Born To Fly: Aviator Influenced Fashions

Okay, fellas, put down your paper airplanes and stop making those fake engine noises.  It’s time to grow up.  Luckily, being a grown-up doesn’t mean you have to give up the planes, trains, and automobiles fantasies altogether.  Aviator jackets, glasses, and accessories are the style statement to make this fall.  These throwbacks to the 70s have their own modern updates, making it easy to stay true to your roots while hopping on board the fashion train as well. 

Ease into the trend with something simple.  Perry Ellis’ Cotton Poly Aviator jacket is simple, modern, and classically tailored for a simple, fashionable guy.  A mock-collar and concealed placket keep the look clean and minimalist.  Triple Five Soul gives the trend a chic overhaul, with a crinkled finish and utilitarian accents.  No more Mr. Nice Guy here—you’ll be too rough and rugged for all that soft talk.  Lucky Brand’s Aviator Jacket is a modern take on the classic.  Army green makes a man out of you and the boxy cut is a fresh take on this normally round jacket.   Pockets and a shirt-like shape keep it casual and interesting.  But make sure to pay homage to the man who put the style on the map.  

Jos A. Bank’s Aviator Jacket will bring out your inner Maverick, and a spender-savvy price tag will keep your wallet in your pocket so you can still take your Charlie somewhere classy.   The super-stylish fit will keep that part Top(Gun) secret, though, so you can strut with a Mr. Cruise confidence.  A pair of the right shades will complete the look.  Play good cop/bad cop with a pair of Police’s Aviator Sunglasses, and you’ll be saying, go ahead, make my day like you were Dirty Harry yourself.  Just keep your speed under the limit, bad boy, or the real Po Po might come knockin’. 

While you’re shopping, let your lady know she’s your #1 co-pilot with an Italian-made pair for her from Thakoon. Thin, wire frames and gradient lenses stay true to the aviator style, and she’ll be impressed with the cool-factor.  Finish the look off with a statement piece like an Aviator Men’s Mechanical Chronograph (31681).  Time will be on your side with such a player-worthy watch.  Plus, this way you can keep track of exactly how many ladies check you out in an hour, you stylish thing.