Bill Nighy’s practical rules for looking sharp and chic

Bill Nighy’s practical rules for looking sharp and chic | The Sunday Times Style

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2 ай бұрын

Actor and style icon Bill Nighy has a very clear set of rules when it comes to dressing. We sat down with the cover star of our latest issue to talk all things menswear and style: which three items of clothing should be in every man's wardrobe? Which fashion trend does he always avoid? Is a trainer ever acceptable with a suit? These are his dos and don'ts
Interview by Sarah Barnes
DOP: Leo Element
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@jenniferclyde8911 2 ай бұрын

“I couldn’t operate in those kind of trousers” 😂 that describes most of my life

@fc4660 Ай бұрын

I can attest that Bill is immaculately dressed, having stood next to him at St John’s Wood tube station.

@frankh.2669 Ай бұрын

He wouldn't approve of my style, but I still loved listening to him. There's nothing like this typically British humorous undertone, and few people can deliver it like him. Greatest respect, Mr Nighy!

@lilyq2302 Ай бұрын

He lives in my area - and whenever i see him he’s always so well dressed its amazing

@joystudiokimmayberry Ай бұрын

I didn't think I could appreciate Bill Nighy any more than I already did, but I love him infinitely more after watching this. Exquisite.

@milkshake3350 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely love Bill Nighy, he is such a stylish man and I have to say my dear husband has a similar wardrobe. Not enough pride taken in ones appearance these days which is such a shame.

@drjthornley Ай бұрын

Man at Primark. Help. So much of it about.

@carolclark1406 Ай бұрын

Love that he takes his 'look' very seriously, just a gem. There's posh!

@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293 Ай бұрын

I remember speaking with Bill near Burlington Arcade whilst out shopping years ago and all I could stare at as he spoke was his INCREDIBLE (seriously, I mean it) skin. I was almost stunned into speechlessness. Beautiful skin...in person, in sharp midday sun. THAT'S great skin.

@mark-ge8dr Ай бұрын

Dressing well is the new rebellion. Bill’s suit looks great, soft tailored and well fitting. He’s ready for an adventure like Cary Grant in North by Northwest.

@maryokeefe5351 Ай бұрын

Best suit ever!

@cool2rule2 Ай бұрын

I love his easy elegance - just look at that soft shirt collar and asymmetrical tie. Lovely.

@lincoln3x7 Ай бұрын

un buttoned button down, very straight laced without giving two Fs

@jimmeven1120 Ай бұрын

I think that's what they call sprezzatura. Hard to get away with, it's dangerously close to dressing-in-the-dark style.

@user-ko1kg4xi2l Ай бұрын

I never knew how much I loved this man until now. He's my new movie crush and my hero. Thank you, Bill Nighy!

@amazingandrea9983 16 күн бұрын

You're new to the club. Mr. Nighy had me at "I feel it in my fingers..." Swoooooning in Canada!

@TheLearningLounge 2 ай бұрын

He made me smile. Not sure if he was serious, or having us all on. We'll never know (unless we are his close friends that is).

@adoculos4521 Ай бұрын

I saw him in Pimlico last summer. He was wearing a polo shirt and shorts but it was at least 80°. He looked so ordinary but I am a great fan though.

@EugeneONeill-pf5bj Ай бұрын

Absolutely love Bill. He was phenomenal in “Valkyrie.” Proud to dress as he says. Brooks Brothers, Oxford heavy cotton shirts, Crest ties, French cuffs on occasion with Bengal stripes, heavy starch. Classic dress never goes out of style.

@JC-sb2wu Ай бұрын

How would you describe the collar of the shirt he is wearing in this video? It’s hard to find Oxford shirts without a button down collar. Thanks

@robertmuscat167 23 күн бұрын

@@JC-sb2wu That’s a long point collar.

@nancyblackett8777 2 ай бұрын

The epitome of understated elegance.

@suffragettesoul2687 Ай бұрын

Perfectly said!

@kimc8764 Ай бұрын

I wholeheartedly agree with him about leggings.

@mirazusta2002 Ай бұрын

Bill Nighy, the very embodyment of British style and class, a true gentleman on and off screen. Great actor, by the way.

@shankarbalan3813 Ай бұрын

A wonderful actor. And clearly one of the last of the old school. I love his style and elegance. That era is long past. We inhabit the world comprised of athleisure and in a way, while these clothes are comfortable, they can never match the class of a well cut Navy Blazer and Grey Worsted or Flannel trousers, a pale blue shirt and a nice cravat worn with a plain pair of matte black oxford brogues.

@stuartmartin3408 Ай бұрын

That was way too short 😊

@nickpage2949 Ай бұрын

Please do more of these Bill.

