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Summary: All women should buy this book for their men this Christmas
Review: What a great find! From the easy-to-follow illustrations to the fast and easy "30 second quality tests," this book has been a Godsend for my formerly fashion-impaired boyfriend. Who says style can't be taught?
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Summary: Its indispensable for me
Review: What a great gift item for almost everybody - men including sons, dads, grandfathers, or business associates and don't forget women such as wives, girlfriends, and daughters who end up dressing their significant others! The Indispensable Guide to Classic Men's Clothing is an invaluable reference book for me or anyone who wishes to be knowledgeable about timeless classic men's wear. I had a great time reading it from cover to cover in one sitting and I couldn't put it down - it's written in such an easy and unassuming style. It is both a history book on men's clothing and a practical book for today when you really want to wear appropriate clothes for an occasion. The book speaks both to those living within a tight budget (me) - I can now identify quality on my own in retail stores or thrift shops - and to those for which money is not an issue. It may sound stodgy that the book gives you knowledge amounting to hundreds of years of combined history from the most prestigious of clothiers, but I feel that it definitely adds to my appreciation of what people are wearing today and what I would like to wear - even if it's not classic. I guess it's analogous to learning psychology in college: with that knowledge, one can more easily define oneself and other people. With information from this book, you now can identify your own and other people's styles more clearly - and its fun. I feel like I've had easy-going conversations with the most knowledgeable of conservative clothing retailers and I can walk into any store with more confidence. A must read!
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Summary: If only I'd read this book when I first started working....
Review: While its true that most offices have gone casual these days, this is a book that should still be in every gentleman's library. To be without this knowledge is to be at a grave disadvantage -- Even if your intent is to break the rules, you'll need to understand them first.The great thing about this book is that it covers the history, origin and derivation of classic men's style, allowing the reader to not only understand the grand traditions, but to approach modern style with a new awareness (read: power) and appreciation. I absolutely loved this book -- In fact, I wish I'd read it before I ever entered the business world, as it certainly would have saved me a great deal of time and money, not to mention an awkward wardrobe of costly and seldom-worn garments. If you're interested not only in what to wear and how to wear it, but curious as to where it came from in the first place, this is the book for you.
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Summary: FINALLY! Help for misguided male dressers! FANTASTIC!
Review: Wow - I can't believe that after 4 years of marriage, we may finally have a chance of looking like a presentable couple when we go out! I've tried everything I could think of to get my husband to look like a decent human, and nothing worked until I bought this book. This made dressing well so easy that even those who are severely challenged in areas of good taste can manage it. I didn't think my husband would even open the book, but he actually read a good deal of it, and he looks so much better! My biggest surprise is that something so usefull as this book took so long to end up on the bookshelves. Thank goodness it did, because I was at the end of my rope. My friends asked to borrow it too, but I'm afraid to let the book out of my sight. This is great!
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