Frank Sinatra, the FASHIONISTO
Today is December 12, the birthday of Frank Sinatra! On his birthday, I wanted to celebrate his elegant style and how he epitomized the man of the 20th century
Frank Sinatra is known for wearing well-tailored suits and tuxedos, worn over a pair of jeans or slacks. His most signature look of course, is his cocked back Fedora hats.
His key wardrobe pieces include, gold cuff links, perfectly folded pocket scarves, conservative silk ties, bow ties, Borsalino hats, and a distinct lack of jewelry.
Sinatra was very particulate on how he dressed. In order to ensure that his custom-made suits stayed wrinkle-free, he avoided sitting down. And if he had to sit, he would cross his legs.
Frank's #1 Style Rule for Night:
The only acceptable color after sunset was black.
According to Frank, "There's no excuse for brown shoes past sundown...Or white shoes. Or anything gray, unless its deep charcoal. Or blue, unless it's midnight blue. In fact, let's keep it simple: after dark, men should wear black."
Sinatra's Style Advice for Men:
"One half inch of a man’s shirt cuffs should protrude from his jacket sleeve, trousers should fall slightly above the shoe, black is the only appropriate color to wear after dark, vests are better than cummerbunds, and you shouldn’t forget to shine your shoes."
-Frank Sinatra
Happy Birthday, Legend!
Via: Ask Men &
Fashionisto: A Century of Style Icons by Simone Werle
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