@jezzacc4241 Ай бұрын

Brilliant 😅. Tan shoes with a light blue suit, "give it up" 100 per cent onboard with Mr Nighy on this. Too many men think this a good look. It isn't.

@richardamos3173 Ай бұрын

As I get older I'm definitely heading in the Nighy direction for style

@grzegorzmucha4120 Ай бұрын

It's great to hear this type of advice from my favorite English actor. Thank you.

@ritahorvath8207 Ай бұрын

I always loved him. Now I love him even more . 👖

@hugh-johnfleming289 Ай бұрын

Me? 'Sixty-something' years of age and still in reasonable trim, though rather hard to fit because of my NFL stature; 6'4" 240 lbs. At some point in my mid twenties I'd realized I look foolish in blue jeans and T-shirts. Dressing well is a bit of work and well worth the investment and effort. Good shoes last a long time. It will also improve your posture and public humor. A strong first impression is absolutely priceless...

@karinashubaly1981 Ай бұрын

Yes, I am in my 60’s as well. There is no reason to not dress well. I am an older goth who loves dressing up in everyday life. I believe one can dress well into their 80’s. My Italian leather boots are so worth it.

@SuperBigqueen Ай бұрын

He is a true Icon of style ❤❤love Him

@dejavu2752 2 ай бұрын

He's so English, I love it

@milkshake3350 Ай бұрын

Hear hear!

@scotsam7590 Ай бұрын

Mr. Nighy. The epitome of style. And he's spot on about leggings and about trainers with suits (for men or women). xoxo

@suffragettesoul2687 Ай бұрын

I felt in love with him when I stumbled on the movie The Girl in the Caffe! Then I watched Page Eight! Then one by one others! Just to hear his voice!

@stephenelder2783 Ай бұрын

Mod style is 2nd to none 👌

@ryansupak3639 Ай бұрын

I turned 45 this year - and even though I’m in reasonably-good physical shape and even though nobody said anything - it dawned on me a few months ago that I shouldn’t wear t-shirts and jeans anymore in public.

@amazingandrea9983 16 күн бұрын

I read somewhere lately that grown men now dress like 6-year olds. TRUE! Remember ZZ Top, Gentlemen....'every girl crazy for a sharp dressed man!' YUM.

@Cactina Ай бұрын

LE--GENDDDDDD. Thank you Sunday Times Style.

@michaelgibson4705 Ай бұрын

Re Bill’s comments on tight fitting trousers and suits CC this to Rishi Sunak

@ninjadudeofficial Ай бұрын

and bloody short trousers.

@michelecarrig3727 2 ай бұрын

Attention all men--listen, take heed and inspiration.

@paddyotoole2058 Ай бұрын

Hardly. Cardigans? Nope. I definitely won’t be getting on that train. If I was some sort of male feminist luvvie perhaps I would. Also he buys Japanese raw denim jeans and doesn’t even know how to properly break them in or take care of them. He’s right about never wearing trainers or tan shoes with a formal suit, but apart from that it’s just some crusty old bloke caught in a time warp spouting off. Just because you choose to wear a suit all the time does not mean you then become some sort of sartorial authority. Also take a close look at his shirt collar in this vid…….sloppy.

@milkshake3350 Ай бұрын

Chill paddy, chill.

@jimmeven1120 Ай бұрын

@@paddyotoole2058 It's only sloppy if you're an ordinary Joe. When you're a star it's called sprezzatura.

@cheyennebrennan966 Ай бұрын

When you realise that you, a 26 year old woman, have virtually the same fashion sense as a 75 year old man! 😂😂 But truly, he's absolutely GORGEOUS and I adore him. ❤❤

@ralphmackay6635 Ай бұрын

Ironic mod dressing. I like it. The ironic aspect is perhaps the more difficult part to achieve. That may come from character. I stand with Mr. Nighy on this (and his opinion on skinny trousers.) Though being a retired librarian/bookseller, tweeds, corduroy and such, I would have to update my wardrobe to fit into the ironic mod mode.

