John Mayer Says His Iconic Robe Collection Is a 'Security Blanket of Sorts'

In 2018, John Mayer became the biggest style and beauty influencer of this generation. From his longtime affinity for robes, to his smoky eye makeup tutorials, he approaches both fashion, makeup and more with aplomb. In fact, GQ just tapped him to dress himself for a spread in the February issue of the magazine. So how did his self-styled photoshoot turn out? Read on for the key details from his feature.

For the nine-outfit spread, Mayer wore everything from ’40s-inspired looks to streetwear, and his Internet-famous multicolor, multi-patterned robes made it into more than one shot.

“Everyone scratches their head about my wearing a robe until they try mine on,” Mayer, 41, wrote. “Then they understand completely. It’s a jacket, but it’s more laid-back. It’s a tent you can hang out inside of as you go about your day. It’s a security blanket of sorts. I still haven’t explained it perfectly, because I can’t. You just have to try one on that fits you right. Then you want it to take through your day like a companion.”

And if you’re considering toting a robe around, the crooner provided a list of all the things one can do with it throughout the day. Besides wearing it the traditional way, one can use it as a blanket on airplanes, to rest one’s head like a pillow in cars, to wrap oneself in it like a blanket when lying on hotel beds or simply use it as a cool background for photos.

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The singer reveals that in spite of any criticism he’s received about his most controversial looks, he always gets dressed with confidence because he believes fashion is all about having fun. “You shouldn’t let fashion hurt your feelings,” he wrote. “If it does, that’s a good indicator you’re taking it way too seriously. Anybody, at any time, should be allowed to wear whatever they like.”

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That attitude is how he can go from rocking sought-after street style brands like Fear of God and Visvim to retro vintage looks in stride. But he does have one regret when it comes to certain outfits — his full-sleeve tattoo on his left arm.

“Sometimes I wish I didn’t have a tattoo sleeve. It just doesn’t work with a patterned short-sleeve button-up. Kind of kills the fantasy of it being an old picture.”

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In the end, his one major takeaway is an easy one to follow — always remember to make your clothes your own.

“Don’t baby your stuff. Wear it,” he advised. “I’d rather see something worn for three years straight than brand-new and with one scuff on the side. A thousand scuffs makes a new kind of smooth.”

So what’s the best way to really make something your own? “I like to write my name in Sharpie on the labels of pieces I know I’m going to have forever. It’s my way of telling myself to make sure to beat it up, because it’s staying with me for the whole ride. This one says MAYER on the label, like I might lose it at camp.”