 So with anything in life, things get boring. As humans, we create new experiences, we crave novelty. When you drive the same path to work every day, you get used to it. It ends up being like cruise control. The same applies to your outfits and if you're bored of them and you wanna upgrade them, well, fellas, welcome back to the channel. And sorry about the break I took. I took about two weeks off. As you guys can see, I'm in my new place, AKA where I grew up because I'm saving up to move back to New York City. And if you guys haven't seen it, I did upload on my second channel so I technically didn't miss an upload. But yeah, guys, go ahead and check it out. Subscribe to that channel for more behind the scenes of my life and you guys can get to know me a little bit better. And also, this video is sponsored by Skillshare. The first 1,000 of you guys that clicked the link in the description and signed up are gonna get two months for free of Skillshare's premium membership. I'll talk about them more at the end of this video so turn the like button blue and bless the channel with love. And let's talk about how to improve outfits that you're bored of. So the first tip is something that you've probably heard probably everywhere on YouTube. And that is to keep your sleeves up to show off your forearms and your vascularity. I personally don't think of it like that. I just think it's a great way to switch up your outfits. And whenever you wear fitted clothes, yeah, sure. It's gonna make your forearms bigger if you guys care about that stuff. But also, since it is a fitted long sleeve, it is gonna stay up if you just push your sleeves up. But what about more oversized and relaxed fitting clothes? Well, that's damn near impossible to keep up without constantly having to readjust. Well, here's a hack that I got from this other YouTuber her name is Jessica. Y'all should definitely check your channel out. So grab a hair tie from your girl or something that's not like a tourniquet and you're gonna use this to roll your sleeves up. Oh, but Johnny, that's so feminine. Your boyfriend must find that cute. You shut your mouth. Shut. Anyways, guys, the hair tie or the rubber band, whatever you guys use, all you gotta do is roll it up your arm. I like putting it, you know, where the elbow bends. So whenever I bend my elbow, it doesn't hurt. And then you just wanna roll the fabric of your sleeves in between and above it to cover it. And then that's gonna keep your sleeves up. It's a look that you don't really see as much out there with more oversized shirts. They're typically drapey and never really stay up, which is a look I really dig as well. But also, if your girl needs a hair tie, you can just hit her with the boom. You looking for this? And also it's a great way to keep your bracelets, your rings and your watches exposed. And speaking of watches, that is an easy item that you can throw on a fit that can make an outfit more cohesive or just pop. So I was never really into watches because I knew that was a rabbit hole most guys never really dig themselves out of. And I already have a sneaker collecting addiction as you guys can see. So I went down that rabbit hole and I was bit by the watch bug. Anyways, not only are watches a good accent piece to throw on, it's also functional. I recently picked up this Orient Bambino and Orient TriStar. These are great affordable watches that are made way better than many of the fashion watches out there. I typically wear the Orient Bambino with a lot of casual fits because the watch is a dress watch and the contrast between the fit and the watch is something I personally dig, very casual, very dressy. I like to mix that a little bit. I feel like you should just wear whatever you want and not have to conform to the, oh, it's a dress watch. Why aren't you wearing an Oxford shirt and a tie? I just think that's ridiculous, guys. Don't follow rules. Wear whatever you guys want. Anyways, guys, a watch is gonna serve you well and I'll be making a video on my top five beginner watches very soon. Next tip I have for y'all is to throw on a pair of frames. So whether that be shades or blue blockers, a pair of glasses adds sophistication, but also just adds another texture to the face. That could be in the form of a tortoise shell acetate or a thin metal frame. Just think of it like another piece of jewelry. I just wear these blue blockers right here because I actually find that it does help me fall asleep a lot faster, but the choice is yours. I would personally stick to blue blockers because they are more versatile. You can wear them with all your fits and you don't have to take them off indoors. Next up, we have cuffing. So some people do find it weird to cuff your pants and show off your ankles. I think it changes the look of your fit in a good way. That's just me. And