This year’s Grammys was surprisingly tame compared to the wild days of Kanye’s chest cleavage, country icon’s classic glitz and belt buckles, or even Andre 3000’s green beaded performance outfit. While less crazy than past years, 2016 brought in some serious style and sartorial victories (along with great musical performances, of course). Catch up on our favorite looks of the evening and share your favorites in the comments below…
SG HQ’s picks for the best dressed men at the 2016 Grammys:
John Legend
OK, John Legend and Chrissy Teigen can basically do no wrong in my eyes – and their Grammys style was no exception. John was decked in Gucci and commanded that bold print, complete with a stately bowtie.
Sam Smith
You may have seen us call this out last night: Sam Smith emphasizes why it’s a good idea to befriend a tailor. Every element of his look was fitted to his frame and the subtle stripes had a big impact.
DJ Khaled
It’s safe to say DJ Khaled found another key to success with his Grammys look – and why yes, those are Yeezys he’s rocking. We love the houndstooth sheen and proportions of his lapels and bowtie.
Jidenna
The classic man is looking…classic (with a twist). This was the Grammys, after all. If his electric blue three-piece suit wasn’t eye-catching enough, he took it to the next level with burgundy suede slippers that played off of his matching tie and pocket square.
Leon Bridges
Leon Bridges is officially a fan favorite at SG HQ. He topped Lizzie’s Valentine’s Day wish list and now he’s nabbed a spot on our Grammys “Best Dressed” list. Leon is known for this retro sound, so it’s fitting that style follows suit. Tapered slim trousers and Chelsea boots conjured up images of our favorite Beatle – and we loved it.
Jack Antonoff
We saw a lot of classic black suits and tuxedos, so it was a welcomed change to see Jack Antonoff’s grey tailored jacket with a classic white pocket square and thin bow tie.
James Bay
Small details took rock crooner, James Bay’s look to the next level. His dapper Burberry velvet jacket with thin lapels fit seamlessly amongst his rocker chic fedora and suede Chelsea boots.
James Corden
By now we know James Corden loves fashion, and fashion loves him right back. Not afraid to take a few risks (or match Justin Bieber), it was great to see his luxe jacket that fit impeccably well.
…but there was one questionable trend
The three-piece suit sans shirt is definitely a tough sell for us. What do you guys think about this look?
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This is going to make me sound old, but who are these people?
I believe Jidenna was a character in the 1999 hit movie, Wild Wild West – based upon his characters costume which has a modern take on old timey clothing that pulls from multiple decades that don’t relate to each other at all.
Sure the suit is eye catching and well tailored, and I even think the suede loafers are a good compliment, but a watch chain (in addition to multiple rings) and club collar with a tie that stands out in an already loud suit is a bit too much for my tastes.
hahah, lots of new faces this year, I suppose!
I used to be all up on music. Wanted to work in the industry at one point. But now I just can’t relate.
The Grammys I’m okay on, but that’s me whenever I watch the VMAs now..
I made the same comment to my wife last night about the shirtless look for Bruno Mars. Maybe on a night that celebrated a lot of funk, they were throwing it back to the 70s.
Sam Smith looked great. His pants are a little too short for my taste, but he’s a little more fashionable, and a lot more British than I am. The beard is a nice new touch for him. Helps him with the baby face.
I’d comment on Stevie Wonder’s camo suit, but, you know…
Also, if you want to get in on the ground floor for next year’s Grammy buzz, download the new album for The Suffers. Seriously, download it right now. It’s not my band or anything. They were on Letterman last spring and Dave’s comment after they performed was, “If you can’t do that, get out of the business.”
The Suffers by The Suffers
https://itun.es/us/5aJp9
And I’m in love with Leon Bridges as well. Picked up the album on Saturday.
So good!
Oooh, hot tip! Will check them out now. Thanks Drew
did you not see mark ronson?
ooh, good call. we’re not perfect, definitely missed a winner there! (or at least, a style winner..but he did win a grammy too, didn’t he?)
just record of the year 😉
lol, I didn’t watch..Brittany did!!
ha! I didn’t loooove his tank top under the jacket action
I didn’t watch so I’m just basing my opnions on the pictures. DJ Khaled’s jacket looks great, very retro but the pants are way to baggy, he needs less break but I guess that kind of goes along with his shoes. I like Jidena’s look, especially the club collar, nice throwback. My favorite is Leon Bridges. Classic tux and the bolo tie was a nice touch. He basically can do no wrong in my eyes.
I love a bolo tie. My grandpa used to wear one with his navy submarine logo (?) on it, and he. looked. great.
Favorite look of the night? Sam Hunt. (That may have a lot to do with how he looks in general though.)
Josh | The Kentucky Gent
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hahahah, that might have something to do with it…
Ok, what is the deal with pants lengths?! John Legend, James Bay and James Gordon got it right; Sam Smith, Jiideena, Leon Bridges and Jack Antanoff look like their sporting flood pants, too short pants do not a style make; and then there’s DJ Kahled, come on, get ’em hemmed; way too long. When I think of details I think of fit; whether its the right inseam and corresponding break; well fitted sleeve length on a shirt or a jacket or the proper neck size on a shirt, details matter; especially when you know these guys all have stylists. Anyway. if Sam Smith’s pants were the right length I like his look the best, in that very British sense of tradition. Oh, and as for the shirtless look, Pitbull and Bruno, just looking silly.