Mutton Chops Beard – A forgotten Gem

There are 2 primary reason why the Mutton chops Beard create a distinguished look. Firstly, it maintains a clean-shaven chin, unlike other styles. Secondly, it features long sideburns, creating a bold appearance. 

To rephrase, Mutton chops is a classic school beard style, characterised by extended sideburns that connect with a moustache, while maintaining a shaven chin. 

This blog is dedicated to showcasing modernised versions of the classic mutton chops style, as worn by top celebrities worldwide. 

Who should Go for Mutton Chops style?

Although it’s not a standard principle, certain facial shapes complement mutton chops better. Any beard style has some features which go well with some face shapes more than others. For mutton chops beard style, the weightiness of this style may not benefit round faces. Conversely, rectangular faces benefit from it, as it balances proportions effectively.

That said, if you feel confident enough in any style, it doesn’t matter whether it complements your face structure or not. So Experiment, Analyse & Own.

If you wish to explore more such styles, hop on to our curated blog on various beard styles.

Types of Mutton Chops Styles 

We have 4 types of styles depicted below :

  • John Lennon’s style
  • Elvis Presley’s style
  • Hugh Jackman’s (Wolverine’s) style
  • Wild Mutton Chops

Following styles are not standardised rules to follow. Even if they are, rules are meant to be broken. 

You can vary the lengths of these styles, making them as long or short as you prefer, according to your personal preference. While these styles are already top-notch, personalising them further enhances their potency.

  • Teleporting back to the 1960s, let’s delve into the iconic style of the eminent English musician and songwriter, John Lennon. Characterized by long sideburns coupled with a clean mustache and chin, this style set apart Lennon’s distinctive look.
John Lennon's Mutton Chops beard
John Lennon
  • Just an extended sideburn. That’s it. This minimal yet distinguished style of Elvis Presley added a touch of rock ‘n’ roll, embodying his iconic persona.
Elvis Presley's Mutton Chops beard
Elvis Presley
  • Hugh Jackman, the man who brought the style back into existence. His style featured neatly trimmed sideburns extending to the jawline, accompanied by a clean-shaven chin and moustache.
    And depicted below are the are 3 different lengths Hugh styled a Mutton Chops in.
Wolverine Mutton Chops beard
Hugh Jackman's Iconic beard style
Wolverine's beard
  • A long, wild MC style exudes boldness, with its self-explanatory, untamed appearance. The connected moustache further enhances its intimidating presence, commanding attention.
Mutton Chops Patchy beard style


Summary

Grooming the beard is as important as choosing the right beard style. And as for the Mutton Chops Beard Style, it’s important to use a trimmer once in a while to sharpen your edges. Keeping the neckline in shape & washing the beard are some of the few extra things to maintain a sophisticated look. And to level up the game you can go for a good beard oil, to add a lustrous shine to your beard, without any significant efforts.

Although, the only rule to perfectly flaunt a beard style is to own it with confidence. You deal with the cards you’re dealt with. That’s the expectation of masculinity, aligned with the guidance of stoic philosophy. 

So tweak these styles & make a few changes here & there to tailor them to your personal preferences.