Men's Style

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 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.