Books : A Well-Dressed Gentleman's Pocket Guide
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by: Oscar Lenius
List Price: $16.95Amazon.com's Price: $11.53 You Save: $5.42 (32%)Prices subject to change. Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 746
EAN: 9781853755699
ISBN: 1853755699
Label: Prion
Manufacturer: Prion
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 216
Publication Date: May 01, 2006
Publisher: Prion
Sales Rank: 418727
Studio: Prion
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Editorial Review:
Product Description:
'For men whose sensibilities lead them toward classic dress, but whose knowledge is less than complete because of youth or inexperience, there is A Well-Dressed Gentleman’s Pocket Guide. Warnings of classic faux pas alone are worth the cover price.' —From the foreword
While fashion is subject to seasonal change, the wardrobe of the man who dresses in classic style is marked by a distinctive continuity. A Well-Dressed Gentleman’s Pocket Guide is both an etiquette and a history of impeccable dressing and classic styling. It illustrates the fine distinctions of the gentleman’s dress code, arming the reader with the requisite information to dress for any occasion. It covers the entire wardrobe—from suits, coats, shirts, and shoes to umbrellas and underclothing—their history, manufacture, tailoring, materials, patterns, and colors. There are also summary style charts and warnings of classic faux pas. Any gentleman should consider himself incomplete without this elegant and authoritative pocket accessory.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Good history book
An interesting book that explains why we dress as we do and it also explains why it is called a Tuxedo in North America, a dinner jacket in the UK and a smoking in many other languages. Furthermore, some important faux paxs are also brought to the reader's attention.
Rating:  - historical survey
One of the more thoroughly historically informed works in the genre, this book features much background for each clothing type and also guidance. Perfect for those who'd rather not live in ignorance regarding the original meaning of their clothes and clothing conventions.
Rating: - ***** Fashion At Its Best *****
This simple, "pocket size" book has proven to be extra-ordinary.
After I lost my entire wardrobe due to an apartment fire, I
bought this book and my new wardrobe is not only more elegant
but less expensive as well !
Do not be fooled by the "Pocket Guide" title: this book
covers everything from Suits, Shirts, Accessories, UnderClothes,
OverCoats, Formal Wear and much more. Must have for all
gentlemen.
Rating: - History and now...
This book is extremely useful as you search information about what to wear...and know few about it. History, materials, are well described but I feel somewhat disappointed as I found no photos, and few counselling about how to match the different items, and when...except for the excellent formal wear chapters.
But after all, this is a pocket book, well-done and quite instructing!
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