Excerpt from The Etiquette of Men's Dress This little volume aims to photograph in its way the forms and styles of correct dress for a gentle man moving in polite society. It will give some hints, gathered from fresh and reliable sources, as to the dress to be worn in the morning, afternoon and evening. It will define or suggest, as needs may be, the fashion of cloth, of linen, or jewelry, and coverings for the head and feet. Such recent changes as have been made in the style of dress in vogue at weddings, receptions, etc., will be indi cated, and where absolute innovations have been ia troduced of late, they will be clearly defined. That this manual may serve a useful purpose to many re quiring the reference of a reliable authority upon the important subject of correct attire, is the earnest hope of the publishers. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Good Form for All Occasions: A Manual of Manners Dress and Entertainment for Both Men and Women Etiquette and Dress for the Week-end Visitor. - Duties of the Host. - The Neglectful and the Overzealous Hostess. - Bread-and-butter Letters. The special trunks now readily pro curable for week-end visits remind us not to burden our friends with heavy or excessive luggage. The visitor may have difficulty in deciding what costumes to carry. Hence a considerate hostess often mentions in her note of invitation what the out-of-door amusements are likely to be. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The ultimate guide to style and social success for the modern gentleman. Ever wondered how to decode the infamous smart casual dress code? How many shirts a man really needs? How to master the art of small talk? Or even which cocktail recipes every man simply must have in his repertoire of bar skills? The Modern Gentleman's Handbook will have all the answers the modern man requires to put his best foot forward for all occasions, from the office, to weddings and sporting events and even long weekends away. This essential collection of do's and don'ts, from the fundamentals to the obscure and eccentric, will ready any man to conquer all of life's daily challenges and opportunities with finesse and good spirit. Effortlessly elevate your style and reputation with this vital handbook.

Excerpt from The Etiquette of Men's Dress This volume is published by "The Men's Outfitter" (formerly The Furnishing Goods Trade Review), for ten years the standard authority on men's dress for the United States. It has been prepared with great care, and vhat it presents may be relied upon as correct, and authoritative, and as rep esenting the prevailing metropolitan customs. Many of the articles have been prepared by writers of well known familiarity with the several subjects treated by them. For instance the chapter on bicycling is from the pen of Mr. Thos. S evens, and that on racing was written by Mr. Charles Victor Sass, while others are the contributions of specialist of equal prominence and authority. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from The Handbook of the Man of Fashion by the Author of Etiquette for Gentlemen About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Decorum: A Practical Treatise on Etiquette and Dress of the Best American Society Nature is always graceful; fashion, with all her art and glitter can never produce anything half so pleas ing. The very perfection of elegance is to imitate nature; how much better to have the reality than the imitation. Anxiety about the opinions of others always fetters our freedom and tends to awkwardness. We would always appear well if we never tried to assume what we do not possess. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.