Elvis’ Fashion Rules

As you know from any directv documentary or concert you’ve seen, The King didn’t play by the rules. Elvis had his own unique style but it’s what set him apart and we think that’s cool – here are a few of Elvis’ iron clad fashion rules we still think hold true:
Tighter is Better: He was one of the first men to wear skin tight suits and his big white jumpsuit is a perfect example. Even when the King didn’t have the best figure of his life he still rocked what fit him the snuggest.
Always Dress: You’d never catch Elvis out and about in a tshirt and jeans – he always had dress slacks, a button down and typically a coat. Being dressed for any occasion never goes out of style and this is one thing Elvis definitely got right.
Play With Accessories: Blue suede shoes? Yup. Elvis loved to add some color and interest using shoes, ties and even his own hair – you should too! Spruce up any old outfit with something unexpected that you can change up the next time you wear it.

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Where Did Elvis Learn To Play Guitair?

It may surprise some people that Elvis Presley was a good guitar player. As a small boy Elvis lived in the cusp of the delta, Tupelo Mississippi. The blues was born in this region among the small towns. Cradled near the borders of Tennessee and Alabama the sounds of the area must have been plentiful. Here he received his first used guitar and learned to pluck. One can imagine in the poor area of Tupelo many of the [...]

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Celebrating Elvis With A Movie Marathon

Elvis changed the world of music forever. His music too a while to appeal to many of his critics, but his movies never received the same treatment from the critics. His movies may not be great cinema, but they are a treat for any Elvis fan.An Elvis movie marathon is the perfect way to celebrate his life. Elvis made many movies in the 1960s. Elvis’s movies are generally full of fun and frivolity. The king’s movies are intended to be light- heated and often have women following the King, whether he wants them to [...]

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5 Little Known Facts About Elvis

If there is one name in music that everyone recognizes it’s Elvis Presley. Fans may think they know everything about the King but here are some facts even his most loyal followers don’t know.

Hoping for a bike on his 11th birthday, his mother Gladys instead gave him a guitar she bought at the local hardware store. It cost 7.75. While attending Humes High School, Elvis was on the boxing team. His favorite subjects in school were woodshop and electric shop. Elvis had a pet chimpanzee.Never heard of this before? Get up to speed here. Yes, a swinnging from the trees primate named Scatter [...]

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Could Elvis Have Escaped Tom Parker?

One question that many Elvis fans has always wondered could Elvis have escaped Tom Parker. Many people are on the notion that Elvis could never leave Parker, as the Colonel had some kind of hold over Elvis. Even though Tom Parker had a somewhat weird relationship with Elvis it worked for both parties.

Elvis Presley was a loyal man who always kept his word even to Tom Parker. Yes, Elvis could have escaped Tom Parker, but most believe he would never do that for a number of reasons. One of the main reasons is [...]

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