 Welcome to summertime, this is my birthday month, give a thumbs up for that. Today I'm gonna show y'all how to look fly for the summertime. At least what I'm gonna be doing because there are plenty of other great videos out there, definitely check those out. But first off, definitely experiment with different cuts of clothing. This is a year round thing, mainly for your own personal style growth. But especially now with the warmer weather, we can't really rely on layering to let our fit stand out. So you wanna experiment with different cuts of clothing, I know we all get comfortable with that current fit of our clothes, but I like to think of it like my workouts. If I do the same workout indefinitely, I'ma get bored. So this is why I switch it up. I incorporate some boxing, maybe I'll switch to push pull legs or full body workouts. I'll try different exercises. This is how I make working out more enjoyable, just like you can make fashion more enjoyable by trying on different cuts of clothing, same thing. And that's kinda going to be the theme of this video. But the easiest way to start, if you love fitted clothes, why not try on an oversized or relaxed fitting piece? And vice versa, try on different tops in general other than a normal t-shirt. Tanks definitely aren't for everyone's taste and not many people really incorporate it with their fits. So why not try it out? Button ups look great. It's a different silhouette than your standard tee and it gives off a different vibe. Same with pants. There are a ton of cuts, straight cuts, skinnies, flare pants, cropped pants, baggy pants that tapers towards the ankle, cargoes and their shorts as well. Because this looks different than this and this also looks different than this. Still the same person, just different cuts of clothing on a body and one isn't better than the other. We all have our own frame and you can choose what to do with it. Definitely check out stores like Costs, Represent, even H&M and of course Uniglo. Y3 also has some really unique cuts as well and same with all of clothing. Like check this out man. Definitely a far cry from what you normally see. Now my favorite shirt of all time is the Uniglo Oversize Erasm T-Shirts. 15 bucks and this is what really got me to love oversized shirts and I highly recommend it because it's affordable and they've got a ton of color options. Uniglo also has some great fitted shirts but I also like essentials, I like cuts clothing. Now next up, I really think performance fabrics is a must for summer. See, your normal cotton tees, even if it's a short sleeve, you're gonna sweat your ass off in it. Your back will get sweaty and it's gross. Performance fabrics that have stretch and moisture wicking capabilities is awesome and makes dealing with summer less of a pain. Best place to start off is Uniglo's Erasm Technology like the shirt I mentioned earlier, 15 bucks. These shirts are perfect, they're oversized so it's more breathable and the Erasm technology is breathable, moisture wicking and stays cool to the touch and a lot of fitness apparel uses this technology but in their own ways. Like this Lululemon shirt right here, it has anti-abrasion fabric, it's sweat wicking, stretchy, quick drawing and it actually has vents in the armpit area to help with ventilation plus it has anti-stink zinc to prevent odor. These ASRV shorts are treated with silver ions to prevent odor causing bacteria from growing and making you stink because your boy sweats a lot, all right? I'm from the desert where your sweat actually evaporates and cools you off. So me being in New York City where I have to walk everywhere and it gets to 90% humidity and your sweat doesn't evaporate, I'm not used to that so that is why I sweat a lot and that's why I love performance fabrics. So if it's fitness apparel, use it in everyday outfits to give it a more athleisure vibe which you can get creative with or if you're not about that, then you can just roll with Uniglo's Erasm shirts. It's basically like your normal T's just a little bit more breathable. All right, next up, make sure you incorporate colors to your fits. Fall and winter, okay, it's acceptable not to wear color, trees are dead, it's gloomy all the time I get that but summer, it's colorful, beautiful and alive. So no more sad boy wardrobes, all right? So here's what I recommend starting off. Olive is a color anybody can pull off. Now, olive is a more muted color but hey, you're incorporating green to your fits, good job. And then you can move on to headwear. Try on different colored hats other than black. You can start off cheap and try a color you never think you could pull off. That way it'll force you to try and come up with a cool outfit and this includes colorful sneakers as well. That's why I picked up this hydro blue car hard hat and I came up with a pretty nice vibrant fit. Probably my most colorful fit I've ever pulled off because I was forced to embrace that color but if you're not about that, I get it. So here's an outfit that will never fail. Pick up any colored shirts. I have every color of the Unical Erasm shirt so let's just use that as an example. Any colored shirt, black pants could be shorts up to you and white sneakers. I'm telling you man, it's always going to work no matter what color you wear. Then after you get used to wearing more colored tops I would recommend learning more about color blocking. I do have a video about that on my channel. It is a little bit outdated, definitely needs an update but definitely check it out. Next thing you can do is to shop local. You guys have heard me say this countless of times. It's definitely a more year round advice but let me just show you something I picked up recently. I was walking around Washington Square Park with my girl and we saw this small little pop-up and turns out they were selling these Stop Asian Hate shirts. It's a message I stand behind and my purchase would actually go support the local Chinatown. These shirts were unique, had a message I stood behind and went to support my people. And you could do the same as well. You got a favorite coffee shop. Why not support that coffee shop by getting some of their clothes? This is from Little Bear Coffee in Albuquerque, New Mexico my hometown, my favorite coffee joint there. So not only will this represent your area and culture it's gonna support your local community and you can get some unique pieces that most people can get unless they go visit that city or shop. And you can support me by clicking that link in the description and signing up for Skillshare the sponsor of today's video. 