Back and more Cincinnati Kid

Sorry I was so long in getting back on here, vacation was far too relaxing for its own good. But now I'm good, and have plans, among them, after finishing Cincinatti Kid, I'll start in on a few comments on Dark Knight, as I reviewed that earlier here, and am interested in some of the clothing choices.

For now, however, let's go back to the Cincinnati Kid.


One of the things I find very interesting about this movie stylistically is McQueen's color scheme, because so much of it does seem vaguely seventies - lots of earth tones, but on him, and utilizing the particular shades and items he chooses, he elevates the color scheme to something classic.

As in the above: Browns, and orange-reds are softened by natural fibers and greyish and blackish mottling. Texture, too, plays a strong role, both in shirt, and, more obviously, in the rib of the sweater. These sort of details definitely elevate the outfit.

Speaking of details, please do note the lapels and ribbing on the sweater, along with cuffs. Lapels on cardigans are wonderful, smart things.