Details Men's Style Manual: The Ultimate Guide for Making Your Clothes Work for You

Easy to read, easy to comprehend. Runs the men's casual to formal fashion gauntlet with a no-nonsense, common sense approach. You will learn the do's and don'ts very quickly, yet this book allows for plenty of individuality at the same time. A great reference manual for anyone who just wants to look put together whether your in jeans, dockers, slacks, or suits. I find myself constantly referencing this manual with just the clothes I have now and what a difference it has made. IMO it is the authors ability to communicate what color schemes work with what fabrics to create that "look" which just escapes most of us men. It certainly has opened up my eyes that's for sure. Should be required reading for any person remotely interested in looking decent.

I like the book a lot. It has plenty of great color photos offering guidance for updating your wardrobe. Just be aware that the special offer advertised on the cover has already expired.

I bought this as a gift for my husband for Christmas. I like the detail in the book as well as the advice that it gives. Not sure if it is worth the twenty dollars I paid for it, but I think it is definitely helpful for the male who is fashionably challenged.

My mother pulled me aside at Thanksgiving and politely suggested that I get some help my wardrobe. OK then! This book got me started. I've since read other style books, each has their own strengths and weaknesses. The best part of Details are the pictures that accompany the informative text. I would recommend this book first because the pictures are so informative. I would anticipate that it will influence other style books -- seriously -- style books should have LOTS of pictures, right? And that is the criticism of the book: I soon wanted a few more carefully chosen pictures for each section, ones that convey the subtlety between good choices and items that just don't quite work. A few pictures in the "Do not do this" heading were outlandishly ridiculous. Comedic, but not all that helpful to state the (truly) obvious. I personally could have used more information on coordinating colors, the area that I have the least confidence. However I have a lot more to work with now than before. The second style book I would recommend is Men's Style: The Thinking Man's Guide to Dress. A huge contrast to Details, no pictures. But it offers depth and it is an interesting read on the history of men's clothes. The two books complement each other well. I just turned 45. Details is designed to attract the younger generation male, however, I found most of the information applicable -- men's style doesn't change that much, thank goodness. I learned enough to start updating my business, casual, and weekend wardrobe. I located a tailor and have updated my measurements, I'm buying clothes that fit properly! Just as important, I have learned how not to destroy my clothes in the laundry/dry-cleaning cycle. Honestly, I've had a ball shopping for clothes/shoes for the first time in my life. Mom and I went out to dinner recently, she was proud. Thanks to mom for the "heads up", I really appreciate it.

The color photos are great. The information is even better.

I'm far from a fashionista and this book will help me update my wardrobe. What I need are updated basics: a blazer, some nice pants and several nice shirts. This book has helped me decide what to buy and the quality I should look for. Its recommendations are for timeless items rather than current trends. That's great for me because I want to look good now and ten years from now.

The book also has good suggestions for using the same items for different levels of dress: formal, work, casual, a date. It includes information on how things should fit and how to care for your clothes.

I love this book and I'm keeping it as a reference.

I recommend this along with Esquire The Handbook of Style: A Man's Guide to Looking Good. Between the two, you'll be looking great in no time.