Sylvester Stallone styles and profiles in a checked blazer while out in LA... after revealing it was 'too painful' to do Creed after son Sage passed away

He has been getting plenty of Oscar buzz.

And Sylvester Stallone already looked like a winner on his latest outing.

The legendary 69-year-old actor looked stylish while enjoying an outing with a few male chums in the Beverly Hills neighbourhood of Los Angeles on Saturday.

Dapper: Sylvester Stallone was spotted out in the Beverly Hills neighbourhood of Los Angeles on Saturday

Dapper: Sylvester Stallone was spotted out in the Beverly Hills neighbourhood of Los Angeles on Saturday

The actor flashed a sly smile as he looked ever so hunky in a checked purple, grey and brown blazer while hanging out with pals Richie Palmer and Giuseppe Franco.

Stallone wore the patterned jacket over a grey shirt, powder blue trousers and red leather dress shoes.

He had his hair elegantly combed to the side as he accessorised with designer shades and a silver watch.

Looking good: The 69-year-old actor sported a grey, purple and brown checked blazer

Looking good: The 69-year-old actor sported a grey, purple and brown checked blazer

Out and about: he also wore a heather grey top, powder blue trousers and red dress shoes

Out and about: he also wore a heather grey top, powder blue trousers and red dress shoes

In a recent interview the action man talked about tapping into the painful death of his son, Sage, for his role in Creed.

'Every time you can vent emotions that are real, I think that’s very helpful,' Sly told Closer.  

'Most importantly, I want to respect his memory. I think we did, so it was good.'

When he was approached about making the film by director Ryan Coogler, the talented actor definitely had his own reservations as he explained: 'It took a while.

Guys' day out: He was joined by Richie Palmer (left) and Giuseppe Franco (right)

Guys' day out: He was joined by Richie Palmer (left) and Giuseppe Franco (right)

'I really didn’t want to do it — I swear to you. It’s just too painful. It’s rough. There is no closure. There is nothing. 

'The wonderful thing about acting is that it’s a release. I can take some solace in that.'

On July 13, 2012, Sage suffered a heart attack caused by heart disease. He was just 36 at the time of his passing.

Heartbreaking: He has been pretty open about tapping into the painful death of his son Sage - pictured together in 2001 - for his award-winning role in Creed

Heartbreaking: He has been pretty open about tapping into the painful death of his son Sage - pictured together in 2001 - for his award-winning role in Creed

He has previously talked about the tough subject as shortly after accepting the Golden Globes earlier this month, he talked to People about his son's impact on his career as he said: 'Wow, that's a very heavy question.

'Any time you can do things that are real, I think it's very, very helpful. And with my son, I want to respect his memory, and I think we did so.' 

The late actor joined his father as his son Rocky Balboa Jr in Rocky V, released in 1990, in addition to 1996 film Daylight. 

In the movie Creed, he appeared on a still image and his character was said to have moved to Vancouver. 

Driving force: Hois son passed away in July 13, 2012 due to  a heart attack caused by heart disease. They starred together in Rocky V back in 1990 (pictured)

Driving force: Hois son passed away in July 13, 2012 due to  a heart attack caused by heart disease. They starred together in Rocky V back in 1990 (pictured)

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