The Ultimate Guide to Men's Style Paperback – July 4, 2013

I highly recommend this fabulous book for the following reasons:* It is a fast and easy read, with no fluff* You can start on any chapter ... no ramp-up is necessary* It includes guidelines for selecting style, fit, colour and the necessary pieces that make up a fully functioning wardrobe* It includes great information on shoe and accessory selection* There are chapters that talk specifically about how to shop, specific body type considerations, and packing for a vacation* Most importantly, this book will help you build your confidence while shopping and when selecting what to wear for specific occasionsThe story behind my recommendation:My long-time friend Mark, is recently divorced. He is well employed, has a great personality and is physically fit, however when you look at him, he is a slob. He has two wardrobe items: sloppy, ill-fitting jeans and rock concert T-shirts.Over a late night coffee, Mark confided to me that he was terrified of getting back into the dating scene. He didn't know where to start. I gently led him to a mirror and raised my eyebrows. He said, "Your husband and boys always look great. Can you help?"I started my mission getting several wardrobe books. The Ultimate Guide to Men's Style is the only one of the bunch that I recommend. I gifted a copy to Mark, so he could learn the principles and guidelines and not have to rely on me. Then we got started shopping. We dived right into the middle of the book because our starting place was to replace "slob attire," with elegantly casual.Several weeks into our mission, Mark happily reported that several co-workers had commented on his appearance. One even asked if he was angling for a promotion or a new job. Success!Once the compliments started flowing in, it was easy to jump through the other chapters and build a full wardrobe. I knew that I had a reformed man when Mark went and purchased a fabulous suit all by himself. He told me that he realized how much he was holding himself back both socially and career wise by not having this essential wardrobe item.Just over a month later, Mark is a different man. He looks great and his whole demeanor has changed so that he is now confident and outgoing as well. I have no doubt that he will soon snag his first amongst many dates.BUY the book! You will be thrilled by your new appearance. Learning the principles of wardrobe selection will help you develop your own unique and well-dressed look! If you are a female, this book makes a perfect gift or helper's aid. If you are a male ... just buy the book!

I wanted to start helping my boyfriend buy his clothes, since he knows absolutely nothing about style. However there’s a lot about men’s fashion that I don’t know either! It’s not as if I’ve got a lot of experience doing something like buying a suit. That’s where this book comes in handy.It’s got all the information you could possibly need about men’s fashion, in a LOT of detail. It includes sections about accessories, wardrobe essentials, formal wear, ties, shoes, what strange terms like ‘smart casual’ actually mean and more. I also loved the summary sections at the end of each chapter, which provide the cliff notes for those who want the basic tips without a lot of detail. They are also perfect to quickly refresh your mind about what was in the chapter.This book also had pictures which were very helpful in knowing exactly what the author was talking about.

The Same old stuff repeated. An ok refresher course. More illustrations would help in the early part of the pamphlet.

Who knew that shopping for men could be so simple? I do all of the shopping for my husband and son and normally I purchase them several matching outfits, the same way I do for my daughter and I. I kind of just happened upon this book and I'm so glad I did. I hate to call my husband a slob but...Anywho,  The Ultimate Guide to Men's Style did a phenomenal job with the organization and details of the book. It is really easy to navigate to the required section or you can just read the entire book from cover to cover like I did. Oh yeah I almost forgot to mention the pictures they really complimented the content and took all the guess work out of trying to figure out exactly what the author was attempting to explain. Now it will be much easier for me to "dress" my hubby and the boy.

Within two minutes of opening the box, I was convinced this was a sophomore college term paper from a fashion class at a junior college. I can't imagine how this book got the other good reviews, and don't want to spend much more time on this other than to print my Amazon return label. However, there is very little substance to this book. I imagine the author knows how to dress well himself, but this book seems to be little more than a pamphlet.

I bought this for my husband.He was recently promoted at work and now has to dress in a more professional manner. It's not that he had absolutely NO fashion sense, but he definitely needed an overhaul.I pretty much figured he wouldn't take my word on anything...you know how husbands are. So I decided to see if I could find something he could read for himself.This book was everything I could have imagined and more! It went over EVERYTHING. Shoes, dress pants, casual pants, etc.It was great because it even went into what is timeless and how to look good no matter what trends are currently going around.Highly recommend for any guy who is wanting to upgrade their style.

