How to Dress Like Cary Grant
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To put it simply, Cary Grant didn't attempt to reinvent the wheel with the way he dressed, rather with his simple and timeless attire he formed the archetype for the modern gentleman in terms of both outfit and demeanor. Grant modeled himself after those in Hollywood whom he met, worked with, and idolized personally. For his sophisticated looks and manners, his primary inspirations were director Leo McCarey and playwright and composer Noel Coward. For his more athletic and adventurous side, he modeled himself after the matinee idol of his own youth, Douglas Fairbanks Sr. In the broad strokes, while Cary Grant's clothing was immaculate, it never overshadowed him. Phrased another way, he wore the clothes, not the other way around.
With that said, let's go into a bit more detail with some of Grant's personal style choices and hallmarks.
Many of the custom pieces in Grant's wardrobe were made by tailors from the famed Savile Row in London. He spared no expense as long as he could be assured of the quality buying garments that would last. In fact, when some of his shirts would start to show wear around the collar or the cuffs, as all shirts inevitably do, he would sometimes have them sent back to have the worn portions remade. Why do this when he could easily have afforded a new shirt? Well, he knew that the existing shirt already looked good on him and he wanted to maximize its usefulness and its value. This is a lesson we could take from him and we'll get into that later. His suits and shirts, typically tailored in a British style but at the same time, not necessarily meant to look explicitly regional were often custom tailored at places such as Cifonelli in Rome or Dunhill and Aquascutum in London.
Although he was sometimes seen in alternative and more rustic suiting fabrics such as tweed, Grant was most often seen wearing dark wool suits with either simple accessories or none at all and his shoes were always impeccably polished.
As he wrote in a 1962 magazine article, “some of my suits are 10 to 20 years old, many of them ready-made and reasonably priced.” Again, though he had the money and the taste to have suits made for him bespoke, he wasn't above buying garments off the rack from time to time if he happened to spot something that suited his own personal style well.
He stuck with what he called the middle of fashion, for example, his trousers were never cut to be too baggy or too tight and the widths of his lapels were never too wide or too thin. Everything was fairly centered and proportional on the whole. His philosophy is well encapsulated in this quote “simplicity to me has always been the essence of good taste”
So how can one emulate Cary Grant's famous style?
Number one, fit should always come first. A well-tailored suit will always look better than something bought off the rack but at the same time, an off-the-rack suit made of inexpensive materials that does fit well will still look better than something made of luxurious materials that is baggy or otherwise improperly sized.
Number two, stick with well-made clothing and avoid the super sales. As Cary Grant's father once said “it is better to buy one good pair of shoes than four cheap ones”
Number three, keep it simple. Another piece of his father's wisdom came to him when as a young man he happened to be wearing an outfit with some loud socks. His father said to him “remember, it is you walking down the street, not your socks”.
Tip number four is something we've alluded to a little bit already, avoid unnecessary accessories. It was unusual to find him with anything more than a simple pocket square and a well-made wristwatch and sometimes, he would even forego these elements too.
Finally, number five, sweaters, specifically cardigans, are a versatile staple for any man's wardrobe. Grant had a fondness for multiple types of sweaters and being almost as well known for his perfect head of hair as he was for his outfits, he appreciated that cardigans could be put on without being pulled over the head or mussing the hair.
Over 30 years after his passing, Cary Grant remains one of the true icons of old Hollywood.
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His most famous quote: "Everyone wants to be Cary Grant. Even I want to be Cary Grant".
Yes, I love that quote!😁
Because Cary Grant wasn’t his real name
This is a superb and unique idea for a series idea. Clint Eastwood in Dirty Harry is also another classic, who I believe rocked tweed on screen.
I noticed that. The fit was amazing.
Julian Camilleri that’s right! And Steve McQueen, the king of cool.
Cary Grant is one of my personal style icons, along with other actors from the Golden Age. Thank you Preston and the rest of the Gentleman's Gazette staff and I hope this shapes up to be a great series in the future!
Guys show the man some love! Great job Preston you seem as passionate as Raphael about menswear!
It's funny how even being a girl, I've improved considerably by following the advise on this site
Just transform into a man at that point.
