Stylistically speaking,  Larry Vaughn is a true man of the ‘70s. 1975 was the midway point into the polyester era; in JAWS, Mayor Vaughn shows his love for the town of Amity and off-the-rack polyester blazers and pants. His silhouette of choice is not a tailored fit, but a slightly boxy and slouchy one, and he rotates between three roomy jackets, pairing them all with a button-down shirt, tie, and trousers. 

The conversation starter piece of Larry’s wardrobe is his ‘little anchors’ print blazer. When he argues with Brody, the town’s police chief, and oceanographer Matt Hooper –while ignoring the town’s shark problem– he is wearing this nautical-themed jacket.

More info on that jacket can be found here.

Since it’s the Fourth of July holiday, we shall focus on Larry’s All-American ensemble for this particular day; a festive, pastel-colored blazer that looks to be constructed from polyester/cotton twill. The blue, tan, and white striped patterned jacket has wide, notched lapels, a low gorge, loose-fitting sleeves, and sort of resembles a regatta or a rowing blazer. He’s paired it with a light salmon pink Oxford shirt, and dark blue tie and pants. Surprisingly, there’s not an American flag pin in sight! Out of all the characters that I would expect to have a patriotic symbol on his lapel –on this day– it would be the Mayor of Shark City.