Robert Downey Jr. has starred in over 83 movies and T.V. shows and has 2 Oscar
nominations and 2 Golden Globe wins under his belt. Starting in the 1970s at the early age of 5 and continuing to
this day with his latest hit, Captain America: Civil War, Robert Downey Jr., who is the world’s highest-paid actor, can only be described as
prolific.
Whether he’s
saving the world as Iron Man or solving mysteries in Victorian era England as Sherlock Holmes, pioneering the
beginning of motion pictures as Charlie Chaplin or dressed to the nines for the Monaco Grand Prix, Robert Downey
Jr.’s sense of style has always stayed impeccable, evolving and growing with the times regardless of the role he is
playing. Today let’s learn from the best by taking a look at some of our
favorite looks from Robert Downey Jr.’s more recent offerings. It's important to note that with some of these looks,
the clothing that is worn during filming is a custom rendition made exclusively for the film by costume designers,
so in those cases we’ve gone ahead and selected nearly identical, just-as-stylish offerings that are available in
stores. Enjoy!
Outfit 1: The Three-Piece Dinner Suit
As Seen in: Captain America: Civil War
Let’s start with the movie Captain America: Civil War. RDJ’s look was
already causing some buzz before the movie’s launch when it was seen in pre-launch trailers. The look consists of
three major pieces: a timeless black three-piece dinner suit, a red paisley print silk tie, and awesome two-tone
sunglasses with custom red-tinted lenses. The three-piece dinner suit is a classic that has recently seen a
resurgence in popularity over the past few seasons. This suit, in comparison to traditional dinner suits, is quite
toned down, as this type of suit is traditionally worn with a bow and features silk striping, as well as more
prominent pocket and lapel designs.
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Outfit 2: The Classic Suit & Tie
As Seen in: The Judge
Our next pick is from The
Judge. RDJ’s outfit offers up something a little more casual yet
without a doubt still sophisticated. Wearing a classic pinstriped wool twill suit and a colorful two-tone blue and
white dress shirt, tied together with a dark blue woven silk tie, this look seems extremely fitting for RDJ’s role
as a lawyer.
The blazer features a simple design with narrow lapels and front slit
pockets, as well as dual rear vents and a two-button closure. The trousers are also simple, with a standard
straight-legged design. The two-toned dress shirt with white collar and a blue shirt alongside the dark blue
silk/cashmere woven tie add a twist to what would regularly be just another businessman's outfit by offering a touch
of Robert Downey Jr.’s trademark playfulness.
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Outfit 3: The Custom David Augustin Suit
As Seen in: Iron Man 2
Our final pick is from the movie Iron Man
2 - specifically the bar scene in Monaco right before the Monaco
Grand Prix. The actual suit being worn in this scene is a custom-order David Augustin suit, that was actually sold
at auction following the filming of the movie.
The suit itself is a gray
pinstripe design with metallic blue lining inside. The blazer is accented with a narrow lapel, alongside a rear
double vent and a two-button closure. The trousers are standard fare, featuring a straight-legged design. RDJ ties
the look together with a blue spread-collar dress shirt and an ornate blue and white silk tie adorned with a floral
print. The result is a formal yet unstuffy look - it demands respect but is still very approachable, and
almost playful. We can also speculate that the lighter blue hue of the suit reflects Tony Stark’s state of mind in the
early scenes of the film.
