 Spring has officially sprung. I can see little cherry blossoms popping up outside. It's warm. It's beautiful And that means the fashion meta is in a transition call it patch SS 21 where park is in fleece jackets those get nerfed Playing a little too much valence. Anyways, let's talk about the spring essentials Y'all need for this new warmer fashion landscape for this year I would encourage you guys to tackle coats or jackets that have an extended length to them I know jackets have been getting more and more cropped over the years. I love that But don't skip out on the extended pieces and depending on where you live by jackets I'm talking about over shirts as well think of let's say a work jacket versus a work shirt It just depends on the current state of spring in your area. I check out this Y3 shirt. I picked up recently I'll be talking about this in an upcoming video. It's got that extended length to it. That's very thin So it's breathable what changes up your outfit silhouettes because typically for spring you think denim jackets bomber jackets and all that's and that's Totally cool. Those were perfect for spring. I'm not discounting them I'm gonna be rocking it myself But like I said, I would encourage you guys to try on a more extended piece this trench coat from Uniqlo also works as well But I would definitely say it's more for the colder days of spring or if it rains Also, I got to mention that having overcoats is great because if it's cold You can just throw on a hoodie underneath and you're back to being warm and if it's warm outside They're thin enough to be worn on its own without having to take it off. Like I said any jackets going to work I've got plenty. I'm going to be rocking. Just keep an eye out for those extended pieces now Next if you can find the right garments having a piece that has patchwork done to it is a good move to me Because we're gonna be seeing less layers So our outfits start to become more simple and a great way to add complexity to our fits like the extended jackets is Patchwork there are a ton of dope pieces out there. This includes jackets shirts Nodogies pants whatever you can find it's something I'm gonna be keeping an eye out for so if you guys have any brand recommendations Just let me know alright now for the next essential Let's talk about double zip or button up pieces. This is an essential I know you guys probably won't hear as much because a lot of people don't think about it And some of you guys probably have these pieces I always tell my friends to try and pick up these kind of clothes because check this out Let's say you have your normal zip up jackets and you sit down Well, you're gonna look like my boy sheep from episode one But if your jacket was a double zip easy-peasy just unzip it unbutton it from the bottom and it's still going to look good Also, this is a hack for my bigger dudes out there always pick up a double zip piece It's going to fit your proportions better and I'll be more comfortable also. Guess what this looks different than this It's a different way to style the same piece and I am all for that Not only that it's for breathability if you don't want to carry your jacket because it's super hot outside Simply unzip it from the bottom and you can have that layer look while getting some ventilation Of course, you could just unzip it and carry if you want. It's not that serious guys, but option I love options same goes for button-ups or jackets that have Velcro straps I always wear my casual button-ups like that and it does make it easier to rock any more tech fits giving off those smart tech Vibes silicone Valley should hire me to get their workers looking fly. 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Thank you Ridge wallets for sponsoring this video So next up are pieces you could just wear on its own without layering So a hoodie knit sweaters long sleeves and all that's for different temperatures obviously So you want to try and look for unique and different designs So maybe a different graphic or pattern or a piece that's cut different that's going to add a different flare to your fit So instead of a super fitted long sleeve go for an oversized one Maybe go for a graphic hoodie or a hoodie with a different unique design or go for sweaters with a unique knit and color to it I'm sure a lot of you guys have pieces like this even if it doesn't have a unique design or pattern This is how I always think of it if it's a plain top I'll throw on a necklace or beanie and that makes it equivalent to a graphic top that makes sense Which is the next essential I want to recommend and those are accessories now this can mean a lot of things Yes jewelry necklaces rings and all that's definitely always want to recommend those for y'all I always have a link in my bio where I get my rings beanies and hats and all that's that's where I get a lot of my Accessories, but this also pertains to caps beanies color cruise socks sling bags messenger bags Chains bandanas go crazy with it seriously with a tragedy happening over the last year things have been a lot more casual People aren't doing their hair all that often and they have longer hair, so they want to cover it up with a hat or beanie So beanies if you're crazy like me isn't all year round accessory Yes in the summer as well a few recommendations I have are these caps and beanies from Amazon less than 10 bucks a tote bag I got this from the van store and so for five cents. Yes five cents I also want to recommend you guys get some pins I picked up the zea symbol from the balloon fiesta when I lived in New Mexico That's where I'm from by the way and I attached it to my messenger bag Just for a little bit of extra detail and also those tags that you get from buying clothes those have safety pins on it Sometimes it comes in gold, so I attached that to my bag as well just for a little extra detail That'll make my fit stand out a little bit more now next up is an item I'm sure you guys find a hard time wearing those are tank tops and by tank top I'm talking about those tanks that you can get from Walmart in a three-pack not the performance tanks You can get from you know gymshark outfit and all that so here's why you want to pick some up The collar is a little bit deeper than your standard tee, so when layered with a jacket It gives it a really nice look It's unique not done all too often at least whenever I go to fashion districts and especially worn with necklaces and rings Chef's kiss and last but not least breathable tees now I could include the tanks. I just talked about in this I guess but let me elaborate this shirt right here Is from Lulu lemon its fabric has anti-sting zinc It's very stretchy sweat wicking and it has ventilation for breathability So I'm going to be more comfortable walking around in public and this could also be layered with a jacket No problem. I'm not gonna feel like I'm dying and these pieces are also a favorite among the tech wear community because we love performance Seriously, it's useful because tech wear isn't all about Waterproofing staying dry and all that it's forward-thinking clothing that's adaptable to your environment But let's say you don't like fitted tees a lot of these performance tees They are meant to hug your body makes sense You're gonna be working out in them then you want to roll with the uniclo erism tees again I've got links in the description I'll tell you right now that I wore an all-black fit last summer in the New Mexican heat when I lived there 97 degrees outside and I wasn't very hot at all. They have a huge assortment of colors fits boxy and oversized I go for a size medium and I love these tees so much I've got every single color that they have and you should too and those are my spring essentials I like to recommend if people ask me I'm sure I've missed a lot you guys and let me know in the comments down below what your spring essentials are You know white sneakers sweats. I'm sure those are all options But this is to make you stand out a little bit more than you know what the typical list is So if you guys enjoyed this video found it helpful give this video like helps your boy out Follow me on Instagram and tiktok at fly with Johnny tie subscribe to the channel deuces