Is Wario a fashion icon? We asked an expert


This is the thing about Wario’s style: like it or not, you have to respect it. The guy knows how to choose a signature style and has dedicated his life to that style. His existence has always contrasted with Mario’s, which is, frankly, unfair. Yes, her signature look it is just a color variant of Mario’s plumber’s uniform, but the guy has ceased to be a reverse Mario and has become a style icon in his own right.

Over the years, Wario has become a forerunner of the Nintendo franchise craze. People started recognizing Wario for his looks recently when he debuted his golf outfit in Mario Golf, but actually he’s been bringing it up for a while. To prove it, I asked a fashion expert to help me analyze Wario’s looks. Peter Nguyen is a private personal stylist in New York who specializes in helping tech men “look really good,” as he puts it on his website. He runs a blog and newsletter along with his private styling service as a company called The essential man. Because Wario is, after all, an essential man, I thought there was no better expert to help break Wario’s craze.

The Original Wario

wario wearing purple jumpsuit

Image: Nintendo

You know Wario’s original outfit. It is the most iconic: a purple jumpsuit, a yellow shirt and hat, green shoes and white gloves. Of course, there is also Wario’s purple W, which is a different shade from his jumpsuit. Beneath his large red nose, Wario also sports a devious mustache. In this outfit, we get the clearest representation of Wario’s personal style.

“Wario is just consistent, and that consistency is a good thing for his fashion,” Nguyen said. “Choosing a signature color is a great way to add consistency to the look. My signature color is maroon, which I love to wear in the form of sweaters, socks, and little things like bracelets. “

However, Nguyen immediately noticed that Wario has some variation on his classic look – the short sleeves, for example, a sign that perhaps Wario wants to look more intimidating by showing off those huge weapons. One point for Wario. But where do you lose that point it is on your footwear.

“Mario and Luigi chose smarter shoe options with brown,” Nguyen said. “Wario’s green shoes really compete with his signature intense colors.”

Golfer, wario

Wario on a podium

Image: Nintendo

Wario’s outfit in Mario Golf it’s one that you just can’t ignore. And nobody did. It is one of the first major cases in which people began to recognize Wario as a fashion icon. Building on his classic attire, Wario wears a yellow polo shirt with purple accents, paired with a stunning pair of yellow and purple patterned golf pants. For accessories, she still has the green shoes, plus a cowboy hat.

It’s a lot and it works. “I love that Wario is dressed appropriately for the occasion,” said Nguyen. “Waluigi, on the other hand, is fully dressed in a suit vest and pants.”

He continued:

“Polo shirts are a common sight on the golf course, and Wario achieves this by wearing one in his signature colors,” said Nguyen. “While diamond plaid pants look fun, there is actually a golf brand that makes diamond patterned golf pants. A hat is a great idea in the field to protect yourself from the sun, and I enjoy the fact that Wario was tough on the western details with the hat and the buckle. And if you look closely, you’ll notice that Wario’s shoes have spikes! Which means they are designed for the golf course! “

Wario Man

wario man holding garlic and wearing a purple cape

Image: Nintendo

It feels almost unfair to me to have put Wario Man on this list, because it is Wario’s worst outfit. You cannot deny that. But, again, it is iconic. And I needed to know what a professional fashion expert thought.

“When I think of Wario, I think of yellow more than purple, in the same way that we identify Mario and Luigi by the colors of their hats,” Nguyen said. “Wario has the right idea when it comes to dressing monochromatic by varying shades of purple. But I think this costume feels a little flat and would be stronger with more yellow. “

In Wario’s flop here, you can learn something about how to dress in a more elegant way. Nguyen said that you can make your outfits look less flat by using pops of color, like yellow. As a non-expert currently wearing a NASA stained t-shirt, I must say that I would like a t-shirt (not stained) with a yellow garlic pattern.

Biker Wario

An image of Wario in Super Smash Bros. Is he standing with a peace sign but with three fingers up?  I don't know, it's funny.

