Style History: Robert Downey Jr.

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Style History: Robert Downey Jr.

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Oh, Robert Downey Jr. What a satisfying-ass career he's given us to watch. From a dazzling ascent to stardom with an Oscar nod for Chaplin and a break-neck tumble down Hollywood’s yellow white brick road... of so many drugs. Luckily for Robert (and his adoring fans) he has arisen from the embers like a phoenix with a hilarious role in Tropic Thunder, title role in Sherlock Holmes, and most importantly as Tony Stark in the Iron Man series. Epic.

So, to honor his new bromantic comedy, Due Date, (with Zach Galifianakis!) that's in theaters TONIGHT (and in the hopes that he'll some day learn to wear sneakers that aren't exclusively PUMA), we're critiquing the good and the bad of his sartorial decision-making over the years. Some have been as entertaining as his decision-making in vices. So without further ado, we give you: Style History of Robert Downey Jr...

Red Carpet with Sarah Jessica Parker 1980

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With Sarah Jessica Parker 1980

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MTV Video Music Awards After party at Hard Rock Cafe 1984

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In "Back To School" 1986

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filming on location the pick up artist 1986

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Starlight Foundation Benefit 1988

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Fundraiser For Los Angeles City Council Nominee Lisa Specht 1988

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Jan 1, 1989

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61st Annual Academy Awards 1989

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Lethal Weapon 2 Premier 1989

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MTV Movie Awards 1992

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London Premiere of The Film 'Chaplin' 1992

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Red Carpet 1995

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Makes an Appearance at Malibu Municipal Court for a Bail Hearing 1996

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Oct 29, 1998

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On His Way to the Bus After His Hearing in Malibu California 1999

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The 7th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards 2001

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Uma Thurman Hosts Party at Christies Auction House 2001

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Express Apres-Ski Suite in Park City, Utah 2003

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'The Last Samurai' Los Angeles Premiere at Mann Village Theater 2003

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Sundance Film Festival 2006

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D&G Cannes Party and the Martinez Hotel 2006

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Premiere of 'The Brave One' at the Rose Theater 2007

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Premiere of Warner Bros. 'Fred Claus' 2007

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Los Angeles Premiere of 'Tropic Thunder' 2008

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In Costume In His Latest Project: Sherlock Holmes 2008

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Finch & Partners' Pre-BAFTA Party at London's Exclusive Annabel's Nightclub 2009

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On The Set of 'Ironman' in Pasadena

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Beach House in Malibu 2009

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World Premiere of Guy Richie's "Sherlock Holmes" 2009

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Premiere of "Sherlock Holmes" at the Alice Tully Hall 2009

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82nd Annual Academy Awards 2010

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