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Loading... Men's Style: The Thinking Man's Guide to Dressby Russell Smith
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. I can't say this is what I was expecting. The primary focus was on suits. That is not what I was looking for as someone who already has such things. I was hoping to find out how to look better when I dress casually. ( ) 'Cowboy boots. Forget it. They carry with them an inescapable odour of brand-new subdivisions, of airport Holiday Inn lounges... in short, of desperation.' 'And if you think it's amusing to break the rules of formal dressing by matching a dinner jacket with canvas tennis shoes, then you should stop reading immediately. You are angry about something, and want to be talking about politics instead.' 'Remember that salesman can be snooty -- they will judge a customer in superficial ways. They are going to expend more effort in helping you if it looks as if you want to play the game... Before you accept advice from a salesman, judge his own clothing. If he is wearing cowboy boots, tell him you are just browsing and wait for someone else.' no reviews | add a review
Guys don't wear wolf pelts anymore, but not much else has changed in the world of men's clothes: the right suit, or tie, or shirt, or shoes still projects mystery, erotic potential, and power. And to negotiate these hurdles with style and confidence, Men's Style is indispensable---a valuable source of practical advice for how to dress in a world of conflicting fashion imperatives, and a witty guide to the history, trends, codes, and conventions of men's attire. In chapters and amusing sidebars on shoes, suits, shirts and ties, formal and casual wear, underwear and swimsuits, cufflinks and watches, coats, hats, and scarves, Russell Smith steers a confident course between the twin hazards of blandness and vulgarity to articulate a philosophy of dress that can take you anywhere. Here you'll find the rules for looking the part at the office, a formal function, or the hippest party---and learn when you can toss those rules aside. And you'll find level answers to all of your questions. What color suit should a man buy first? Should socks match the belt, pants, or shoes? What tuxedos are always in, and which aren't ever? And what's required of ambiguous social situations like "dress casual" and "black-tie optional"? The answers are here, in a book that's full of trivia, history, and guidance---finally, the perfect guide for brothers, fathers, sons, and selves. No library descriptions found. |
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