{"id":2942,"date":"2010-10-28T13:24:44","date_gmt":"2010-10-28T17:24:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rocktownhall.com\/blogs\/index.php\/mick-jagger-s-most-egregious-fashion-faux-pas\/"},"modified":"2012-01-30T17:34:34","modified_gmt":"2012-01-30T22:34:34","slug":"mick-jagger-s-most-egregious-fashion-faux-pas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rocktownhall.com\/blogs\/mick-jagger-s-most-egregious-fashion-faux-pas\/","title":{"rendered":"Once and For All:<\/em> Mick Jagger\u2019s Most Egregious Fashion Faux Pas"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Mick Jagger, acknowledged by even straight guys as one of the Sexiest Men in Rock (and yes, even sexier than Chris Squire) – not to mention among the coolest, in his prime, has nevertheless committed some of the most egregious Rock Crimes in history, many of them involving poor choices in fashion<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Early Jagger, when his hair was merely shaggy and he was supported by an energetic Keef<\/a> and a silken-haired Brian<\/a>, was nothing but\u00a0cool. Even when he looked like he’d just gotten the shit kicked out of him<\/a> in one of those “kitchen-sink dramas” of England’s early ’60s\u00a0film movement (eg, any film based on a story by Allan Sillitoe and\/or involving Tony Richardson), he looked as comfortable in his clothes as in his skin. He was so cool, in fact, that he made an Oxford shirt and sweater smolder<\/a>. In 1964, not even a proto-mullet<\/a> could bring the man down.<\/p>\n

I don’t think Jagger had a bad rock fashion day until he and his mates attempted to jump onto the psychedelia craze<\/a>. Although this\u00a01967 Look<\/a> is not a terrible Look by any musician’s standards, it’s among the first signs of Mick’s worst fashion impulses. Although Mick’s flirtations with androgyny<\/a> are a key facet to his Rock Superpowers, the bright colors, silken fabrics, and general blousy-ness<\/a><\/em> of the psychedelic era would bring out his inner-Linda Richman<\/a>. No one asked for a Rock ‘n Roll “Babs.”<\/a><\/p>\n

Although psychedelia wasn’t the best fit for Mick, it was some of his stage wear for the initially aborted Rock ‘n Roll Circus<\/em> event that first fully crossed the Egregious Fashion Faux Pas Line<\/strong>. Nothing says “smacked ass” like Mick Jagger in a top hat<\/a>.<\/p>\n

When he wanted to – or needed to –\u00a0Jagger could always recover from his most egregious fashion faux pas to date by throwing on a stylish suit<\/a>. In 1971, for instance, following\u00a0this<\/a> disastrous Look, Mick went formal<\/a> to great effect. His new bride’s choice in bridal wear didn’t hurt matters. (It should be noted, however, that the ill-fitting, mustard jacket <\/a>worn on his second wedding day to an equally oversized-bride may have been Mick’s most egregious fashion faux pas in terms of formal wear.)<\/p>\n

Do you agree this is enough background reading? Let’s get to the heart of the matter!<\/p>\n

Once and for all…What is Mick Jagger’s Most Egregious Fashion Faux Pas?<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Contenders surely include the following:<\/p>\n

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The Altamont Satanic Cape <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Cape Fear<\/p><\/div>\n

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The 1972 Jumpsuit <\/strong><\/p>\n

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(NOTE: Sash not included.)<\/p><\/div>\n

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Football Pants with Knee Pads and Capezio Ballet Slippers <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Stone-Cold Lock!<\/p><\/div>\n

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(If you need more, check out this action shot<\/a>!)\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Bearded Jagger <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Mountain Mick<\/p><\/div>\n

Mick in Longcoat <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Duster's Last Stand<\/p><\/div>\n

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And this Keith Haring-inspired monstrosity! <\/strong><\/p>\n

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WTF?!?!<\/p><\/div>\n

You may post your own nominees in the Comments as support for your vote for “Other.” Please vote.<\/p>\n

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Once and For All: What is Mick Jagger\u2019s most egregious fashion faux pas?<\/strong><\/p>