Esquire The Handbook of Men's Style: A Guide to Looking Good

by Esquire (editor), Michael B. Dougherty (editor)

A completely revised edition of the essential manual for dressing—and feeling—your very best, featuring Esquire's signature wit and humor and 200+ photos and illustrations

Expert menswear and grooming advice for young and experienced professionals—from building a wardrobe and discerning clothing quality to self-expression through fashion

Style is a way of speaking to the world. Like it or not, what you wear and how you wear it matters. In this best-selling guide from the editors of Esquire, you’ll learn how to hone your personal style—and even have some fun while you’re at it.

In this pocket-sized handbook, style-minded individuals will find expert advice on how
Buy suits and other formal wear for their immediate and long-term needs Navigate an increasingly dressed-down world while still looking your absolute bestAccessorize and style your clothes to level up your outfitsChoose the right clothes for all shapes and sizes and how to make grooming choices to look your best Play with previously gendered pieces like pearl necklaces and embrace genderless dressing trendsDefine menswears trends like Gorpcore, Normcore and Stealth Wealth and decide if they are worth investing in Determine quality and identify different fabrics and materialsCare for you clothes so they last Build a wardrobe and signature style with foundational pieces (a white tee is a must) and standout pieces you love
Throughout readers will find style icons—including classics like Frank Sinatra and George Clooney, and new tastemakers like Donald Glover, Ryan Gosling, Yaha Abdul-Mateen II, Harry Styles, and ASAP Rocky—who demonstrate great taste and original personal expression.

Visually bold with hundreds of photos and illustrations, this sophisticated reference book is the ideal gift for fashion enthusiasts.

Genres: Fashion

225 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 22, 2024

Reviews

[Eric Sandroni · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is, hands down, the best book about men's fashion I read. To be clear, you can get all the information you can find in this book elsewhere. It's all out there in the form of YouTube videos, blog posts, and so on. That said, tracking down all of that information is tiring, so I'd rather spend a couple of bucks on this book and have everything in the same place. If you're remotely interested in men's fashion, you should get a copy of this book.

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[Dan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Any man who wears clothes should read this book. Some of the suggestions and rules it makes is quite traditional and safe, but good to follow the rules before you break them. Also, good information on clothes maintenance.