40 Striking Photos of Famous Men Dressed for the Holidays

From white tie tuxedos to plaid and tartan, take a cue from some of Hollywood's sharpest dressers for Christmas — even if you're spending it at home. We tracked down some of our favorite celebrities for the ultimate holiday style inspiration. From Humphrey Bogart to John F. Kennedy, here's how the stars of yesteryear dressed for the yuletide season back in the day.

Silent film star Buddy Rogers went white-tie for holiday festivities in 1929. The actor shares a kiss under the mistletoe with famous '20s actress, Mary Brian.

The actor dressed to the nines in a black tuxedo with a red carnation in his lapel to film a Christmas benefit show. He was joined backstage by Claudette Colbert, who wore a white evening gown and cape.

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Tarzan's Johnny Weissmuller traded sweaters and snow for speedos and sun when he spent the holiday season in Palm Springs, California. The Hollywood star was accompanied by Mexican actress, Lupe Vélez.

Jack Benny looked like a disheveled Santa Claus when he performed for NBC radio's Christmas show in 1936. We blame it on his exposed angles and missing beard.

Bob Hope visited a Los Angeles department store to pick out presents for his children, Donna and Tony. The comedian looks like he's still dressed for work with a suit and tie under his overcoat.

The comedian and actor wore a black pinstripe suit, checkered button-down, and felt fedora for a CBS Christmas radio show. He received a touch-up from singer Carmen Miranda during a break, who was also performing on the holiday broadcast.

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Kirk Douglas wore a plaid button-down and a tweed sport coat while promoting the United States Postal Service Christmas seals. The Hollywood actor was helping drum up interest in the limited edition stamps, the proceeds of which went to charity.

Nothing beats a festive fair isle sweater and brown leather loafers on Christmas. Except the hot cocoa we imagine the actor was drinking here on set.

Naturally, this Hollywood heavy hitter brought out his formalwear for the holidays. Bogart wore a sharp tuxedo for drinks with Hollywood pals at a Christmas Eve party in 1951.

Tony Curtis wore a grey sport coat at an event at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles with his wife, Janet Leigh. Sure, the look isn't in-your-face festive, but they did pose in front of the tree.

You can bet it'll be a good day when Bing Crosby puts on a Santa suit. The famous "White Christmas" crooner dressed the part for a promotional shoot in 1954.

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Wearing a grey tweed suit, comedian Jackie Gleason decorated a Christmas tree with holiday greeting cards in 1954. Why? We're not 100% sure.

The I Love Lucy star got into the holiday spirit by dressing like Santa in 1955. The Cuban musician and actor even gave the camera a wave, revealing his true identity to fans.

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Television legend Andy Griffith celebrated the season while on the set of The Andy Griffith Show in his sheriff uniform, of course. The actor decorated a Christmas tree with his costars for the episode.

Nat King Cole accessorized his simple grey suit with a white pocket square and a black skinny tie during a 1960 holiday photoshoot with his daughter, Natalie.

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Long before his political career, Reagan and his wife give each other a warm embrace as they celebrate the holiday season in 1961. He kept things simple with a suit, tie, and white pocket square.

When the Kennedy family celebrated Christmas with their extended family, the Radziwills, the President wore khaki pants, a light blue button-down, and a navy tie for the occasion.

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Just before the holiday season began, Peter Sellers arrived in New York with his wife, Britt Ekland, to film A Carol for Another Christmas. The actor looked cool as he disembarked the aircraft in a black overcoat and sunglasses.

George Segal bundled up in a fashionable beige trench coat, as he strolled through New York City with model Maggy London under one arm and a Christmas tree under the other.

The Beatles wished everyone a happy holiday as they posed for a Christmas shoot in 1964. The band stuck to their usual look for the photo, including grey slacks, white button-downs and skinny black ties.

A young Terence Stamp wore a black turtleneck and a matching houndstooth sport coat and newsboy cap with his Christmas present in 1965 — a horse named Modesty, given to him by his girlfriend, Jean Shrimpton.

The actor bundled up in a tan corduroy peacoat and a black scarf for a promotional photoshoot with his Joy in the Morning costar, Yvette Mimieux.

The bandmates threw on their sport coats and toasted the holiday season in 1965. They were on tour in Australia at the time, but that didn't stop them from celebrating.

For The Dean Martin Show's holiday episode, Sammy Davis Jr. threw on a Santa hat and a sharp black suit. The singer didn't appear empty handed either, arriving on air with a bundle of presents.

Wearing a suit and a tweed fedora, Bob Hope busted through a giant Christmas present with actress Raquel Welch. The comedian was about to embark on a holiday tour of military bases.

Frank Sinatra joined his longtime friend, Dean Martin, for a taping of a holiday special in 1967. Both crooners looked polished in tuxedos — Martin added a festive red pocket square — and were joined by their daughters onstage.

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Serge Gainsbourg took his girlfriend, Jane Birkin, shopping for an expensive Christmas gift in 1969. The French singer wore a fashionable dark corduroy jacket for the outing.

Looking as sharp as ever, Cary Grant attended a festive Christmas party in New York City in 1970. The Hollywood actor wore a tuxedo fitted with a bowtie and satin lapels.

Famous songwriter Clifton Davis added a pop of color to his very '70s Christmas look with a color-blocked sweater vest and a lilac button-down.

While recording a Christmas special for their show, The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour, Sonny Bono stood out in a vibrant printed button-down, striped slacks and a sweater vest.

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Elton John didn't fall short on festive attire when he performed at the Hammerstein Ballroom in London in 1974. The musician wore a head-to-toe red glitter and sequin suit on a snow-covered stage.

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Richard Burton kept his ensemble simple when celebrating the holidays in Gstaad, Switzerland with Elizabeth Taylor with a black suit and printed dark tie.

The Saturday Night Fever star added a touch of festive cheer to his outfit with a buffalo plaid collared shirt under his sweater for Christmas party with then-girlfriend Lisa Farringer at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

Dressed to promote his latest Christmas special, Perry Como's Olde English Christmas, the singer stepped out in a red velvet jacket.

Two generations of legends collided when David Bowie performed with Bing Crosby for Bing Crosby's Merrie Olde Christmas TV special. Bowie pared down from his typical Ziggy Stardust costumes, wearing a dark sport coat and button-down.

The sons of millionaire oil tycoon Gordon Getty dressed in matching ensembles for the holidays in 1979. Andrew, Billy and John Getty donned dark pants, black oxfords and yellow cashmere turtleneck.

Gary Coleman posed inside a Christmas wreath in 1979, wearing a plaid flannel shirt and a Santa hat. The Diff'rent Strokes star was all smiles for the upcoming holiday season.

The President was in the holiday spirit, as he twirled his wife First Lady Rosalynn Carter on the dance floor at the White House Christmas Ball in 1978. He wore a classic tuxedo and a big butterfly bowtie for the evening.

While attending a Christmas party in Los Angeles, Clint Eastwood posed for a photo with Santa (comedian Dinah Shore) and rocked a red, gold and navy tie.

Prince Harry may take the cake as the most festive holiday dresser ever. In 1988, he wore a full shepherds costume to participate in the Christmas nativity play at his nursery school.

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