Inspiration is Where You Find It: Dan from Roseanne

October 23, 2013 | By Jake Gallagher

“Good style” is the sum total of a number of elements, not just the clothes one wears. That’s why we herald the Agnelli’s, Redford’s and Lauren’s of the world, for their ability to put together outfits that both meet and alter our expectations. And, it’s also by this accord that we can declare Dan Conner, John Goodman’s character from the sitcom Roseanne, a paragon of “good style” as well. Now before you balk at the assertion that a schlubby, fictional father of three is a style icon, consider each component of Goodman’s look. Firstly, there are the clothes: true workwear. Lumberjack flannels and chambray work shirts. Worn denim, not “dad jeans,” but characteristically faded, staying true to his working class background (Conner was a drywall contractor, after all). Then there are the details. From his leather-banded circular watch, to his camp-soled ranger mocs, to his Woolrich-style outerwear – everything perfectly reflected his character. And lastly, there’s the fit. Conner was a great example of how a bigger man can dress – not overly baggy, but not unflatteringly tight either. The fit always worked for his shape. Add all that together, and you have one unexpectedly stylish guy.