10 JFK Style Lessons to Achieve an Effortless Cool

JFK really helped with putting Brooks Brothers on the map nationally as he was a huge fan of their suits and a regular customer. Whether the suit he was wearing was a Brooks Brother piece or not, JFK's suits were always slim-fitted, sleek, polished, and tailored to suit his body perfectly. To achieve a JFK suit look, you must first invest in a quality that suit that either fits your body precisely from either a measurement perspective, or you must be willing to take it into a tailor to have them work on it. JFK's suits were never oversized, baggy, or sloppy, so these steps have to be taken if you want to nail the look.

It wasn't uncommon for JFK to take off his suit jacket/blazer and rock his dress shirts by themselves. It also wasn't uncommon for him to sport a nice polo shirt on warm summer days—especially when he was golfing or playing tennis. A simple yet high quality dress shirt can be just as impactful as a sharp suit, so while you're at it, make the investment in a dress shirt as well.

As we mentioned earlier, President Kennedy's go-to sunglasses of choice were American Optical's Saratoga Sunglasses. While you don't necessarily have to purchase these, a nice pair of shades can really elevate your outfit and swagger to the next level. JFK style.

A nice pair of shoes can elevate an outfit, and a bad pair can instantly ruin it. JFK understood the importance of making sure his shoes were polished, sharp, and complimentary to what he was wearing. If you want to dress like him, the shoes need to be on point.

JFK proved that you don't always have to go with a solid black tie. Kennedy would often play around with his stripes, different colors other than black, and loved his bowties to a fault. Don't be afraid to play around with your ties fellas.

JFK was never afraid to rock nice pair of sneakers, and you shouldn't be either. If Kennedy could proudly rocks suits and sneaks, then so can you. Just make sure the sneakers are fly and go with your outfit though—that's the most important thing.

Sweater weather requires a chunky sweater, which is one of JFK's favorite staple pieces when he wasn't wearing a suit or a dress shirt. Make sure to add a few chunky sweaters into your capsule wardrobe for the fall and winter.

JFK loved wearing both khaki pants and shorts. If you purchase a pair of each, you've instantly got the JFK look nailed down.

Want to look like JFK in the winter? Simple. Make sure you grab an overcoat. Not only is an overcoat elegant and very stylish, but it can transform your outfit completely. You'll have one look when you're wearing the coat, and a completely different look once you take the coat off.

And lastly, where a cool smooth hat to compliment the smooth coat you're wearing. All eyes will be on you just like they were President Kennedy.