Quotes About Elegance

An ascot is never a substitute for a well-tied four-in-hand tie or a slightly disheveled bow tie.

And learn to tie a bow - it's not difficult and there's no excuse for either a clip-on or the hideous Hollywood straight tie.

There are a few things a true gentleman cannot live without. The black silk knitted square-bottom tie is just such an indispensable item. No true gentlemen would be without one.

A chic guy is in a suit. I don't care what kind of tie they wear. I don't care if they even wear a tie, as long as they can carry a suit.

For my prom, I wore a white suit with a burgundy shirt, tie and cummerbund, along with white shoes, a white trilby and a cane. I was extra fly that day.

People look at you differently if you wear a bow tie, as opposed to a necktie.

I don't really believe in elegance. Ever since I first came to France many years ago to do the Chambre Syndicale course, I always felt I was somehow lacking, first of all being British - obviously a disaster! But I was also puzzled with this idea that you have to tie your Hermes scarf just right, or you can only wear black.

Silk scarves are my thing. I tie them to my handbag or thread them through belt loops or wear them in my hair. Never round my neck, though.

A red tie is contrary to the dignity of the tie and of male dress in general.

I think with black tie, you can't really do too much. I think you have to pretty much stick to the rules on that.

When I was in 'Philadelphia Story' I got Joe Cotten to pick out my clothes. He loves clothes and he knows them; never gets the wrong tie and shirt combination.

I love pairing evening gowns with hair tied up, like a boho updo or a curly chignon.

I always get jealous when I'm in London because the men are so well put together. They wear suits with shoes and ties that have splashes of colour here and there.

Never, never, never should the pocket square be of the same pattern as your ties. You are not 'Reverend Ike.'

I know exactly what I want to buy and I spend very little time, maybe 15 hours a year, buying stuff. I'll go in and out of Dunhill in 45 minutes and pick out a few suits. Boom. And I'm gone. I get my shirts at Charvet. I go in there - woosh - and buy 12 shirts and some ties; once a year and that's it.

I don't know what it is about bow ties, but I love a good bow tie on a man.

Often you see people on the red carpet with tight up-dos, but that makes me feel stiff.

Sometimes I'm very feminine - I wear tight skirts and pumps.

I adore the incredibly tight clothing! My own wardobe's changed - I've streamlined a little bit and definitely learnt from Joan's sleekiness and tailoring.

Don't wear dresses that are too tight. A size number is just a number. If the fit is comfortable, it will look more elegant.

My style is not that big. I wear heels, tight pants, and I wear diamonds.

Sexiness today is not about having a perfect body and wearing a tight mini skirt; it's about what you don't show that's truly sexy.

Women can learn from men and improve their 'chic.' A man wouldn't think of wearing a tight shoe or one that didn't harmonize with his suit.

Lionel Messi reminds me of George Best, the way he would run with the ball tight to his foot.