Speaking with Adam Lippes recently, he shared a story about one of the nicest compliments he’s ever received.  Adam was working under Oscar De La Renta at the time, and Oscar commented in front of a group– “Everyone, look how rich Adam looks– and he’s not wearing a single rich thing.”  

Now, I think that says a lot about someone’s personal style.  They look great, but there isn’t one single item that overshadows, steals their thunder, or that takes away from the total package.  Confidence (not arrogance), a great personality (and sex appeal), and meticulous grooming, all go a long way towards defining and determining style too.  

When you have it all, it (style) becomes more of an aura than a fashion moment or a look.  Your style ceases to be something you put on, but rather who you are.   

The clothes alone don’t make the man. 

 

 

The following pictures perfectly capture what I’m talking about–

 

Douglas Fairbanks Jr.

 

Errol Flynn

 

Rudolph Valentino & Natacha Rambova