The perfect white tee for $25, plus 10 other aviation-inspired looks

Four decades on, the movie Top Gun still defines a series of looks that manage to be both casual and edgy — equal parts Maverick (Tom Cruise) swagger and Charlie’s (Kelly McGillis) instructor polish.

This anniversary edit playfully revisits the film’s most iconic style codes: shearling-collar bomber jackets and crisp, oversized tees channel off-duty pilot energy while a sleek, black skirt and sculpted belt bring Charlie’s quiet power. Just add some easy denim pieces that blur masculine and feminine lines; this is dressing with altitude.

A nostalgic nod to the original, perfect for jackets and bags. “Top Gun Logo Patch”, $15.

A modern Ma-1 bomber with a boxy fit, blending utility with everyday wearability. Superdry Ma-1 bomber jacket, $190.

A clean, sporty essential that adds off-duty edge to any look. Seed ”Tech” cap, $40.

A crisp, breathable tee and a perfect layering piece. Uniqlo “AIRism” oversized crew-neck half-sleeve T-shirt, $25.

Relaxed, modern denim that softens structured pieces. Forever New “Emma Mid Rise Barrel Jeans”, $100.

Contemporary dog-tag design in stainless steel. Emporio Armani “Silver Tone” necklace, $172.

Updated aviators with gold-tone frames and gradient lenses: timeless, confident, universally flattering. Ray-Ban Aviator Max Polished Arista Gold sunglasses, $261.

A structured silhouette that means business. Perri Cutten “Ellison” skirt, $349.

Leather belt with silver-stud hardware for a modern, structured finish. Henne “Thea” belt, $169.

A refined take on the flight jacket in supple lamb’s leather with removable shearling collar. Cos “Detachable shearling-collar” leather jacket, $1490.

Get soft, natural waves for an effortless, Charlie-inspired finish. John Frieda “Dream Curls Curl Defining Crème”, $21.

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