The suits in this story are a fine quality
of wool and bespoke from the Straton Oakmont's internal tailor however the majority of
them are in a particular style that is not hugely flattering to any body type.
The style adorned by many is a double
breasted 6 on 1 jacket with wide shoulders and an rather a baggy fit. To the
uninitiated, a 6 on 1 style means that there are 6 buttons on the jacket but
only one will fasten. The problem with this, as I have mentioned before, is
that does not provide a man with a flattering silhouette as well tailored suit
should do. The bagginess was en vogue in the 1980s as was large shoulders and
wide lapels. This seems odd as it does nothing but make a man looks like he’s
wearing a size too large. The suits worn by Jean Dujardin are the film’s most
elegant; 6 on 4 double breasted and a few nice single breasted 3 piece suits.
The patterns and colours are not surprising for a decadent stockbroker,
pinstripes, chalk-stripes, bold checks and plain ones. They all appear in the
usual staple navy and the various shades of grey. The worst part of the wardrobe
is surely the ties. They are frequently garish patterns that belong on game
show hosts but because it was fashionable during this era, they are plentiful.
On the whole, the film is an excellent
showcase of suits, albeit ones with an unflattering style, shirts, ties braces and
shoes that flaunt the ostentatious nature of the main characters with their
often loud patterns and hues.
