Nordstrom Guide to Men's Style [Hardcover]

Tom Julian (Author), Pete Nordstrom (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 20, 2009

The right suit can turn an interview into a job, a lunch meeting into a deal, maybe even a blind date into a marriage.So how does a guy tell his herringbone from his seersucker? Tailored for men of all stripes, Nordstrom Guide to Men's Style is the definitive handbook for dressing well. Richly illustrated chapters offer advice on how to wear (and accessorize) six key wardrobe components: suits, sport coats, trousers, shirts, ties, and tuxedos. With tips from tailors, a size chart, and plenty of photos, knowing what to wear when has never been easier.

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About the Author

Noted fashion authority Tom Julian is a New York-based consumer trend expert with more than 20 years of experience. His insights have appeared in the New York Times, Women's Wear Daily, and USA Today. He has been associated with Nordstrom as a marketing consultant for the past 10 years.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 156 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books; First Edition; Signed edition (May 20, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811868362
• ISBN-13: 978-0811868365
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 6.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #630,793 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Advice for All, June 3, 2009

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Barbara L. Provus - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nordstrom Guide to Men's Style (Hardcover)

This little book bursts with helpful information for all men of all ages in terms of looking their best; be it "formal" or Saturday morning at the farmers' market casual.
Written in easy to understand terms, with loads of helpful illustrations, there's NO EXCUSE for a guy not to look his best and find his most comfortable style.
A great gift, a great dressing room resource, an all around "must have".
Wish the author would tackle women next.....I'd be first in line for that one!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great basic guide, June 29, 2009

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Duane Falk (Pittsburgh) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nordstrom Guide to Men's Style (Hardcover)

Best of the men;s style books. The photos and classification of style guidelines by classic, contemporary, trendy, etc. helped immensely. Good solid advice. A bit of an advertisement for Nordstrom;s as you would expect, but not onerously so.
recommend

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book for the man who has STYLE, September 1, 2009

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T.L. Winner "Lover of Wisdom" (Duluth, GA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Nordstrom Guide to Men's Style (Hardcover)

This was definitely the book for me. I love shoes, clothing and dressing to impress. There's fashion, and then there's STYLE. I believe that dressing with STYLE is the way to dress to impress. STYLE is not about wearing the latest fashions; it's more about knowing how to coordinate colors and patterns, proper fit, and what and how to make clothes look good on Y-O-U. This book is for the man who has STYLE. I spend lots of time on the internet, in men's stores, and in men's departments of major department stores looking at clothing and shoes, and reading about STYLE and fashion. This book is the most comprehensive collection of usable information on men's STYLE that I have found. I trust it because it comes from Nordstrom, the quintessential customer service company (read the "Nordstrom Way: The Inside Story of America's #1 Customer Service Company"). Believe me, I have no affiliation with Nordstrom other than being a big fan since a friend of mine turned me on to them in the early 90's. I've been hooked every since then. This book is a reasonable reflection of Nordstrom.
However, it's not all good. Since Nordstrom's roots are in shoes (and they sale lots of really fine shoes), I was really shocked and disappointed that they didn't go into more detail about shoes (colors, coordination, types, quality, etc.) Overall, this is still a really good book.