Kim Wilson

Kelly McGillis (Charlie) and Tom Cruise (Maverick) in Top Gun, 1986. Alamy

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.

“Top Gun Logo Patch”, from the Outdoor Clothing Company.
John Frieda “Dream Curls Curl Defining Crème”.

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