Cara/Andrea here, June is always a festive month, its summer-kissed days aswirl with a host of elegant parties for grads and dads—and of course weddings! This past weekend, I attended the nuptials of my dear friend and HWW Lauren Willig. As was befitting for an author of historical romance, it 
was a fairy tale affair held in the Rococo splendor of a grand old New York City venue, and given that it was an evening ceremony, the dress was Black Tie.
Lauren, of course, looked like a princess in her dress, and her new hubby James was equally dashing—though we Regency authors did tease him a little and say we were a little disappointed he wasn’t wearing breeches and boots. (He admitted that he had been thinking about a kilt, in homage to his Scottish heritage, but decided it might be too itchy for a June evening.) Our kidding aside, he looked wonderfully handsome in his tuxedo (as did all the men in the room) and it got me to thinking about the origins of this iconic item of evening wear. So I decided to do a little research . . .
During the 1860s, hunting and shooting parties were becoming more and more popular with the British Upper Crust at their country estates. And with all the vigorous outdoor activities, it was no wonder that some of the guests began to chafe at all the formal requirements for dressing. The Prince of Wales—later King Edward VII—a man known for his interest in wine, women and fashion, is credited with cutting away some of the constriction. Quite literally!
He apparently put in an order with his tailor, the esteemed Savile Row firm of Henry Poole & Co, for a “tailless dinner jacket.” They stitched up a blue silk smoking jacket for him (the firm says it has the original receipt but has been a little coy on whether the date is 1860 or 1865) and he began appearing at “informal” evening gatherings in his new creation. The Prince, or “Bertie” as he was known to both friends and his countrymen, was an influential arbiter 
of masculine style and so others began to follow his lead. (He is also credited popularizing the Norfolk jacket, the Homburg hat and the wearing of tweed, as well as pressing his trousers flat instead of with the traditional knife-edge crease down the front.)
Now, the threads get a little tangles on how the tailless jacket made its way to America. One version says that in 1886, the Prince invited a wealthy New Yorker named James Potter to visit Sandringham, his country estate in Norfolk, and when Potter asked for sartorial guidance for the occasion, Bertie advised him to have one of the new-style jackets made up at Poole & Co. Potter then supposedly wore it at the Autumn Ball which took place annually at 
Tuxedo Park, a private residential enclave and sporting club for the rich not far from New York City which was built by Pierre Lorillard IV, heir to the tobacco fortune.
The more popular version of the story has it that the jacket was introduced at the Ball by Griswold Lorillard, Pierre’s son, who was a well-known rebel and reveler. Regardless of who wore it, there is no debate on the venue.
The garment, which naturally caused a stir on the society pages of the press, was dubbed the “Tuxedo” jacket, and the rest, as they say, is history.
The tuxedo has since become synonymous gentlemanly elegance. Film stars of the ‘30s, famous politicians, dapper English spies—honestly what man doesn’t look “to die for” in this classic? And that goes for modern-day British Royalty too. The current princes (fluttery sigh) look rather delicious, don’t they. I think we girls ought to send up a smile of thanks to their fashionista ancestor.
Okay, I’m a very casual dresser and usually prefer sweatpants and T-shirt for my daily attire. But I do occasionally like getting dressed to the nines . . . and I confess that I love the sight of a man in a tux. How about you? Do you like seeing a guy all spiffed up? And does the man in your life like putting on a tux? Or does he moan and groan over having to don formal attire? And lastly, what celebrity do you think looks divine in formalwear? (My vote goes to Cary Grant . . . though I must say that Sean Connery and Daniel Craig are pretty hunky.) Do dish!
Who doesn’t look good in a well fitting Tux? I don’t believe my husband ever owned one as we never went anywhere where the most formal of his military uniforms or a suit weren’t suitable.
I think most men look best in clothes except in private moments of apssion when one prefers nothing. I do prefer clothes on a book cover, especially as opposed to anachronistic shirts and bare chests.
Who doesn’t look good in a well fitting Tux? I don’t believe my husband ever owned one as we never went anywhere where the most formal of his military uniforms or a suit weren’t suitable.
I think most men look best in clothes except in private moments of apssion when one prefers nothing. I do prefer clothes on a book cover, especially as opposed to anachronistic shirts and bare chests.
Who doesn’t look good in a well fitting Tux? I don’t believe my husband ever owned one as we never went anywhere where the most formal of his military uniforms or a suit weren’t suitable.
I think most men look best in clothes except in private moments of apssion when one prefers nothing. I do prefer clothes on a book cover, especially as opposed to anachronistic shirts and bare chests.
