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Chester A. Arthur
- 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!
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Lyndon B. Johnson
- 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.
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Ronald Reagan
- 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.
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Franklin Pierce
- Franklin Pierce was arguably America's dandiest president. President Pierce rocked a top hat and walking cane look like no other.
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Jimmy Carter
- Jimmy Carter is the only US president (that we can think of) pictured wearing a band T-shirt, so that's quite something!
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Ulysses S. Grant
- 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.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
- 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.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
- FDR was a truly charismatic man, and he dressed like one, too. He wore nice suits with pocket squares, Norfolk jackets, and even capes.
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John F. Kennedy
- 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.
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Warren G. Harding
- With impeccably combed silver hair, clean shaven, and always wearing sharp suits, President Harding was a man who commanded attention.
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James K. Polk
- 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!
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Abraham Lincoln
- 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."
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Theodore Roosevelt
- 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!
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Bill Clinton
- 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!
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George H.W. Bush
- 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...
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Harry S. Truman
- 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!
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Joe Biden
- Joe Biden's wardrobe probably consists of a dozen navy suits. Classic, yet a bit boring.
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Donald Trump
- Trump is also a navy suit guy. He did, however, wear his signature red tie often, which gave him a bit more personality.
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James Madison
- The "Father of the Constitution" rocked a slick hairstyle and looked pretty cool!
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Gerald Ford
- President Ford was rather boring in the fashion department. He did, however, model for fashion magazines such as Cosmopolitan when he was younger.
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Zachary Taylor
- 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.
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Barack Obama
- 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.
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Thomas Jefferson
- Thomas Jefferson was a tall, elegant, and stylish man.
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George W. Bush
- 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.
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William Henry Harrison
- 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.
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George Washington
- 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.
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William Howard Taft
- President Taft had a well-groomed moustache and always looked sharp in his three-piece suits.
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Andrew Johnson
- 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.
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28 / 46 Fotos
Herbert Hoover
- President Hoover was not a fashion icon, but he spiced things us sometimes by wearing a bowler hat.
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29 / 46 Fotos
James Monroe
- 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.
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Martin Van Buren
- 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.
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James A. Garfield
- 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.
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32 / 46 Fotos
Rutherford B. Hayes
- President Hayes didn't wear particularly interesting clothes. He did, however, sport a pretty cool long beard.
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33 / 46 Fotos
John Adams
- 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.
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34 / 46 Fotos
Richard Nixon
- 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.
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William McKinley
- There's not much to say about the 25th president's style. He was overall pretty dull when it came to fashion choices.
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Millard Fillmore
- Millard Fillmore may have not been the most memorable president, but he looked great in a three-piece suit!
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Grover Cleveland
- 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.
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John Tyler
- John Tyler was an aristocrat from Virginia, and he dressed like one. There was nothing really distinguished about his fashion choices.
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James Buchanan
- President James Buchanan was overall a bit boring when it came to fashion, and his presidency wasn't much better, either.
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40 / 46 Fotos
Woodrow Wilson
- The 28th president of the United States, who previously served as the president of Princeton University, was always suited up.
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Calvin Coolidge
- President Coolidge always dressed formally, no matter the occasion. A bit boring, right?
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Benjamin Harrison
- The 23rd president might have not been the most stylish one, but he did dress the part and had a respectable beard.
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John Quincy Adams
- John Quincy Adams was also pretty plain in the fashion department.
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Andrew Jackson
- Tall and lean, Andrew Jackson often fitted dark clothes that suited his shape. Sources: (Closet Factory) (Racked) (The Tailored Man) See also: First Ladies' inauguration day fashion throughout history
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0 / 46 Fotos
Chester A. Arthur
- 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!
© Getty Images
1 / 46 Fotos
Lyndon B. Johnson
- 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.
© Getty Images
2 / 46 Fotos
Ronald Reagan
- 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.
© Getty Images
3 / 46 Fotos
Franklin Pierce
- Franklin Pierce was arguably America's dandiest president. President Pierce rocked a top hat and walking cane look like no other.
© Getty Images
4 / 46 Fotos
Jimmy Carter
- Jimmy Carter is the only US president (that we can think of) pictured wearing a band T-shirt, so that's quite something!
© Getty Images
5 / 46 Fotos
Ulysses S. Grant
- 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.
© Getty Images
6 / 46 Fotos
Dwight D. Eisenhower
- 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.
© Getty Images
7 / 46 Fotos
Franklin D. Roosevelt
- FDR was a truly charismatic man, and he dressed like one, too. He wore nice suits with pocket squares, Norfolk jackets, and even capes.