you also get some breathability out of it as well. For me, since I'm on the shorter side, most companies don't make pants for shorter dudes. There's always a lot of extra slack that causes major, major stacking. And a few stacks is cool. Don't get me wrong, but when it starts looking like you have the bungee pants but for your jeans and chinos, yeah, that's not for me. I personally like doing it to reveal contrast in the shape and colors of the socks to the sneakers, but also some pants like the Dickies 874. Yes, I'll still wear uncuffed, but cuffing it reveals the white stitching, which is just a minor detail but a great detail that contrasts against the fits. And I really dig that. But also with all these tips, it is just an option. If you find cuffing your pants to be feminine, hey, you do you. After all, this is a homemade video from some kid in New Mexico who doesn't know how to dress. Take it forward, it's worth. Now my next tip for y'all is something I've mentioned a lot in the past and that is to support your local shops, local brands and pick up their merch. Museums, coffee shops, skate shops, boba tea shops, restaurants, whatever's local in your area, just pick up some merch from there. Whatever you guys do this, not only are you supporting a local shop and not some mega corporation, think of it like Zoomies and your local skate shop, but also the merch that you get is actually quite unique. Scarcity and exclusivity is a big factor whenever it comes to making a purchase and it's actually a big part of the hype culture that exists today. Whatever you pick up it's gonna be a unique design, hard to get or unknown and it's gonna make your outfit unique. Plus it actually shows that you enjoy that business and sometimes you can get a discount for them for showing love. So for me, you've seen me get these accessories from White Sands, New Mexico. I got these at their local gift shop and I got a ton of questions on where y'all can pick it up. Well, you can't unless you visit White Sands, New Mexico, which is in the middle of nowhere by the way. This is a shirt that I got from Meow Wolf, which is a museum in Santa Fe and it's all about arts and the experience inside. It's awesome. So you bet that artistry translates to their merch, making for really awesome and tasteful designs. What's really cool is they do have an online merch store. So I'll leave links down below for everything I mentioned where you guys can pick any of these up. My skateboard deck is just a blank from Industrial, which was a Southwest based skate shop that unfortunately closed, but they had some really cool designs back then. These pins and shirts I got from the Wonder Museum in Chicago. Again, very artistic place with really well designed merch. This shirt right here comes from one of my favorite coffee shops in town. This shirt right here is actually one of my boys streetwear companies. This is Astro by the way. I'll leave a link down in the description where you guys can check it out. They have some really cool designs and it's a local brand here in Albuquerque and I really dig the graphics on these. Now, yes, a lot of these shirts are probably going to be sourced with Bella Canvas and Yildon, which is totally cool. There's nothing wrong with that. But again, the design isn't just some slapped on logo and you're actually supporting a local business. You know, you're keeping the business afloat, especially during this pandemic that's happening right now in 2020. So I encourage you guys, check out your local museums, gift shops, state parks, coffee shops, or even a restaurants, pick up their merch, pick up stickers, water bottles, whatever it is. It's affordable and it's going to give you a better appreciation for design in general rather than just the brand name and hype. Next up, this is very simple. Wear some more colors. I know, I'm one to talk, but start with the little pieces. A beanie, socks, bracelets, then you can move on to clothing items. No more of this dragging down the saturation. Pick up some colorful stuff. Last but not least is something I still find quite underused and those are your belt loops. Use them to accessorize. My recommendation, obviously, start with the belt. Any belts of your choice, I just have this Elise inspired Amazon belt that was like $20, pretty simple and affordable and has a tactical look to it. Then I definitely recommend a carabiner for dangling your keys. They're very functional, gives your fit a more technical tactile look and it's harder to lose your keys. I also sometimes tie a bandana to my belt loop for a pop of color or a pattern. You also got wallet chains and plenty of other items. But if you don't like carabiners, I really do recommend these key clips. I have this one from Lululemon that's coming in. 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