We’ve heard the term It-Girl, but as of the past year or so, the phrase It-Boy has emerged into the cultural zeitgeist. It’s not definable in so many words, but you know it when you see it. Celebrity men such as Jacob Elordi, Paul Mescal and Jeremy Allen White were on the front lines of this concept, but a more recent emergence (and one that has arguably been overlooked) is the lazy-cool style of Colorado native, Ross Lynch.
Lynch — former Disney star, current frontman of The Driver Era, and timeless heartthrob — hails from Littleton, Colorado. However, his style has an effortless, retro Californian vibe that’s perfect for summer, and this article aims to unpack it.
Jock In An Eighties Film Fitted Tops
After analyzing recent social media posts from Lynch, friends, family, and fan pages, his style is easily broken down into somewhat of a flexible formula. This look emulates a modernized, softer version of what I call the “jock in an eighties film” outfit — a la Johnny Depp in “Nightmare on Elm Street,” Kevin Bacon in “Footloose,” or Tom Selleck in “Magnum P.I.”
Keeping with this idea, Ross Lynch tends to gravitate towards fitted tops, most often in the form of a baby tee or a white wife *pleaser.*
Where to shop:
- BDG Americana Game Day Muscle Tee, classic all-American golden boy cutoff tee that’ll look good any time of year
- UO Slim Mesh Singlet Tank Top, go white for a classic-but-edgy look, or switch up the colors
- The Driver Era Get Off My Phone Tee, size down a few or cut off the bottom hem for that Ross-style baby tee fit
Free Flowing Button Downs
He’s also a fan of the occasional loose, free-flowing button down — mostly, if not completely, unbuttoned or over an aforementioned fitted top for a layered look.
Where to shop:
- Enchanté Indigo Stripe Work Shirt, utilitarian chic; looks good with a tank, tee, or by itself
- Duvin Design Stamp Buttonup, patterned with retro beachy stamps to emulate Lynch’s beachy-cool vibe, but neutral enough for everyday
- PacSun Lace Long Sleeve Shirt, best worn unbuttoned with a jean and an ankle boot for a moody rockstar look like Lynch’s stage fits
- Strawberry Mountain, Denver’s local thrift store has a variety of patterned button downs similar to Lynch’s style
We Love A Good Baggy Jean
For bottoms, Ross follows the little-top-big-pant formula that hits every time by often going for a neutral baggy pair of jeans.
Where to shop:
- ASOS DESIGN baggy jeans with brown tint in washed black, good neutral that pairs well with almost anything
- Levi’s 505 Regular Fit Men’s Jeans, trade in the classic straight leg 501s for a slightly baggier, but still everyday fit
Staple Accessories
Of course, like anything else, shoes and accessories take the look to the next level. Lynch tends to go for a basic shoe like a Chuck or an ankle boot and is rarely photographed without his Casio G-Shock and a chunky chain choker.
His approach to shoes and jewelry appears to be sentimental, but purposeful; he understands the impact of a classic piece that you’re never without.
Where to shop:
- Casio G-Shock, comes in neons and metallics for a similar but leveled-up look
- Little Rooms Molecule Necklace, good for layering or adding a little extra oomph if you don’t want to make a statement
- Ask&Embla Cellar Chain Necklace, a good in-between with a statement closure like Ross’
- Chuck 70 Recycled Canvas Hi-Top Sneaker, go for a neutral/darker color for everyday like a dark blue or brown
- Ariat Booker Ultra Western Boot, worn-in with a Western touch for a little edge
While stars like Jacob Elordi take the cake for fall and winter men’s fashion in cozy, edgy, layered-up looks, Ross Lynch’s “West Coast rockstar offstage” look is unbeatable for summer styles, day and night. Show the Denverite some love and go for this foolproof formula this summer.
Photos Courtesy of Ross Lynch and Pinterest