Who doesn’t look good in a well fitting Tux? I don’t believe my husband ever owned one as we never went anywhere where the most formal of his military uniforms or a suit weren’t suitable.
I think most men look best in clothes except in private moments of apssion when one prefers nothing. I do prefer clothes on a book cover, especially as opposed to anachronistic shirts and bare chests.
Who doesn’t look good in a well fitting Tux? I don’t believe my husband ever owned one as we never went anywhere where the most formal of his military uniforms or a suit weren’t suitable.
I think most men look best in clothes except in private moments of apssion when one prefers nothing. I do prefer clothes on a book cover, especially as opposed to anachronistic shirts and bare chests.
And what man doesn’t look dashing in a military uniform, Nancy!
I have to agree that it would be nice to see more creative covers than the standard bare-chested male. (Though I must say, some of the Olympic swimmers for the upcoming London games are not too hard on the eye without their shirts on, LO!
And what man doesn’t look dashing in a military uniform, Nancy!
I have to agree that it would be nice to see more creative covers than the standard bare-chested male. (Though I must say, some of the Olympic swimmers for the upcoming London games are not too hard on the eye without their shirts on, LO!
And what man doesn’t look dashing in a military uniform, Nancy!
I have to agree that it would be nice to see more creative covers than the standard bare-chested male. (Though I must say, some of the Olympic swimmers for the upcoming London games are not too hard on the eye without their shirts on, LO!
And what man doesn’t look dashing in a military uniform, Nancy!
I have to agree that it would be nice to see more creative covers than the standard bare-chested male. (Though I must say, some of the Olympic swimmers for the upcoming London games are not too hard on the eye without their shirts on, LO!
And what man doesn’t look dashing in a military uniform, Nancy!
I have to agree that it would be nice to see more creative covers than the standard bare-chested male. (Though I must say, some of the Olympic swimmers for the upcoming London games are not too hard on the eye without their shirts on, LO!
Love this post and yes, I’m a sucker for a man in a tuxedo! My (now ex) husband and I lived in N. Va. for several years, in the middle of hunt country, and literally every occasion there was black tie (“scarlet if convenient” – so read the invitations) so I had ample opportunity to admire men wearing them. I even needlepointed a cummerbund for him!
And I agree with you – Cary Grant would definitely get my vote!
Love this post and yes, I’m a sucker for a man in a tuxedo! My (now ex) husband and I lived in N. Va. for several years, in the middle of hunt country, and literally every occasion there was black tie (“scarlet if convenient” – so read the invitations) so I had ample opportunity to admire men wearing them. I even needlepointed a cummerbund for him!
And I agree with you – Cary Grant would definitely get my vote!
Love this post and yes, I’m a sucker for a man in a tuxedo! My (now ex) husband and I lived in N. Va. for several years, in the middle of hunt country, and literally every occasion there was black tie (“scarlet if convenient” – so read the invitations) so I had ample opportunity to admire men wearing them. I even needlepointed a cummerbund for him!
And I agree with you – Cary Grant would definitely get my vote!
Love this post and yes, I’m a sucker for a man in a tuxedo! My (now ex) husband and I lived in N. Va. for several years, in the middle of hunt country, and literally every occasion there was black tie (“scarlet if convenient” – so read the invitations) so I had ample opportunity to admire men wearing them. I even needlepointed a cummerbund for him!
And I agree with you – Cary Grant would definitely get my vote!
Love this post and yes, I’m a sucker for a man in a tuxedo! My (now ex) husband and I lived in N. Va. for several years, in the middle of hunt country, and literally every occasion there was black tie (“scarlet if convenient” – so read the invitations) so I had ample opportunity to admire men wearing them. I even needlepointed a cummerbund for him!
And I agree with you – Cary Grant would definitely get my vote!
Oh, scarlet hunt jackets look very dapper too, Donna. And I love the personal touches, like handmade cummerbunds or kicky studs that add a dash of extra style. For me, Cary Grant really is the quintessential picture of masculine elegance and grace—he wears that tux as if he were to the manor born, even though he wasn’t.
Oh, scarlet hunt jackets look very dapper too, Donna. And I love the personal touches, like handmade cummerbunds or kicky studs that add a dash of extra style. For me, Cary Grant really is the quintessential picture of masculine elegance and grace—he wears that tux as if he were to the manor born, even though he wasn’t.
Oh, scarlet hunt jackets look very dapper too, Donna. And I love the personal touches, like handmade cummerbunds or kicky studs that add a dash of extra style. For me, Cary Grant really is the quintessential picture of masculine elegance and grace—he wears that tux as if he were to the manor born, even though he wasn’t.