'The Ultimate Guide to Men's Style' is an essential book to have for every man wanting to dress to impress.Marshall Alexander covers everything from what clothes to have to fit any occasion, colors that work, different suit cuts, and assembling your wardrobe within means of your budget. He explains how to dress from head to foot, in a simple to understand, straight to the point manner that is easy to follow.This guide also takes the guessing out of accessorizing, what is appropriate to wear for every occasion, and existing trends that will die fast and are better to ignore. The pictures that are included are a great help as well. Thanks to this book, I will never be lost in the men's department again when shopping for my husband's clothes.

Dwells more on formal wear. Very little information about how to coordinate colours and patterns. Those looking for more information casual styles can do without this book.

I received this book yesterday and have read through the first couple of chapters. I am a typical nerdy engineer type with very little dress sense. However, I have recently decided to change that and have been shamelessly asking help from my wife and her friends. This book is a great combination of 'cookbook' (X works better with Y than Z) and guide (this is why X works better with Y than Z).This book should become standard issue for every man after college, if not high school. While style and fashion is a very personal and very individual process, it pays to understand men's clothing.Chapters are broken down by article of clothing, from shirts, pants, jeans and polos to coats, gloves, hats and leather, everything is covered. And it is all explained in a very direct, excuse me ladies, but man's kind of way, like reading a car manual - almost. It is as good a read all the way through as it is a quick reference guide. In fact, it's as a reference guide that this book really shines. When dressing for any occasion, a quick flip through the book can help you choose the appropriate attire for any event, while feeling both confident in your look and comfortable in your attire.All in all, men and the women who shop for men's clothing should check this out - especially if you want to start filling your closet with a wardrobe that is ready for anything. Great job, Details.

I have spent the last year or so making quite a few changes in my life, including really hitting the gym. Happily this has led to me losing quite a bit of weight, which meant that my new, better, body was being hidden under layers of old baggy clothes. I had never really taken that much notice of what I wore previously, but with the new found confidence I now have I figured that I should finally give my body the clothes it deserves. To cut a long story short I bought this book to help me get a better idea of what I should wear to look my best. I'm happy to report that it is full of good advice and as a result I'm now looking the best I ever have and I'm sure people are noticing me more than they used to. Good book, recommended for anyone wanting to sharpen up their image

While the title oversells the content a bit, the book is not to be discounted as a solid guide that will serve you reasonably well in determining how to dress in most situations. The author covers all the basics of colour, fit, cut, style, etc. for everything from white and black tie events, via regular business attire, to business casual and finally casual dress.There are some basic pointers towards accessories (from watches, to sunglasses, pocket squares, ties, shoes, belts, etc.) on top of the advice on suits, trousers, shirts, and other main components that should be found in every adult's wardrobe.The author also does not go overboard (in terms of suggested quantities or price ranges), giving solid advice on the absolute basics and then building on from there (both in terms of quantity and quality).While probably not something for a seasoned businessman / professional, most adolescents would greatly benefit from the advice, as would, frankly speaking, many adults who have worked in less formal environments most of their lives and for whom business attire is somewhat of an enigma.Finally, the book is relatively quick to read, has solid illustrations caturing the main points the author is making and the writing style is at least as pleasant as the attained look should be (if you follow the advice herein, that is).

This is THE BOOK I have been looking for. Over the past couple of years I had somewhat let my sense of style slide, so I needed a refresher on how to dress smart and casual, what essential clothing items I needed, and how to put it all together. Quite frankly I don't like shopping, partly because I never know what kind of clothes I ought to be buying.This book is a life saver. Absolutely key.It has allowed me to put together a series of comfortable, stylish, and cool wardrobes which keep me relevant yet different. I love the no-nonsense approach to classic style, the photographs were very helpful for identifying subtler style items such as suit jacket types or collar types. The bottom line is that this men's style guide has simplified my life, clarified my idea's on how to dress, and made me feel a lot better about how I present myself in casual, formal, or smart situations. I appreciate the author for writing this book, and you really get a sense that he knows what he's talking about. Very highly recommended, worth it.

Book looks cheap, and it's cheap print. Pictures are blackish- greyish. So in terms of buying it for a present it's not impressive book - visual.Very basic book with limited pictures. Not much in it. It's a pocket guide.Good as a very first book for guys who have no clue about style.