1. The black leather perfecto / jacket
Straight, wide, in thick leather, displaying the marks of time, bad weather and other indefinite traces, the leather jacket symbolizes this typically American biker rock of the Fifties and Sixties as we no longer do. Failing that, opt for the equally stylish chunky raw knit sweater with a round neck.
Then, the perfecto bends, refines and becomes graphic: this is the appearance of the perfecto. The essential ingredient remains quality black leather which has seen all colors. So black jacket or perfecto, it's all a matter of body shape but also state of mind!
2. The printed or plain T-shirt
An essential rock style for men, the rock T-shirt can be worn plain or printed. Do you like the James Dean style, workwear from the 50s and 60s, simple and raw? So opt for the white T-shirt with a simple, slightly fitted round neck.
Do you prefer the 70s punk rock biker look? So the T-shirt can be worn loose, black, gray or white, plain or printed. For a current rock look, you can also go for plain burgundy, khaki or navy blue T-shirts. Dare to use print, either with a T-shirt printed with the image of a rock group or with a men's T-shirt printed with a rock print with an inscription, a guitarist, a pick, etc.
3. The stylish rock shirt
The shirt is worn plain, white, gray or black and most often with long sleeves. But the short-sleeved shirt is also tempting: wide and open over a white T-shirt or a tank top, or tight-fitting to show off the muscles.
The plain or checked shirt punctuates the masculine rock look ( Freepik )
You can also try a denim shirt or a plaid shirt for a punk look. Fitted or wide, plain or patterned (liberty, stripes) it all depends on the spirit you want to display. Rather Beatles or Gainsbourg, it's up to you...
4. Workwear-style rock jeans
Symbol of American workwear style, rock jeans are worn raw, semi-slim with a cuff. In the rock punk style for men, jeans are best worn slim or semi-slim without cuffs. The faded gray or black, brown or khaki color, without forgetting the traditional blue jeans. Rock jeans have clearly visible signs of wear and are even worn torn.
Blue jeans, a staple of your rock outfit ( Freepik )
Opt for quality 5-pocket jeans, with raw, thick canvas for more durability. Make sure you're comfortable, especially in a slim fit. Normal waist or low waist, it all depends on the rock style you prefer, but you will gain credibility with a normal waist.
5. Shoes in the rock look for men
Simple, raw boots in black or brown leather (natural leather), with zips or not-too-clean buckles, have structured the rock look for men since the beginnings of rock'n'roll. Be careful to choose them carefully!
Otherwise, Doc Martens will be the highlight of your rock outfit, as will the thinner Wolverine 1000 Mile lace-up ankle boots made in USA inspired by one of their old models dating from 1914!
Lace-up leather boots revisited in sneaker version for a modern street style rock look for men (Wolverine 1000 Mile Original Sneakers on Pinterest)
6. The rocker's accessories
If the accessories were discreet at the beginning of the rock'n'roll period (a large brown leather belt with a simple buckle was enough until the 60s), the rocker's look was then worked with leather bracelets, piercings , tattoos and other silver rings.
The essential accessory for a man's rock look: an excellent quality leather belt with a simple buckle (source: Pinterest)
Start slowly. Don't overload your look with accessories at the risk of losing credibility (which happens very quickly). Unless you have already mastered your rock style very well.
The men's rock look in brief
The essential part of the male rock'n'roll look is of course to embody the heritage of this music with its very varied styles. Keep in mind that a simple rocker look is super effective. Distill some destroyed details if necessary. There's no point in overdoing it: you'll miss out on the rebellious state of mind, dressed in two minutes after a quick shower and looking fake-worked-because-you-have-better-doings! With these 6 essential rock clothes and accessories, you are sure to capture the very essence of masculine rock style.