Tell Her About It

That's what Billy Joel sang on the 1983 video for his song with the same name. The video takes place at a TV show performance back in 1963, and besides being a very dynamic and entertaining one, what stands out from it is Billy Joel's ensemble, a white jacket with black trousers and shirt, a red tie, white shoes, and Wayfarers. In one scene of the video he is also wearing a red jacket, with a black shirt, and a red bow tie.

An outfit inspired in the 60s, that looks very 80s, and can still be worn nowadays without any problem at all.

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George Best's vest

One of soccer's legends from the 60s and 70s is George Best, who is remembered mostly for playing for Manchester United. Below George Best confirms that one of the "best" and most elegant combinations is that of black and white. He is wearing black trousers and vest with a white shirt, simple yet bold.



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Cliff Richard's changing hairstyles

Cliff Richard is an English singer/songwriter who holds the record of being the only British act in having a hit in every decade from the 50s to the 00s. Besides this and his music he can also be remembered for his ever changing hairstyles. In the photo below he is sporting a pompadour during the early 60s when he was a member of "The Shadows", and his name was Harry Webb. He is wearing a dark blue suit with matching skinny tie, a great ensemble.

In the 70s he stopped having a pompadour and opted for a shaggy hairstyle, as can seen below in this video from 1980 in which he performs "Suddenly" from the movie "Xanadu" with Olivia Newton-John. Sir Cliff Richard is wearing an elegant and classic outfit, a white suit with a black shirt; while Olivia Newton-John is wearing a red sequin dress.

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Small details make a big difference

Sometimes a small detail can spice up a very classic ensemble and in a way express your personality; such is the case of Gunter Sachs' paisley tie which goes along well with his navy blue blazer and light colored trousers. Next to him is Brigitte Bardot, who was his wife at the time, wearing a leather vest and trousers with a sweater and fedora.




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You probably think this song is about you...

Days ago Carly Simon's early 70s hit song "You're So Vain" was once again the subject of conversation due to the fact that it was apparently revealed who this song was about. Warren Beatty, whose style in the 60s and 70s was outstanding, had been rumored to be one of those (the one with the most "votes") who inspired this song. It was first said that David Geffen was the one, but days later that it was really about Warren Beatty.

If Warren inspired this song or not, only Carly Simon knows, one thing that can't be denied is that decades after this photo was taken, Beatty's ensemble still looks so fresh and wearable. Definetly a great look to go for this weekend.

Photo: Esquire

James Dean's breakfast reflections

Months ago I posted a photo of James Dean that belongs to the same "breakfast" photo session as the one below, yet in this one he is not looking at the camera; he is looking through a window and just thinking.

His nautical sweater is just one of those must have items in every stylish gentlemen's wardrobe since it can be worn all year round; for Fall/Winter add a blue scarf or turtleneck, for Spring Summer a blue shirt beneath or just the sweater itself.

Black or tortoise wayfarers will complete this look.

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When Sting met Mrs. Newton

Back in 1983 Sting was part of "The Police" and during this time he was photographed by Alice Springs (June Newton, wife of iconic fashion photographer Helmut Newton). Wearing a double breasted suit and open white shirt Sting posed for the lens of Mrs. Newton in what appears to be

a hall with gothic domes.

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