Mistakes Men Make That Women Hate: 101 Style Tips for Men (Capital Lifestyles) [Paperback]

Kenneth Karpinski (Author)

Book Description

Series: Capital Lifestyles | Publication Date: March 28, 2003

Combining humor with usable advice, "Mistakes Men Make That Women Hate" identifies and corrects 101 dress and style errors that many, if not all, men make and that most, if not all, women hate. Image expert Ken Karpinski hits a sore spot every time with his on-target observations. Readers will laugh as they see themselves and others in the "mistakes," and will find a way to improve their own clothing, grooming, or behavior in response to the humorous instructive advice.

Editorial Reviews

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"...a tiny book that packs a huge wallop." -- Judie Schwartz and Evelinda Urman, Rocky Mountain News, September 4, 2003

"...identifies and corrects 101 dress and image errors that can sabotage an otherwise perfect professional appearance." -- Jessica Jones, Staten Island Advance, September 12, 2003

"Combining humor with usable advice in a one-tip-per-page format...." -- Rod Hagwood, South Florida Sun Sentinel, July 31, 2003

"It's good advice with a giggle." -- Joy Kraft, Cincinnati Enquirer

"Karpinski humorously tackles a variety of topics that go from head (bad hair) to toe (bad socks)." -- Kevin Cowan, Scripps Howard News Service

About the Author

Ken Karpinski is the author of two books on men’s image and appearance: "The Winner’s Style" (Acropolis Books) and "Red Socks Don’t Work" (Impact). He worked for retailers Nordstrom and Woodward and Lothrop in the Men’s Clothing area as a buyer and wardrobe consultant. A protégé of Carole Jackson, he developed the men’s program for Color Me Beautiful and as an image consultant for men, he conducted seminars for Fortune 500 companies, the State Department and many other businesses and organizations. He also trained image consultants from around the world to identify and correct the dressing and image problems of their male clients.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Capital Books; 1st edition (March 28, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1931868468
• ISBN-13: 978-1931868464
• Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 5.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,716,651 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Lame and disappointing, February 16, 2007

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This review is from: Mistakes Men Make That Women Hate: 101 Style Tips for Men (Capital Lifestyles) (Paperback)

The advice in this book is so basic and obvious that you would have bigger problems than fashion if you actually learned something. The title is pure marketing. There is nothing in the book that targets women's opinions over other men's opinions. I'm sending it back.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars tries too hard, January 1, 2007

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This review is from: Mistakes Men Make That Women Hate: 101 Style Tips for Men (Capital Lifestyles) (Paperback)

Kenneth Karpinski's little book is a quick read and has its better moments.

But his humor is sarcastic, his tips are very basic, and the project has little or nothing to do with what *women* hate. They're simply matters of good taste and self-awareness. Men don't learn well by being made fun of. We carry enough weight already.

This book makes a convenient stocking stuffer and is good for a few chuckles in that way. However the Rutledge Press 'Gentlemanners' series is more helpful if you really intend to elevate your game.

9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Funny and Useful!, April 16, 2003

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This review is from: Mistakes Men Make That Women Hate: 101 Style Tips for Men (Capital Lifestyles) (Paperback)

I saw this book at a local bookstore and had to pick it up as an early Father's Day gift for my dad. Kenneth Karpinski uses humor to pass along clothing and style advice to men. The tone of the book is joking, not negative or condescending, so no one should get offended.

This book is the perfect gift for any man in your life!