Oh, scarlet hunt jackets look very dapper too, Donna. And I love the personal touches, like handmade cummerbunds or kicky studs that add a dash of extra style. For me, Cary Grant really is the quintessential picture of masculine elegance and grace—he wears that tux as if he were to the manor born, even though he wasn’t.
Oh, scarlet hunt jackets look very dapper too, Donna. And I love the personal touches, like handmade cummerbunds or kicky studs that add a dash of extra style. For me, Cary Grant really is the quintessential picture of masculine elegance and grace—he wears that tux as if he were to the manor born, even though he wasn’t.
Lovely post, Cara/Andrea. I like to see men in two extremes — in jeans and a faded old shirt, with stubble, looking rough and tough, and in a tux, clean-shaven and elegant. Both make me sigh.
Cary Grant is probably my all time favorite elegant hero, but Sean Connery comes a close second. I’ve never seen Cary rough and unshaven, but Sean does both beautifully. AND he can wear a kilt. 😉
Lovely post, Cara/Andrea. I like to see men in two extremes — in jeans and a faded old shirt, with stubble, looking rough and tough, and in a tux, clean-shaven and elegant. Both make me sigh.
Cary Grant is probably my all time favorite elegant hero, but Sean Connery comes a close second. I’ve never seen Cary rough and unshaven, but Sean does both beautifully. AND he can wear a kilt. 😉
Lovely post, Cara/Andrea. I like to see men in two extremes — in jeans and a faded old shirt, with stubble, looking rough and tough, and in a tux, clean-shaven and elegant. Both make me sigh.
Cary Grant is probably my all time favorite elegant hero, but Sean Connery comes a close second. I’ve never seen Cary rough and unshaven, but Sean does both beautifully. AND he can wear a kilt. 😉
Lovely post, Cara/Andrea. I like to see men in two extremes — in jeans and a faded old shirt, with stubble, looking rough and tough, and in a tux, clean-shaven and elegant. Both make me sigh.
Cary Grant is probably my all time favorite elegant hero, but Sean Connery comes a close second. I’ve never seen Cary rough and unshaven, but Sean does both beautifully. AND he can wear a kilt. 😉
Lovely post, Cara/Andrea. I like to see men in two extremes — in jeans and a faded old shirt, with stubble, looking rough and tough, and in a tux, clean-shaven and elegant. Both make me sigh.
Cary Grant is probably my all time favorite elegant hero, but Sean Connery comes a close second. I’ve never seen Cary rough and unshaven, but Sean does both beautifully. AND he can wear a kilt. 😉
Oh, I so agree, Anne! It’s impossible for me to picture Cary Grant “rough” (though in the beginning of Father Goose, he does have a stubble as he’s playing a rogish sailor)He’s just the epitome in my mind of the elegant gentleman. But yes, Sean can do rough and smooth, and all the textures in between! He’s just got that somethingspecial, doesn’t he. Sigh.
Oh, I so agree, Anne! It’s impossible for me to picture Cary Grant “rough” (though in the beginning of Father Goose, he does have a stubble as he’s playing a rogish sailor)He’s just the epitome in my mind of the elegant gentleman. But yes, Sean can do rough and smooth, and all the textures in between! He’s just got that somethingspecial, doesn’t he. Sigh.
Oh, I so agree, Anne! It’s impossible for me to picture Cary Grant “rough” (though in the beginning of Father Goose, he does have a stubble as he’s playing a rogish sailor)He’s just the epitome in my mind of the elegant gentleman. But yes, Sean can do rough and smooth, and all the textures in between! He’s just got that somethingspecial, doesn’t he. Sigh.
Oh, I so agree, Anne! It’s impossible for me to picture Cary Grant “rough” (though in the beginning of Father Goose, he does have a stubble as he’s playing a rogish sailor)He’s just the epitome in my mind of the elegant gentleman. But yes, Sean can do rough and smooth, and all the textures in between! He’s just got that somethingspecial, doesn’t he. Sigh.
Oh, I so agree, Anne! It’s impossible for me to picture Cary Grant “rough” (though in the beginning of Father Goose, he does have a stubble as he’s playing a rogish sailor)He’s just the epitome in my mind of the elegant gentleman. But yes, Sean can do rough and smooth, and all the textures in between! He’s just got that somethingspecial, doesn’t he. Sigh.
I adore men in formal wear. Not exctly something you see often in college, especially since I prefer to wear a T-shirt and jeans to anything formal and tend to avoid anything that requires fancy dress. There’s just something about all that color and embroidery…
What I really love, though, is men in mid 1700s finery. Not exactly something you see often, is it?
