FRED ASTAIRE STYLE

"He had style. His clothes were always very

casual, and terribly, extremely elegant,

because he had such taste." Audrey Hepburn

 

He floated across the dance floor as if gravity had no affect on him. A top hat and tails was the signature style of this exceptional dancer, who seemed to have requisitioned elegance for his own exclusive use. Ironically, Fred Astaire put absolutely no stock in his stage appearance. This American legend was in fact the master of the exquisitely casual. Away from his shows and films, and later also during them, Astaire, born in 1899 as Frederick Austerlitz, the son of ari Austrian father and an American mother of German descent, preferred casual clothing. By no means did this mean ‘ the entertainer abandoned sophistication or a snappy wardrobe. Astaire preferred day suits, slacks, and sports coats, all custom made on Savile Row (mainly at Anderson and Shepherd). The minimal shoulder padding on his tapered clothing, as well as the small, high-set armholes of his ackets, gave him maximum freedom of movement. In general, Astaire permitted his clothes to neither constrain nor intimidate him. It is said that when he picked up his suits from the tailor, he would hurl them against a wall to show the clothing (and presumably also his tailor) just who was the boss. And Astaire was just as confident reinter preting styles according to his own taste.

 

“The higher up you go, the more mistakes you

are allowed. Right at the top, if you make

enough of them, it’s considered to he your

Style.}, Fred Astaire

 

He frequently mixed strictly traditional
British tailoring with unexpected details.
Brightly colored socks, impeccably tied
cravats (gaily colored and patterned), and
fedora hats formed the core of a typical Astaire
ensemble. And one can’t fail to mention the
legendary trademark of the dancer: colorful,
patterned neckties worn as belts.
Until his death in 1987, Fred Astaire
remained faithful to show business and to his style.

 

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Frank Sinatra Style

Trim, Buff. Clean.

For Frank Sinatra, the question of style was crystal clear: “You’ve either got or you haven't got style. If you got it, you stand out a mile." Sinatra should know-after all, he was way out in front with his look. 



"Don’t hide your scars. They make you who you are."



Ol’ Blue Eyes (Sinatra’s eyes were a striking bright blue) was born in 1915 in New Jersey, the son of Italian immigrants. His father, a firefighter, occasional boxer, and bar owner, thought little of his son’s plans to become a singer. But when Sinatra Ir. was expelled from school before completing his studies (on the grounds of "general rowdy- ism"), few options remained open for a truly great future: the choice was between sport, crime, and music. Sinatra decided in favor of the most elegant of the three. 

"For me, a tuxedo

is a way of Life." In 1935, he won his first talent contest. In the mid—fifties, “The Voice," as he was soon admiringly called, became a star. Sinatra, then as now the prototypical entertainer, attached great importance to his perfect appearance. The list of his clothing rules was as long as his repertoire of number one hits. In order to ensure the wrinkle free fit of his custom made suits, Sinatra avoided sitting down; if this couldn’t be avoided, he wouldn’t cross his legs. The only acceptable evening color was black. According to Sinatra there was no excuse for wearing gray, blue, or most of all brown after sunset. 

“There’s no excuse for brown shoes past sundown or white shoes. Or anything gray, unless it’s deep charcoal. Or blue, unless it’s midnight blue. In fact, let’s keep it simple: after dark, men should wear black.”

Day or night, his shirt cuff’s had to extend exactly one half inch from his jacket sleeves, and his pant legs were only a hair’s breadth above his invariably polished shoes. He completed the look with classic monochrome neckties, always silk, precisely folded breast—pocket handkerchiefs, gold cufflinks (but no other jewelry), and a fedora hat. But the singer’s most important accessory was the natural ease with which he wore his outfits and which ultimately made his look authentic. It was not for nothing that Sinatra sang: "Style and charm seem to go arm in arm." He was right. 

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