AskMen.com Presents The Style Bible电子书

Cover

Title Page

Contents

Introduction

Rule 1: Know Yourself

Dress Right for Your Body Type

Are You a Fashion Victim?

Signs of a Good Fit: Shirt, Jacket, and Pants

Ensure a Proper Fit

How to Hide Flaws with Clothing

Rule 2: Collect Your Staples

Classic Pieces Every Man Should Own

Completing the Look: Essential Accessories

Clothing to Invest In

Clothing to Save On

Tips for Buying Collared Shirts

Collar Styles

Which Shirts to Buy First

A Guide to Overcoats

4 Classic Overcoats

Choosing a Dress Overcoat

Jackets vs. Blazers

Rule 3: Shoes Make The Man

How Much Should I Spend on Shoes?

How to Get the Best Fit

Shoe Shopping Tips

Socks: The Basics

5 Shoes Every Guy Should Own

Classic Dress Shoe Styles

Shine Your Shoes in 5 Easy Steps

Rule 4: Jeans

Jean Fits, Cuts, and Washes

Matching Jeans to Your Body

Caring for Your Jeans

Understanding Denim

Essential Denim

Japanese Denim

Rule 5: Coordinate

5 Rules for Wearing Color

Matching Color to Your Complexion

What Color Says about You

Making Sense of Patterns

4 Rules for Matching Shirt and Tie Patterns

Matching Jackets and Pants

Match Dress Pants with Shoes

6 Rules of Layering

Rule 6: Accessorize

Master Different Tie Knots

Tie Tying Tips

Pocket Square Guide

Cuff Links

Belts 101

Basic Belt No-Nos

A Scarf for Every Occasion

Classic Men’s Bags

Basic Men’s Wallet Styles

Timeless Eyeglasses

Frame Materials

Glasses Maintenance

Classic Sunglasses Styles

Find the Perfect Shades

Rule 7: Timepieces

Is a Rolex Worth the Price?

Signs of a Quality Watch

Are Serial Numbers Important?

Does It Make Sense to Buy a Watch on the Internet?

Caring for Your Watch

Scratch-Resistant Watches

The Swiss Watch, Legally Defined

Keep Up in a Luxury Watches Conversation

Watch the Lingo

A Closer Look at Chronometers and Chronographs

Rule 8: The Suit

Buying a Suit: A Shopper’s Guide

Choosing the Fabric

Suit Thread Counts

Signs of a Good Suit

Which Suits to Buy First

Suit Faux Pas

Commissioning a Tailor-Made Suit

How to Find a Tailor

Tips for Altering Pants

Rule 9: Dress For The Occasion

Degrees of Formality

Renting a Tux

Tuxedo Collar Styles

What Is a “Stud Set”?

All Tied Up

Formal Wear No-Nos

Wedding Wear Dos & Don’ts

How to Dress Appropriately for Any Occasion

How to Dress for the Gym

Rule 10: Maintain Your Wardrobe

Clothing Maintenance Basics

Help with Common Stains

ABCs of Dry Cleaning

To Dry-Clean or Not to Dry-Clean

Signs of a Bad Cleaner

Clothing Care Symbols

Tips for Storing Leather

Ironing It All Out

Travel in Style: Packing Tips

Rule 11: Grooming

Hygiene 101

Men’s Cosmetics Basics

Exfoliation

Build Your Complete Shaving Kit

Guide to Body Hair Removal

Advantages of Losing Hair Down There

Match Cologne to Your Body Type

Cologne Ingredients to Avoid

Tips for Wearing Cologne

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