Article created by: Viktorija Gabulaitė

Regardless of when you think "the good old days" actually were, many of us harbor a special respect for the past. These photos show people that had an appreciation for style, taste and class that seems to be harder to find these days.

If you have a photo showing what class looked like in "the good old days," we'd love to see it! Please add it to us or let us know about your favorite time period in the comments.

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A Young Harrison Ford

Black and white historic photo of a man in a blazer and jeans showing timeless class and style from the past.

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    American Actor Paul Newman During A Trip On A Water Taxi In Venice (1963)

    Man dressed with class sitting on a boat, showing historic style and elegance from the past.

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    A Man In A Suit And Sunglasses Rides A Skateboard Down A Hill Path In Central Park, New York (1965)

    Man in suit and hat skateboarding in a park surrounded by onlookers in a classic historic photo showing class in the past.

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    Louis Armstrong Plays For His Wife In Giza (1961)

    Historic photo of a man playing trumpet near the Sphinx with a woman seated, showcasing people with more class in the past.

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    Sunday Morning On The South Side Of Chicago (1941)

    Five well-dressed boys in vintage suits and hats posing on a 1940s car, showcasing style and class from the past.

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    Clint Eastwood Walking In Rome (1960s)

    Man walking confidently in a suit on a city street with vintage cars and a scooter, showing historic class style.

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    Audrey Hepburn At The Roman Holiday Premiere (1953)

    Elegant woman in a classic strapless gown holding a clutch, showcasing style and class in a historic photo.

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    Plunging Necklines In 1950s

    Six elegant women dressed in classic fashion, showcasing timeless class in a historic black and white photo.

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    A Man Ice Skating (1937)

    Men ice skating in suits and hats in a historic photo showing people had more class in the past.

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    A Young Couple Dancing Be-Bop At Vieux Colombier Theatre In Paris (1951)

    Historic photo of a classy couple dancing elegantly in vintage attire with an attentive audience in the background.

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    Muhammad Ali

    Well-dressed man in vintage suit and hat holding an umbrella on a city sidewalk, historic photos showing class in the past.

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    Caroline Kennedy Walks In Front Of Her Father, President Of United States, While He Carries Her Doll (1963)

    Historic photo of a young girl smiling and walking in front of well-dressed men and onlookers on a city sidewalk.

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    Cary Grant Stops In London On His Way Home To Bristol To Visit His Mother (1946)

    Elegant man in historic photo wearing a long coat and holding a hat, illustrating the class of people in the past.

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    A Young Sean Connery Smoking A Cigar

    Black and white historic photo of a man in a suit reclining on a floral couch, exuding classic elegance and class.

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    Sigourney Weaver Dressed As A Man, Los Angeles (1983)

    Black and white historic photo of a man in a classic suit and tie showcasing vintage class and style.

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    Actress Brigitte Bardot Watching Pablo Picasso At Work In His Studio In Vallauris (1956)

    Historic photo of a man painting at a table while a woman in a classic dress watches, reflecting more class in the past.

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    A Young Kevin Spacey (1980s)

    Black and white historic photo of a man wearing a knitted sweater, showing class and style from the past.

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    Teenagers On A Date In The 1950s

    Young couple at a vintage soda fountain sharing a milkshake, showcasing class and style in historic photos.

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    Elspeth Beard, First Englishwoman To Ride A Motorbike Around The World (1980s)

    Woman in leather jacket sitting on a vintage motorcycle packed with travel stickers in a historic photo showing class and style.

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    #20

    Ernest Hemingway Passport Photograph (1923)

    Black and white historic passport photo of a man in a suit showing classic style and vintage class.

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    1950s Greasers

    Group of young men in leather jackets sitting on a bench in a historic photo showing people had more class in the past

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    English Film Actor Michael Caine At Home With His Mother And Brother (1964)

    Black and white historic photo showing people dressed with class in a formal living room setting, reading and drinking tea.

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    The Queen Elizabeth II And The Duke Of Edinburgh Watching Competitors At The Badminton Horse Trials (1968)

    Vintage photo showing a man and woman dressed with class by a classic Land Rover in an outdoor setting.

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    #24

    Frank Sinatra Steps Out Of A Helicopter (1964)

    Man in classic suit and hat holding a drink stepping out of a helicopter in a historic photo showing more class in the past.

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    #25

    First Actual Photo Session Of The Beatles In Hamburg (1960)

    Young men in leather jackets playing guitars and drums in a historic photo showing people had more class in the past

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    #26

    Couple On Michigan Avenue, Chicago (1975)

    Couple dressed with class in vintage blue suit and red dress, showcasing fashion elegance in a historic photo.

