Dressing Like David Bowie

Fashion Inspiration David Bowie: How to Dress Just Like Him

Anyone who has paid attention to David Bowie’s long and storied career is likely aware of the fact that he is a veritable style chameleon. To this day, Bowie remains one of the stylish musicians in the industry, even if he isn’t nearly as active as he was during his heyday. From his start as a young British musician to the days of Ziggy Stardust, much of Bowie’s show had to do with the elaborate appearances that he would implement. Dressing like David Bowie is something that most people simply can’t pull off, but for those who have the right personality and the drive to do so, the look can be extremely interesting and attractive. The following are just a few tips to push you in the direction towards a look that even Bowie himself would be proud of.

Embrace the White Suit
David Bowie’s attire has gone through countless amalgamations over the course of his career. If he comes back to anything, however, it’s his trademark white suit. The white suit that characterizes Bowie’s appearance is something that a lot of people would stay clear of, simply because it’s “loud” in a way that is often misunderstood. That said, this look doesn’t have to be as hard to pull off as you might think. Stick with a vintage-looking white suit from Banana Republic, which can look great when worn with a crisp white dress shirt. If you really want to accentuate your look, go with a solid tie bright-red tie, which will draw attention towards your torso. Not interested to add a “Power tie” to your already bold white suit look? Then ties in lavender are perfect. Our suggestion: add a light lavender paisley patterned necktie and matching lavender pocket square to the white suit – a look that is perfect for the dapper summer days!

Consider Cuffed Sleeves/Pants
Well before the days of Ziggy Stardust, David Bowie actually approached style and fashion in a rather conservative way; not unlike British schoolboy style that was popular at the time. The early day’s of Bowie’s look were characterized by cuffed sleeves/pants, which can still hold some weight as being attractive today if you pull off the look correctly. All you need is a pair of dress pants and a dress shirt; roll up the sleeves/cuffs and you’re good to go. You can tie this look together with a pair of suspenders; go with red suspenders if you want to turn a few heads in the process.

Don’t Be Afraid of Bold Colors/Patterns
When most people think of David Bowie’s appearance, “funky” is typically one of the first words that comes to mind. Indeed, Bowie’s look is funkier than most in the music industry, and he’s no stranger to bold colors and patterns. Bright pink, polka dots and red/blue paisley prints are just a few elements of style that Bowie has been known to gravitate towards, all of which make his bold appearance what it is. While you might feel as if you don’t have what it takes to make these colors or patterns work for you, all it really takes is a bit of confidence to try to get things working in your favor. For best results, do a few trial runs in front of a mirror before stepping out into the public. If you are not a fan of the late 70s disco look, then swap the bold patterns for more subtle texture. As of recently Bowie has been seen wearing classic herringbone tweed blazers, pin stripes, and window-pane checks.

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