If for any moment you doubted any man other than Johnny Depp's ability to wear man-scara convincingly, you were seriously wrong. Meet exhibit a: Devendra Barnhart. Not only can he do some serious man-scara, he also is prone to high low dressing, which we absolutely love. In a world of static pretty boys whose names we can't always remember, we take comfort in knowing that there are guys like Dev who show us guys a thing or two about individualist dressing.
To put your own spin on Dev's high low look:
To put your own spin on Dev's high low look:
1. Layer the jewelry not the clothes. Dev is often seen at concerts in jeans and jewelry, and little else. Don't get caught up in the chain of layering shirts. Less is more here.
2. Embrace ethnicity! Got a favorite feature? Highlight it! Dev does this with his hair, which he keeps savagely groomed and dyed dark to further enhance his Venezuelan mistique.
3. Don't be afraid to be different. We know, we know. You wouldn't be here if you were afraid of diversity, but it goes without saying that everyone doubts themselves sometimes. To pull this off, don't ever doubt! You're your own worst enemy. Take that energy and work up a sweat.
4. Embrace decades. A tank top from the nineties, a bracelet from Shanghai, and hair reminiscent of a love commune. Dev is all about taking inspiration from days past. You can too. Remember the costume dramas you liked, (or hated) and pull from them. Have a favorite period of history? A decade? Pull from it. The key to keeping this look from being stale is by constantly taking inspirations from the world around you.
2. Embrace ethnicity! Got a favorite feature? Highlight it! Dev does this with his hair, which he keeps savagely groomed and dyed dark to further enhance his Venezuelan mistique.
3. Don't be afraid to be different. We know, we know. You wouldn't be here if you were afraid of diversity, but it goes without saying that everyone doubts themselves sometimes. To pull this off, don't ever doubt! You're your own worst enemy. Take that energy and work up a sweat.
4. Embrace decades. A tank top from the nineties, a bracelet from Shanghai, and hair reminiscent of a love commune. Dev is all about taking inspiration from days past. You can too. Remember the costume dramas you liked, (or hated) and pull from them. Have a favorite period of history? A decade? Pull from it. The key to keeping this look from being stale is by constantly taking inspirations from the world around you.
Don't be afraid of yourself. Wear what you like and don't give a damn! You are you're own best friend and you alone are in control of your body. Sheath it in the things that make you smile, that inspire you, and that make a difference. By doing so, you're creating the art that you live in everyday.
Labels: Devendra Barnhart, Tastemakers
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