This is his senior photo. Classy guy, eh? It was the seventies then, but can't you just imagine some skinny hipster kid walking down Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn sporting similar threads? I think it's very geek chic meets retro prep. Plus, look at the man's impeccably glossy and wavy hair. I know that most people aren't actually advising you to dress like their fathers, but this look is not meant only for the boys! To be a super happening chick in a groovy sort of way (Thanks, Greg Brady), check out these items:
The white ruffle top is the Emma Ruffle top from Delia's, and it's $32.50. I know it's not a snazzy pink color like my dad's, but the ruffles give it a nice feminine embellishment. The sweater vest is also from Delia's. It is the Cacey Sweater Vest, on sale for 29.50. The side button detail on the vest is cute and intricate. The Rihanna Sweater, $34.50, from Delia's, replaces my father's dapper choice of a red blazer with blue, but keeps the nifty top stitching. Now, if you want to go all out, Iekeliene style, and sport some faux specs, these are the unisex Brock eyeglasses, $50, from American Apparel. Finally, I imagined this look with a great pair of colored skinny jeans, although in all likelihood my father wasn't decked out in purple trousers. The BDG Bright Skinny Pants, $49, from Urban Outfitters are a great addition to this preppy gone awry look. Now wear your look with pride! You could even immortalize it forever in your yearbook...
2 comments:
Fathers are so often overlooked as sartorial inspiration-I personally have stolen pretty much all of my fathers sweaters including a bad ass one with leather patches on it. Very Cosbyesque.
it's like you found the inspiration for AA. Your dad dressed ace. I like your interpretation of an outfit like his, too. I love my parent's style, too--considering I steal stuff from their closets all the time, I should hope that's obvious.
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