Lucas Goodwin on House of Cards Style Tips

House of Cards’ Character Lucas Goodwin Shows How to Dress Smart/Casual

It’s always interesting to take a look at how Capital Hill is portrayed on television. Those who are interested in politics and pay close attention to the real Capital Hill are often blown away by how Hollywood portrays the political landscape, and for good reason; it can be very much “off.” This being said, Netflix’s new House of Cards series seems to be a bit different from the norm, especially given the fact that David Fincher is directing. The fashion of Capital Hill is well represented in the series as well, and Sebastian Arcelus’ character Lucas Goodwin (an editor at The Washington Herald) is a great example. Goodwin is a smart dresser, even if he chooses to take a casual approach for the most part. Take the following aspects of Goodwin’s look into consideration in order to learn more about the character and how you might be able to dress like him.

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Casual but always well dressed: House of Card’s character Lucas Goodwinn played by Sebastian Arcelus

Skinny Ties
When Lucas Goodwin puts himself together, he does so in a rather youthful way. Skinny ties are the name of the game for this editor, which places him perfectly into the typical overall look of his generation. The skinny tie look doesn’t work for everyone, but it’s fair to say that Goodwin does a fantastic job pulling it off. His suits match up nicely as well, being rather modern/slim-fit in design. Take one look at the character himself, and it makes sense why he wouldn’t want to wear ties that are anything other than skinny.

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Lucas Goodwin is a fan of the skinny tie. Usually dressed a bit more casual, Goodwin often chooses the skinny tie as his go-to accessory.

Smart Casual
For the most part, the Lucas Goodwin character tends to dress in a way that can only be described as “smart casual.” He’d never go to a black-tie affair in these clothes, but for an everyday look it’s quite effective. Think Brooks Brothers-style sweaters, the perfect scarf and chinos, and you’ll be on the right path in terms of understanding how Goodwin dresses. This “smart casual” look may be somewhat stereotypical of how a newspaper editor might dress, but for some reason it really works.

Takeaways for the Modern Man
What you can take away from how Lucas Goodwin dresses is the fact that he knows how to make casual work without looking sloppy. When choosing casual pieces, look for those that are produced by reputable designers for best results. Also, it can’t hurt to try out a skinny tie if you aren’t used to this look; you might find that it works for you.

Other Style Takeaways from the Show House of Cards:
A Closer Look at Garrett Walker’s Style
Kevin Spacey as Frank Underwood

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