@nigelgreen9369 Ай бұрын

Without intentionally appearing weird - I think I would really enjoy being dressed by "The Bill", as I like to call him. I learned a lot ;)

@arlenehutchinson9259 Ай бұрын

Love that tie, the colour is amazing ❤

@maryjones5710 Ай бұрын

I found a Francois jacket and waistcoat made in New Zealand by arrangement with Francoise et Cie, Saville Row, for 20 dollars. I watched several 'The Rake' video's and got the courage to wear them today. Given that I am a 5,7 and 62 yr old lady, I think I pulled it off. The young gents in this University town were green with envy and some ladies gave me big smiles. Oh the older chaps also gave me delighted smiles and there were many Farmers for some reason, who also couldn't help but look. The farmers were all jacket less but had lovely jumpers, not too long and very nice trousers. Tight pants on men, should stay way back in the medieval era, how can they stand not having a decent pocket, for those frequent necessary adjustments. Actually my ensemble, not a tweed, is a sort of striped tweedish brown, so technically I shouldn't have worn it in the City, what a bumpkin. I got a Vintage cable knit, white sheepwool jumper made for Ballynahowan, Connemara Marble Shop today, for 6 dollars, in perfect condition, so I know I can survive a winter being inordinately close to Antarctica, once again. Lovely to see you Bill, gorgeous as ever.

@pokachan3451 Ай бұрын

what a delightful post!

@rm01042 Ай бұрын

Sound, 'take it or leave it' advice, elegantly enhanced by the left hand flipping the bird

@benjackson103 Ай бұрын

I simply love this

@ninjadudeofficial Ай бұрын

That tie is bloody lovely

@Modbodsod Ай бұрын

Agree about the John Smedleys and the cardigan.

@elizabethhamon2706 Ай бұрын

Oh Bill, thank you for shedding light on much needed fashion advice. The 1940s, swoon!

@jimmeven1120 Ай бұрын

Excellent! That was well worth hearing. The Mod style is a good reference point for men's smart clothing, not so much the wacky "out there" swinging 60s stuff, but classic styles from about 1949-1967. There are photos of Steve McQueen in the mid-60s which could have been taken yesterday, that style genuinely doesn't date.

@jimmeven1120 Ай бұрын

P.S. Don't get carried away by John Smedley knitwear. I belong to the generation whose mums and aunts and grannies knew how to knit. I still wear pullovers and cardigans my mother made for me decades ago. And they're bespoke--she invented her own patterns and I used to have numerous fittings while she was knitting them. I've looked after them and they still look good. Way better than that overpriced, machine-knitted John Smedley tat.

@derbyshirewalker Ай бұрын

Classic Bill Nighy…brilliant

@Lady-Jane1 Ай бұрын

You had me at Bill Nighy!

@TW-ps2cr 2 ай бұрын

Outstanding.

@QuestionYourBeliefsEmotions Ай бұрын

Casual Fridays was the beginning of the end of civilization.

@RyanJohnsonD Ай бұрын

haha

@wholeNwon Ай бұрын

Or a reflection of the end of style.

@ninjadudeofficial Ай бұрын

Bill Nighy talking about the real mccoys love that. Saw his article last year for, I think it was the anthology or something like that? Can't really remember, but they made him a lovely navy bespoke suit. Shame these sorts of things are too expensive for a lot of people to justify, but if you've got the cash I don't think there's any real excuse not to have one or two bespoke suits; you'll wear it at some point.

@shannonmccarty7930 20 сағат бұрын

He is the thinking woman's bit of crumpet! 🥰

@robertmuscat167 Ай бұрын

Bill Nighy is a style icon. 40 years ago, I worked for a Swedish gentleman who always wore a simple, nice fitting navy blue suit. And he looked great ALL the time. In fact, I can’t recall ever seeing him in anything else. I wish Bill would do more of these. Simple advice.

@SmudgeThePro 2 күн бұрын

I've watched this like 8 times now, where's the rest? I could listen to him for hours

@AQUAHOLIC Ай бұрын

Pure class.

@evaguo1 Ай бұрын

So enjoyable 🤣😆 Better than many comics. Pomegranate. 🤣😆 I love Bill Nighy.

@johndoe-ep7qk Ай бұрын

the best part is just listening to him talk about style

@holly-go-lightly Ай бұрын

Love this man ❤

@greentombdive Ай бұрын

As usual, Nighy, refreshingly, is a right Bill.. However, when he said “.. dark brown loafers .. “ I had to rescue my taste buds and make a pot of VERY strong tea. Oh, yes, thanks to Bill, and subbed.

@ceh5526 Ай бұрын

The master has spoken 😊

@sop2510 Ай бұрын

Excellent!!

@rosalindbarbier7670 Ай бұрын

Delighted to hear about your trousers. Please can you share your opinion on the ideal female wardrobe... I'm ready to throw away my leggings and skinny jeans... But what do you advise instead????

@Archer335 Ай бұрын

Look back on history, and see what you like - maybe find some good books on it to acquire a broad perspective and make your choices. The 1940s and 1950s was a nice period. In America, elegance - true elegance - crashed and burned in the 1970s. The 1960s was the significant transition period leading to that. Also, please keep in mind that truly well-dressed people are very rare these days. Most people look like they should be cleaning their home or going to or coming from a gym. Good luck.

