How to Dress Like Your Favorite Cartoon Characters

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Buddy Bull Terrier Low, $180
Bellfield Shirt, $41

The marsupial Larry David, Rocko can be mad awkward but he did manage to successfully flip tourist steez into a fly look. Fresh printed shirt, low-top kicks: no shorts, no problem. Attempt at your own risk this summer.

Norse Projects Skipper Scout Jacket, $576
J. Crew Pocket Tee, $45

Ed may be the dimwit of the group but he's the unsung hero amongst the trio because he's hands down the freshest of the squad. The military jacket is perfect for lurking on the corner in transitional spring time weather while wolfing down jawbreakers, i.e., bliss.

J. Crew Broken-In Tee, $24
A.P.C. Petit New Standard, $235

The originator of the Numbers Game, this dude's pull tactics often fail, but you can't front like his commitment to both his approach and his image isn't respectable. You wish you were as comfortable in your own skin, which in Johnny's case, is basically synonymous with his super smedium crewneck and even tighter jeans. Respect the [attempted] flourish.

Land's End V-Neck Sweater Vest, $38
Norse Projects Aros Short Heavy Chino
Jack Purcell Jeffrey CVO, $65

Your boy Doug is skillfully walking the line between Normcore and influencer and only the brave can attempt to get on his level. On the one hand, sweater vest, but before you ether, you have to realize: he's pulling it off. Is it in you to do the same?

AC/DC Vintage T-shirt, $12
Metallica Vintage T-shirt, $18
Vans Sk8 Hi Pro, $70

These two idiots always killed it by sticking to their grungy roots of metal meeting skater vibes. Perfect attire for those days when you and thehomie(s) don't move from the couch until you're lifted and chuckling non-stop like theOG mouth-breathers.

Undercover Plaid Cotton-Flannel Shirt, $540
A.P.C. Crewneck Jumper, $295
Patrick Ervell cap, $149

Arnold was the most effortlessly swagged, uncompromisingly original dude across all cartoons back in the day. He practically influenced this shirt drape trend everyone's riding now. The best part is you can go with either end of the price spectrum and still only hope to pull the alphet off as flawlessly as he did. 

Volcom Heather Ships Boardshorts, $55
KLP Business Crewneck Sweatshirt, $32 
Converse Chuck Taylor All Star, $55

Chuckie may have been a shook ass wimp, but at the prime age of 2 years old he was the only Rugrat not encumbered by diapers and thus by default is the freshest member of the squad. Not to mention dude was lowkey ahead of the curve on that printed cargo pants wave. As it gets warmer, you're going to need this look for the coming months.

Chia White Fur Hat, $23
All-Son Military Flap Backpack, $39
Levi's Vintage Clothing 1950s Crew Sweat, $192 

"Adventure Time" is one of the very few modern-day cartoons that is breathing the same air at the levels of the OG classics. Get on your Last Human swag with ease, the most crucial cop being this pointy-eared Chia white fur domepiece. The rest is, as Finn would say, mathematical.

RAW Freeport Five Panel Camper, $36
Alpha Industries MA1 Bomber Jacket, $207

As the number one hustler on the playground, nothing says "schemin' on the low" like the backwards hat-bomber jacket combo. You want the streets/monkeybars to know you're a mastermind at work and to convince members of various sects to follow along in your harebrained schemes to maximize recess' full potential.

Neighborhood Brooks Jacket, $254
Flattop Rubberized Square Readers, $18
Desert Mali Black Leather, $140

Dress up like your favorite pre-pubescent mad scientist to achieve maximum levels of diabolical steez. The Neighborhood joint is dually effective: You can stunt on the competition while also not sweating any lab mess, or whatever kind of dirt you might get up to in real life.