Alright, so I decided to give this Conor McGregor style thing a shot. Not the fighting, obviously, just the look. Seemed like a bit of fun, you know?
Getting Started: The Idea
I saw some pictures, watched a few press conferences. The guy’s got a certain look, doesn’t he? Very sharp, very loud sometimes. I thought, okay, how hard can it be? Let’s break it down.
Step 1: The Suit Situation
First thing that hits you is the suits. Always tailored, always looking expensive. I didn’t have a McGregor budget, obviously. So, I dug through my own wardrobe first. Found my best suit, a decent navy one. But it wasn’t quite… bold enough. His stuff often has patterns, checks, pinstripes, sometimes really bright colours.
I went looking online, then hit a couple of department stores. Man, finding something with that kind of flash off the rack is tough. Most suits are pretty conservative. I saw a few windowpane check jackets, but nothing screamed ‘McGregor’. I ended up just using my navy suit jacket but decided I needed to amp up the accessories.
Step 2: Shirts and Ties – Adding the Flair
This felt more achievable. He often wears crisp white shirts, sometimes patterned ones, but the tie or the pocket square usually makes a statement. I grabbed a couple of brighter silk pocket squares I already had. One red, one with a paisley pattern. Then I looked at ties. Found a wider floral print tie that felt kind of loud. Paired that with a plain white shirt I had ironed really sharp.
Step 3: Grooming – The Sharp Edges
Okay, the clothes are one thing, but his hair and beard are always immaculate. My hair’s not the same, but I went to my usual barber. I showed him a picture, asked for something tight on the sides, bit more length and texture on top, sharply styled. He did his best. Also made sure my beard was neatly trimmed and lined up. This part felt pretty good, actually. A sharp haircut makes a difference.
Step 4: The Details – Watch, Shoes, Glasses
He always seems to have a big, flashy watch. My trusty old watch had to do, wasn’t buying a new one for this! Polished up my best pair of leather dress shoes until they shined. Considered sunglasses, he wears them indoors sometimes, but I skipped that. Felt a bit much just for trying the style out.
Putting It All Together: The Attempt
So, I put on the white shirt, the navy suit jacket (left the matching pants, wore some different grey trousers for a bit of contrast), the loud floral tie, tucked in the red pocket square. Styled my newly cut hair. Stood in front of the mirror.
The result? Well, it wasn’t exactly McGregor. It felt… okay. Sharper than my usual look, definitely. But getting that specific combination of tailoring, boldness, and just sheer confidence is hard.
- The suit wasn’t quite right in cut or pattern.
- The accessories helped, but maybe weren’t exactly the right kind of bold.
- The grooming was probably the closest I got.
- The main thing missing? That swagger. It’s not just clothes, is it? It’s an attitude.
Final Thoughts
It was an interesting experiment. Made me pay more attention to details like fit and accessories. But yeah, replicating that whole vibe is more than just buying clothes. It takes a certain personality, and probably a lot more money! Fun to try, though. Back to my usual stuff now, much more comfortable.
