Details Men's Style Manual: The Ultimate Guide for Making Your Clothes Work for You (Turtleback)

by Daniel Peres (Author), the editors of Details magazine (Author) "Once upon a time, the average working guy's closet contained maybe a dozen off-the-rack button-down shirtsall in blue or white..." (more)
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Product Description
At last—a sophisticated wardrobe guide for men from a respected authority, Details magazine, offering head-to-toe advice for choosing the right look, the right fit, and the right style for every situation, from boardroom pitches to casual Saturday nights.

Each month, Details magazine keeps hundreds of thousands of men up-to-date on the most current trends and tips for looking sharp. Now the editors of these award-winning pages give every man the wardrobe wisdom he needs in order to reach both his professional and personal goals. Making sense out of the shifting protocols in menswear, Details Men’s Style Manual offers a sleek lifeline, including:
• How to dress an item up or down
• Full-color illustrations of dozens of outfits, with complete explanations of what works and why
• A piece-by-piece evaluation of everything from button-down shirts and every type of jacket to shoes, suits, ties, and more
• Commentary from icons of contemporary male style
• How to choose the best clothes for your shape

A man’s wardrobe is one of his single most valuable assets, conveying the image he presents to the world. Infusing style with eye-catching design, this refreshing guide blows the dust off staid rulebooks and delivers a thoroughly contemporary, individual look for each reader. Produced by the same team as the smash success The Lucky Shopping Manual, Details Men’s Style Manual will be on the wish list of every man who’s ready for a confident new sense of style.

About the Author
Since 2000, Daniel Peres has served as editor in chief of Condé Nast’s revolutionary Details magazine, which has won two National Magazine Awards under his leadership. He has also reported for W magazine, overseeing bureaus around the world.

Product Details

• Turtleback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Gotham (October 18, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 159240328X
• ISBN-13: 978-1592403288
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 6.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #4,923 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful for guys in their mid 20s-30s., December 16, 2007

By	Steve (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews

As a warning: This book is tailored to those in their mid 20s-30s. If you pick up a copy of Details Magazine and you think that the styles aren't for you then skip this book!

The main reason I purchased this item was for its numerous illustrations. Just about every page has a full color picture of clothes. From a glance I can tell just how long a blazer should be. Or perhaps how long a sweater's sleeves should fall when wearing it over top of a collared shirt.

I use this book as a reference manual on how clothes should fit. Need to buy a new tuxedo? Turn to the formal wear section and read up! It also gives you a few basic ideas on how to wear things. For instance, how to match a shirt and tie with jeans and a blazer. It won't tell you exactly how to wear things but just offer you guidelines with some great pictures.

Very nice purchase for those others like me (mid 20s) getting out in the "real world" and wanting to upgrade their wardrobe. For the $20 this book costs you get a free 1 year subscription to Details Magazine ($10 value) along w/ a ton of up to date information (Published October of 2007) so it's definitely worth it.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars New Required Reading, November 3, 2007

By	B. W. Schaefer "A Man who Likes Nice Things" (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book should become standard issue for every man after college, if not high school. While style and fashion is a very personal and very individual process, it pays to understand men's clothing.

Chapters are broken down by article of clothing, from shirts, pants, jeans and polos to coats, gloves, hats and leather, everything is covered. And it is all explained in a very direct, excuse me ladies, but man's kind of way, like reading a car manual - almost. It is as good a read all the way through as it is a quick reference guide. In fact, it's as a reference guide that this book really shines. When dressing for any occasion, a quick flip through the book can help you choose the appropriate attire for any event, while feeling both confident in your look and comfortable in your attire.

All in all, men and the women who shop for men's clothing should check this out - especially if you want to start filling your closet with a wardrobe that is ready for anything. Great job, Details.

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Well put together, November 14, 2007

By	S. Kosloske (Milwaukee, WI USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Covers the basics very well, and gives quite a few ideas on how to change things up. Also includes a card for a free year (or year extention) to a Details subscription. Worth the money.

EDIT: Just went back through parts of the book again, and forgot to mention one key item. There are several points in the book where they suggest a new way/item to try, with 3 different levels of "difficulty", for example, wearing a sport coat with a tie, then a sport coat with jeans, etc. Something I hadn't seen mentioned before, even in their mag, and it's a great idea.