Alright, so the other day I decided to put together a “gigolo” costume. Don’t ask. It just seemed like a fun, kinda silly idea.
First, I scrounged around my closet. I figured I needed something, you know, a little flashy, a little…smooth. I pulled out a few button-down shirts – a silky one, a black one with some subtle patterns, and a plain white one, just in case.
The Shirt Trials
- The silky shirt? Felt a bit too much like I was trying way too hard. Like I was going to a disco, not a costume party.
- The black patterned one? Looked okay, but it felt a little too…busy. I wanted something simple, yet…effective.
- The plain white one? Bingo. Classic, clean, and I could leave a few buttons undone for that “I just threw this on” vibe.
Next, pants. Jeans were out. Too casual. I found a pair of black slacks that I almost forgot I owned. They fit pretty well, which was a relief. No time for tailoring!
Accessorize, Accessorize!
This is where it gets fun, right? I dug through my junk drawer (we all have one) and found a few things:
- A slightly gaudy gold chain. My grandpa would be proud, maybe.
- A pair of aviator sunglasses. Indoors? Absolutely.
- A fake, stick-on mustache. I drew the line, no way.
I tried on the chain. Okay, it worked. It added that little bit of “extra” I was going for. The sunglasses? Perfect. They instantly made me feel cooler than I actually am.
Shoes. I opted for my black leather loafers. No socks, of course. Gotta show a little ankle, right? It’s all part of the…aesthetic.
Finally, I slicked back my hair with some gel. I don’t usually use gel, so it felt weird, but it completed the look. I looked in the mirror and…yeah, I could see it. A slightly cheesy, but definitely recognizable, gigolo costume. Mission accomplished!
It was all in good fun, and honestly, the best part was just messing around with different clothes and accessories. The reactions I am going to get? That’s a whole other story.
