Man, I love Anderson Falco’s vibe, right? Looks so effortless but classy. Saw those stunning outfits online, but whoa, that price tag? Forget it. My wallet screamed. So, hell yeah, I tried copying his style without breaking the bank. Let me spill how it went down.
The Hunting Begins
First off, I studied pics of Falco like it was homework. Noticed he rocks a ton of clean, simple stuff:
Key pieces:
- Linen shirts that look kinda wrinkled but cool
- Perfectly fitted chinos, not too tight, not too baggy
- Simple loafers, like really polished ones
- Layering with light jackets or knitwear
- Minimal jewelry, maybe just a watch
Shopped online for HOURS. Searched terms like “linen shirt cheap,” “dupe designer loafers,” felt like going cross-eyed. Actually kinda depressing seeing how expensive even “affordable” brands got. Slogged through discount sites like a zombie. Got super tempted to just give up and buy one stupidly expensive shirt.
Hitting the Stores Like a Maniac
Decided to touch and feel stuff – real life shopping! Spent my whole Saturday hitting thrift stores first. Rummaged through racks for hours. Found one decent cream linen shirt, but the collar was frayed. Found dark green chinos that were almost right, but weirdly stiff. Felt like a scavenger hunt gone slightly wrong.
Went to those big department stores next. Raced to the clearance sections like a madwoman. Snagged a really nice light blue button-down shirt on deep discount – score! Found some beige chinos that fit like a dream in the dressing room. High-fived myself mentally. Looked for loafers… man, fake leather looks exactly like cheap plastic. Held some, cringed at the feel. Almost settled, but remembered Falco’s looked buttery smooth. Put them back. Defeat.
The DIY Desperation Phase
My sewing skills suck, but I tried anyway. That thrifted cream linen shirt? Had loose threads and collar issues. Got my needle and thread out. Tried stitching the collar edges neatly… it ended up kinda crooked. Used sharp scissors to carefully trim frayed threads. Looked better, not perfect. Good enough for a test run.
The big challenge: Falco’s relaxed fit. My new button-down was a tiny bit boxy. Wanted that effortless drape. Whipped out a belt. Cinched it loosely over the shirt with the chinos. Experimented front tuck, half-tuck. Half-tuck actually worked! Looked intentional, not messy. Minor victory.
Putting It All Together (Sort Of)
Here’s what I cobbled together for the final look:
- Shirt: Discounted light blue button-down (slightly boxy)
- Chinos: Snagged tan ones with perfect fit (got lucky!)
- Layering: Used an old lightweight tan jacket I had stuffed in the closet
- Shoes: Best I could do? These brown suede loafers I bought years ago on clearance
- Accessories: Plain leather watch I already owned
Took mirror selfies. Studied them hard. Honestly? From far away, or on a tiny phone screen? It kinda worked! The colors worked, the silhouette was close-ish. But up close? Nah. The shirt fabric wasn’t quite as luxe, my DIY collar was noticeable, the shoes looked worn. But standing relaxed? Leaning against a wall? Yeah, the vibe was there. For like 1/10th the cost? I’ll freaking take it. Was it flawless? Hell no. Was it decent and wallet-friendly? Totally. Mission sorta accomplished. Might try again next payday!
