Sir Michael Caine may not be the first person who comes to mind when you think "style icon" but his look (think casual dandy) is having a major revival.
From chunky, wide glasses to fitted blazers and tailored trousers, the 80-year-old (happy birthday!) actually knows a thing or two about how to dress well.
It's time to raid your grandfather's closet.
Check out the must-have items every man should have in their closet, courtesy of Michael Caine's awesome sartorial choices.
Michael Caine Style Tips
Bangin' Blazers(01 of11)
Open Image ModalBlazers are back in a big way for men and women. The key to this look, as Caine well knows, is tailoring. Get it fitted around the waist and torso to get that preppy look. (credit:Alamy)
Drop Trou(02 of11)
Open Image ModalLike blazers, the most important aspect about trousers is to get them tailored. So guys, ditch your skinny jeans (they're so 2009). (credit:Alamy)
Wear Glasses (Even If You Don't Need Them)(03 of11)
Open Image ModalHipsters everywhere have been rocking these large, chunky glasses for years and it all started with Caine. (credit:Alamy)
Pin Thin!(04 of11)
Open Image ModalThese days, Caine prefers thin, wire frames, but that's cool, because this look is modern and fresh for all ages. (credit:Alamy)
Set The Mood(05 of11)
Open Image ModalYou can't go wrong with a hint of colour in your eyewear. (credit:Alamy)
Mix It Up(06 of11)
Open Image ModalIt's good to have a bit of variety and Caine does it so well with a wire rim frame and chunky bridge. (credit:Alamy)
Try A Cravat(07 of11)
Open Image ModalThey aren't just for English lords. A cravat is a great way to look stylish but informal. And they're trendier than the bowtie. (credit:Alamy)
Support Canada(08 of11)
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Open Image ModalThis classic shirt is a Caine staple and never goes out of style. To emulate his look, pair it with a skinny tie, casual trousers and a pair of shiny loafers. (credit:Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images)
Oxford Shirt(10 of11)
Open Image ModalIf you want to dress more casually, an Oxford shirt is the best way to clean yourself up without looking like you're going to an English soirée with the Queen. Basically, it's okay to wear one to work. (credit:Alamy)
Bringing Back the Turtleneck(11 of11)
Open Image ModalIt's cold outside and scarves just aren't doing it. Just get over your embarrassment and wear a turtleneck, à la Caine. (credit:Alamy)
Blazers are back in a big way for men and women. The key to this look, as Caine well knows, is tailoring. Get it fitted around the waist and torso to get that preppy look.
Like blazers, the most important aspect about trousers is to get them tailored. So guys, ditch your skinny jeans (they're so 2009).
Hipsters everywhere have been rocking these large, chunky glasses for years and it all started with Caine.
These days, Caine prefers thin, wire frames, but that's cool, because this look is modern and fresh for all ages.
You can't go wrong with a hint of colour in your eyewear.
It's good to have a bit of variety and Caine does it so well with a wire rim frame and chunky bridge.
They aren't just for English lords. A cravat is a great way to look stylish but informal. And they're trendier than the bowtie.
If celebs like Ryan Gosling and Adam Levine can pull off a Canadian Tuxedo, then Michael Caine can too.
This classic shirt is a Caine staple and never goes out of style. To emulate his look, pair it with a skinny tie, casual trousers and a pair of shiny loafers.
If you want to dress more casually, an Oxford shirt is the best way to clean yourself up without looking like you're going to an English soirée with the Queen. Basically, it's okay to wear one to work.
Bring Back the Turtleneck
It's cold outside and scarves just aren't doing it. Just get over your embarrassment and wear a turtleneck, à la Caine.
Michael Caine
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Open Image ModalCaine receives the Dilys Powell Award for Excellence in Film on May 5, 1998, at the London Film Critics Circle Awards. (credit:PA)
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Open Image ModalCaine has earned six Academy Award nominations: "Alfie" (1967), "Sleuth" (1973), "Educating Rita" (1984), "Hannah and Her Sisters" (1987, for which he won), "The Cider House Rules" (2000, for which he won) and "The Quiet American" (2003).
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Open Image ModalCaine holds his Golden Globe for Best Leading Actor - Comedy or Musical, which he won on Jan. 24, 1999, for his role in the film "Little Voice." (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalCaine attends the 2007 premiere of the film "Sleuth," co-starring Jude Law. (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalCaine attends the 2008 premiere of "The Dark Knight."
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Open Image ModalCaine attends the 2011 premiere of "Cars 2." (credit:AP)
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