12. “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” – Leonardo da Vinci

13. “It is totally impossible to be well-dressed in cheap shoes.” – Hardy Amies

14. “The best colour in the world is the one that looks good on you.” – Coco Chanel

15. “If you’re going to play with colour, start with one. If you’re wearing yellow, everything else should be navy and grey.” – Nick Wooster

16. “I do maintain that if your hair is wrong, your entire life is wrong.” – Morrissey

17. “A man must face the world with sprezzatura. It literally means detachment, but a better way to think of it is quite confidence or low-key style. The most forceful statement is understatement.” – Luciano Barbera

18. “A well tied tie is the first serious step in life.” – Oscar Wilde

19. “Always [have] new socks and underwear. Throw away the old ones every six months.” – Tom Ford

20. “All it takes are a few simple outfits. And there’s one secret – the simpler the better.” – Cary Grant

21. “Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say, and not giving a damn.” – Orson Welles

22. “You can never be overdressed or overeducated.” – Oscar Wilde

23. “Fashion is what you adopt when you don’t know who you are.” – Quentin Crisp

24. “Fashion fades, style is eternal.” – Yves Saint Laurent

25. “Before you leave the house, look in the mirror and take one thing off.” – Coco Chanel

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