Image: Nintendo

I’ll start by saying that I’ve absolutely worn this outfit before, probably minus the helmet, gloves, and goggles. This is absolutely my style, so I am biased towards it. Here, Wario is wearing a cropped denim vest, a darker purple tee, and pink pants. It is simply very good. Nguyen thinks so too, which means I can also be proud of myself for being a fashion icon.

“The cut-off denim vest, hot pink jeans, and orange belt are bold choices,” Nguyen said. “These are items that not many people would wear, let alone match. Wario is not someone who tries to be discreet, he wants to be seen. “

Nguyen noted that Wario has kept his signature colors on the gloves and helmet, which is a far cry from his typical choices. “His gloves and helmet are the only pieces in his signature color, but it really helps to understand that this is a Wario look without being over the top,” said Nguyen. “When it comes to your signature colors, less is more. You don’t need a full bodysuit when a pair of socks (or gloves) is enough. “

Cowboy wario

wario and friends on skateboard

Image: Nintendo

From Wario Mario Golf outfit has a nod to cowboy culture, but in Mario Kart Excursion, Wario goes to great lengths with western aesthetics. In my opinion, it would be easy for Wario to look like he’s wearing a costume with this look, but since he’s a fashion icon, he pulls it off. This is a look that he thought upon. Like Nguyen said, it’s * chef’s kiss *.

“The yellow plaid and the purple scarf,” Nguyen said. “The cowboy hat, the suede vest, the denim jeans, the boots with spurs! Wario might have gone overboard by opting for a yellow hat and purple jeans, but he made a smart move by keeping the hat, vest, jeans, and boots in classic colors. “

Do you want to dress like Wario? Here’s a tip.

“I always tell my clients to think of their outfit as a pizza,” Nguyen said. “A classic outfit is your base, like a cheese pizza. Then you can add some ‘toppings’, also known as fashion or exclusive pieces, to make it more personal. “

Walker Wario

wario walker with a hat

Image: Nintendo

Once again, Wario has been thinking about his outfits in Mario Kart Tour. Like the biker outfit, I have absolutely worn it before. The good news for me is that Nguyen, our style expert, thinks it’s good. Two points for me!

“I think this is Wario’s strongest and most wearable look,” said Nguyen. “It is extremely functional with the hat, vest and lined hiking boots. I love the patterned sweater under the vest for extra warmth and a hint of his signature color. I literally have no notes on this one! “

Do you want to be cool like me and Wario? “Don’t think you should go for something boring like black or gray when looking for more functional clothing,” Nguyen suggested. “You can find functional pieces that suit your personality.”

Wario at the Olympics

wario and waluigi with tennis team

Image: Sega Sports R&D / Sega

Wario has no nipples. We found this out when he got shirtless Mario and Sonic at the Tokyo Olympics. It was a shocking discovery, but it wasn’t the only bit of information we were able to obtain about Wario in this game. Wario has a number of different outfits during the Olympics, but the ones I chose for Nguyen’s entry are Wario’s equestrian outfit and tennis fit. They’re pretty basic compared to the others on this list, which is surprising. But Nguyen said that these looks doIn fact, say something about Wario.

“I would say these are the easiest and most anticipated outfits for Wario,” Nguyen said. “He wears an attire suitable for golf and equestrianism. The equestrian outfit isn’t even in her signature colors (aside from the addition of her hat), which may be a bit shocking, but it illustrates a great point. “

wario on horseback, celebrating

Image: Now

He continued: “Sometimes the best style choice is not to try to stand out or be creative, but to keep it classic. For example, gala events where a black tuxedo is expected. I’m not a huge fan of the creative tuxedos you sometimes see at the Oscars. Wario, wearing these uniforms, tells me that despite his eccentric style, Wario knows when to respect the style rules and keep it classic. “

Unfortunately, I forgot to ask Nguyen if he had any thoughts on Wario’s lack of nipples.


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