@@SPNKr16 no ... thanks, but I'm fine being a princess , you may want to try it too, it's really funny
@@carolchavez5213 It's a joke.
And I'll look better as a princess than if you became a man.
@@SPNKr16 I know it's a joke, almost everything that happens on the internet is... as well as my social life, but that's a story for other time
Carol lol I love this channel too used to work at a prominent men’s clothing store and adored it. Nice dressing men ohh la la gets me
This is the best example of men's style that never dies. Trends die, classics always live forever...
Humphrey Bogart?🙏
Another element to consider is fitness. Grant looked great in anything he wore because he took care to stay fit and relatively trim throughout his life. A man with broad shoulders and a trim waistline will look better in a cheap suit than a fat guy in a tailored garment every time. Good grooming is also essential. Thanks for another informative video!
To some extend you're right. But an ill fitted suit (or any ill fitted outfit for that matter) can make even the greatest physics look bad. Just like a well fitting suit can make a "big" guy look slimmer or a skinny guy look more muscular.
@Julius Songling no, not really. what he said is: "well fitting clothes are a requirement".
@@Floorockous He wasn't referring to an ill-fitting suit but rather a cheap suit.
Grant was fit and trim, but man, they weren't much into weight training back then. Unless you were Steve Reeves and Grant was no Steve Reeves. Not impressive deltoid or latissimus Dorsi development by today's standards. I noticed the same thing about Jimmy Stewart.
"A well tailored suit is to women what lingerie is to men." - H.M. Cole
Yeeeah, I tried dressing in lingerie once... the consensus was that I should stick to suits... unless my wife needs a laugh...
Favorite Cary Grant film - To Catch a Thief. I particularly like his wardrobe in this film, including the neck scarves and sweaters. Also, love the car!
Also how graceful we was in all his moves. If you watch it again see how he moves like a cat all the time in his way reminding us that he was a thief.
Grace Kelly was the most beautiful part of that film. To Catch a Thief was so stylish and classy.
Cary Grant is definitely an incredible reference of men’s style! I’ll be adding some extra pocket squares in white to my rotation now.
Great video. The following is what I did. In my early 30s, I went to Brooks Bros. The company has a semi-custom shop. This means that whatever is on the rack can be made out of NY to FIT YOU. You can also choose better materials. I would choose two and sometimes three pair of pants. I would also chose functional button holes. You could also delete what you didn't want. I run a bit warmer than most people, so I would eliminate the vest and also save money. You don't constantly dry clean. You press and air! Every repair was done immediately. Shoes were from Church's shoes until it went out of business. Multiple pair of the same business shoes. Also shinned and in repair. I still have suits that are 30 years old and appear new. Quality and fit never go out of style.
I think JFK would be a good candidate for this series
Brooks brothers, and the best example of New England preppy.
Most definitely! Humphrey Bogart, Sean Connery and Ryan Gosling would also be great candidates.
@@lemonysnicket3153 I would argue against that, on the Graham Norton show he wore this beautifully tailored mid-grey suit, and although it’s not him, he is generally well-dressed in most of his roles.
@@lemonysnicket3153 oh god I never implied that! No I absolutely agree, very difficult to find anyone nowadays who dresses as well as those chaps.
@@lemonysnicket3153 ryan is better than all of them, YOU DINOSAURS this is not 1944. It is 2021 grow the f up you baby boomers.
Funnily enough, I live in Bristol, just close to where Cary Grant/ Archie Leach grew up; I was talking to an older gentleman in a waiting room where Cary Grant came into the conversation...
Yes he had a simple and elegant style.
Cary Grant was complete CLASS!
Great video as always GG! I’d love to see a similar video like this about Frank Sinatra! :D
Please do more of this series!
Probably my favourite episode of Gentlemans' Gazette. Well said: he wore the clothes, not the other way around.
Sean Connery would be nice !
Same
He only dressed well in the Bonds due to the director Terence Young taking him to a Saville Row tailor. Not being a regular suit wearer he makes the faux pas of buttoning both of the 2 buttons on his jackets a few times.
His personal style varied wildly and can be seen wearing some dreadful clothes!
