Elvis Presley's most famous outfits are arguably the sparkling Gold Lamé Suit from the late 1950s, seen on the 50,000,000 Elvis Fans Can't Be Wrong album cover, and the elaborate, high-collared Jumpsuits of the 1970s, especially the patriotic American Eagle jumpsuit from his Aloha from Hawaii concert. While the jumpsuits defined his later career, the gold suit remains an iconic symbol of his early rebellious rock 'n' roll image, though he rarely wore the full matching suit, preferring to pair the jacket with black pants.
Famed as Elvis' favourite performance costume, the Peacock jumpsuit sold for a record $300,000 at auction. Worn during his 1974 concert appearances, the suit has a green and blue peacock on the front and back.
From flaunting flashy pieces on stage while favoring blousons, pleated trousers, and two-tone shoes in his everyday wear, Elvis embodied a je ne sais quoi that exuded effortlessly cool. His go-to rockabilly leisure wear became his signature look, inspiring legends like Morrissey, the Clash, and even k.d. lang.
Elvis commonly wore pleated, high-waisted and wide leg trousers with loose blazers and loafers.
Elvis Presley's jumpsuits aimed to enhance his stage presence and make a lasting impression. They reflected his unique blend of glamour and rock and roll, capturing attention in massive concert venues. The jumpsuits symbolised his larger-than-life persona, becoming a key part of his iconic image.
The 3-3-3 clothing rule is a simple styling method for creating many outfits from few items: choose 3 tops, 3 bottoms, and 3 shoes, which allows for 27 potential combinations (3x3x3) and reduces decision fatigue, often used for travel or building a minimalist capsule wardrobe. It's a versatile concept, sometimes expanded to include 3 layers (like jackets or cardigans) for even more looks, making dressing easier by focusing on mix-and-match versatility with core pieces.
“Usually you pass it all in two or three days, but at the autopsy we found stool in his colon which had been there for five months or more because of the poor motility of the bowel.”
The Classic. Early Elvis-era looks come down to a few things: simple checked-blazers, printed short sleeve collar shirts, slacks, and a killer pair of loafers. All classic pieces that you can still wear today—even if you don't style them as he would.
William Lewis Belew (May 20, 1931 – January 7, 2008) was an American costume designer who created stage outfits worn, among others, by Elvis Presley, Ella Fitzgerald, The Band, Gladys Knight, Gloria Estefan, Josephine Baker, Brooke Shields, Joan Rivers, Dionne Warwick, the Osmonds, and the Jacksons.
Elvis Presley, however, dared to defy these conventions by embracing outfits that stood in stark contrast to the traditional Southern image. He incorporated bright colors like pink, a shade rarely worn by men at the time, and was unafraid to wear cropped shirts, drawing both admiration and controversy.
Edith Head. Edith Claire Head (née Posener; October 28, 1897 – October 24, 1981) was an American film costume designer. She received a record 35 nominations for the Academy Award for Best Costume Design and won a record eight times, making her both the most honored and most nominated woman in the Academy's history.
In the 1950s, while this hairstyle was not yet called the pompadour, it was donned by James Dean and Elvis Presley. It was known by other names (Quiff, DA, ducktail, jelly roll, Rocker, Greaser, or simply "the Elvis cut").
In 1956 Elvis Presley Starred in the film, Jailhouse Rock. Featured in the movie was an experiment from Levis - black denim. Originally named, Levis 'Elvis Presley' jeans, they were aimed at the youth market.
He needed rest and true friends and time far away from the stage. Instead, he got more pills and another tour and another empty hotel room. What people saw as fat was really the body of a man worked to the edge, bloated by the medicine meant to keep him standing.
Notable music writer, Peter Guralnick, lists the King's favorite color as blue. There is also quite a bit of blue décor at Graceland. And incidentally, Elvis recorded 12 different songs with the word "blue" in the title – and I'm not including the word "blues."
For MGM Pictures, from our private collection, here is an outstanding, 11x14 Lobby Card print taken directly from the original for "Viva Las Vegas", showing Elvis singing and dancing wearing a cowboy hat. Released in 1964!
Elvis Presley's Peacock Jumpsuit is one of the most iconic outfits in his legendary wardrobe, epitomizing the boldness and extravagance of his live performances in the 1970s. This dazzling ensemble was designed by his longtime costume designer, Bill Belew, and was introduced during his performances in 1974.
When he returned to Memphis, Elvis earned his first- degree black belt in 1960 under Chito-Ryu stylist Hank Slemansky. Later, he trained in a Memphis dojo under Master Kang Rhee, who bestowed upon him a seventh degree black belt in March of 1973 and his eighth in September of 1974.
No, Elvis had incredibly thick hair, it was all real and all his.
However, young Elvis's wardrobe was already overflowing with personality in the early 1950s and anticipated the trends that decades later we would all wear: Cuban- collar shirts that he paired with high-waisted pants, bomber-style jackets, and black or white loafers.
DIY is usually cheaper, especially if you repurpose old clothes or thrift materials, potentially costing $5-$20 versus store-bought $45-$60, but buying can be comparable if you find clearance deals or need to purchase many new supplies and tools for a complex DIY, balancing cost against your time and creative effort. The best choice depends on the complexity of the costume, available materials, your skills, and whether you value unique design over convenience.
The Commercial Appeal later reported that lab reports indicated that 14 drugs were found in Presley's blood at the time of his death, including "near toxic levels" of codeine, morphine, Placidyl and other prescription drugs.
It was so indulgent it became part of his public image—decadent, Southern, over-the-top. But his last meal was quiet. A bowl of ice cream. Some cookies.
Others only go once or twice a week. A general rule is that going longer than three days without pooping is too long. After three days, stool becomes harder and more difficult to pass. You may need to take steps to spur your gut into action so you can poop.