I adore men in formal wear. Not exctly something you see often in college, especially since I prefer to wear a T-shirt and jeans to anything formal and tend to avoid anything that requires fancy dress. There’s just something about all that color and embroidery…
What I really love, though, is men in mid 1700s finery. Not exactly something you see often, is it?
I adore men in formal wear. Not exctly something you see often in college, especially since I prefer to wear a T-shirt and jeans to anything formal and tend to avoid anything that requires fancy dress. There’s just something about all that color and embroidery…
What I really love, though, is men in mid 1700s finery. Not exactly something you see often, is it?
I adore men in formal wear. Not exctly something you see often in college, especially since I prefer to wear a T-shirt and jeans to anything formal and tend to avoid anything that requires fancy dress. There’s just something about all that color and embroidery…
What I really love, though, is men in mid 1700s finery. Not exactly something you see often, is it?
I adore men in formal wear. Not exctly something you see often in college, especially since I prefer to wear a T-shirt and jeans to anything formal and tend to avoid anything that requires fancy dress. There’s just something about all that color and embroidery…
What I really love, though, is men in mid 1700s finery. Not exactly something you see often, is it?
Cary Grant could wear a tuxedo to a mud bog and make it look elegant. Chasing villains, falling into the mud, the mad always managed to look well-groomed and elegant.
I do love a man in a tuxedo and a man in a kilt with a tuxedo jacket is even more appealing!
Cary Grant could wear a tuxedo to a mud bog and make it look elegant. Chasing villains, falling into the mud, the mad always managed to look well-groomed and elegant.
I do love a man in a tuxedo and a man in a kilt with a tuxedo jacket is even more appealing!
Cary Grant could wear a tuxedo to a mud bog and make it look elegant. Chasing villains, falling into the mud, the mad always managed to look well-groomed and elegant.
I do love a man in a tuxedo and a man in a kilt with a tuxedo jacket is even more appealing!
Cary Grant could wear a tuxedo to a mud bog and make it look elegant. Chasing villains, falling into the mud, the mad always managed to look well-groomed and elegant.
I do love a man in a tuxedo and a man in a kilt with a tuxedo jacket is even more appealing!
Cary Grant could wear a tuxedo to a mud bog and make it look elegant. Chasing villains, falling into the mud, the mad always managed to look well-groomed and elegant.
I do love a man in a tuxedo and a man in a kilt with a tuxedo jacket is even more appealing!
LOL, Margot! I agree that some of those fancy threads were gorgeous. But it would take a VERY confident man to sport one of those outfits in public. However, like you, I would love to see it!
LOL, Margot! I agree that some of those fancy threads were gorgeous. But it would take a VERY confident man to sport one of those outfits in public. However, like you, I would love to see it!
LOL, Margot! I agree that some of those fancy threads were gorgeous. But it would take a VERY confident man to sport one of those outfits in public. However, like you, I would love to see it!
LOL, Margot! I agree that some of those fancy threads were gorgeous. But it would take a VERY confident man to sport one of those outfits in public. However, like you, I would love to see it!
LOL, Margot! I agree that some of those fancy threads were gorgeous. But it would take a VERY confident man to sport one of those outfits in public. However, like you, I would love to see it!
Ha, ha, ha, Louisa. I totally agree! There’s a great scene in Bringing Up Baby where he falls into a muddy stream . . . and still looks handsome as sin!
Ha, ha, ha, Louisa. I totally agree! There’s a great scene in Bringing Up Baby where he falls into a muddy stream . . . and still looks handsome as sin!
Ha, ha, ha, Louisa. I totally agree! There’s a great scene in Bringing Up Baby where he falls into a muddy stream . . . and still looks handsome as sin!
Ha, ha, ha, Louisa. I totally agree! There’s a great scene in Bringing Up Baby where he falls into a muddy stream . . . and still looks handsome as sin!
Ha, ha, ha, Louisa. I totally agree! There’s a great scene in Bringing Up Baby where he falls into a muddy stream . . . and still looks handsome as sin!
Lovely post! Fascinating, Andrea. And congratulations to Lauren and James!
I do love a man in a tux. Whether it’s Bond or a friend getting married, a black tux is crisp, elegant, timeless and just very manly somehow. Every guy looks better in a tux…
And I love that the style goes directly back to early 19th century tailoring!
Though a guy who looks excellent in a tux usually looks great in jeans and a t-shirt too. 😉
Lovely post! Fascinating, Andrea. And congratulations to Lauren and James!
