Men, What Not to Wear according to Gran Torino

Valentine's day is near and not only girls would be primping and prettifying but the male species as well. The movie Gran Torino whose story revolves around hopeless gangsters gives young men a helpful hint of WHAT NOT to wear on a date or perhaps, forever.


Oversized Shirts - if you are a guy and you are a bit over weight, it doesn't automatically mean you have to wear oversized shirts or pants. You'll look even bigger wearing these huge shirts that are so big that your date can fit inside it. Do not grab XXXL at once, a little bulge here and there will not hurt but would make you look leaner than wearing a monstrous size.


Baggy Pants - that look like jogging pants make you look like an elephant. Show off those leg muscles brother and take time to shop for the right fit or, have your own baggy pants tailored at the nearest alterations shop. Baggy pants and shorts will not get you in that fancy restaurant either.

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Hoodies, backward caps, bonnets, snoopy's ear, whatever - come on! maybe you can wear them at a party or at a dance audition, but not on a date. Wearing bonnets or caps inside restaurants or indoors is considered rude the last time I checked. Yet, there are stylish hats for men that the ladies won't mind seeing you in and they are called - hats.

Like Clint Eastwood in the movie, ladies miss the days when men know how to dress. It's a matter of knowing the occasion and respecting it. A man's style reflects his character, it wouldn't hurt to polish a bit here and there. Invest in a black coat that fits you well, a button down polo shirt, an interesting tie, and tailored pants. Welcome to the gentlemen's club!

Movie Style: Yes Man

I recently watched Yes Man starring Jim Carrey and Zooey Deschanel. Apart from the very funny plot which inspires everyone to be bold and brave with opportunities, what I enjoyed the most is style star Zooey Deschanel.



If you have a keen sight for style then you have to watch Yes Man and look out for Zooey Deschanel's outfits. If Jim Carrey was brave enough to say yes to everything then Zooey was brave enough to wear anything!



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Her costumes range from biker chic, rockstar, sporty, jet-setter, and even a harry potter costume. Zooey Deschanel is a musician in real life, she rocked the movie with some performances and you have to keep an open eye for her rockstar costumes. From what I can remember there was one scene were she had a tutu on combined with glam shiny and misty makeup.



Zooey's movie style scored boots and layered clothing which looked very romantic and comfy. She also had hair accessories that were perfect for her radiant face.

You will find the movie funny and inspiring (life and style wise). Now I am starting to love Zooey, even outside the silverscreen she knows how to rock the red carpet and style scene.

The movie's costume designer is Mark Bridges who also worked on several notable movies like Fur: An Imaginary Tale of Diane Arbus that starred Nicole Kidman.

Catch Yes Man now, you and your beau will both love the funny dialogues and situations, plus you'll get to have lots of style ideas from Zooey. Yes!