John Slattery Fashion Tips - John Slattery's Style in The Adjustment Bureau

4th Best Dressed Film Character: John Slattery in "The Adjustment Bureau"

There are a great deal of characters in films of the past decade or so that have taken things above and beyond in terms of the way they dress. After all, appearances can sell tickets, so it should come as no surprise that so many of the best films feature characters that are exceptionally well-dressed. One of the best films of 2011 was the sci-fi thriller The Adjustment Bureau, which not only featured excellent performances by a veteran cast of actors, but some of the best of men’s fashion on the screen that year. John Slattery is in and of himself one of the most fashionable actors in the industry, and his character Richardson in The Adjustment Bureau is certainly no slouch himself. We have already praised Slattery’s wardrobe choices in the past, and placed him on #8 of our Best Dressed Men on TV list for his appearance in the popular TV show Mad Men. This time around we announce him as the 4th Best Dressed Man in Film. While the character certainly has a period-type appearance, there are plenty of things that modern men can take away from how he dresses in order to improve their own appearance, with the following being just a few examples of what makes his character so fashionable.

The Flannel Suit
Suits are of the utmost importance for men who consider themselves to be fashion-forward; there’s simply no getting around this. This being said, just wearing a suit is usually not enough; you’ve got to do whatever possible to differentiate yourself from the norm. Slattery’s character clearly knows this, which is why a huge part of his look comes from the flannel suit that he wears throughout much of the film. Featuring unique and subtle patterns, such as herringbone and window-pane checks, in colors of deep blue, grey, and and blacks, the suit alone stands apart from the crowd. To make matters even more fashionable, he accents the suit with a cherry red pocket square and trendy tie made from worsted wool. What we applaud the most however is the play of patterns, something will also take your wardrobe to the next level. Take Slattery’s dark blue window-pane check suit for example. He combines it with a low contrasting, pin-striped blue shirt, solid cherry red pocket square (adding color), and a dark gray tie made from worsted wool – adding yet another level of texture to the outfit.

The Fedora
Another reason why Slattery’s character is so stylish in this film has to do with the fact that he rocks the fedora in a way that many others are simply incapable of. Slattery embraces the grey/blue fedora with black cross-strap, which first in perfectly with the rest of his ensemble. It’s safe to say that the fedora is the one item that truly ties the look of Slattery’s character together, thus making it an essential part of the wardrobe. With fedoras making a bigger impact on modern fashion than they have in years, it should come as no surprise that this piece plays such a huge role in the film.

Do’s and Don’ts for the Modern Man
Richardson is not only one of the best-dressed movie characters of the past decade, but there are plenty of things that modern men can take away from his appearance. The flannel suit is one thing that just about any guy can benefit from experimenting with, and can be especially effective in the fall/winter. While we are at it, we also suggest you add a few worsted wool ties and knit ties to your winter wardrobe. Finally, a fedora can also be effective, and can add to this type of ensemble in a variety of ways. Most importantly, a clean, sleek appearance is always worth striving for.

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