@rosalindbarbier7670 Ай бұрын

@@Archer335 Thanks for your reply. I love vintage clothes. You have inspired me to smarten up my game!!

@Archer335 Ай бұрын

@@rosalindbarbier7670, Excellent.

@massimobordoni988 Ай бұрын

Bill is a real gentleman …!

@jenbell9823 Ай бұрын

Charlie Watt and Bill. Real suit men.

@randymorash7013 Ай бұрын

The late Leonard Cohen, as well. Cohen's family was in the garment trade. Cary Grant seemed to never look bad, or David Niven. People grounded in another era.

@johndowning7446 Ай бұрын

Fantastic!

@christinecamley 18 күн бұрын

I adore Bill!!

@rosieevans6496 Ай бұрын

This was an amazing experience

@mountaincruiser817 2 ай бұрын

I agree with him but people must also understand that not everyone cares deeply about there appearance. If I see Bill who has a similar build as myself I think, that looks smart and would look super on me to. But I never get further then this thought and fine with that.

@rw80 2 ай бұрын

The world will be a better place if more people care.

@mountaincruiser817 Ай бұрын

@@rw80 Well, if your talking about fashion I don't agree. The toll it has on the environment is brutal. So the world would be a better place if nobody cared how they look/dress. ;-)

@JJ-rr7pc Ай бұрын

@@mountaincruiser817actually, caring a lot about what you wear also includes buying better quality, and buying fewer things :)

@NichaelCramer Ай бұрын

Any instance of Bill Nighy waxing poetic about men’s style or fashion should reference his role in the excellent “Sometimes, Always, Never”. (Bonus points if you can correctly identity the connection between the title of the movie and the subject of this video.)

@Pedro_Larroza Ай бұрын

Three button rule?

@kenperenyi3958 Ай бұрын

Excellent!

@charliebrown5611 Ай бұрын

Great book that is 30 years old now. "Dress for Success" by Malloy.

@elizabethhopkins7582 Ай бұрын

The women's part was horrible!

@marylouwhite226 Ай бұрын

love Bill so poised

@guharup Ай бұрын

nice conversation

@eugenehalak Ай бұрын

Thank you

@gregoire7471 Ай бұрын

And he’s got such a young and easy manner too

@MsJellyBellyLove Ай бұрын

He's such a riot!

@Mamado88 Ай бұрын

Love him ❤

@JohnSmith-qz1zp Ай бұрын

Bill Nighy is awesome.

@aquamarine_nz2296 Ай бұрын

Gosh he's the only person I've ever heard to say exactly what I think about skinny jeans. Nobody looks great in them.

@theviridiana1000 2 ай бұрын

preach

@CaptCanuck4444 Ай бұрын

I didn't agree with everything he said, but enjoyed the delivery. :)

@Alex-mj5dv Ай бұрын

God damn he’s even got the Real McCoy jeans.. what a style master. And he doesn’t have a washing machine.. what a legend.

@sajid6027 22 күн бұрын

See him regularly in soho. Always immaculate.

@janeseemann2527 Ай бұрын

I think we could all learn from Bill. He’s satirical elegance with just the right amount of swagger.

@frenchprovincial9602 Ай бұрын

I agree with you Mr Nighy about the skinny jeans and legging I hate them, I love the fifties the way people spent a little time looking in a full length mirror, ask Anna to have a column in Vogue about checking themselves in the mirror back and front could make a difference. People don't check and criticise themselves. Have a great day.

@DESSERT_X Ай бұрын

love itttt

@peterfcoyle9127 Ай бұрын

Also, Brooks Bros blue blazer.

@charleslyall4911 Ай бұрын

Love Bill 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️👍

@dawnangelawalker Ай бұрын

So distracted by the collar of that shirt not lying flat

@midcitygym Ай бұрын

Ha, classic Bill.

@boxer1129 Ай бұрын

"I can't relax around skinny jeans" 💀😄

@karpatty1 Ай бұрын

Can't wait for the video of how Bill Nighy washes his clothing?

@gilllongano5360 Ай бұрын

What a hoot. But it works for him❤

@bethfiori4708 Ай бұрын

He manages to be elegant and cute at the same time, no easy feat.

@mcleanedwards7748 Ай бұрын

I wear them well

@Sternoman1 Ай бұрын

In the mid 60s when I was 18, I was referred to as a young fogey by my friends. I dressed from Montague Burtons and Austin Reeds. I blamed my dad who was an RAF officer where a certain level of dress was expected at all times. Now in my late seventies, i still insist on dressing up, never down. Old habits die hard.