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Thomas Jefferson was a tall, elegant, and stylish man.
FDR was a truly charismatic man, and he dressed like one, too. He wore nice suits with pocket squares, Norfolk jackets, and even capes.
It's no coincidence that the president earned the nicknames "Elegant Arthur" and "The Gentleman Boss." President Arthur was a true fashionista. His wardrobe was varied, including suits, frock coats, silk scarves, and 80 pairs of pants!
Tall and lean, Andrew Jackson often fitted dark clothes that suited his shape.
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See also: First Ladies' inauguration day fashion throughout history
JFK is often quoted as one (if not the) most stylish presidents the US has ever had. He was young and hip, opting for two-button coats (instead of three-button ones) and ditching hats, which were popular among his predecessors.
Grover Cleveland is the only president to have served two non-consecutive terms, so he must have had something about him. Fashion wise, President Cleveland was average for his time.
Abraham Lincoln's facial hair is as iconic as the man himself. Story has it that he grew his beard after an 11-year-old girl wrote to Lincoln asking him to do so because "all the ladies like whiskers."
The "Father of the Constitution" rocked a slick hairstyle and looked pretty cool!
President Obama looked really good in a suit, and often wore one without a tie. When it came to his casual wear, well, it was often just a bit too bland.
Maybe all America needs is a man with mutton chops like Martin Van Buren leading the nation. There wasn't much in the fashion department, but the eighth president at least had a distinctive look.
America loves a man in uniform, and there is nothing wrong with that. The 12th president looked a bit rough around the edges, but he certainly looked like a man prepared for anything.
William Henry Harrison may have only been president for 31 days, but he dressed the part (how cool is his cape, right?). Plus, Harrison had a rather distinctive hairstyle, too.
The ultimate rugged outdoorsman, Teddy Roosevelt had a pretty unique style. Sure, he suited up like other presidents, but he didn't shy away from dressing like he was on an expedition in faraway lands either. And then there was his signature spectacles!
Maybe it was his Hollywood past, but Ronald Reagan took risks when it came to fashion, and many paid off. An example is this plaid suit, which caused a stir back in 1982 during a visit to Europe.
Like President Grant, Eisenhower will always be associated with a military uniform. So much so that he even has a jacket named after him. The "Eisenhower jacket," aka "Ike jacket," was a waist-length jacket developed for the US Army during World War II.
President Truman always dressed impeccably. From his suits to accessories, he always looked super sharp. Truman also loved his shoes; so much so that he owned a collection of 96 pairs!
Even when George H.W. Bush was on vacation, he looked like a president, right? Later in life, Bush Sr. started to wear fun, colorful socks though...
President Taft had a well-groomed moustache and always looked sharp in his three-piece suits.
Franklin Pierce was arguably America's dandiest president. President Pierce rocked a top hat and walking cane look like no other.
George Washington was undeniably a stylish man. He did dress more on the conservative side for the time, but was by no means less stylish.
President Hayes didn't wear particularly interesting clothes. He did, however, sport a pretty cool long beard.
John Adams' importance as a Founding Father and American political figure is undeniable, but he didn't stand out from the crowd when it came to style.
There's not much to say about the 25th president's style. He was overall pretty dull when it came to fashion choices.
General Grant led the Union Army to victory in the American Civil War, and he did so wearing a stylish uniform. Grant later suited up as president, but he's best remembered for his military attire.
Johnson looked the part and was known for wearing a stylish gold Rolex watch. With regards to clothes, there are actual call recordings of the president talking with his tailor Joe Haggar. In the calls, President Johnson compliments the quality of the pants but complains about how tight the crotch area is.
Millard Fillmore may have not been the most memorable president, but he looked great in a three-piece suit!
George W. Bush often wore a suit during his presidency, but he changed his style when he went on vacation to Texas, where he served as governor in the 1990s.
John Quincy Adams was also pretty plain in the fashion department.
John Tyler was an aristocrat from Virginia, and he dressed like one. There was nothing really distinguished about his fashion choices.
President Polk may have dressed in a pretty standard way, but when it came to his hair, he was business in the front, party in the back! Polk introduced the mullet in the White House, and that's something worth being remembered for!
President Ford was rather boring in the fashion department. He did, however, model for fashion magazines such as Cosmopolitan when he was younger.
President Hoover was not a fashion icon, but he spiced things us sometimes by wearing a bowler hat.
James Garfield wasn't the most fashionable man around during his presidency. He wore the basics of the time, but didn't quite made a stand in the fashion department.
The fifth US president served from 1817 to 1825, and the cool thing is that he kept wearing 17th-century-inpired fashion in the 19th century.
Jimmy Carter is the only US president (that we can think of) pictured wearing a band T-shirt, so that's quite something!
President James Buchanan was overall a bit boring when it came to fashion, and his presidency wasn't much better, either.
Richard Nixon is yet another US president who was very stiff and formal in his style. His old school anti-hippie persona made him look even more square.
The 28th president of the United States, who previously served as the president of Princeton University, was always suited up.
President Coolidge always dressed formally, no matter the occasion. A bit boring, right?
The 23rd president might have not been the most stylish one, but he did dress the part and had a respectable beard.
Like any other president, Bill Clinton liked his suits. But he also liked to jog, and did so in outfits like this one. Let's not forget this was the '90s, so as much as you might cringe now, Clinton looked pretty trendy back then!
Joe Biden's wardrobe probably consists of a dozen navy suits. Classic, yet a bit boring.
Trump is also a navy suit guy. He did, however, wear his signature red tie often, which gave him a bit more personality.
With impeccably combed silver hair, clean shaven, and always wearing sharp suits, President Harding was a man who commanded attention.
Andrew Johnson was likely the most fashion-conscious president the nation has ever had; well, at least in how his clothes fit. This is because Johnson was actually a tailor.
Style plays a role in politics, and while a well-tailored suit alone won't get a candidate in the White House, fashion does bear weight in public likability. Some US presidents were actually pretty fashion-conscious, and many became known for their unique style, including their clothe and accessories, as well as their hair and facial hair.
In this gallery, we look at the style of American presidents throughout history and bring you the most and least stylish ones. Click on and and see if you agree.
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Style plays a role in politics, and while a well-tailored suit alone won't get a candidate in the White House, fashion does bear weight in public likability. Some US presidents were actually pretty fashion-conscious, and many became known for their unique style, including their clothe and accessories, as well as their hair and facial hair.
In this gallery, we look at the style of American presidents throughout history and bring you the most and least stylish ones. Click on and and see if you agree.