Get the Look • Dickie Greenleaf

                                                            The Talented Mr. Ripley 1999


Rhett again from RhettDidntGiveADamn, with the promised follow up to the Get the Look: Marge Sherwood. Marge has the 50's summer thing down pat, but so do the leading men in the film! In particular we're going to have a look at the fashion sense of Dickie Greenleaf. Say hello to light, summery and preppy.

 Let's jump right in with a great striped polo shirt from CairoVintage:

Silver Unicorn Polo from CairoVintage

Next we need some great white slacks and this vintage pair from semprevintage are perfectly cuffable!

White Textured Slacks from semprevintage

How about a linen blazer to help your man dress it up for evening? I like this light blue jacket from hannahbe:

Blue Sportscoat from hannabe

To tie up this look you need a great pair of light, comfy (and vintage) shoes. I love this pair from woodensleepers:

White Slip on Shoes from woodensleepers

By now you've got to be channeling Dickie Greenleaf pretty heavy. But there's one last thing that could really turn this look out. Remember the ring? Sport this handmade option from jewelscurnow

Silver Ring by jewelscurnow

 

Now you've got the inspiration you need to get decked out in cool summer vintage. So hey, grab your partner, dress one another up and take on the world ala Marge and Dickie.

The Talented Mr. Ripley 1999

xo,

        Rhett

Get The Look

The Talented Mr. Ripley 1999

Marge Sherwood of The Talented Mr. Ripley 

Rhett here, from RhettDidntGiveADamn, with another great look that's easy to get: the laid back, 1950s summer style of Marge Sherwood (Gwyneth Paltrow) in  The Talented Mr. Ripley. Privileged, wealthy and carefree, Marge lives in seaside Italy, all wrapped up in the affections of fellow rich kid Dickie Greenleaf (Jude Law).

The two have exiled themselves to their own lazy, perfect paradise, until — Cue the lonesome and mysterious stranger, Tom Ripley (Matt Damon), who changes everything.

Do yourself a favor and see this movie if you haven't. The plot will have you biting your nails all the way through. And Marge's style — with her light, preppy top, vintage swimsuit, full skirt and espadrilles — will have you coveting her closet. So here's how to get it.

I love the cotton candy colors of this button up blouse from ShopReinvintage. The blouse is light and fun and with great lines and absolutely Marge! And don't forget to tie up the front shirttails.

Cotton Candy Shirt from ShopReinvintage

Layer an authentic vintage bathing suit under your preppy top to really nail down this look. Try this bright yellow two piece by maefairvintage.

50s Pin Up Two Piece by maefairvintage

You'll need a great full skirt to laze about in. How about this one from CapriciousTraveler:

Glistening Sea Plaid Skirt by CapriciousTravler

No look is complete without a nice pair of kicks. Take these sailor blue flats from willowknows for a walk. 

Sailor Blue Espadrilles by willowknows

Now that you've got some ideas, take this look and make it your own. Etsy has terrific vintage options for cotton blouses, bathing suits, full skirts and espadrilles. Find your perfect combo and channel your inner Marge Sherwood.

PS - Don't miss the next installment where we'll show you how to get the 50's summer look "For HIM". 

           xo,

                Rhett