Adam Scott Is Dressing Like a Very Well-Adjusted Outie
ShoppingThe Severance actor just pulled off a suit that wouldn't raise a single eyebrow at Lumon—or GQ—headquarters.By Ollie CoxMarch 26, 2025Monica Schipper/Getty ImagesSave this storySaveSave this storySaveAll products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.As Mark Scout in Severance, Apple TV+’s dystopian sci-fi thriller, Adam Scott goes all in. His gripping portrayal of a grief-stricken white-collar apparatchik offers a weird, unsettling look at the grueling demands of corporate life, played out through a series of crisp elevator transitions and equally crisp navy suits.Adam Scott as Mark Scout deserves all the praise he's eliciting. But Adam Scott as Adam Scott warrants recognition here, too—not the least for his commitment to Severance-adjacent, office-friendly suiting. Take, for example, the olive-hued Todd Snyder two-piece the actor wore to a recent All-Guild screening in Los Angeles, which he paired with a washed denim shirt and a schoolboy-esque repp tie. In aggregate, the outfit is buttoned-up enough to comply with any Innie-mandated dress codes, but personality-driven enough for Outie duty over the weekend.It's worth noting the ways in which Scott's relatively demure suit swerves against the current grain of red-carpet dressing, too. There were no sprawling lapels, pooling trousers, or tiny brooches here—just pitch-perfect tailoring in the platonic-ideal spring color. While most of Hollywood busies itself with '80s stockbroker cosplay, Scott’s getup is a welcome reminder that suits don't have to be fashion to be fun.Monica Schipper/Getty ImagesThese days, though, fashion certainly looks a little more Severance. At Balenciaga, Demna presented the final—and most ‘normie’ collection—of his tenure, sending models down the runway in sober single-breasted suits in dueling shades of black and navy. Miu Miu's most recent show was rife with beefy single-breasted suits in slightly boxier proportions, while stealthy Scandi imprint Mfpen served up an excellent array of casual jackets that wouldn't look a lick out of place in Mark Scout's closet.Sure, Scott's particular suit still scans as early-AM-stand-up-ready. But with a few small additions to the equation, the actor proves that a really good suit doesn’t need to do the most. For now, at least, menswear might be in the throes of its “Greed is good” era, but we're thrilled to report that Adam Scott still looks his best in pure Severance mode.Todd SnyderItalian Cotton Sutton Jacket$698 Todd SnyderTodd SnyderItalian Cotton Sutton Trouser$298 Todd SnyderThis story originally appeared on British GQ.
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As Mark Scout in Severance, Apple TV+’s dystopian sci-fi thriller, Adam Scott goes all in. His gripping portrayal of a grief-stricken white-collar apparatchik offers a weird, unsettling look at the grueling demands of corporate life, played out through a series of crisp elevator transitions and equally crisp navy suits.
Adam Scott as Mark Scout deserves all the praise he's eliciting. But Adam Scott as Adam Scott warrants recognition here, too—not the least for his commitment to Severance-adjacent, office-friendly suiting. Take, for example, the olive-hued Todd Snyder two-piece the actor wore to a recent All-Guild screening in Los Angeles, which he paired with a washed denim shirt and a schoolboy-esque repp tie. In aggregate, the outfit is buttoned-up enough to comply with any Innie-mandated dress codes, but personality-driven enough for Outie duty over the weekend.
It's worth noting the ways in which Scott's relatively demure suit swerves against the current grain of red-carpet dressing, too. There were no sprawling lapels, pooling trousers, or tiny brooches here—just pitch-perfect tailoring in the platonic-ideal spring color. While most of Hollywood busies itself with '80s stockbroker cosplay, Scott’s getup is a welcome reminder that suits don't have to be fashion to be fun.
These days, though, fashion certainly looks a little more Severance. At Balenciaga, Demna presented the final—and most ‘normie’ collection—of his tenure, sending models down the runway in sober single-breasted suits in dueling shades of black and navy. Miu Miu's most recent show was rife with beefy single-breasted suits in slightly boxier proportions, while stealthy Scandi imprint Mfpen served up an excellent array of casual jackets that wouldn't look a lick out of place in Mark Scout's closet.
Sure, Scott's particular suit still scans as early-AM-stand-up-ready. But with a few small additions to the equation, the actor proves that a really good suit doesn’t need to do the most. For now, at least, menswear might be in the throes of its “Greed is good” era, but we're thrilled to report that Adam Scott still looks his best in pure Severance mode.
This story originally appeared on British GQ.