@Andrew Lamb- you are correct. In fact Ian Fleming looked at him as some sort of barbarian. Terence young civilized him in to the role and taught him the etiquette of a post war gentleman beyond even the role.
RIP
Mr. Grant was far from putting lipstick on a pig... He had stunningly hansom good looks, so no matter what he wore he looked GREAT!
And he wore pleats, btw. Proving that you can pull them off with style just fine.
Perhaps how to dress like Marcello Mastrianni next time?
Please make more of these! This is one of your best video ideas. There are really no channels that talk about the style of the classic Hollywood celebrities. Personally, I would really like to see some "How to dress like Vincent Price/Errol Flynn" videos. Great work!
I really appreciate this video and hope this is the beginning of a series highlighting giants of classic mens style. As someone whose 78 rpm record and Classic Film collecting spilled over into collecting vintage clothes as well, this was an extremely exciting notification. I've been watching this channel for three years now and am delighted to see it grow in subscribers and content. Keep up the great work!
He was a true role model, being a class act as a human being as well. I liked his comedies: His Girl Friday or Bringing Up Baby.
My favorite movie is An Affair to Remember. I thought Mr. Grant dressed impeccably. So dapper and clean. His personality and features shined through.
Please do one on Gianni Agnelli!
It's a good idea but the Yuppies are dead long time ago man..
@patrick henry You know, the watch over the shirt sleeve? He inspired an entire generation!
Isn't there one already, focusing on Sr. Agnelli and sprezzatura?
My favorite bit of inspiration from Cary Grant's sense of style? Not following current fads - opting for style over fashion. Today's fashion, at least as far as men's fashion is concerned, is a bit too tight. I personally wear "slim" clothing, but most critics obsessed with current fashion seem to gravitate toward almost skin tight clothes, rather than just slim cuts. In my opinion, they look more like trapeze artists than gentlemen. I am confident that my choices are much closer in line with what Cary Grant would be wearing today than those current "experts" on today's men's fashion.
I like the idea of this being a series, focusing on the “icons of style”, on Gentlemen’s Gazette.
I’ve always thought for Carey Grant was the ultimate go-to for timeless style and I think key to that is understatement.
Grant had several influences;
Douglas Fairbanks, Noel Coward, Edith Head, and British Royalty. His good friend was Lord Mountbatten as well.
I am no clothes hound (that is a massive understatement) and I was not a particular fan of Cary Grant, although I respected him and enjoyed his understated style of humor. I will admit however, that they guy really knew how to dress and how to carry himself. He was the consummate professional. We could all learn from Cary Grant when it comes to style.
I appreciate this video so much, I've always been curious about Grant's wardrobe/fashion style (but I personally do not know much about this, nor can I afford to), this is the best video I've seen regarding the subject. Grant's also my favorite actor of all time and my favorite movie is Charade.
Great video! Can you, please, make one about the style of Marcello Mastroianni ?
I second that. Definitely one of the most stylish men in the history of cinema!
Hasn't Raphael one day said, that wearing satin ties is a "no-go"?
Probably. If not he should. 😄
that doesn't mean it's prohibitted 😉
Know the rules. Than you can break them.
No, but he has advised against wearing satin ties with more casual elements like sports coats, tweed, etc. And against super shiny polyester satin ties in bright colours. But a more matte satin silk tie in a toned down colour has always been a staple with a business suit or in slightly more shiny versions for evenings.
Yes he did recently in the video 10 things men should never wear lol
I loved his wardrobe most in “Charade” & “North By Northwest,” particularly his use of the tank watch. I can’t help but always think of him when I think of that watch.
*Tastefully understated... the classics never go out of style, thanks for the reminder!*
North by North West is one of my favourite movies. A classic. For me the lesson learned is: you wear the clothes, not the other way round.
Bravo G.G.! I'm looking forward to you expanding this video into it's own series.
Preston super!!! You can be a gentleman in sweatpants or a slob in a suit. Same with a woman like me you can take the girl out of Paris but you can’t take Paris out of the girl. Preston I love your outfit
No, No! Preston's outfit looks rather plain on him, perhaps clashing with skin tone and hair.
