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I'll weigh in here, not because I consider myself any sort of authority on the matter, but because I've been hanging out a bit with a bunch of friends in a mod revival outfit (Headquarters, occasionally mentioned in the NY meeting thread in Gathering), some of whom positively live the lifestyle to a T.
The bowl cut is NOT the mod haircut. If anything, the mod look tends to be looks both shorter and longer than that, without much product, perhaps just a bit in front to style bangs. (As the mod revival has been around for a few years now it's at the end of its cycle, morphing into early psychedelia revival.) Mutton chops also seem to be de rigeur, though not universal, but otherwise cleanshaven. Untucked dress shirts, slim pants (especially on skinny boys with no ass), Beatle boots or some other slim shoes with pointy toes and heels. Ties tends to also be thin; often black, though sometimes with loud patterns. Cravats are where color tends to be injected. Definitely Italian-cut suits, sharp pleats, 3 or 4 buttons, tailored when possible. When hats, you cannot go wrong with porkpies. The fur-lined parka (is there a name for the sort of coat Paddington Bear wears?), as mentioned, is ideal, or perhaps some vintage peacoat. Collarless leather motorcyle jackets with a minimum of padding work well, too.
Can't speak as much about the female mod look, but their hair tends to be on the short side, styled to points across their face. Heavy eye makeup, subtle lipstick and other facial cosmetics. Ungaudy but noticeable earrings coordinated with dresses that are both sleeveless top and bottom (I'm sure there's some fashion term for this, but I'm unschooled in such things), ending above the knee, either solid color or incorporating some simple geometric pattern. Shiny boots that end just below the knee with platform soles/heels, stockings. Much like the guys with their peacoats; furs are rarer. Think Mary Tyler Moore.
I don't feel I pull off the look more than passing well (I'm a bit too scruffy and not rail thin enough, not to mention not well-heeled enough to afford the real fashions), but it seems appreciated that I at least put in the effort. It's a nice change of pace from the hard rock uniform that's become so tiresome.
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