When we think of stylish late night talk show hosts, the first person that comes to mind is Dick Cavett. Although he stands at a petite 5 feet 6 inches, the man could command an audience's attention and charm the pants off of any guest (with the exception of Marlon Brando, who just wasn't in the mood that day).
As such, "The Dick Cavett Show" was an American television staple throughout the 1970s, a time when men's fashion was actually pretty groovy. Luckily, dapper Cavett was up to the task, donning the decade's wild prints, hats and hairsprayed coif. Below, see why we think the funny man deserves accolades for his fashion sense.
First and foremost, the man knew how to work a classic suit (a difficult task, no doubt).
His printed suits looked effortless, too -- it was the '70s, after all.
He wasn't afraid to mix it up in the tie department.
Those black dress socks? Spot on.
Ascots, disco suits and hats were a piece of cake.
The fact that he was a total charmer was just icing on the cake.
Some of Dick's fashionable peers:
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