I do love a man in a tux. Whether it’s Bond or a friend getting married, a black tux is crisp, elegant, timeless and just very manly somehow. Every guy looks better in a tux…
And I love that the style goes directly back to early 19th century tailoring!
Though a guy who looks excellent in a tux usually looks great in jeans and a t-shirt too. 😉
Lovely post! Fascinating, Andrea. And congratulations to Lauren and James!
I do love a man in a tux. Whether it’s Bond or a friend getting married, a black tux is crisp, elegant, timeless and just very manly somehow. Every guy looks better in a tux…
And I love that the style goes directly back to early 19th century tailoring!
Though a guy who looks excellent in a tux usually looks great in jeans and a t-shirt too. 😉
Lovely post! Fascinating, Andrea. And congratulations to Lauren and James!
I do love a man in a tux. Whether it’s Bond or a friend getting married, a black tux is crisp, elegant, timeless and just very manly somehow. Every guy looks better in a tux…
And I love that the style goes directly back to early 19th century tailoring!
Though a guy who looks excellent in a tux usually looks great in jeans and a t-shirt too. 😉
Lovely post! Fascinating, Andrea. And congratulations to Lauren and James!
I do love a man in a tux. Whether it’s Bond or a friend getting married, a black tux is crisp, elegant, timeless and just very manly somehow. Every guy looks better in a tux…
And I love that the style goes directly back to early 19th century tailoring!
Though a guy who looks excellent in a tux usually looks great in jeans and a t-shirt too. 😉
Hi from Sherrie! Here in the Pacific Northwest, (Seattle/Tacoma) it’s not unusual to see men in kilts. It used to be teenagers, mostly , but now that the more practical “utility” type kilts are available, I see both men and teens wearing them. Last week at the grocery store I stood in line behind a self-assured, middle-aged man in a traditional kilt and he looked quite debonair.
Somehow, though, I just can’t see Cary Grant in a kilt. It may be because some of my favorite Cary Grant movies were his earlier ones, full of pratfalls and slapstick. Not many people appreciate just how talented he was as a comedian. I’ve always felt he was at his best in the screwball comedies. And the man did indeed look divine in a tux!
Fascinating how the tuxedo came about, Andrea! I never knew that!
Hi from Sherrie! Here in the Pacific Northwest, (Seattle/Tacoma) it’s not unusual to see men in kilts. It used to be teenagers, mostly , but now that the more practical “utility” type kilts are available, I see both men and teens wearing them. Last week at the grocery store I stood in line behind a self-assured, middle-aged man in a traditional kilt and he looked quite debonair.
Somehow, though, I just can’t see Cary Grant in a kilt. It may be because some of my favorite Cary Grant movies were his earlier ones, full of pratfalls and slapstick. Not many people appreciate just how talented he was as a comedian. I’ve always felt he was at his best in the screwball comedies. And the man did indeed look divine in a tux!
Fascinating how the tuxedo came about, Andrea! I never knew that!
Hi from Sherrie! Here in the Pacific Northwest, (Seattle/Tacoma) it’s not unusual to see men in kilts. It used to be teenagers, mostly , but now that the more practical “utility” type kilts are available, I see both men and teens wearing them. Last week at the grocery store I stood in line behind a self-assured, middle-aged man in a traditional kilt and he looked quite debonair.
Somehow, though, I just can’t see Cary Grant in a kilt. It may be because some of my favorite Cary Grant movies were his earlier ones, full of pratfalls and slapstick. Not many people appreciate just how talented he was as a comedian. I’ve always felt he was at his best in the screwball comedies. And the man did indeed look divine in a tux!
Fascinating how the tuxedo came about, Andrea! I never knew that!
Hi from Sherrie! Here in the Pacific Northwest, (Seattle/Tacoma) it’s not unusual to see men in kilts. It used to be teenagers, mostly , but now that the more practical “utility” type kilts are available, I see both men and teens wearing them. Last week at the grocery store I stood in line behind a self-assured, middle-aged man in a traditional kilt and he looked quite debonair.
Somehow, though, I just can’t see Cary Grant in a kilt. It may be because some of my favorite Cary Grant movies were his earlier ones, full of pratfalls and slapstick. Not many people appreciate just how talented he was as a comedian. I’ve always felt he was at his best in the screwball comedies. And the man did indeed look divine in a tux!
Fascinating how the tuxedo came about, Andrea! I never knew that!
Hi from Sherrie! Here in the Pacific Northwest, (Seattle/Tacoma) it’s not unusual to see men in kilts. It used to be teenagers, mostly , but now that the more practical “utility” type kilts are available, I see both men and teens wearing them. Last week at the grocery store I stood in line behind a self-assured, middle-aged man in a traditional kilt and he looked quite debonair.
