Cape Fear: Max Cady's Wardrobe is a Weapon (hear me out)

Okay, so I just rewatched Cape Fear (the Scorsese one, duh) and I can't stop thinking about Max Cady's clothes. Like, on the surface, it's just kinda generic 'scary dude' stuff, right? But when you dig into it, I think it's totally deliberate and part of his whole psychological warfare thing. He's not just trying to physically intimidate the Bowden family, he's messing with their perception of him. Think about it: Initially, he's all about that touristy, 'look-at-me-I'm-new-in-town' vibe. The Hawaiian shirts, the straw hat... it's almost comedic, but then you see the darkness underneath. It's like he's setting them up, making them think he's just some harmless weirdo. The way he wears them too, all kinda disheveled and a bit too tight, just adds to the unease. Later, he uses darker colors and more tactical clothing – a sort of 'preparing for battle' thing. The whole thing is just so calculated, especially compared to Sam's painfully preppy, safe style. He's got the khakis, the polo shirts... even his lawyer suits scream 'I'm responsible and trustworthy!' Max is deliberately creating this visual contrast. He's the chaotic id vs. Sam's repressed ego or something. Am I reaching? Maybe. But the impact of Cady's fashion choices is palpable, and it def adds to the creeping sense of dread in the film. Thoughts?