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    #27

    Teenagers And Their Car

    Four young men dressed with class sitting by a vintage car in a historic photo showing style and confidence from the past.

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    Paul McCartney Of The Beatles And Mick Jagger Of The Rolling Stones Sit Opposite Each Other On A Train At Euston Station (1967)

    Two people sitting opposite each other on a train, showcasing vintage style and historic photos of people with more class.

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    #29

    A Young Boy Stealing The Show On The Dance Floor

    Children dancing indoors in a historic photo showing people had more class in the past with vintage clothing and lively movement

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    First U.S. Debutante Ball Held At Versailles Palace (1958)

    Historic photo showing elegantly dressed women in formal gowns, exemplifying the class people had in the past.

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    David Bowie Was Arrested In A Hotel Suite After Performance In Rochester (1976)

    Vintage black and white mugshots of a man in a suit from the 1970s, showing historic photos of people with class.

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    #32

    Couple Kissing In Times Square On Vj Day (1945)

    Historic photo of a couple kissing with a man holding a complete surrender newspaper, showing people had more class in the past.

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    Chicago Train (1950s)

    Men wearing hats and suits reading newspapers on a vintage train, showcasing classic style and class from the past.

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    Elvis In The Army

    Young man in U.S. Army uniform with vintage style hat, showcasing classic military pride in a historic photo.

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    #35

    Audrey Hepburn And George Peppard Filming Breakfast At Tiffany’s In New York, 1960.

    Classic historic photo of a stylish man and woman enjoying coffee showing people had more class in the past.

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    #36

    American Actor and Director Orson Welles (1938)

    Black and white historic photo of a well-dressed man smoking a pipe with feet on the desk showing classic style.

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    Teenage Couple On Hudson Street, New York (1963)

    Young couple dressed with class in historic black and white photo, showcasing vintage style and timeless elegance.

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    Elton John At His Piano Bar Aboard His Private Jet (1974)

    Black and white historic photo showing a man in classic attire playing piano, illustrating people had more class in the past.

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    Jimi Hendrix At Monterey Pop Festival (1967)

    Historic photo of a man wearing detailed vintage military style jacket, showcasing style and class from the past era.

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    Couple With A Cadillac (1932)

    Two elegant people in fur coats beside a vintage luxury car, showcasing class in historic photos from the past.

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    Old Family Photo

    Historic photo of three men in fur coats and hats, showcasing style and class from the past era.

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    Salesman Mike Dreschler Has His Motorised Roller Skates Refuelled At A Petrol Station Near Hartford (1961)

    Man in vintage outfit wearing roller skates being refueled at a gas station, showcasing class in historic photos.

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    Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau Arrives With Members Of His New Cabinet For Swearing In Ceremonies At Government House In Ottawa (1968)

    Group of men dressed in formal suits walking outdoors in a historic photo showcasing people with more class in the past

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    Men Playing Poker

    Vintage photo of men in bowler hats playing cards around a wooden table showing historic class and style from the past.

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    The Everly Brothers

    Two young men in suits playing guitars and singing on stage in a classic historic photo showing more class in the past.

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    Brigitte Bardot, 1959

    Historic photo of a stylish woman sitting on a vintage car interacting with a dog, showcasing class from the past.

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    My Father, Lawrence N. Brown, Circa 1935.

    Black and white portrait of a classy man wearing glasses and a bow tie, sitting indoors in a historic photo.

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    Chilean Wedding (my Parents), 1974

    Group of people dressed formally standing outside a building in a historic photo showing more class in the past.

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    Young Couple In Florence, My Dad & Mom (1964 Ca.)

    Vintage photo of a well-dressed couple sitting on a scooter, showcasing historic class and style from the past.

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    #50

    Mr. Astaire Was Always Stylin'!

    Black and white historic photo of a man dressed with class, standing next to a vintage wall phone, showcasing past elegance.

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    Mother And Daughter; Circa.1935

    Two women in a vintage black and white portrait, showcasing classic style and elegance from a historic era.

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    Graduation Photo; 1940

    Vintage portrait of a woman from 1946 showcasing elegance and class in a historic photo from the past.

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    #53

    Mechanic Who Was The Inspiration For The "millennium Falcon."

    Historic photo of a vintage race car driver preparing his classic car, showcasing style and class from the past era.

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    Soldiers; 1918

    Vintage photo of two sailors wearing classic navy uniforms, representing historic photos that show people had more class.




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