The Style Bible is an indispensable handbook filled with fundamentals that every man can use to improve his dress sense and lifestyle. Divided into 11 rules, The Style Bible helps you build a versatile wardrobe; coordinate different colors, patterns, and accessories; learn which clothes flatter your body type; and navigate the worlds of shoes, jeans, and watches. You'll also learn how to dress appropriately for any occasion or environment, from meetings at the office to first dates and nights on the town. With instructive illustrations and loads of tips, The Style Bible is essential reading for every man who wants to dress to impress.
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86 of 89 people found the following review helpful
By Born skeptic
Format:Paperback
If you are a man who has very little experience buying or wearing clothes--maybe your Mom picked your every outfit and your girlfriend lays out your clothes for you before a big night out--this is a great place to start. It is very basic and general. Illustrations are line drawings, text is simple and straightforward. If you do not know what a houdstooth pattern looks like, this is your book.
Most professional men over the age of 35 will already have at least a rudimentary knowledge of shirt collars and know the differences between 2 and 3 button suits. This book will be of little help to them. For such a man (or the woman who is trying to nudge him toward greater fashionability) I would strongly recommend another titleDetails Men's Style Manual: The Ultimate Guide for Making Your Clothes Work for You. I bought these manuals at the same time and infinitely prefer the "Details" one. It is more colorful and easier to read, flowing more like a magazine than book (not surprisingly) but chock-full of information and helpful photos. We all need help in the "what not to wear/what to wear" department, but especially men.
Buy the Details manual. You (or your boyfriend/husband/brother) will actually turn to it for advice and everyone will be happy.
Most professional men over the age of 35 will already have at least a rudimentary knowledge of shirt collars and know the differences between 2 and 3 button suits. This book will be of little help to them. For such a man (or the woman who is trying to nudge him toward greater fashionability) I would strongly recommend another titleDetails Men's Style Manual: The Ultimate Guide for Making Your Clothes Work for You. I bought these manuals at the same time and infinitely prefer the "Details" one. It is more colorful and easier to read, flowing more like a magazine than book (not surprisingly) but chock-full of information and helpful photos. We all need help in the "what not to wear/what to wear" department, but especially men.
Buy the Details manual. You (or your boyfriend/husband/brother) will actually turn to it for advice and everyone will be happy.
38 of 40 people found the following review helpful
By DogSoldier
Format:Paperback
Bottom line, this is a great book for men...period. I'm a 26 year old army officer who's about to make the transition into the civilian workforce. The only suits i've ever owned are ones that my mom helped me pick out. I've often watched a movie such as Miami Vice and wondered how to put together a killer outfit that you'd see onscreen. After reading this book I feel confident that I could go out and put together some good looking ensembles. Although the suit info is where this volume really shines, it also provides excellent info on everyday clothing, formal wear and even hygiene. It has a great section on matching body types and skin tones to clothing, as well as how to pick a great pair of jeans. In all, this book was very thorough, covering all clothing situations from black tie to gym wear. My only regret is that this book wasn't available when I graduated from high school and college. One should know that the focus of this book not on being "trendy", but rather on putting together a timeless, classic wardrobe that will always be in style. I highly recommend this book to all men, but especially young men growing up, stepping out on their own in life and needing to put together a solid wardrobe.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By QuadWeaver
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Having read both this book and Gentleman's guide to grooming and style, I can say that without question the latter is a better book on the subject of classic men's fashion. With that said, AskMen.com's Style Bible is not without value. If your wardrobe and fashion knowledge consist of jeans, t-shirts, and the occasional pair of khaki's that only get worn when absolutely necessary, this book is a reasonable place to start. It is fairly easy to read and written in an informal style. Overall the writing suffers from lack of consistency as it has its origins in questions answered and articles written on the AskMen.com website. Many of the pronouncements about fashion in this book are presented without any supporting evidence or history behind the article of clothing being discussed. As a consequence it makes the book a very quick read since it is light on explanation. If you've already read Roetzel's aforementioned Gentleman's Guide, AskMen.com's Style Bible brings little to the table, although I do find the table of clothing care symbols in the back of the book useful. However, if you find any of the more authoritative books on the subject intimidating, this is a fine place to start. It is better to have read this than to have read nothing at all.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Helped me alot.
I never understood the importance of putting together a great outfit whether its a suit or casual meeting with friends. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jon B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
RULES OF MENS STYLE
I find this book to be a good guide to the rules of men's style. It is put ia a simple and educational format.
Published 3 months ago by Dennis J.D'Amico
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great info. for guys
I got this along with "Grooming Secrets For Men" which was also great. I like this book because it's easy to read and understand and it's great there are books out there like this... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Book Lover
4.0 out of 5 stars
A basic book, but still appealing
I liked this book because it made me realize the basic ones. For example, I myself would like to buy clothes mainly because of my favorite colors, sometimes it does not seem too... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Rafael V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is okay, but I was expecting more examples
The book is okay, but I was expecting more examples of things I can actually buy and wear every day. Read more
Published 9 months ago by The Photographer
4.0 out of 5 stars
MUST BUY
STYLE or NO STYLE, every man should own this book. There's a reason why it's called the STYLE bible. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Michael S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nice book
Excellent book for anyone who needs a bit of sartorial guidance. The book was very reasonable, and the shipping was vey quick., with the product in perfect condition.
Published 10 months ago by David T. Manterfield
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good for the confused guys...
I like this book because there aren't many books for men about this so something is better than nothing. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Great Reader
4.0 out of 5 stars
A good beginner's guide to fashion
The book is written more for the times that you need to dress up, but there is still a lot of good advice in here that can be used for any occasion. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Brandon Baggett
5.0 out of 5 stars
Style Bible
Great book for guys who are entering adulthood. while most of the information in the book is readily available on the net, you cant beat having your own copy to eventually pass... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Angel
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