How to Get That Mad Men-Inspired Look

GREAT NEWS! The new season of MAD MEN is underway this week. And with the success of the show, many men are getting fashion inspiration from the 1960s and hit-character, Don Draper. This includes tight-fitted gray suits and spread collars.

This isn’t just when he’s at work –even during his “down time,” Draper rocks other fashionable looks such as plaid flannels and blue polo shirts.

HOW TO GET THAT MAD MEN LOOK — TIPS INCLUDE:

• Get a classic men’s suit: For that 50’s and 60’s look – it is strongly recommended that you get a custom suit. You should look into custom bespoke clothing, where every single piece is cut by hand by tailors. If you have the suit made in a V-shaped silhouette, it adds illusion of length to the upper body. BLUE AND GRAY SUITS ARE A MUST HAVE. However, if and when you want to add color, feel free to pull inspiration from Ted Chaough, and throw on a plaid or bight colored jacket.

• Pocket Squares: A pocket square on your suit is a necessity. For the most part, please keep it clean with a standard white, blue, grey, or black one. Pocket squares add a business, serious, and confident effect to any look.

• Dress Shirts: WHITE dress shirts are the NORM. Especially with a blue or grey suit, a white dress shirt is the perfect contrast. If you want to drift away from the white, you can look into cream or an off-white shirt for the PERFECT MAD MEN LOOK.

• TIES: When it comes to ties, Draper usually keeps them a single color with a texture effect, but at times, he switches it up with different stripes and patterns that complement the suit. Some of his staff have a lot of bold patterns and colors, so it is perfectly fine for you to have fun and try out new things and still have a MAD MEN EFFECT.

• CUFFLINKS: This accessory definitely shows style – but please do not make them too flashy or grandiose.

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