Men's Style: The Thinking Man's Guide to Dress

Men's Style: The Thinking Man's Guide to Dress by Smith, Russell. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780312361655.

Guys dont wear wolf pelts anymore, but not much else has changed in the world of mens 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, Mens 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 mens 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 youll 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 youll 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 arent ever? And whats required of ambiguous social situations like "dress casual" and "black-tie optional"? The answers are here, in a book thats full of trivia, history, and guidance---finally, the perfect guide for brothers, fathers, sons, and selves.