Even More Of The 50 Most Stylish Leading Men

GQ picked the 50 most stylish leading men of the past 50 years. I've posted some of these men already in two previous posts. It's time to post the last of the ones I wanted to share with you. So which of these men do you like the best?

Sammy Davis Jr. (Photo by Larry Ellis/Express/Getty Images):



Cary Grant (Photo by AP Photos):



Marlon Brando (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images):



Adolphe Menjou (Photo by AP Photos):



Errol Flynn (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images):



Duke Ellington (Photo by Frank Driggs Collection/Getty Images):



William Holden (Photo by Sharland//Time Life Pictures/Getty Images):



P.S. I know it's been awhile since I've blogged. I've been tied up with getting things sorted out for going back to college. I did want to get a new post up here. Thursday & Friday I will go around to your blogs to leave some comments for those you've left on my last couple of posts. I wanted to let you guys know the good news. I took the math placement tests for college this morning. I scored high enough that I can go into Math 80, which is basically Introduction to Algebra. That's the last course right before College Algebra. It's actually the class I was hoping to get into. I'm no math whiz at all. I didn't do great in math years ago. I actually surprised myself that I did as well today as I did. I was nervous that I would end up in more of a remedial math class. I wanted to get into this particular course because it would be a great way to learn more about the subject material before getting into the harder course. That way maybe it might not be as much of a struggle now. Early registration for the next semester is on November 3rd. Classes will start in January. I had wanted to let you guys know. I'm so happy and thrilled. I know I've got a long road ahead of me, but today was a big weight off my chest. Thanks for all your support. I appreciate it.

Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis Are Comedy Gold

I thought it was time for another vintage post. Here are some photos of one of the greatest comedy duos of all time, Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. The team of Martin and Lewis had the Midas touch for a decade. They captured the public's attention on the radio, in nightclubs, on television, in movies, in comics & so much more. They went their separate ways after ten years of creating magic together. They did each go on to very successful careers as solo entertainers. I hope you like these photos. So who's your favorite comedy team of the past? Let me know what you think.







This photo is with Cary Grant.





This photo is with Frank Sinatra.

Cary Grant Is The Epitome Of Classic Style

I am a huge fan of Cary Grant. He is my favorite actor from classic Hollywood. Cary was great in all kinds of movies, everything from comedy to romance to drama to suspense. His credits include The Awful Truth, Bringing Up Baby, His Girl Friday, My Favorite Wife, The Philadelphia Story, Arsenic and Old Lace, Notorious, To Catch A Thief (my favorite movie of his), An Affair to Remember, North by Northwest, That Touch of Mink, Charade, etc.

He was a handsome and talented actor. Cary had such great style. He was so suave and debonair. He was one of those men that had good looks and a sense of humor. He could make a girl laugh just as often as he could make her fall in love. He wasn't afraid to take on the Hollywood studio system. Cary was the first actor to pick his own movies, directors & co-stars. He also took a percentage of the gross from his films. He did not want the studios to control every aspect of his life like they did for the other stars of that era. Nominated twice for Academy Awards, he was finally honored in 1970 with a Lifetime Achievement Oscar. Alfred Hitchcock, who couldn't care less for actors, said that Cary was the only actor he ever loved. There are so many things about Cary that I admire. Cary Grant is definitely one of my top idols of all time.

How To Tie A Necktie

Many men today have no clue how to tie a necktie. We live in a world where casual style is more accepted. Ties are not often required at many places of employment these days. If a man doesn't have to wear a tie at work, most men might only wear one at a special occasion. If some sort of event pops up that requires a man to wear a tie, but he doesn't know how to tie one, then he will have to find someone who does. That person could be his significant other, a parent, a friend or so forth. Every man should know how to properly tie a tie. There are quite a few different knots out there that a man can learn. He's off to a good start if he can master only one. That's better than having to find someone to tie a necktie for him. It's even worse if he decides to just wear a clip-on. I'll admit with shame that I'm not that great at tying a tie. I am trying to get better. I don't often get a chance to wear a tie so I've used that as an excuse to not learn many methods at all. Every classy gent should know how to tie a proper necktie. I'm doing my part to learn and also educate others in the process.

Here is a graphic that shows four of the different knots that can be used for your tie:



I also came across quite a few videos that show how to tie a necktie.

Tying a four-in-hand knot:



Tying a bow tie:



Tying a necktie like an Italian:



There is a site called The Art of Manliness that has a great article and videos on tying various knots. You should definitely check it out. I'm learning a lot from it. This last video comes from the site. It shows how to tie several different knots.



I hope you got something out of this post. I know I did putting it together. Let me know what you think.