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How to Dress Like Indiana Jones
Instructions
Difficulty: EasyThe Quest for the Rugged Wardrobe
Step1Track down the correct fedora. Nothing screams “Indy!” like a rough, snapped brim brown fedora. Not any fedora will do, however. The original from "Raiders of the Lost Ark" was manufactured by Herbert Johnson hats of London. The model is called the Poet. The color was a dark mink brown, and the brim was 2 3/4” front and rear, and the sides were subtly trimmed to 2 5/8.” It was dressed with a 1 ½” grosgrain ribbon. This is a tall crowned and big hat for a physically large man. If you are not a strapping 6-footer, you might want to consider one of the numerous licensed products that are very similar in look, if not quite as dramatically large, such as the Stetson or the excellent Beaver Brand Hats model.
Step2
Find the perfect jacket. Indy’s jacket is as iconic as his hat. The design is unique, but, fortunately for us, it is readily available. The jacket has gone through four subtle permutations, changing subtly in construction and color through the four movies. Fortunately for us, a perfect replica is available through Wested Leather at IndyJacket.co.UK.
Step3
Acquire the ideal safari shirt. Dr. Jones’ shirts are very unusual, and they are not typical safari shirts. First of all, the color is a light tan or stone color. Second, and what really makes them stand apart from the crowd, are the “ribbons” that run from the shoulder seams down the front, crossing the pocket centers. Again, high-quality replicas of these shirts are available through various sources. I am fond of the ones offered by Wested at the same link as the jacket. Additionally, less expensive replicas show up on eBay on a regular basis.
Step4
Get the right pants. The trousers made for Harrison Ford were tailored by the costume shop for him. The pattern, however, was that of WWII Naval officers’ trousers in the color that was called “pink” in the era. It is a dark tan with a brick red undertone that takes the grime of adventuring well. These are available through sites that cater to WWII re-enactors. The trousers are wool twill and the hems are a deep military style so that they don’t catch on the tops of your boots. Great replicas are available through World War II Impressions at wwiiimpressions.com.
Step5
Walk in Indy’s boots. As a young carpenter in Hollywood, Harrison Ford preferred Alden work boots. These boots are well-made and offer awesome foot and ankle support. You may never want to wear anything else! They are still manufactured, now under the name of the “Indy Boot,” but unfortunately the color is not the same tone as was worn in the movies. It is close though, and, after you have made your way up to the headwaters of the Amazon you won’t be able to tell the difference! Available through Alden Shoes at aldenshoes.com.
