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A Well-Dressed Gentleman's Pocket Guide

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This simple, "pocket size" book has proven to be extra-ordinary.
After I lost my entire wardrobe due to an apartment fire, I
bought this book and my new wardrobe is not only more elegant
but less expensive as well !

Do not be fooled by the "Pocket Guide" title: this book
covers everything from Suits, Shirts, Accessories, UnderClothes,
OverCoats, Formal Wear and much more. Must have for all
gentlemen.

This book is extremely useful as you search information about what to wear...and know few about it. History, materials, are well described but I feel somewhat disappointed as I found no photos, and few counselling about how to match the different items, and when...except for the excellent formal wear chapters.
But after all, this is a pocket book, well-done and quite instructing!

One of the more thoroughly historically informed works in the genre, this book features much background for each clothing type and also guidance. Perfect for those who'd rather not live in ignorance regarding the original meaning of their clothes and clothing conventions.

Hi , I bought this book with the expectation to be a guide to in practice how to being dressed in the finest classical style. This is a good guide, however to be aware of the theory of classical style. It is a good book, with history of each piece of cloth, patterns and so on. But you'll have to read it and figure out the best dressing by your own. I would like to have some more tips on how to match and it could have a lot more of pictures.
I recommend for anyone that want to know the varieties and the history behind the gentleman dressing style

An interesting book that explains why we dress as we do and it also explains why it is called a Tuxedo in North America, a dinner jacket in the UK and a smoking in many other languages. Furthermore, some important faux paxs are also brought to the reader's attention.