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Move over James Bond. There's a new sleek, suave, womanizing icon, and he's a mad man. If you're not on board yet, AMC's Mad Men turns the wholesome image of the 1950's on its head as advertising mogul Don Draper guides you through the debauchery and antics of doing business on Madison Avenue. If you want to be in high fashion this fall, or you just need something to talk about with the ladies, stick with Guyville and our buddy, Don Draper.
Slick Back
Slick, shinny, greased up hair was a symbol of the 1950's. Hell, it's probably easier to pull off this look than the current 'awesome looking under achiever who just got out of bed.' When your hair is in perfect order, it looks like you can rule the world.
Be Mysterious
When you refuse to talk about your past, it flips a switch in women to rip off your clothes to find out more about you. The other benefit is when people wonder about us, it makes us more important.
Don Draper's Tip
Make up a back-story to overshadow your troubled past and pick a new name. Nobody is lucky enough to actually be given a legendary name like Donald Draper at birth.
Suit Up
The suit is like the like a new layer of skin above the epidermis. If you're following Draper's lead, the slimmer the better. The skinny tie. The tapered jacket. The pressed paints. If the suit actually fits, looking square is the sexy way to go. If you look the part, see the Mad Men casting call.
Don Draper's Tip
keep a stack of folded white dress shirts in your desk drawer just in case you were out all night with a "client."
Womanize with Tact
Whenever referring to a woman, the phrases 'sweetheart', 'doll face' and 'hot lips' are all acceptable names to call out when you want their attention. When you're trying to sweet talk a lady, use phrases like "What you call love was invented by guys like me, to sell nylons," and finish it up with some explanation about how "there's no tomorrow, so we need to be together now."
Smokes and Drinks
I've never had a cigarette in my life, but they smoke so often on this show that I am convinced:
- It looks awesome
- It can't be that bad for you
- It's a proven way to get chicks
Any moment you're not smoking like a chimney, it's imperative that you have a drink in your hand. And we're talking any time of the day - working, driving or even pleasuring a woman.
Don's Tip: Have a set of personalized glasses so when your boss has to take a glass of brandy out the door for his car ride home; he'll know who to return it to. (People were totally crazy like this in the 50's, so the glasses aren't really recommended for this purpose, but they still look pretty cool.)
This is your chance to get caught up. Mad Men Season 3 premiers in August!
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