For the groom: Sartorial success on the silver screen
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In the whirlwind of bridal gown hunting, the groom’s fashion needs can go neglected. Borrowing looks from big-screen icons will get the groom back on style par with the bride…
Paul Newman as Lew Harper in ‘Harper’ (1966)
In his role as a private eye, Newman’s deep navy blue two-piece has a subtle windowpane overcheck – a subtle check is a safe check. He wears a solid blue-grey silk tie, fashionably slim, over a short sleeved poplin shirt. Short sleeves are a good tactical decision if it’s a warmer day and you’re going to keep your jacket on. Paul Newman is probably one of the only men in this world cool enough to wear a short-sleeved button down, and even he keeps his jacket on… You probably should too.
Paul Newman in Harper
Daniel Craig as James Bond in ‘Spectre’ (2015)
For this scene in Morocco, Craig wears a linen-blend, double vented jacket – a great fabric choice, Morocco is hot. A white poplin shirt (note, long sleeves…), dark red knit tie, khaki chinos, finished with suede boots. If you manage to pull this off like old Daniel does, your bride will basically run at you down the aisle. This list could so easily just be Bond suits. It could just be Daniel Craig as Bond suits. But we must share the love.
Daniel Craig in Spectre. Image via Facebook.com
Steve McQueen as Thomas Crown in ‘The Thomas Crown Affair’ (1968)
Steve McQueen will always be one of the coolest to ever be. As a criminal mastermind he wore this grey three piece suit – the Glen Plaid has subtle blue hints which, when paired with the blue shirt, blue tie and blue driving gloves, has an incredible effect. For extra marks, the blue-tinted lenses on his sunglasses and grey pocket square match the suit, while the subtle gold on the sunglasses arms match the chain on the pocket watch. This classic tailoring will work forever.
Steve McQueen in The Thomas Crown Affair. Image via Facebook.com
Ryan Gosling as Jacob palmer in ‘Crazy Stupid Love’ (2011)
Newman and McQueen will almost certainly be joined by Mr. Gosling in the history books in the “stylish sons of guns” category. Thought Burgundy suits were reserved for outlandish characters played by Will Ferrel? Wrong. Matched with a white shirt, pocket square, and a well groomed noggin, you’ll get away with as much jazz flute as your heart desires (maybe, not definitely – jazz flute is a different beast).
Ryan Gosling in Crazy, Stupid Love. Image via Facebook.com
Robert Redford as Jay Gatsby in ‘The Great Gatsby’ (1974)
This might not be the only Great Gatsby entry… Three piece, light wool, dark brown pinstripe. Wide lapels, a tall collar, tall white pocket square and wide tie all sit with delightful proportion. Another gold-chained pocket watch matches the faint print on the tie, and adds a beautiful detail.
Robert Redford in The Great Gatsby. Image via Facebook.com
Leonardo Dicaprio as Jay Gatsby in ‘The Great Gatsby’ (2013)
Black tux. Always has been, always will be great. Simple details go a long way – the pinstriped waistcoat is what sets Gatsby’s tux apart. A simple (but flawless) bowtie and a plain white pocket square are the finishing touches.
Leonardo DiCaprio in The Great Gatsby. Image via Facebook.com
Sean Connery as James Bond in ‘From Russia With Love’ (1963)
More Bond! There can never be enough Bond. A worsted wool navy suit, with a pale blue shirt, white pocket square and navy tie is a timeless classic. You cannot go wrong. For extra points, throw your trilby onto a nearby hatstand from the doorway.
Sean Connery in From Russia With Love. Image via Facebook.com
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