Somehow, though, I just can’t see Cary Grant in a kilt. It may be because some of my favorite Cary Grant movies were his earlier ones, full of pratfalls and slapstick. Not many people appreciate just how talented he was as a comedian. I’ve always felt he was at his best in the screwball comedies. And the man did indeed look divine in a tux!
Fascinating how the tuxedo came about, Andrea! I never knew that!
Good point about jeans and a t-shirt, Susan. Some men just have that certain style to carry off looking fab no matter what they are wearing. (And hey, a great pair of jeans looks pretty wonderful on most any guy, right?
Good point about jeans and a t-shirt, Susan. Some men just have that certain style to carry off looking fab no matter what they are wearing. (And hey, a great pair of jeans looks pretty wonderful on most any guy, right?
Good point about jeans and a t-shirt, Susan. Some men just have that certain style to carry off looking fab no matter what they are wearing. (And hey, a great pair of jeans looks pretty wonderful on most any guy, right?
Good point about jeans and a t-shirt, Susan. Some men just have that certain style to carry off looking fab no matter what they are wearing. (And hey, a great pair of jeans looks pretty wonderful on most any guy, right?
Good point about jeans and a t-shirt, Susan. Some men just have that certain style to carry off looking fab no matter what they are wearing. (And hey, a great pair of jeans looks pretty wonderful on most any guy, right?
Sherrie, that’s so right that Cary Grant was a fabulous comedian. he started out in vaudeville, and was an excellent gymnast, so physical comedy was a real forte. I just love his screwball comedies. No matter how many times I see Bringing Up Baby, I laugh myself silly.
Have to agree, though—the one thing I can’t picture him in is a kilt.
Sherrie, that’s so right that Cary Grant was a fabulous comedian. he started out in vaudeville, and was an excellent gymnast, so physical comedy was a real forte. I just love his screwball comedies. No matter how many times I see Bringing Up Baby, I laugh myself silly.
Have to agree, though—the one thing I can’t picture him in is a kilt.
Sherrie, that’s so right that Cary Grant was a fabulous comedian. he started out in vaudeville, and was an excellent gymnast, so physical comedy was a real forte. I just love his screwball comedies. No matter how many times I see Bringing Up Baby, I laugh myself silly.
Have to agree, though—the one thing I can’t picture him in is a kilt.
Sherrie, that’s so right that Cary Grant was a fabulous comedian. he started out in vaudeville, and was an excellent gymnast, so physical comedy was a real forte. I just love his screwball comedies. No matter how many times I see Bringing Up Baby, I laugh myself silly.
Have to agree, though—the one thing I can’t picture him in is a kilt.
Sherrie, that’s so right that Cary Grant was a fabulous comedian. he started out in vaudeville, and was an excellent gymnast, so physical comedy was a real forte. I just love his screwball comedies. No matter how many times I see Bringing Up Baby, I laugh myself silly.
Have to agree, though—the one thing I can’t picture him in is a kilt.
Robert Evans (who knew Grant well) wrote that Cary Grant could walk into a room backwards with more elegance and grace than anybody doing it the usual way. Grant had a perfect sense of balance developed during his early acrobatic training. I agree that he was much underrated as an actor because he made it all — and he did all kinds of roles — look so effortless and natural. He was taken for Granted, as they say.
Every man looks better in a tux. I sometimes wonder why men don’t realize how much more appealing they are by cleaning up just a tiny bit even 🙂 But a tux is still something special – only thing better is a military uniform.
Robert Evans (who knew Grant well) wrote that Cary Grant could walk into a room backwards with more elegance and grace than anybody doing it the usual way. Grant had a perfect sense of balance developed during his early acrobatic training. I agree that he was much underrated as an actor because he made it all — and he did all kinds of roles — look so effortless and natural. He was taken for Granted, as they say.
Every man looks better in a tux. I sometimes wonder why men don’t realize how much more appealing they are by cleaning up just a tiny bit even 🙂 But a tux is still something special – only thing better is a military uniform.
Robert Evans (who knew Grant well) wrote that Cary Grant could walk into a room backwards with more elegance and grace than anybody doing it the usual way. Grant had a perfect sense of balance developed during his early acrobatic training. I agree that he was much underrated as an actor because he made it all — and he did all kinds of roles — look so effortless and natural. He was taken for Granted, as they say.
Every man looks better in a tux. I sometimes wonder why men don’t realize how much more appealing they are by cleaning up just a tiny bit even 🙂 But a tux is still something special – only thing better is a military uniform.
