Father's Day Fashion: Best and Worst Dressed TV Dads of All Time

by Erin Donnelly (Subscribe to Erin Donnelly's posts)
Posted Jun 17th 2010 at 6:45PM

No matter your age, you probably grew up watching at least one virtuous TV dad recite life's important lessons from the comfort of your couch.

And whether you favor the tough but tender delivery of Bill Cosby's Cliff Huxtable or the cranky pants parenting of Archie Bunker, these fictitious fathers captured us not only with their straight talk but also their personal style.

To commemorate Father's Day we've rounded up some of the best and worst dressed dads on the small screen. While some of their fashions may not have stood the test of time (Cosby sweaters, anyone?), there's no doubt that these famous fathers knew best.

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Best and Worst Dressed TV Dads of All Time

Peruse our picks for Best and Worst Dressed Dads of all time.

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TV's Most Stylish Dads

Cliff Huxtable, "The Cosby Show"

It takes a real man to pull off an embellished sweater seemingly knit by Picasso, but Bill Cosby held his own. In fact, Cosby's "statement sweater" look proved so successful that our friends are still throwing ironic parties in their honor. BYO corduroy pants.

TV's Most Stylish Dads

Don Draper, "Mad Men"

He may be a cheater and kind of a jerk, but Don Draper (Jon Hamm) sure as heck knows how to fill out a sleek gray suit. So what if his kids will need therapy later on?

TV's Most Stylish Dads

Gomez Addams, "The Addams Family"

With his pinstriped suit and trim little mustache, Gomez Addams (John Astin) made one stylish (if not slightly peculiar) papa. If only he could worked his magic on Uncle Fester.

Gomez (played by John Astin) and Morticia (played by Carolyn Jones) on The Adams Family

TV's Most Stylish Dads

Uncle Jesse, "Full House"

While papa Bob Saget ruled the Tanner clan in dad jeans, it was hunky Uncle Jesse (John Stamos) who got our hearts racing with his tight black jeans, leather jackets, and ever-present vest. It almost makes us overlook that mullet.

TV's Most Stylish Dads

Philip Banks, "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air"

Hilary may have been our own personal style icon, but Uncle Phil (James Avery) gave her a run for her money in his sharp suits and the occasional tux (no doubt purchased from the Bel-Air Big & Tall). We'd expect nothing less from a man with this own butler.

TV's Most Stylish Dads

Ricky Ricardo, "I Love Lucy"

Here's hoping Little Richie picked up his mom's sense of humor and his pop's (Desi Arnaz) flashy Cuban bandleader style.

TV's Most Stylish Dads

Joey Harris, "My Two Dads"

In hindsight, we're actually pretty glad that our dad never donned stone-wash jeans and Aztec-print flannels. Still, at the time, Greg Evigan's overgrown Zach Morris style made us wish he could be our maybe-dad.

TV's Most Stylish Dads

Frank Costanza, "Seinfeld"

Between "The Bro" bra for men, his pale blue polyester jackets, moth-ridden cruise wear and a predilection for wearing his shoes at all times (even in the pool), George's father Frank Costanza (Jerry Stiller) left much to be desired in the fashion department. Serenity now!

TV's Most Stylish Dads

Homer Simpson, "The Simpsons"

If you're going to wear the same outfit every single day, it had better be more exciting than a white short-sleeved top and blue bottoms. And don't get us started on the tightie whities...

TV's Most Stylish Dads

Al Bundy, "Married... with Children"

For someone who worked in fashion (hey, a shoe salesman counts!), Al Bundy (Ed O'Neill) made a poor showing in his sloppy button-downs paired with loosened neckties and cheap pants with a hand stuck down the front.

TV's Most Stylish Dads

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