“Glee” Fashion Part 2: Men of “Glee”

I admit it: I’ve been dragging my feet on the men of Glee fashion post. With the likes of Emma Pillsbury, the ladies of Glee are plenty inspiring. But the men? Well, there are football jerseys galore and boring blue jeans and the too-tight coach shorts of Ken Tanaka. So what’s a girl to write about?

Two words: Kurt Hummel, glee diva and fashion icon. After all, he’s the character whose style mantra rings in my head as I’m tempted to wear sweats out to run errands (again): “Every moment of your life is an opportunity for fashion.” Amen. If only he’d make me over a la Rachel Berry. Ah, a girl can dream.

Of course, for those of you who prefer misters swathed in something far less flamboyant, I’ve thrown William Schuester and Finn Hudson into the mix—both of whom stick to more traditional fashion fare. So, are you ready for your men of Glee fashion fix?

That perfectly parted hair. Those amazing high notes. A skincare regime that would make a grown woman envious. And, oh, that wardrobe. Kurt Hummel (played by Chris Colfer) is the glee club’s self-proclaimed fashion iconoclast. In fact, he’s so fashionable, fabulous and wickedly funny that I can’t believe he’s still single (and in love with the stylistically bland Finn).

Kurt has a dapper look that could rival Emma Pillsbury’s swoonworthy style. Of course, in the land of jocks and other teenage baddies, a Gleek who rocks designer duds with serious panache is destined to take a dip in the dumpster—and many slushies to the face, for that matter.

But in the land of grownups, many a man could glean some serious fashion tips from Kurt the crooner: 1. Bow ties won’t make you look like Tucker Carlson (yikes!) as long as you have the chutzpah to pair them with other quirky elements. 2. Designer basics (think a Burberry trench) will be forever chic, so it’s best to invest in big-ticket pieces early. 3. A little bling never hurt anyone.

Kurt Hummel Shopping List:
Taupe Cotton-Poly Belted Trenchcoat, Burberry (Bluefly.com).
London Classic Fit Floral Print Dress Shirt, Paul Smith (Bloomingdales.com).
Silk Bow Tie, Carrot & Gibbs (Saks.com).
Max Slim Fit Jeans in Cash Wash, Acne (Bloomingdales.com).
White Leather Belt, John W. Nordstrom (Nordstrom.com).
Silk/Leather Sneakers, Alessandro Dell’Acqua (Saks.com).

When it comes to style, William Schuester (played by Matthew Morrison) produces no Kurt-like thrills. But he is a solid dresser, at least when compared to colleagues Coach Tanaka and Principal Figgins. So, it’s no wonder that the oh-so-fashionable (and cute as a button) Emma Pillsbury is en el fuego for this Spanish teacher.

While his look isn’t all that exciting, he does have a certain sexy teacher vibe (which I attribute to his Acafellas persona and that rousing performance of Bust a Move). Coveting his style? Schuester’s wardrobe involves a steady rotation of suiting separates with healthy doses of simple sweaters, cardigans and tweed. Very doable for your average mister.

William Schuester Shopping List:
Classic Fit Non-Iron Shirt in Sky Blue, Banana Republic (BananaRepublic.com).
The Bad Seed Vest, Insight (80sPurple.com).
British Regimental Woven Silk Tie, Robert Talbott (Nordstrom.com).
Collezioni Flat Front Herringbone Trousers, Armani (Nordstrom.com).
Dart Briefcase, Jack Spade (Bloomingdales.com).

Finn Hudson (played by Cory Monteith) dresses like every guy I ever dated in high school, which is to say that his routine of predictable blue jeans paired with button downs/rumpled tees/nondescript sweaters is only broken by the occasional football or basketball uniform. Oh, yes—he’s the lovable (and dimwitted) jock, indeed.

Want to dress like the guy all of the high school girls want? Well, without getting too deep into your questionable motives, let’s touch on Finn’s wardrobe basics: jean jacket, plaid button-up and a standard pair of classic kicks. Bonus points for a football or basketball tucked beneath your arm. The Quinn Fabrays and Rachel Berrys of the world just can’t seem to resist a team captain.

Finn Hudson Shopping List:
Dark Rinse Jean Jacket, Gap (Gap.com).
White Tartan Plaid Shirt, Gap (Gap.com).
Authentic Fit Jeans in Resin Rinse, Gap (Gap.com).
Superstar 2.0 Shoes, Adidas.
NCAA 1003 GST Football, Wilson.