Rayban rimless aviators
There’s no quicker way to transport yourself back in time while also keeping up with current trends than by donning a pair of aviators. Look sleek and dangerously cool with these gray-tinted, silver-framed, rimless sunglasses from Rayban. No matter what you wear with them, they’ll bring out your inner badass and give everything you wear a ‘70s-chic edge. Inherently old-school yet somehow timeless, every guy should own a pair of shades like these since they’ll make you appear instantly stylish even on your most red-eyed, hungover days.
Le Tigre Nordic polo
Leisure sportswear was a big part of ‘70s style, and this decade saw a rise in the popularity of the polo shirt since it’s one of those easy-to-wear pieces that looks good on everyone and pairs perfectly with both jeans and dress pants. To cop the style from American Gangster, you’ll definitely need a polo shirt like this classic-fit one from Le Tigre in soft, comfortable cotton. Retailing for around $48, this shirt won’t break the bank and you’ll get a lot of use out of it year-round. Wear it under blazers or cardigans in the winter, and pair it with flared jeans or white boot-cut dress pants in the summer for killer ‘70s style.
Kenneth Cole Reaction Perry jacket
Earth-toned hues, such as brown, particularly combined with natural materials like leather, appear everywhere in American Gangster, with both Russell Crowe and Denzel Washington sporting cropped chocolate-colored jackets in the film. This fully lined lambskin jacket from Kenneth Cole has an antique finish that lends a ‘70s vibe to the coat, but this piece won’t look amiss in any decade you choose to wear it. Teamed with the ice-blue polo shirt and a driving cap, this winning combination will be as hip now as it was back then, since ‘70s throwback looks ruled the runways this year.
Banana Republic driving cap
To swipe the ‘70s style from American Gangster, a driving cap is a must. This brown-suede number from Banana Republic will top off your ensemble and really pull together your look by giving it a more sophisticated air. At $68, this cap is not exactly cheap since it can be considered a trendy item, but the ultra-smooth suede will motivate girls to stroke your head. Also, once everyone else forgets about them, you’ll ooze unique style when you fish yours out from the back of your closet.
Topman jeans
Don’t knock flared jeans until you’ve tried them. These jeans flatter many different body types and are much, much sexier than skinny jeans on men. Whether you’re lean or have love handles, boot-cut jeans can help balance out your shape. Their more forgiving nature and their ability to significantly improve the appearance of your figure is one of the reasons this style was such a hit during the ‘70s, and why it continues to experience a resurgence every now and again. Of course, you won’t want to go all out with bell-bottoms, so invest in contemporary flared jeans with a slimmer fit like these ones from Topman.