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Like how much can you really make a salad better than a more complex dish like Wonton noodle soup? A dish that has a nice tasty broth, some Wonton, some egg noodles, some Chosu, veggies? It's never gonna compare just like summer fits compared to more winter layered fits drastic difference but you can still make a salad taste good. There's different dressings, different toppings like croutons, eggs, pickled veggies, cherry tomatoes and endless options all coming into assist that boring lettuce. These toppings are your accessories. So let's start off with jewelry. Shades and glasses are always a staple for me and watches aren't for everyone contrary to popular belief. You don't need a watch. Although I have been growing to like it, it's still not really my thing but you do you if you like it. So as an alternative, if you don't like a watch you can try on a metal cuff. I have this rose gold one that I got from Daniel Wellington that I wear in every outfit. Not really a great brand but I like this cuff. As an alternative, you can check out this one from Amazon, it's cheap, made of stainless steel so your hand won't turn green and it's pretty solid. And you guys know I love rings and necklaces. Just take a browse around through the internet and don't be afraid to mix different colored metals. Because what I love so much about accessories is this is the perfect time to embrace your culture. Every culture has their own unique accessories and if it's your culture, it most certainly will fit in with your style because that is who you are. Like for me with Jade, I love incorporating Jade with my fits, it's a pop of color, it represents my culture, it's good luck and my mama gave me these. And make sure you have an assortment of headwear. I wear beanies in the summer, it may not be for you but I do it, just depends on the weather. And I also have a lot of caps. These ones are from Amazon, they were like $10. I have a few from Car Hearts, this one is from Amélie on Door, which is quite pricey but I love all the little details and the color. It's like your standard cap just elevated a little bit because it's the little details that make a huge difference. And I'll also be rocking a lot of bags this year from tote bags, sling bags and messenger bags. I just think bags are the perfect way to top off a simple outfit. Plus it's gonna keep your goods safe and you can go shopping with it. I also recently picked up this Y3 bandana with adjustable draw cords, has a nice touch to the fits and moving right along, don't forget patterns or different materials because these are what bring depth to your outfit. Think of this like a camera body, my Sony camera for example. Sure, there's a metal unibody, but if you look at it, there's texture to it and isn't perfectly smooth. The grip is textured, there's ribbed knobs and different buttons. These are basically your stripes, checkered pattern or some random pattern on a summer shirt. You could even go for a pre-colored blocked items like these shorts that I picked up recently. There's also corduroy, suede, linen, nylon or performance fabric that I talked about earlier. These all have a different look compared to your standard cotton and it's gonna make your fit stand out a little bit more. And I'm also gonna throw graphic tees in this category. They aren't a pattern but definitely need to be mentioned. Go support your local businesses or just lean into what you're interested in. So the next thing I'm going to be doing is more DIY and clothing manipulation. It's just what I like to call it, it's nothing fancy. A lot of you guys do this already, cuff your pants, cuff your shirts and it's going to drastically change the look of that garment. You could crop pants with a pair of scissors, I did that with these Carhart pants and there's a little distressing hanging off. That's pretty cool to me. And here's a weird thing I like doing. I like to collect pins. Pins from gift shops, from museum shops, from the airport. I like to pin these items onto my bags to give the bag a little bit more detail, a little extra flair. And it's the same thing with safety pins that are attached to clothing tags whenever you get a new item or something like that. And I saw this from a brand called Maybe Tomorrow so it's nothing original. You can pick up bigger safety pins online and add them to your beanies or hats. I also saw my boy Frigo burn one of his hats. So I just did the same thing with this trucker hat that I got from the Sears Tower in Chicago. Same with my Carhart hats. Before and after is subtle, but it's tasteful. Just think of this like higher end car brands like Bugatti and Bentley whenever they use wood grain finishes in their interiors. Every car that they sell is technically unique because every wood finish has a unique grain structure. Every interior looks slightly different. And you can do the same. Try it out, get creative with it. If you're really good at sewing, you can create your own pieces. Like I said, the theme is have fun with it. And those are my tips for summer. If you found any of this helpful, subscribe to the channel. Follow me on Instagram and TikTok at Fly With Johnny Tye. And until then, stay fly deuces.