This is a beautiful channel. Thank you for existing :)
Thank you for your kind words. :)
One thing people don't mention is his hair, which is such an essential part of his looks and really can't be mimicked by most of us lesser mortals
do Roger Moore
I second this
Same
Roger Moore would interesting.
As he was on the board of a major men's clothing company in the U.K.
If you watch the end credits of the Persuaders TV series, you will see he designed some of fashions he wore.
Rumour has it, that even Toney Curtis, used some of Rogers designs, but used his own quirky style with accessories, leather gloves worn with jackets etc.
read his bio, its all in there, Moore is an awsome guy really
@@skylongskylong1982
@@MultiMrMiles Do you mean My Word Is My Bond ?.
My wife knows I Am Simon Templer Fan, so points out any interesting articles on Roger Moore.
Latest being the fight he got involved in with Lee Marvin at the end of making the film, Shout At The Devil.
Not sure if it is true, but still a great story.
Errol Flynn.
I’ve been waiting for this!
LOVED this video!!!... Cary Grant is definitely one of my BIGGEST style icons, as well as the mentioned Douglas Fairbanks and others like his son Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Gary Cooper, Fred Astaire, Errol Flynn and Robert Taylor!!!
MORE LIKE THIS, PLEASE! ;)
That tie with a gray suit at anything but a wedding? And those shoes? The Cary Grant stuff was interesting; but then …
Did I mention the shoes?
The shoes were less than elegant, with awful thick soles. They look VERY inexpensive.
that suit jacket seems a bit baggy for you, doesn't it?
Yeah, the presenter's entire suit and pant combo is baggy...yet he stresses the importance of fit...and ends by setting up himself as an example.
You'll get no argument from me! :) Yes, the suit could fit better. I'm still in the beginning stages of assembling a wardrobe, but for now, "do as I say, not as I do"--and as far as I'm concerned, recognizing a poor fit on me still means that our viewers are developing an eye for what a proper fit is. Thanks for watching!
- Preston
@@gentlemansgazette Classy response, Preston
Good one! Preston. Every fail is a step up, so don’t worry, everyone of us has much to learn.
By the way, you are a great host. Keep up the good work. Cheers 🥂 from Colombia
Man, we all have been work to do. He gave it a good try.
I watched That Touch of Mink a few days ago and particularly liked the scenes when Philip Shayne (Grant) would walk into his office, remove his suit coat, and put on a cardigan. I just purchased a navy blue cashmere cardigan vest to be able to do the same. Mandatory working from home due to Covid-19 is getting old.
It seems most are giving suggestions on whom to cover, so I will do the same. Clark Gable. I love that guys style and films.
This was great! And I always appreciate how at the ends of the videos you guys so often demonstrate the style in questions on yourselfs!
I really enjoyed this format. I hope you do more of those in the future.
Terry Thomas next please for us English Gentlemen...... What a brilliant actor.....
I say what an absolute shower
This is great. I hope you do many more of these.
Very nice video. I really like this concept of reviewing the personal style of various famous figures. I hope there will be more videos like this in the future.
Thank you for this, I hope to see more like it!
Good job Preston, your confidence and presentation skills are going from strength to strength.
If this is a start of a new series - please do one about how to dress like Tom Ford, or rather how to dress like his (male) models.
I don't like the guy cause he seems arrogant, but he definitely has a very practical and modern style.
Awesome job on the video, Preston!
Who knew- WOW Cary Grant. Thank you! :)
Very informative! Thanks! 😃
Can't have a "How to Dress Like Cary Grant" video without a "How to Dress Like Gary Cooper" video. Cooper's looks and style are legendary.
Very well done and a great way of introducing 'dressing well' by highlighting the style icons of classic and modern cinema! And who would not of wanted to be 'Cary Grant' in the day? it is said that even Cary Grant wanted to be Cary Grant ! Again, carry on with this theme.
Awesome. I have always tried to style a bit after Grant. He has been a hero of mine ever since my parents got me into his movies as a kid!
aaaaah! good one. was waiting for that
Great video, thank you !!
Recently discovered this channel and its a gem! You should make a video about classic riding boots and equestrian attire :)
My favourite Cary Grant performance is his role as TR Devlin in 1946’s Notorious
Great video! Please make this a series.
