Dressing Like Cary Grant

Fashon Inspiration: Cary Grant

As far as men’s fashion icons go, it’s no surprise that Cary Grant finds himself at the top of practically every list. Grant practically embodies Hollywood class, and remains one of the best-dressed actors of all time. Aside from the fact that Cary Grant was a naturally good-looking guy, his approach to style was what really set him apart from the crowd back when he was the most famous man in Hollywood. For those who are looking to emulate Grant’s style. doing so doesn’t have to be difficult. Grant was a progressive enough dresser during his time that working towards his style doesn’t mean you’ll be dating yourself. So long as you have the right mindset and the looks to support the clothes, you can look fantastic simply by taking a few simply cues from the style of Cary Grant.


Embrace the Suit and Tie
There’s no getting around the fact that Grant was a “suit and tie” kinda guy. Indeed, Grant embraced this look even at his most casual, never one to walk around town in anything but the best of clothes. Grant’s approach to the suit and tie was to leave color by the wayside, instead focusing on finding suits that fit his body perfectly. If anything, Cary Grant’s suits were characterized by flowing lines that worked harmoniously throughout the entire ensemble; Grant was a huge proponent of the pinstripe suit. Since Grant’s head was a bit larger than normal, he would usually have his suits tailored so that they features wide, padded shoulders that would add serve to balance his appearance. Grant also tended to wear his collars turned up, which drew attention to his facial features. Stick with a slim-cut jacket with trousers that are equally skinny for best results.

Sports Jackets For the Casual Look
Just because Grant wore a suit and tie most of the time doesn’t mean he didn’t stretch his appearance every once in a while. Whenever he wanted to look a bit more casual, Grant would often throw on a gray sports jacket and pair it with white pants; a look that many people don’t realize can be very effective. When rounded off with a white button-down shirt and neutral patterned silk or fine cashmere scarf, you can embody a classic, yet relaxed look that is perfect for wearing to a business-casual office, or simply walking down the busy city streets on a beautiful day.

Consider the Fedora
Cary Grant wasn’t one to always wear a hat wherever he went; after all, Grant had his hairstyle rather dialed in, and it usually looked fantastic without having to mess with it whatsoever. On occasion, however, Cary Grant was known to wear a Fedora, which perfectly embodied the look that he was going for. Fedoras are sleek, classic and stylish, and are easy to pair with a variety of different types of ensembles. For example, if you aren’t interested in wearing a suit or blazer, you can exude a great deal of class and style by wearing a fedora along with a pair of dark-washed jeans and a simple dress shirt. If you’re unsure about whether or not a fedora will work for you, you might want to consider shopping at a thrift store, in which case they can often be purchased for less than $10 each.

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