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8 / 46 Fotos
John F. Kennedy
- 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.
© Getty Images
9 / 46 Fotos
Warren G. Harding
- With impeccably combed silver hair, clean shaven, and always wearing sharp suits, President Harding was a man who commanded attention.
© Getty Images
10 / 46 Fotos
James K. Polk
- 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!
© Getty Images
11 / 46 Fotos
Abraham Lincoln
- 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."
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12 / 46 Fotos
Theodore Roosevelt
- 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!
© Getty Images
13 / 46 Fotos
Bill Clinton
- 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!
© Getty Images
14 / 46 Fotos
George H.W. Bush
- 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...
© Getty Images
15 / 46 Fotos
Harry S. Truman
- 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!
© Getty Images
16 / 46 Fotos
Joe Biden
- Joe Biden's wardrobe probably consists of a dozen navy suits. Classic, yet a bit boring.
© Getty Images
17 / 46 Fotos
Donald Trump
- Trump is also a navy suit guy. He did, however, wear his signature red tie often, which gave him a bit more personality.
© Getty Images
18 / 46 Fotos
James Madison
- The "Father of the Constitution" rocked a slick hairstyle and looked pretty cool!
© Getty Images
19 / 46 Fotos
Gerald Ford
- President Ford was rather boring in the fashion department. He did, however, model for fashion magazines such as Cosmopolitan when he was younger.
© Getty Images
20 / 46 Fotos
Zachary Taylor
- 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.
© Getty Images
21 / 46 Fotos
Barack Obama
- 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.
© Getty Images
22 / 46 Fotos
Thomas Jefferson
- Thomas Jefferson was a tall, elegant, and stylish man.
© Getty Images
23 / 46 Fotos
George W. Bush
- 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.
© Getty Images
24 / 46 Fotos
William Henry Harrison
- 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.
© Getty Images
25 / 46 Fotos
George Washington
- 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.
© Getty Images
26 / 46 Fotos
William Howard Taft
- President Taft had a well-groomed moustache and always looked sharp in his three-piece suits.
© Getty Images
27 / 46 Fotos
Andrew Johnson
- 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.
© Getty Images
28 / 46 Fotos
Herbert Hoover
- President Hoover was not a fashion icon, but he spiced things us sometimes by wearing a bowler hat.
© Getty Images
29 / 46 Fotos
James Monroe
- 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.
© Getty Images
30 / 46 Fotos
Martin Van Buren
- 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.
© Getty Images
31 / 46 Fotos
James A. Garfield
- 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.
© Getty Images
32 / 46 Fotos
Rutherford B. Hayes
- President Hayes didn't wear particularly interesting clothes. He did, however, sport a pretty cool long beard.
© Getty Images
33 / 46 Fotos
John Adams
- 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.
© Getty Images
34 / 46 Fotos
Richard Nixon
- 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.
© Getty Images
35 / 46 Fotos
William McKinley
- There's not much to say about the 25th president's style. He was overall pretty dull when it came to fashion choices.
© Getty Images
36 / 46 Fotos
Millard Fillmore
- Millard Fillmore may have not been the most memorable president, but he looked great in a three-piece suit!
© Getty Images
37 / 46 Fotos
Grover Cleveland
- 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.
© Getty Images
38 / 46 Fotos
John Tyler
- John Tyler was an aristocrat from Virginia, and he dressed like one. There was nothing really distinguished about his fashion choices.
© Getty Images
39 / 46 Fotos
James Buchanan
- President James Buchanan was overall a bit boring when it came to fashion, and his presidency wasn't much better, either.
© Getty Images
40 / 46 Fotos
Woodrow Wilson
- The 28th president of the United States, who previously served as the president of Princeton University, was always suited up.
© Getty Images
41 / 46 Fotos
Calvin Coolidge
- President Coolidge always dressed formally, no matter the occasion. A bit boring, right?
© Getty Images
42 / 46 Fotos
Benjamin Harrison
- The 23rd president might have not been the most stylish one, but he did dress the part and had a respectable beard.
© Getty Images
43 / 46 Fotos
John Quincy Adams
- John Quincy Adams was also pretty plain in the fashion department.
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44 / 46 Fotos
Andrew Jackson
- Tall and lean, Andrew Jackson often fitted dark clothes that suited his shape. Sources: (Closet Factory) (Racked) (The Tailored Man) See also: First Ladies' inauguration day fashion throughout history
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The most (and least) stylish presidents in American history
Who was the most stylish man in the White House?
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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.
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