This is great info! Thanks Preston!
Great video! I have always enjoyed Cary Grant's films and believe he was a good looking guy. However, I have never considered him a style icon. But now your video has caused me to see him in a new light. Gene Kelly is a celebrity from that era that I also believe had a great sense of style as well.
To Catch A Thief is my favourite from Cary Grant. I love his summery garments in that movie.
Please please please make this a series!!! With Gary Cooper, Jimmy Stewart, Frank Sinatra, Steve McQueen and Humphrey Bogart as the next subjects! To answer your question of “what did I take away from Mr. Grant”, the answer to that is quite simple.....keep it simple and classic. Thanks again!!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
My late Grandfather Arthur Lyons was his personal tailor in Savile Row at Kilgour,French and Stanbury . Arthur made the Grey suit from North by northwest. Derek
Always loving your videos. If this is the start of a new series please do Humphrey Bogart.
Greetings from Germany
One of my favorite stars ever; a pure style icon
Great video. I've been a fan of Cary Grant, both as an actor and as a model of classically sophisticated style, since my youth (which was long ago). As with Grant, I have a tall, relatively slender build, and therefore, like Grant, I can often buy "off-the-rack" clothing that fits me very well. A key point, I think, is that Grant found ways to adapt elements of classic style to his individual physique and persona. I attempt to do the same.
As I lack Grant's full head of hair, I'm much more into hats than was he. I've a decent collection of fedoras and flat caps. Also, as I'm slightly less handsome and charismatic than was Grant, I tend toward bit bolder ties and accessories than did he. But, he is certainly an icon that influences my choices.
One amazing thing about the movie North by Northwest is that Grant wears one simple gray suit throughout most of the film and makes it look stylishly appropriate in a variety of very different scenes. I can think of several other mid-twenty century or contemporary film stars who fashion choices might be worth a video: Fred Astaire, Gary Cooper, George Clooney and Denzel Washington come immediately to mind.
Great idea, great video. Keep it up !
Celebrities like Cary Grant, James Stewart, Bogie, The Coop, etc. had good sense of style.
Being a weight lifter for years i used to get athletic suits no longer available. MTM and than bespoke have made a world of difference. Better quality in all my clothes and fit are key.
Great job!
The two performances that stand out for me are His Girl Friday and North By Northwest. The former a fast-paced comedy in his peak, the latter in his phase of eminance grise.
Excellent! My favorite movie with Cary Grant is "To Catch A Thief". I like his clothing and especially shoes in that movie, it's very romantic and Grace Kelly melted in his arms!:)
Great work Preston, this will be very interesting series. The lessons I have learnt here at GG, is to dress sharp but simple. My current work look is Business casual, but I would prefer to dress vintage and classical. Keep up the great work you do Preston, love your style and look forward to more on this series. Would Elvis Presley be a fashion icon of his day?.
Cheers
Clint 57
Australia
Amazing presentation!
More videos like this please !
hi . hope you answer this . what did you use ( product ) to style your hair in this video ??
One of Cary Grant's best films and performances was in Alfred Hitchcock's film "North by Northwest." His clothing was stylish, even today.
so glad you changed the speaker
I like this. You should do more videos on very stylish men of the past.
Love this video
You guys ever gonna do more videos like this??
When you see your favorite CZcamsr channel post a video about how to dress like the man you were named after. 😀
Enjoyed this video very much as such Cary Grant is one gentleman I have tried to fashion myself after when it comes to my personal appreciate the helpful tips which can help to improve one's own sense of style I too would like to be seen as a gentleman who "wears the clothes and not the clothes wearing the man" thanks for this truly insightful video!
Thank you for your comment. :)
You should do jimmy Stewart
Second that! Watched Vertigo not long ago, and there's amazing outfits in that movie.
@@FloorockousVertigo is one of my favourite films. Try Rear Window (if you haven't already), another Hitchcock/Stewart classic
Awesome video!
Looking good Preston. Superb video featuring a classy man. Awaiting the installment on Steve McQueen!
Who you going to do next?
would be great, if you would consider making more videos about classy casual looks/items. keep on going!