Digging into your grandparents’ wardrobe is a bit of an initiation rite.
Originally, the game consists of finding beautiful pieces, with a vintage look and the workmanship of another time, and then adapting them to current tastes.
But what would it be like to keep these finds as they are, put them together and create a look entirely copied from that of your grandfather?
This is the whole principle of the trend which responds to the pretty name of “
eclectic grandpa
” (eclectic grandfather) or the broader “
grandpa core
” (grandfather aesthetic in French) which is flooding social networks.
Accumulating a few million views on TikTok, the two terms designate comfortable looks inspired by ancestors, a little old-fashioned, a little masculine, but above all fun, since that is what the term eclectic emphasizes.
Dressing like a “grandpa” from head to toe, in 2024, is above all a matter of relaxation, which fits into every room.
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Gigi Hadid is one of the celebrities known to sport this style, alongside Tyler The Creator and Takeji Hirakawa.
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On TikTok, many users present their version of
grandpa core
or eclectic
grandpa
.
Diving into the no-deadline style of grandfathers seems to be all about embracing the comfortable – but still elegant – cuts that an “old-fashioned” lifestyle requires.
Relaxation and support come together in a loose silhouette.
“Close to the body” is avoided, in favor of wide and cozy cuts.
Shirts with pointed collars, short or long sleeves, polo shirts and worn T-shirts form the basis.
Wool or mohair cardigans are added, then covered by tweed suit jackets, waxed cotton canvas jackets like the timeless Barbour or a sober trenchcoat.
Bonus point for anything sleeveless, from a crochet sweater to a quilted vest.
In terms of color, anything goes, far from the innate and dark minimalism of the Parisienne.
Here,
more is more
.
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Pleated pants are one of the key pieces of grandfather's aesthetic, and are also available in a shorter version, over Bermuda shorts.
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The big star of grandpa's wardrobe is undoubtedly corduroy.
Warm and timeless, it combines comfort and almost involuntary elegance, particularly for winter.
The rest of the time, pleated pants take center stage.
They are chosen large and straight, and are also available in the form of Bermuda shorts.
And then, vintage jeans will always find a place, as long as they are as rugged as their owner, and are worn high waisted.
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Gabby, a TikTok user who explores grandfather looks from all angles (from
Midwest grandpa
to
coastal grandpa
) explains in a video that if there's one thing to know, it's that they have staples
,
or must-haves, that they wear every day.
This is the case of the worn leather belt, the overfilled and dog-eared wallet or the favorite moccasins.
For everything else, accessories add a fun and colorful touch.
Tie (or bow ties), flat cap (or simply cap) and colored socks (cashmere, of course) sit freely.
Some celebrities have a style that is very characteristic of this trend, although they sport it even before the official name arrives on the scene.
Models Gigi Hadid and Kendall Jenner display some of these attractions, rapper Tyler The Creator has them all, and Japanese fashion critic Takeji Hirakawa is the emissary, age to boot.
So they can serve as inspiration, like the hundreds of TikTok videos offering personal versions of “grandpa style”.
The main thing remains to choose pieces with a classic cut and to play with patterns and colors.
Grandpa core
fans
will opt for sober colors, while their eclectic counterparts will indulge in a few extravagances.
One way or the other, grandfather looks are not about to be retired any time soon.
Eclectic Grandpa: looks to inspire you
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