Robert Evans (who knew Grant well) wrote that Cary Grant could walk into a room backwards with more elegance and grace than anybody doing it the usual way. Grant had a perfect sense of balance developed during his early acrobatic training. I agree that he was much underrated as an actor because he made it all — and he did all kinds of roles — look so effortless and natural. He was taken for Granted, as they say.
Every man looks better in a tux. I sometimes wonder why men don’t realize how much more appealing they are by cleaning up just a tiny bit even 🙂 But a tux is still something special – only thing better is a military uniform.
Robert Evans (who knew Grant well) wrote that Cary Grant could walk into a room backwards with more elegance and grace than anybody doing it the usual way. Grant had a perfect sense of balance developed during his early acrobatic training. I agree that he was much underrated as an actor because he made it all — and he did all kinds of roles — look so effortless and natural. He was taken for Granted, as they say.
Every man looks better in a tux. I sometimes wonder why men don’t realize how much more appealing they are by cleaning up just a tiny bit even 🙂 But a tux is still something special – only thing better is a military uniform.
Oh, love the taken for Granted, Jancie! He still is the epitome of style and grace, isn’t he? Love the screwballs, but also love the later roles like To Catch A Thief and Notorious. Just such a dashing, sexy man!
I wonder why more men haven’t figured out how dashing they look dressed well, When I see them dressed in long basketball shorts and oversized t-shirts, I always think they look like 4-yr-olds. Does not make the heart go pitty-pat.
Oh, love the taken for Granted, Jancie! He still is the epitome of style and grace, isn’t he? Love the screwballs, but also love the later roles like To Catch A Thief and Notorious. Just such a dashing, sexy man!
I wonder why more men haven’t figured out how dashing they look dressed well, When I see them dressed in long basketball shorts and oversized t-shirts, I always think they look like 4-yr-olds. Does not make the heart go pitty-pat.
Oh, love the taken for Granted, Jancie! He still is the epitome of style and grace, isn’t he? Love the screwballs, but also love the later roles like To Catch A Thief and Notorious. Just such a dashing, sexy man!
I wonder why more men haven’t figured out how dashing they look dressed well, When I see them dressed in long basketball shorts and oversized t-shirts, I always think they look like 4-yr-olds. Does not make the heart go pitty-pat.
Oh, love the taken for Granted, Jancie! He still is the epitome of style and grace, isn’t he? Love the screwballs, but also love the later roles like To Catch A Thief and Notorious. Just such a dashing, sexy man!
I wonder why more men haven’t figured out how dashing they look dressed well, When I see them dressed in long basketball shorts and oversized t-shirts, I always think they look like 4-yr-olds. Does not make the heart go pitty-pat.
Oh, love the taken for Granted, Jancie! He still is the epitome of style and grace, isn’t he? Love the screwballs, but also love the later roles like To Catch A Thief and Notorious. Just such a dashing, sexy man!
I wonder why more men haven’t figured out how dashing they look dressed well, When I see them dressed in long basketball shorts and oversized t-shirts, I always think they look like 4-yr-olds. Does not make the heart go pitty-pat.
Worked with a young guy who just did not look good in a business suit. Of course, he bought off-the-peg so nothing ever fit right, and he seemed uncomfortable. When Casual Friday came in, he showed up in jeans and a dress shirt, open-necked, and WOW! Women were drooling all over the office. His body type was made for jeans (or book covers. The important thing is fit and tailoring, and the guy being comfortable with himself.
Worked with a young guy who just did not look good in a business suit. Of course, he bought off-the-peg so nothing ever fit right, and he seemed uncomfortable. When Casual Friday came in, he showed up in jeans and a dress shirt, open-necked, and WOW! Women were drooling all over the office. His body type was made for jeans (or book covers. The important thing is fit and tailoring, and the guy being comfortable with himself.
Worked with a young guy who just did not look good in a business suit. Of course, he bought off-the-peg so nothing ever fit right, and he seemed uncomfortable. When Casual Friday came in, he showed up in jeans and a dress shirt, open-necked, and WOW! Women were drooling all over the office. His body type was made for jeans (or book covers. The important thing is fit and tailoring, and the guy being comfortable with himself.
Worked with a young guy who just did not look good in a business suit. Of course, he bought off-the-peg so nothing ever fit right, and he seemed uncomfortable. When Casual Friday came in, he showed up in jeans and a dress shirt, open-necked, and WOW! Women were drooling all over the office. His body type was made for jeans (or book covers. The important thing is fit and tailoring, and the guy being comfortable with himself.
