You're Wearing That?

"You have a problem with my Sexy Rogue Ensemble?"

The Sexy Rogue Ensemble is de rigueur for male characters battling possible supernatural/paranormal foes on television. I was reminded of the less-than-subtle costuming trend when I saw a shot of Duchovny on the set of the new X-Files, because yes, Mulder's in on it too.

Say hello to The Jacket: rugged fabric in camo green or another no-nonsense dark shade, minimal modern interpretation of a collar, and almost a box cut (in that it's not too loose but not too fitted). 

The Jacket borders on a uniform at this point (except sexy rogues are a touch too non-conformist for uniforms), worn with denim jeans and simple tees/shirts. No bright colors in sight. The sexy rogue usually favors short hair, but kind of scruffy short hair. Like they would be in the army if they could handle rules.

I'm callin' it. Urban Warrior all the way.

Traits you can assume any character wearing this clothing trope onscreen possesses (give or take a few points, 'cause rogues are a tad unpredictable):

-Usually hunting something, or being hunted.

-Will step in and save others, if reluctantly.

-Despite sometimes questionable interpersonal skills, deep down has a heart of gold.

-Generally funny (whether intentionally or not).

-Bit of a hit with the ladies.

-Mega hot despite the bad drinking and eating habits. Fit from all the roguein', I guess. (Hey, it's television.)

Yeah, I can see why they'd wrap this costuming trope around Mulder. Frankly, it's an upgrade from his nineties fashion fare...!

Still coming to terms with the lack of red hair over here.

I consider the character of Dean from Supernatural to be the "father" of this trend. Not because he's the first person to wear it like a uniform, but because he cemented SRE in the zeitgeist over a decade of seasons.

"This looks is MINE."

Can another Dean photo reall-y hurt? Wait, how about his brother instead? #keepinitinthefamily

The Jacket lends itself to"supernatural" moves.

...Other hunter characters on the show have tried to channel the look.

Give it up Garth.

Over on Grimm Nick got the memo about the dress code. A cupboard in the creepy Weapons 'n Weirdness caravan is probably full of The Jacket in black, near black, navy, dark blue, and almost black.  

"Should I have gone for a different shade? Maybe charcoal?"

The Secret Circle reminded audiences this dress code applies to teen witches battling witch hunters as well.

A prettier version on Adam, but still The Jacket.

Vampire Diaries fans will tell you Alaric kept his interpretation cleaner. (Keeps? Now he's not dead? #supernaturalgrammarissues). Vampire hunter, sure, but he's also the local history teacher.

Seriously, I can take a class wearing this.

 An invisible barrier like the one in Under The Dome captured a wild SRE. See that sexy rogue in the background?

Barbie should know better. The Sexy Rogue Ensemble
 isn't popular in small towns.

On Beauty and the Beast Vincent's version made it onto the promo poster.

From rooftops to subway tunnels, SRE is all the rage.

Seriously, this look is always in for sexy rogues. Don't believe me? Ask a time traveller.

"I can confirm I've worn this jacket in multiple timelines."

...Annnddd as much as I'd like to spend the rest of my day sourcing examples of Sexy Rogue Ensembles, I think I've made my point xx