Alright so yesterday I was binge-watching reruns of Martin and man, dude had serious style on that show, right? Like every episode, fresh fits that just POP. So I thought, screw it, why not try copying some outfits myself? No fancy budgets though, just regular stuff normal folks can find.
First Step: Scoping Out Martin’s Vibe
I parked my butt on the couch and watched like 3 episodes straight, pausing whenever Martin showed up. Took notes on my phone, real messy stuff:
- Loved those kinda loud, patterned button-up shirts, almost always with a few buttons undone.
- Baggy jeans or casual slacks, never tight stuff.
- Big ol’ jackets sometimes, real colorful or maybe leather.
- Chunky boots or clean sneakers.
- Baseball caps turned backwards or sideways.
Main thing? Dude looked comfortable but also like he put effort in. Not stiff, just cool.
Thrift Store Raid Time
Figured the cheap way was thrifting, so I hit like three different spots. Wasn’t aiming for exact copies, just stuff that gave the same vibe. Dug through racks forever, felt kinda grimy but fun.
Found a bright blue and red patterned button-up shirt – fabric felt like that crinkly rayon stuff Martin wore a lot. Snagged some dark, straight-leg jeans that weren’t baggy-baggy but definitely not skinny. Also got lucky with a black faux-leather bomber jacket. Jackpot!
Biggest problem? Finding the shirt big enough to leave unbuttoned without looking dumb. Almost grabbed one too small – arms barely moved! Learned: GO UP A SIZE for that loose fit.
Pulling It Together At Home
Laid it all out on my bed – shirt, jeans, jacket, plus some black boots I already owned and a plain black cap. Started trying things on:
- Unbuttoned the shirt about halfway down my chest. Took a sec to get it right – too little looked weird, too much felt like I forgot to finish dressing.
- Jeans rolled up a bit at the bottom over the boots. Easy.
- Threw on the bomber jacket. Didn’t zip it up, just let it hang open like Martin often did.
- Slapped the hat on backwards. Felt kinda goofy, ngl.
Stood in front of the mirror… and dude, I gotta say, I looked the part! Colors worked, layers worked, loose fit felt good. Key thing: It wasn’t a costume, just felt like a stylish everyday outfit Martin would rock.
So Yeah, What Actually Works?
Based on my thrift store adventure and clueless assembly:
- Patterned Shirts Are Your Friend: Look for used polos or button-ups with stripes, paisley, kinda loud prints. Used stores are GOLD for this stuff. Check the shoulders first – gotta have room to move!
- Baggy > Tight: Forget skinny jeans. Find relaxed or straight-leg pants in dark washes. Don’t need them HUGE, just not painted on.
- Layering Jackets Easier Than It Looks: A bomber, denim jacket, or even a leather-look one adds that signature Martin touch instantly. Keep it unzipped/unbuttoned.
- Shoes & Hats Add Final Punch: Got chunky boots? Clean white sneakers? A plain baseball cap? Just add ’em. Backwards or sideways works.
- Most Important – Undo Some Buttons!: Seriously, leave 2-3 top buttons open on the shirt. Makes all the difference for that relaxed, confident feel.
It was way easier than I thought. Takes some guts to rock patterns maybe, but nobody stared. Felt good. Still need a tie-dye hoodie though… guess I gotta get thrifting again!
