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.

Guys don't wear wolf pelts anymore, but not much else has changed in the world of men's clothes: the right suit, or tie, or shirt, or shoes still projects mystery, erotic potential, and power. And to negotiate these hurdles with style and confidence, Men's Style is indispensable---a valuable source of practical advice for how to dress in a world of conflicting fashion imperatives, and a witty guide to the history, trends, codes, and conventions of men's attire. In chapters and amusing sidebars on shoes, suits, shirts and ties, formal and casual wear, underwear and swimsuits, cufflinks and watches, coats, hats, and scarves, Russell Smith steers a confident course between the twin hazards of blandness and vulgarity to articulate a philosophy of dress that can take you anywhere. Here you'll find the rules for looking the part at the office, a formal function, or the hippest party---and learn when you can toss those rules aside. And you'll find level answers to all of your questions. What color suit should a man buy first? Should socks match the belt, pants, or shoes? What tuxedos are always in, and which aren't ever? And what's required of ambiguous social situations like "dress casual" and "black-tie optional"? The answers are here, in a book that's full of trivia, history, and guidance---finally, the perfect guide for brothers, fathers, sons, and selves.

Whether you are deciding on What to Wear to an event or needing to interact in an office setting, knowing the rules etiquette and hence proper social conduct is essential. This book covers Men's Suiting Etiquette principles to Eight (8) of the most common occasions and included as a Ninth (9) Section in detail on the Suiting Etiquette for Men: How to Choose A Suit for the Right Suit-Fit? What to Look For When Suiting? How to assemble the Suit? The Different Parts to A Men's Suit? How the Suit should to be worn? In the Appendix, a chart is provided of Occasion Dress Codes from Casual to White Tie Occasions. All Males must have this information at the tip of their fingers. This book is a must have!

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