Few male icons have held more sway over a generation of men than Indiana Jones. Actually, one of his biggest competitors is Han Solo; maybe Harrison Ford has been on to something for the last five decades. Anyway, when it comes to the adventurous man, Indiana Jones is the pinnacle of excellence. Of course, we talk all the time about his adventures, but why do we never talk about his style?

Here’s the truth about all you men in the Adventurer archetype on the Signature Style Venn Diagram: You have no time for frills, and anything you add to your life must work for you. You have missions, whether that’s building a fire, clearing an outcropping, or braving the dangers of the always dreaded gender reveal party. Here’s how you can walk the path of Indiana Jones and turn your wardrobe into the greatest asset you have for your adventures.

Functional fashion

The Adventurer is the kind of man who doesn’t have time to wait for the world to be right. Instead, he makes it right by bending it to his will using brute force or the mastery of all he is and all that is around him. That’s why every item he gets for himself has to add value to his life in more than just a fashionable way. He values his gear and his wardrobe for their function, not how trendy they are. While this can lead to some of his looks being outdated, if he’s careful with what he chooses, his wardrobe will be filled with timeless classics that never go out of style. This means choosing items of the…