It’s officially “Watch ALL the holiday movies on Netflix while it’s socially acceptable” season. AKA, the most wonderful time of the year! We started as early as Thanksgiving night, and y’know what we noticed? Some of these iconic characters are pretty well-dressed to boot.
Steal this holiday movie star style
The Movie: Home Alone 2
The Style Icon: Kevin McAllister (played by Macaulay Culkin)
Of course, the original Home Alone is incredible, but we decided to recreate his look from Home Alone 2. Why? Because when you wear it, you can imagine yourself eating pizza in a limo, just like this:
Must be nice, Kevin. Must be nice.
Really, Kevin gets the ultimate holiday vacation. Let’s look at the facts, shall we? He gets to hang out at the Plaza all day, play pranks on Tim Curry, have a limo (with pizza) on-call for toy store visits, and he gets to save said-toy store by hilariously foiling crime. This kid’s living the life.
Despite the fact that this is a small child on a weekend bender in NYC, we respect that Kevin always looks put together and totally ready to run into any respectable adult he may encounter. Culkin-as-Kevin dresses better than most of the guys you see at hometown bars at the holidays. They’re generally in clothes they found in their childhood bedroom’s closets (or, dear god, they’ve been wearing the same thing since graduation). It’s like, yes, it’s vacation, but that doesn’t mean you don’t have to try, at least a little.
What we’re saying is, dress like a grown man when visiting your hometown this holiday, guys. Or, if not a grown man, a child actor from a beloved 90s comedy romp.
What We Like:
- Corduroy pants. We’ve said it before; we’ll say it again.. embrace the cords, guys. It’s a good look on you.
- Festive plaid. That pop of color coming out from under a chunky sweater. Plus, if it gets too hot in front of the fireplace, you can lose the sweater without feeling like your outfit is compromised.
- A super-versatile warm coat. Tough enough for snowy hikes, yet stylish enough to wear on a regular basis.
Coat: Fjallraven | Pants: J.Crew | Shoes: Clarks | Shirt: Old Navy
Hat: sold out! similar here | Sweater: Beams | Socks: Woolrich |Backpack: MAKR
TELL US:
WHICH ‘HOME ALONE’ FLICK IS YOUR FAVE?
Wore an almost identical outfit like you posted just the other day! Minus the jacket and beanie.
When I travel back to Chicagoland I have to bundle up a lot!!! So jackets, sweaters, layers upon layers. Not used to doing that anymore in Los Angeles. Also don’t wear as many bright colors as I do out in CA, but that might be because brighter colors are typically for warmer weather.
I was eyeing a pair of awesome flannel lined chinos at J Crew the other week, but couldn’t pull the trigger because I would literally wear them once a year.
I bought the J Crew Factory version of those flannel lined pants. I think on sale they were about 30 bucks and I love them during this Michigan winter weather. At that price they might be worth it for just once or twice a year.
Absolutely!
So. many. layers (I’m currently only in two, but it’s surprisingly not that cold right now in Wisconsin)
I really like this look, well the grownup version that you created. It’s got a very northeastern winter look to me. I really like the northeastern look (prep, ll bean catalog, etc) and this is right up my alley. I wear a similar look all the time minus the sweater and jacket most days. It just doesn’t get cold enough most days where I live to wear this look, but we have occasional cold fronts. I have defintiely embraced the cord, I have a couple pairs. As for being home for the holidays, it doesn’t affect my style, I wear the same thing as normal.
I was actually watching Home Alone 2 the other day and the airport scene really dates this movie. They wouldn’t be able to get to the plane as fast because the security line and there’s no way Kevin could have gotten on to the plane without the correct boarding pass.
ha! would not have thought about that, but yes, you’re right! I also remember thinking that about the Friends finale
Absolutely love what Kevin is wearing, could totally dress my son up this way if he wasn’t bigger than me now, but who knows, he might be in the giving mood. I’ve had lots of opportunity to check out his outfit seeing as HA2 has been a constant staple every night the last month on the tele. I’m actually watching it right now, BY MYSELF! You’ve got each piece down pretty much with the exception of the coat. I know, it doesn’t have to be the exact copy, I’m new here still but the duffle he rocks is so must have in every guys wardrobe. Dress it up, down, whatever you feel like and it works. Home for the holidays, I prefer to actually dress up for each occasion, as opposed to being lazy and grab whatever, even if it’s just the casual dinner or get together lunch. Just makes the occasion stand out a bit more.
Let the brick throwing begin…
No bricks! What other holiday movies are on in heavy rotation in your household this season?
Really love the classics,(?) but suppose that would depend on your age. Otherwise way too many to mention Megan, especially “bad, bad” ones. But my wife watches White Christmas without fail, think she’s on the third time as of last night. There was also an odd version of Sound of Music with karaoke lyrics on the bottom of the screen Sunday night. But for me, the goofier the better. Elf, Christmas Story, first 2 HA, Christmas Vacation, yeah I’m a child.
Yes for sure as I can wear a lot more of what I like so I am a lot dressier. StyleDaughter loves that I wear a festive jacket and tie to her Christmas concert – it makes her feel much more like it is an occasion. Of course way more flannel and decent denim when it is time for snowmen and toboggans.