Karen Elson Quotes

People have a hard time making me dress up to look like a classy gal.

There's almost a T-shirt feeling to wearing my evening dresses.

You just have to be classy at the end of the day. That doesn't mean you can't go with a midnight blue tux. And if you can find a deep red tux that looks classy and classic, I think you can pull it off.

I really like the retro look. My regular clothing, I like to always keep it classy and I like to kind of be more dressed up more of the time. I'm not really someone you see in sweatpants a lot.

I do find, coming form the stage and all that, I've always been conscious of my posture and my body, but also the style aspect, I do find myself throwing on a blazer and a nice pair of loafers more often. Daddy always likes a new pair of Guccis.

An embellished top with slim pants is great, even for a wedding.

I always carry my classic black-and-white tux and custom-made George Esquivel saddle shoes.

I have to wear Eloquii to red carpet events where my friends are wearing custom Versace.

If I'm going to a fancy event, I try to be princess-like.

A classic, navy blue blazer is my staple. It's a look that can take you from office meetings to dinner out with friends or family.

A well-tied tie is the first serious step in life.

Young men may enjoy dropping their work at five or six o'clock and slipping into a dress suit for an evening of pleasure; but the habit has certain drawbacks.

Can I wear your blazer?

This dress code should be mandatory for most events.

I've always loved wearing a suit. When you have on a crisp shirt and a tie you always feel like you're going somewhere. It feels like a bit of an occasion.

Dress simply. If you wear a dinner jacket, don't wear anything else on it ... like lunch or dinner.

I don't feel like you should promote personally that you dress nicely.

I use Jimmy Galanos gowns for real special occasions and things - television, special occasions where I know I'm being filmed. But I never really wear his gowns on stage. My stage gowns are more costumey. There's different levels of things that I wear.I would never wear my stage gowns to a party.

You don't go to Buckingham Palace in a sweater.

For as long as I could remember, he had never worn a single piece of clothing that could be considered casual. Khaki shorts and golf shirts, to Umberto, were the garments of men who have no virtues left, not even shame.

British people still wear clothes. By clothes I mean actual clothes: jackets and shirts and ties and suits. The spirit of Beau Brummell is still visible. English men make an effort. We’ve lost that in the US. Everyone is more concerned with being comfortable.

I don't suppose I can wear the flamingo tie," he said as he pulled on black socks. "It's a bit festive, given the occasion," I responded. "Can't wear it to the opera," said the Colonel, almost smiling. "Can't wear it to a funeral. Can't use it to hang myself. It's a bit useless, as ties go." I gave him a tie.

How does gravity work? And if it were to cease suddenly, would certain restaurants still require a jacket?

I'm putting on a suit and tie when I go see The Great Gatsby.

-'What do ties matter, Jeeves, at a time like this?' There is no time, sir, at which ties do not matter