Employ Catcher‘s unexpected use of language within your own wardrobe by wearing pieces that integrate words and letters in a creative way. Above, the scarf and blouse display a more restrained take on the trend, while the skirt, pants, and printed tights are more uninhibited and brash in their use of language. Alternatively, you can reference the novel’s legacy directly, with a shirt that reluctantly states, “I must not swear in class.”

What Do You Think?

Have you ever read The Catcher in the Rye, or any other book that has gained so much notoriety? Did you read it for school? What did you think of it? Do you believe it to be worthy of such widespread censorship? What do you think about the outfits and styling tips? Let me know, in the comments below!