Fashion Rules Inspired by Gossip Girl’s Chuck Bass: 3 Tips for Guys

While we love the girls of Gossip Girl for their impeccable and unique style, there is also a lot we can learn from the guys. Today, I want to focus on one of the most stylish guys on Gossip Girl, Chuck Bass, and what we can learn from his style.

Chuck’s style is unique to say the least. You will never find him in jeans or a t-shirt (unless he’s trying to be ironic), and his ensembles are completely out of the box. Who else would wear a purple jumper with yellow trousers? But the most important element of Chuck’s style is the way everything is pulled together. Like his personality, everything he wears is cleverly calculated, right down to his socks


Here are 3 basic fashion rules that we can learn from Chuck and ideas for girls and guys on how to interpret these rules.




1. Embrace bright colors.  






Bright colors are a huge part of Chuck’s style, and he often wears them in unexpected combinations. I love the yellow and purple combo above – it really shouldn’t work but it completely does. So to channel Mr. Bass, forget the rules – mix red and green, pink and red, and slightly different shades of the same color. Then rock your look with confidence.


2. Chinos are the new jeans.





We already know that skinny cargo pants are the next big thing, but their slightly tamer cousins – beige chinos – literally go with everything! They are as universally wearable as jeans but seem much classier and dressier. Although they may be associated with the summer months, as Chuck shows us, you can wear them all year round.

Chino Outfit for Guys.

3. Smart tailoring is essential.

 

Smart tailoring is what Chuck does best: He never looks more comfortable than when he is in a suit, complete with bow tie and waistcoat. His secret? Everything is perfectly fitted. So get his look with classic pieces that fit well, or get friendly with your local tailor or seamstress to have your favorite pieces made-to-fit.