Movie Style Guy: It’s a Tie
Posted by Robert Fure (robert@filmschoolrejects.com) on January 31, 2008
I really couldn’t think of anything clever to call this one. But I figure for those of you unlucky enough to be seeing Over Her Dead Body this weekend, you’re probably going on a date. At least I would hope so. Otherwise what the fuck, bro?
So if you’re going on this date, you’ll want to look nice, but you are going to a movie and not a fancy ass dinner. Let’s face it you don’t have a job to be paying for fancy ass dinners, but you can still make quite the favorable impression on your young lass. Since we’re being laid back on this date, your first consideration is the proper pair of shoes. You’ll want something like a sneaker, but not an athletic one. You might be trying to score, but that doesn’t mean you have to dress for the courts. Converse are very popular right now, so pick any color that isn’t brown or black. Patterned shoes or varied colors such as green or blue will let you wear them with almost anything. Brown and black can limit your style choices and clash with your shirt and belt.
Next up pants. Jeans, plain and simple. Blue jeans. Not your daddies work jeans though, just some cool ass jeans. Next throw on an undershirt, friend, and get ready. Slip on that sleeveless dress shirt you’ve had lying around forever. White is good. Normally you shouldn’t go around wearing this, as it may make you appear to work for Geek Squad. But when paired with the proper attire, you’re golden. Avoid full sleeve dress shirts for this look! It’s too much. If its your only option, roll the sleeves up to the elbow. Or abandon it for a polo shirt, solid color, a bit pastel without being too feminine about it. It’ll work.
Now, the coupe de grace. A mod tie. Also known as the “skinny” tie. Your average tie is nearly 4″ thick, and thats a whole lot of tie. Put that on with any shirt and you look like you just got off work. A mod tie ranges from 1.5″ to 2″ in thickness. Perfect. If you’re only getting one, make it black. If two, grab a red (power!) or blue. Strap ‘er on just like any other tie, but don’t cinch it shut. Oh and since I didn’t mention it earlier, open up the top button or two on your shirt. Let it breath. This is about style and comfort.
Trust in me on this one, the mod tie is poised to make a grand return. It’s already started. So you’ve got a pretty cool little look going on now. It’s a bit preppy with the shirt and tie, but the punk influences in the shoe choice, tie, and open collar help make it a bit more casual. Your date will definitely think you look snazzy and from there on out, you’re on your own in closing the deal. Good luck.
As always,
Your Movie Style Guy
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