HOW TO DRESS LIKE A PEAKY BLINDER
Peaky Blinders is one of the BBC's most critically acclaimed television shows. The show is based on a real gang in 1919, Birmingham, and its style is inspired by the trends of the time. For four seasons, the fashion show has been an inspiration to men around the world. In fact, the tweed suit is now more popular than ever, with men wearing it more and more at weddings and other occasions. If you want to know how to dress like Peaky Blinder, read on to find out.
BERET
Everyone knows that the tweed cap is the linchpin of a Peaky Blinder. Make sure yours matches your outfit and give the brim some shape to make your Peaky Blinders cap unique.
TWEED PANTS
In 1919, a three-piece lounge suit was a very popular choice for men. High waisted pants back then were much shorter than what men commonly wear now. The pants stopped above the shoe, preventing the hem from touching the ground. The reason behind this detail is that there was no formal sewer system and the streets were dirty. This resulted in one of the most iconic elements of the Peaky Blinders style, although the pants are worn up to the middle of the back of the shoe today.
HIGH FRONT VEST
If you watched the show, you may have seen the Peaky Blinders in a high-front tweed vest with up to six buttons. This detail is due to the fact that lower class men could not afford a tie clip or a pin to hold their ties. The stickpins were custom designed to suit the wishes of the users. They also come in cheaper versions, but they weren't as common. This led to a simpler, more modern way of fastening a tie: a higher front vest.
POCKET WATCH
A vest, or vest, can often be seen with a pocket watch. With the watch hanging from a chain, crossing the eyelets of the vest, there are many ways to design a vest pocket watch. It can go with a single Albert watch chain, a double Albert with two chains or with the watch hanging from the pocket. Regardless of the style you choose, a pocket watch is certainly a great finishing touch to a Peaky Blinders style suit.
COATS
Coats are a beloved timeless garment that can enhance any outfit. They are extremely popular in the winter, and you can see the men of Peaky Blinders sporting these coats, usually plain wool, darker than their suit. While this is the safest option when trying to match your coat to your suit, combining plaid jackets with striped blazers is also a good option. Keep in mind that there are no set "rules" when it comes to mixing and matching your outfit.
REMOVE
There are a number of style inspirations to be drawn from Peaky Blinders. The slimmer, more youthful style of suits is back in fashion. If you want to replicate the iconic and stylish look that Thomas Shelby will approve of, go to your trusted tailor today and get the perfect garments and accessories to transform into a Peaky Blinder.
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