Harry Bosch, the star of Michael Connelly's books, has some serious style and it is high time someone talked about it (even if that someone talking about it is to a blog that literally gets no clicks). So, here we go.
Detective Hieronymus "Harry" Bosch first appeared in Michael Connelly's 1992 book The Black Echo. Since then he has starred in dozens of books and now two TV shows. He is a United States Army veteran and a dectorated homocide detective working in Los Angeles. He likes jazz, owns a cool house looking over downtown LA, enjoys Fat Tire beer, and has some serious style.
His style is simple and practical. Detective Bosch isn't the type of cop who has a shine on his suit pants from sitting all day. He sports practical clothing that are comfortable enough to get up and go whenever needed but also stylish enough to not get him into too much trouble with the brass. Bosch pounds the pavement during his investigations so he has to be comfortable and also professional. Polos, jeans, and boots are his typical wardrobe when he is working but he also wears suits and dress shirts when needed.
Bosch at his desk with a motivational message
Suits
Bosch wears suits when he has to. Formal parties, charity events, and court. That is about it.
Solid colors and often doesn't sport a tie. Grey, blue, or black is what you'll see Bosch wearing when wearing a suit. Combined with a white or blue button down and he is set (tie optional).
Grey suit
Bosch at a crime scene in a tan Suit
Navy suit
The viewer can tell that Bosch doesn't like to be stuck in his suit for longer than needed by the way he takes off his tie and hangs it around his neck when no longer needed.
Blazers
Bosch wears blazers like many other men. His are solid dark colors usually sported with jeans and boots.
Navy blzaer with denim shirt and jeans
Bosch in a grey blazer flanked by Crate and Barrel
Bosch in a navy blazer with Honey Chandler
Shirts
Bosch sticks to tried and true shirts. Solid colored polos, chambray button downs, and dress shirts make up the majority of his shirts. Simple is better. Bosch is not the type of guy to spend more time than needed picking out his clothes each morning. He wants to be able to go to his closet, grab what he needs and hit the road. Staples that are versatile and comfortable are a must.
Grey chambray button down
Black polo
Grey button down
Blue dress shirt and partner Jerry Edgar
Pants
Jeans, chinos, and dress pants is what you'll find Bosch wearing. Nothing fancy and nothing flashy.
Footwear
Bosch's favorite shoe are a pair of Red Wing moc toe boots. They are versatile, comfortable, and can take a beating if needed.
Accessories
Bosch has a few notable accessories that he regularly wears. A white turk's head bracelet first worn in season 1 episode 10, a pair of aviator sunglasses, a silver watch, his reading glasses and his EDC.
Bracelet and watch seen here
Turk's head bracelet in action
Bosch wears a Rolex Submariner. It is Titus Welliver's personal watch
Bosch seen here wearing a pair of Randolph Engineering aviators
Glasses, watch, and turk's head bracelet
Bosch's EDC
Final Thoughts
I started watching Bosch the thirs year it came out and now am eagerly awaiting season two of Bosch: Legacy. I have always appreciated Bosch's simple, practical and stylish wardrobe and have been perturbed that no one has written anything about it online besides random reddit posts asking what type of XYZ does Bosch wear. He has a simple wardrobe made of items that wont go out of style anytime soon. Soid colors that match easily with one another and simple accessories. If more people dressed like Bosch the world would be a more stylish place. Bold is not always best.
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