Is Winston Churchill one of history's best dressed individuals? When considering that question, I would have to say, yes! Undoubtedly, he broke rules, but some of the best dressed men in world shatter all the do's and do nots of fashion. The button down shirt with a double breasted blazer is an example of breaking the rules to some. Apparently, my display in last week's post drove some viewers mad. I think a couple folks actually referred to me as stupid (loved it). I guess the Duke, Churchill, Astaire, etc. were stupid as well :) In my opinion, it is the rule breakers that make life and fashion interesting. These individuals leave marks, and Churchill certainly left his mark. The polka dot bow tie and many other displays will always be credited to Winston, and he deserves the credit. His three piece suits, watch chain, hats, and cigars were very stylish as well. Winston, I salute you........and you were a pretty good politician to.
Winston looks great in his white suit, and he is sitting beside a pretty stylish American in this photo as well. I might change Churchill's socks, but he still looks great.
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I'm a fan of neither the man nor his politics, but the gent knew how to dress. Chalk it up to Harrow and Sandhurst.
Richard,
I fully agree with you about Churchill's place in the sartorial pantheon.
My only disappointment about Churchill was to discover that he wore pre-tied bowties:
http://www.lcweb.loc.gov/exhibits/churchill/interactive/
_html/wc0001_1a.html
Thanks for sharing these great photos with us.
Churchill was a great-if flawed-man, but Anthony Eden was a better dresser.
I'll agree that Churchill did indeed dress well, but only by our standards today. In his day he wasn't actually viewed as the best dresser, even though many of his suits came from Jermyn Street's finest. In fact, he was viewed as a little bit sloppy and the spotted bow tie was only worn in homage to his father. I'll also agree that imperfection is the best way to show sartorial prowess. Unpolished shoes, slightly askew bowtie, etc. As for the bowtie being pre-tied, I'm not sure I believe that, particularly since the War Rooms in London have some of his old clothes, including his custom bow ties and his "siren suit", tailored by Turnbull & Asser no less!
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