I have a fancy dress party very soon and i'm a male and i'm probably going as a gangster, could anybody elaborate so it doesn't end up boring and steriotypical? Or otherwise- any other cool ideas like pop or tv stars to mimic?
2006-09-13 06:25:02 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
I'm looking at a Marlon Brando sort of film Gangster.
2006-09-13 06:30:46 · update #1
You could go for the old school gangster look. The pinstripe zoot suit, with the fedora and cane. Dont forget the chain coming from the pocket too! And some black and white wing tipped shoes. You can rent this outfit at any wedding or prom store.
2006-09-13 06:28:52 · answer #1 · answered by Stephanie D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you take it a notch above being a street thug, and dress as an Italian gangster from the 50' and 60's? This way you'll have an excuse to wear the flashy suit, hat, shoes, etc. Carry a fake hand gun to enhance the effect. You can use the movies as a reference as to your attire. That's going to be one of the spiffiest costumes there, buddy! That's a great idea!
2006-09-13 06:30:25 · answer #2 · answered by Suz E. Home BAKER 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are creating difficulties with your restrictions.
You wish to go as a gangster so I assume you want to be recognized as such. If no one "gets" your costume, then what is the point? It is precisely those stereotypes you need to capture the visual essence of what is a gangster.
First, what kind of gangster? A modern street hoodlum with a "do rag" (bandana) wrapped around his head, tatoos of knives and skulls all over bare arms, baggy pants and expensive running shoes?
Or an old-fashioned, roaring 20's, Chicago or New York, Prohibition era gangster, with pinstripe suit, wide lapels, black shirt, loud tie and slouch hat with brim pulled down low, pencil-thin mustache.
It is these stereotypes that visually define the character.
2006-09-13 06:36:44 · answer #3 · answered by Vince M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not enough info to answer. A gangster from WHEN? the 20's, the 50? Now?
2006-09-13 06:28:07 · answer #4 · answered by Scott L 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go in a zoot suit for gangster authenticity.
2006-09-13 08:28:02 · answer #5 · answered by Alicia K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i will one in some weeks for a pals fortieth. i go as Queen Victoria. My spouse is going as Queen Elizabeth 1st. Yep, it really is correct - we are going as some prior Queens :-) and also off to at least one this weekend - as Virgil from Thunderbirds - who apparantly I do have more effective than a passing resemblance to. (might want to be the interest brows and plastic personality)
2016-11-26 21:29:09 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its called the "skinny" suit, it looks sooo cool and the fabric is kinda shiny, you wear a skinny tie too the look is hot!
2006-09-13 06:31:44 · answer #7 · answered by dabesgirl 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
buy a pair of dress pants,a kool plain color shirt that is casual looking and plain,no buttons,wear a nice dinner jacket and you will fit in and be comfortable!
2006-09-13 06:27:37 · answer #8 · answered by happy1here♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go as your fave (most recognisable) popstar.
2006-09-13 06:35:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