centers. Typically it's free to work out in. They have decent equipment to get started and it doesn't cost a thing. There you go. And we haven't even talked about buying clothes yet. And if you follow these earlier steps, just those tips alone is going to make you look fresh. But let's talk about where to get clothes. If I were you, I would wait for every single sale possible. Timeless pieces should be your focus. Timing of the season should be your focus as well. Summertime, a lot of winter clothes is much cheaper. And when you're looking for pieces, I would stick with the grayscale spectrum, which allows for more versatility. And you can focus on just the cuts and the silhouettes and your proportions before you start adding color to it. Because once you nail those down, adding colors is a smooth transition and you already got the basics down. Just making you look that much more stylish. And so, yeah, focus on classic sneakers like vans, converses, Air Force Ones. And timeless garments like a simple t-shirt, oversized t-shirt, shorts, tank tops, and minimal jackets and over shirts. Wait for those sales, download Karma, Rocky 10, Honey and all that. Other stores that you can check out are Vintage and Thrift stores. But obviously you may or may not have success so that is why I would go with Fast Fashion. It's not the most virtuous thing to say, but I'm going to be honest, most people that do hate on Fast Fashion probably grew up in a middle-class family and they probably don't know what it's like to grow up in poverty. Yes, thrifting is better. Getting close from your family members is better. That's why I recommended that first. But there are going to be times where you're going to need new crispy and fresh clothes. And that's where brands like Uniqlo and Zara and all that come in. You're not superior just because you shop secondhand. I'll just put it that way. And fortunately, with the times that we're living in, you're not going to get made fun of like I did if you shopped at Goodwill. But yeah, those are the stores I would recommend that you check out. But let's talk about garments specifically. I touched on it a little bit earlier. Let me give you some more examples. I'm going to throw up some B-roll, but I got these trousers from Uniqlo right here. And they are so worth it. You've got that slim fit, which will always be a classic no matter what's in trend. It also comes with pleated details. So this does make it feel a bit more formal, but it's still very casual as well. And boom, throw on a tank top, fitted shirt, oversized shirt, button up. It goes well with all of it. And that's what you want to look for. The more versatility, the more bang for the buck. And if slim fit isn't for you and you want something a little bit more wide fit, consider the wide fit pleated trousers. It's still going to look great with all those other tops and it's going to look good with casual sneakers as well. Another good example would be something like the Vans Authentic or the Eras in Crispy White. And these sneakers will literally go with anything. They go with those smart trousers I talked about earlier. It goes with your gym fits. It goes with the streetwear fits. You can even skate in these. Best bang for the buck sneakers out there. I also like oversized and fitted shirts in black and white, which goes with everything. A tank top for summer, along with a lighter camp collared shirts or minimal over shirts. Really, anything with a collar is going to be much more timeless and will last a lot longer in your wardrobe. And then just one solid hoodie is all that you need. It could be black, gray, white, totally up to you. Like the paint splatter stuff, cool graphic tees, crazy embroidery and all that. All of that is fun. I just don't think that you need it right now because it's not going to go with everything. And then let's talk about accessories. Ideally, you get something with a lot higher quality. That way it stays in your wardrobe and you don't have to pay twice. Buy nice or pay twice. Kind of like my collection with Lupin called the Ascend Collection. This is literally the only jewelry I wear right now. The signet ring. I got a metal cuff or a bracelet. And then my necklace. But that isn't as realistic as a teenager. So that's why I would recommend minimal jewelry from Amazon or at your local gift shop. Like check out this gold bracelet right here. There's a rope chain bracelet. Got it from Amazon. It was like 20 bucks. I wear this a ton as well. But yeah, for as low as 20 bucks, you can get a decent chain that goes with any outfits. If I were you, I'd go for a signet ring over just a regular band. A little bit more interesting, not as boring and will look good as well. And of course, you're going to need a timepiece. I would recommend a cast heel watch. These go anywhere from 20 to 50 bucks. Like I wear this gold one a ton. And it's from the women's section. I wear almost every day. And I only got this version because the women's version has a black face. Whereas men's version is all gold and just looks a little bit weird. But they're basically the same thing. It tells accurate time. Goes well with any outfits. It's water resistant. And I can bang it up. You can get in gold or silver. Totally up to you. And now we got skincare and your hair. Especially as a teen, your skin is going to flare up and you want to make sure you take care of that. So do your skincare research. And the hair especially is something that you got to focus on, which is something I didn't take care of until very recently. Learn about your hair type and your hair texture. And that'll open up your options on products to use and your hair styles that you can rock. Like I know I have dry hair. I grew up in the desert of New Mexico. So my hair can be very frizzy. And I understand it looks much better when it has that wet look. If you got dry hair like me, get yourself a leaving conditioner. It's going to change your hair game. Use it as a pre-styler. I'm telling you, it's going to make your hair look nice. And after all that, let's talk about confidence. If you got a horrible fit, confidence can kind of make up for it. And then if you got confidence and you swap out your bad fit for a good fit, you're unstoppable. Confidence comes from getting really good at something. So you might get it if you learn how to cut some hair and you get really good at it. And then you can also get confidence from just trusting and believing in yourself. And I'll tell you right now, if you commit to the gym, to your job, you treat your family members right and you have good relationships with your friends and family, you're going to have unmatched confidence because you do what you say you're going to do. You're bringing in income to provide for yourself, for your family members. And you're constantly improving your relationship with your family and your friends, which is only going to make you more likable. Like, I don't know how you can't not be confident after all that. It really is that simple. It is easier said than done, of course, but trust me on that. And that is how I would build a wardrobe if I was a teen. I didn't have this back in my day when YouTube was about Gungnam style and Instagram didn't even exist. I know I'm a little bit old, but you got this. Give this video a thumbs up and subscribe to the channel if you found it helpful. And until then, stay fly, check out Sam Bird Deuces.