In this episode of High Twist Show, Ben and Bruce dive into a series of fashion "hot takes," starting with a critique of disgraced former congressman George Santos' controversial layering technique. They discuss their opinions on various clothing items and styles, including the merits of blue jeans, the futility of "nice" t-shirts, the impracticality of all-black outfits, and the questionable appeal of "fun" socks. The hosts also debate the pros and cons of boat shoes, Apple Watches, leather jackets, and creative dress codes for events. The episode concludes with a reminder that while clothing choices can influence initial perceptions, they should not be used to judge a person's character or worth.

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Bruce Layman is the author of [A Well Worn Dispatch](https://wellworndispatch.substack.com/, a newsletter about giving a damn and feeling good in the clothes you’re wearing.

Ben Brooks has been writing about bags, gear, clothes and more on The Brooks Review since 2010.

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