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Let's go over Fred Astaire's distinct style starting with a general overview:
One need no look further than the various characters played on film at the time to get an overall sense of his style. These characters notably broke with the standards of the time for what an ideal male leading character was to be. Rather than being wealthy, titled, or overly formal, Astaire's characters and indeed he, himself, embodied the idealized American man, self-made, ambitious, self-taught, and tenacious. And as menswear historian G. Bruce Boyer writes in his book, Fred Astaire Style, "Astaire mixed his dance styles the way he mixed his dress styles: with a spontaneous exuberance in which the hard work was well hidden within the detail and subtlety. His blend or urban English shape with casual American style typifies American dress to this day. His characters showed a fresh approach to the romantic hero: vitality, urbanity, charm, and natural talent. All carried off in an effortless manner. Astaire was the democratic ideal: A classless aristocrat." Essentially, Astaire's sartorial genius came from his ability to look simultaneously formal and casual, net and yet pleasingly rumpled. He was intimately well-acquainted with the traditional rules of menswear so he knew how to bend or break them in order to fit his own taste. he could wear suits in conservative shades without looking drab, more colorful combinations without looking gaudy, and of course, a tuxedo or a full dress ensemble without looking the least bit uncomfortable.
How can one effectively emulate Fred Astaire's style?
The easiest way to do it, of course, would be to just directly follow all of the points we have laid out here. Equally important to the garments themselves, however, is the attitude with which they are worn.As we have already said, while Astaire did not shy away from incorporating patterns into his shirts or accessories, he was able to assemble outfits with what can honestly be called an artist's eye. His combinations were always harmonious and while they could be playful or even bright, they were never ostentatious or over the top. While he was always smartly attired, Astaire took pleasure in his wardrobe and fundamentally dressed for himself.
22 дек 2019
