Profile - Dandy dude

Cap: Dirty Looks would like to retract her slight at Kangol-wearers in last week’s installment. She believes that anyone can pull off anything, and this is an excellent example of a newsboy cap done right. It perfectly melds with the vintage spirit of the outfit and doesn’t come across as an overt attempt at trendiness.

Hair: Those who are finding the thought of a perm increasingly alluring, prepare to be jealous. Rudy’s tight curls are the product of a daily shower and nothing more.

Shirt: This Charlotte native has a perk in life that us Atlantans may never know — vintage stores that do not overcharge! This ruffled piece of perfection cost only $30. Rudy says he is an old soul and clothes from the era of soul help express that. Of course, the purchase was probably also fueled by the simple fact that blue is his favorite color.

Pants: Something old, something new. These pinstripe pants could surely fool anyone into thinking our dapper dandy was vintage head-to-toe. But have you ever really seen such a well-fitted, low-slung pair of pants in a thrift store? Dirty Looks sure hasn’t. This pair came from Banana Republic for a decidedly un-thrifty $60.

Finishing touches: White shoes are frightening. The wrong pair can make your feet look like giant marshmallows. The right pair, such as these trim loafers, however, are the perfect tool to fully draw the eye top to bottom. To keep himself from looking sandwiched by white accessories, Rudy wisely chose a white belt to carry the color throughout the ensemble.