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The most stylish suits in pop-culture history

The icons of the last half century offer lots of lessons for looking sharp in a suit. By The Details Editors
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Cary Grant in North by Northwest (1959)

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Suit pants shouldn't sit too low on the hips.

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Miles Davis (1959)

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Don't underestimate the appeal of a one-button jacket.

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The Rat Pack (early 1960s)

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Your tie knot should match the size of your collar, which should complement your lapel width.

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Sean Connery in Dr. No (1962)

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See how the shirt sleeves peek out from the suit -- but not too much -- and evenly? If yours don't, see a tailor to get the arms of your jacket shortened (from the shoulders only!).

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Gregory Peck in To Kill A Mockingbird (1962, but set in the thirties)

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Seersucker is a staple of Southern gentleman attire for a reason; it's a great spring and summer fabric thanks to its unique construction, which makes the fabric more breathable.

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The Kennedys (1963)

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It's a great '60s formula without the fussiness that can creep into Mad Men style: a traditional-fit (not baggy), neutral-colored suit paired with a crisp white shirt, skinny tie, and white pocket square folded to a single point.

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The Beatles (1963)

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Cropped jacket, tapered pants. It worked for the Fab Four, and it works today.

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Malcolm X (1964)

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Try suiting up in exclusively black, white, and shades of gray for a look that's striking and incredibly easy to execute.

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Steve McQueen in The Thomas Crown Affair (1968)

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There's no better way to show confidence than with a bold pattern.

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Al Pacino in The Godfather, Part II (1974, but set in the late fifties)

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Button up your vest, except for the bottom button.

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