Worked with a young guy who just did not look good in a business suit. Of course, he bought off-the-peg so nothing ever fit right, and he seemed uncomfortable. When Casual Friday came in, he showed up in jeans and a dress shirt, open-necked, and WOW! Women were drooling all over the office. His body type was made for jeans (or book covers. The important thing is fit and tailoring, and the guy being comfortable with himself.
So very true, Artemisia! Being comfortable in one’s own skin is a huge part of looking good.
So very true, Artemisia! Being comfortable in one’s own skin is a huge part of looking good.
So very true, Artemisia! Being comfortable in one’s own skin is a huge part of looking good.
So very true, Artemisia! Being comfortable in one’s own skin is a huge part of looking good.
So very true, Artemisia! Being comfortable in one’s own skin is a huge part of looking good.
Agree that some guys look better in jeans than anything else — as long as they’re reasonably well groomed. Nothing is more of a turnoff to me than a guy routinely seen in shabby not very clean clothes, untrimmed stubble, etc. Even if they don’t smell bad, they look like they would. They look like they live on the streets, but they don’t – they’re just too lazy or too arrogant to clean up and look after themselves and their stuff. Such a life error to hook up with someone like that, and yet I see women doing it all the time.
It does make my heart beat faster – but it’s the fight or flight reflex, I think 🙂
Agree that some guys look better in jeans than anything else — as long as they’re reasonably well groomed. Nothing is more of a turnoff to me than a guy routinely seen in shabby not very clean clothes, untrimmed stubble, etc. Even if they don’t smell bad, they look like they would. They look like they live on the streets, but they don’t – they’re just too lazy or too arrogant to clean up and look after themselves and their stuff. Such a life error to hook up with someone like that, and yet I see women doing it all the time.
It does make my heart beat faster – but it’s the fight or flight reflex, I think 🙂
Agree that some guys look better in jeans than anything else — as long as they’re reasonably well groomed. Nothing is more of a turnoff to me than a guy routinely seen in shabby not very clean clothes, untrimmed stubble, etc. Even if they don’t smell bad, they look like they would. They look like they live on the streets, but they don’t – they’re just too lazy or too arrogant to clean up and look after themselves and their stuff. Such a life error to hook up with someone like that, and yet I see women doing it all the time.
It does make my heart beat faster – but it’s the fight or flight reflex, I think 🙂
Agree that some guys look better in jeans than anything else — as long as they’re reasonably well groomed. Nothing is more of a turnoff to me than a guy routinely seen in shabby not very clean clothes, untrimmed stubble, etc. Even if they don’t smell bad, they look like they would. They look like they live on the streets, but they don’t – they’re just too lazy or too arrogant to clean up and look after themselves and their stuff. Such a life error to hook up with someone like that, and yet I see women doing it all the time.
It does make my heart beat faster – but it’s the fight or flight reflex, I think 🙂
Agree that some guys look better in jeans than anything else — as long as they’re reasonably well groomed. Nothing is more of a turnoff to me than a guy routinely seen in shabby not very clean clothes, untrimmed stubble, etc. Even if they don’t smell bad, they look like they would. They look like they live on the streets, but they don’t – they’re just too lazy or too arrogant to clean up and look after themselves and their stuff. Such a life error to hook up with someone like that, and yet I see women doing it all the time.
It does make my heart beat faster – but it’s the fight or flight reflex, I think 🙂
Janice, sounds like you’re in the Cary Grant corner, LOL! The grunge look certainly doesn’t appeal to everyone. And I have to say, when I look at those elegant men like Grant and Connery in their black tuxes, there not much of a debate which look I like! (Though I do love a great pair of jeans!)
Janice, sounds like you’re in the Cary Grant corner, LOL! The grunge look certainly doesn’t appeal to everyone. And I have to say, when I look at those elegant men like Grant and Connery in their black tuxes, there not much of a debate which look I like! (Though I do love a great pair of jeans!)
Janice, sounds like you’re in the Cary Grant corner, LOL! The grunge look certainly doesn’t appeal to everyone. And I have to say, when I look at those elegant men like Grant and Connery in their black tuxes, there not much of a debate which look I like! (Though I do love a great pair of jeans!)
Janice, sounds like you’re in the Cary Grant corner, LOL! The grunge look certainly doesn’t appeal to everyone. And I have to say, when I look at those elegant men like Grant and Connery in their black tuxes, there not much of a debate which look I like! (Though I do love a great pair of jeans!)
Janice, sounds like you’re in the Cary Grant corner, LOL! The grunge look certainly doesn’t appeal to everyone. And I have to say, when I look at those elegant men like Grant and Connery in their black tuxes, there not much of a debate which look I like! (Though I do love a great pair of jeans!)