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A Well-Dressed Gentleman's Pocket Guide

Author: Oscar Lenius
Publisher: Prion
Category: Book

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Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars

4 reviews
Sales Rank: 152192

Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 216
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 6.5 x 3.9 x 0.9

ISBN: 1853755699
Dewey Decimal Number: 746
EAN: 9781853755699
ASIN: 1853755699

Publication Date: May 1, 2006
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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
"For men whose sensibilities lead them toward classic dress, but whose knowledge is less than complete because of youth or inexperience, there is A Well-Dressed Gentlemans Pocket Guide. Warnings of classic faux pas alone are worth the cover price." From the foreword

While fashion is subject to seasonal change, the wardrobe of the man who dresses in classic style is marked by a distinctive continuity. A Well-Dressed Gentlemans Pocket Guide is both an etiquette and a history of impeccable dressing and classic styling. It illustrates the fine distinctions of the gentlemans dress code, arming the reader with the requisite information to dress for any occasion. It covers the entire wardrobefrom suits, coats, shirts, and shoes to umbrellas and underclothingtheir history, manufacture, tailoring, materials, patterns, and colors. There are also summary style charts and warnings of classic faux pas. Any gentleman should consider himself incomplete without this elegant and authoritative pocket accessory.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars

Good history book March 27, 2008
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.

5 out of 5 stars

historical survey July 6, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

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.

5 out of 5 stars

***** Fashion At Its Best ***** September 18, 2003
16 out of 16 found this review helpful

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.

4 out of 5 stars History and now... September 20, 2001
17 out of 17 found this review helpful

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!