Dressing Chuck Bass

06 Oct 2010, Posted by admin in Gossip Girl, 0 Comments Tagged , , , , , , , , , , ,

Dressing Chuck Bass


The bad boy of the group, Chuck Bass is the ultimate stuck-up rich kid whose closet is packed with designer clothing (kinda like the boy version of Blair Waldorf). He likes to dress in clashing bright colours. In fact, he wears the most colourful clothes out of the three guys! He can wear a bowtie like nobody’s business, and accessorises with cuff links, braces, rugby striped scarves and handkerchiefs that are either tucked into his upper pocket or tied around his neck.

A polished look from the upper east side; Chuck’s style is Fashion forward/Classic. Double breasted jackets are retro (see pic), so he has modernised the cut to be short and slim-fitting to avoid being ‘old-fashioned’.  A bright, patterned, pocket square brightens the look. He will often wear colours that do not necessarily go together.  A look that says you are fashion forward but in charge.

We recreate this look at TML. Opt for a slim-fitted, navy, short double breasted jacket, with 3/3 gold buttons, and matching navy trousers. To accessorise…

Purchase a Nordstrom Medallion Silk Pocket Square for a fancy design to contrast against the classic navy. For tips on how to fold have a look at our Pocket Square Guide.

A crisp white plain shirt is a neutral base and always makes an impression.  You can never have too many white shirts, so we suggest the Classic Slim-Fitted (in-keeping with the jacket) Plain Poplin White Shirt from Hawes and Curtis.

Underneath that jacket we are pretty sure Chuck would be wearing braces. Keep it nautical and go for a plain red pair from M & S.

Footwear: we recommend Trickers (hand-made in England) Regent Toe-capped Oxford Shoes from ASOS.

To get this look now please book a consultation online or by calling 020 7566 0077

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Week Two – Stand out like Pete Campbell

14 Sep 2010, Posted by admin in Mad Men, 0 Comments Tagged , , , , , , , , , ,

Week Two – Stand out like Pete Campbell


The most distinctive thing about Pete’s look is that he stands out in a crowd – his blue suits and colourful ties are attention-grabbing.

Being of a shorter stature and junior in years to the other characters, he is still stylistically an inspiration for younger, smaller, guys.

He wears braces, which helps keep him from looking shorter as a belt would add a solid horizontal line cutting his height completely in half.

Campbell is also the early show’s staunchest supporter of the tie clip.  That’s the flat little bit of metal across the front of his ties, usually down toward the lower end.  He’s not the only Mad Man to ever wear one, but he’s the only regular devotee.

A touch of metal in a business outfit is usually a nice stylistic addition – nearly all the Mad Men sport a tie pin or cufflinks or understated wrist watch at one point or another.  Pete’s inclusion of a bright horizontal bar across his diagonally-patterned ties probably isn’t the best choice, though, and he switches in later episodes to a more modest and less disruptive tie pin (clearly in conscious imitation of Don Draper).

Overall he is certainly worth watching as a man whose style helps redefine him over time.

To achieve Pete’s look we recommend going for a 2 button slim style jacket as the basic pattern, with extra narrow lapels and rounded stitching. As for the defining accessory, when picking a tie clip (or pin) we recommend going vintage. If wearing a striped tie we advise wearing a pin over a clip. Take  a glance at this ‘Pete Campbellesque’ Dior striped-skinny tie at Rokit (Covent Garden/Brick Lane). As an alternative to a belt, especially if you are small, buy some braces at ASOS. Finally, for a plain gold-plated tie clip take a look at CHOICE Cufflinks.

Cloth

Cloth Code 50501806

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