Icons From the Past: Dress Like Gregory Peck

Fashion Tips by Style-Icon Gregory Peck

When it comes to names that simply exude men’s fashion and style, Gregory Peck certainly finds himself up towards the top of the list. A simple mention of the name “Peck” is about all it takes to conjure up images of the days when men truly cared about what they put on their back. Thus, it should come to no surprise that we are now featuring Mr Peck on our Fashion Icons From the Past series.

Gregory Peck was the perfect example of how one should embrace the “southern gentleman” persona, and it shows in the way he dressed during his time as one of the biggest stars in Hollywood. Not surprisingly, Peck’s flair for fashion and style still matters today, and can easily be incorporated into any fashion-forward male’s sense of style. The following are just a few tips to help point you in the right direction if you’re looking to dress a bit more in line with how Gregory Peck looked in his heyday.

Go with a Chocolate Brown Suit
These days, you’re more likely to find men who are terrified of the chocolate brown suit than those who are willing to embrace it. This is quite a shame, as the look can be exceptionally attractive when pulled off correctly. Gregory peck wore a chocolate brown suit as if he was born into it, exemplifying the “professor” look even though he was a Hollywood star. The result was a look that can only be described as smart and sophisticated, and truly made him stand out from the pack. If you want to take things to another level, consider pairing this suit with a tie of a similar hue (patterns are fine), building off of a base of a crisp white dress shirt for the ultimate in sleek contrast.

Don’t Neglect the Waistcoat
Ask any guy today if he has a waistcoat in his wardrobe, and there’s a good chance that he won’t know what you’re talking about. Indeed, the term has all but fallen off completely in modern times, although it happened to be one of Peck’s favorite ensemble elements. The modern man will feel far more at home, however, when discovering that “waistcoat” is actually synonymous with “vest.” While vests have certainly gone back and forth in terms of popularity over the course of the past few decades, they are more than ideal for today’s fashion-forward man, and all but scream “southern hospitality.” Our tip: Add a 3-piece suit to your rotation! Start off with matching fabric pieces first before considering adding contrasting waistcoats to sports coats or blazer. For more information, please also check out our guide titled "Waistcoats in Men's Fashion"

Consider the Bow Tie
For a lot of guys, the bow tie is an accessory that is approached with extreme caution. After all, those who are set in their ways with wearing neckties often find themselves to be very hesitant when it comes to attempting to make the switch. That said, there’s no need to feel anxious about incorporating a bow tie into your ensemble; Gregory Peck certainly did not. Peck preferred the polka dot bow tie above all else, which he wore with extreme confidence and used to draw eyes up towards his face. Perfect for incorporating into a three-piece suit, you can get a lot of mileage out of wearing a bow tie when trying to dress like Gregory Peck.

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