Best Dressed at the Show: Oscar Host Seth MacFarlane

Oscar Host Seth MacFarlane Impresses With His Gucci Tux

Since breaking into the mainstream with Family Guy, Seth McFarlane has gone on to become one of the most prominent forces in American television. It should come as no surprise that the writer/creator of some of the most popular shows on TV would asked to host the Oscars this year, and he certainly did a great job handling his responsibilities. It’s difficult to get around the fact that MaFarlane was also one of the best-dressed at the event, however, as any man should be when hosting an awards show of this caliber. Indeed, McFarlane’s outfits did not disappoint, and matched his charismatic attitude quite well. Here are just a few aspects of McFarlane’s look to take into consideration, as well as how you might be able to get the look yourself.

Italian Flair
At this year’s Oscars, Seth McFarlane took things into his own hands by donning a suit from Italian powerhouse designer label Gucci. Featuring relatively slim notched lapels, the suit could not possibly had fit him better. Paired up with a modest bow tie, this ensemble silhouetted McFarlane perfectly. The slim fit of the suit was really what make it stand out, as well as the overall sheen that he got out of his appearance, and the roped shoulders (a characteristic of many Gucci suits) helped to broaden his frame significantly. If this wasn’t the best suit at the show, it certainly is in the running for one of the top spots.

During the first half of the show MacFarlane chose to wear a classic both-lapel suit by Gucci, paired with classic bow tie, pleated dress shirt, patent leather dress shoes, and mother of pearl button studs.

A Mid-Show Change
Not one to ever play by the rules, Seth McFarlane decided to throw a spin on his look by changing his outfit halfway through the show. The changes were subtle, but he threw on a different jacket featuring a shawl collar, dress shirt, onyx button studs, and slightly different bow tie. Most people probably would not have even noticed, but those who were paying close attention to the fashion at this year’s Oscars agree that the change did nothing to hurt his appearance; it may have even subconsciously worked in his favor.

Midway through the show Seth MacFarlane changed to a shawl collar jacket. He also opted for a slightly wider spread bow tie, and black button studs.

Takeaways for the Modern Man
Modern men can learn quite a bit from how McFarlane approached Oscar fashion this year. If you’re going to host a show like this, you’ve got to have a high-quality suit that fits like a glove. Not everyone can afford Gucci, but there are plenty of more reasonable suits on the market that will achieve a similar end result to what McFarlane got out of his suit. The fact that he changed up his appearance halfway through the show is also worth noting, as those who are hosting an event may want to take a similar route.

Other Stylish Men at the Oscars 2013:
Hugh Jackman Oscars Fashion
Oscar Fashion: Daniel Day-Lewis

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