Men don’t get much variety with fashion because we tell them that they can’t wear dresses. How boring would it be to have to wear a tuxedo to these events, over and over and over again?
If you can play, play.
If you’re Neil Patrick Harris, of course you will play. But only if it’s beautifully tailored. And these two short pant tuxes are beautifully tailored. Check out that trim running along the edges of NPH’s jacket. Gorgeous. I f-cking love the tails hanging down the back.
Not for everyone, no. But he can. And well.
I’m just not sure about the makeup. There’s nothing wrong with makeup but the way he’s had it applied here makes him look, frankly, he looks unhealthy. So gaunt. So drawn. And older. That’s the bad word, right there: OLDER.