A Gentleman Gets Dressed Up Revised and Expanded: What to Wear, When to Wear It, How to Wear It (The

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A Gentleman Gets Dressed Up is not a book about style—it is a book about the rules—rules that will allow any man to feel more comfortable in the choices he makes about what he wears.

Let’s get one thing straight. Clothes do not make the man . . . but they do make a difference. And regardless of whether we like the idea of appearances driving impressions, a man’s exterior often is perceived as an indicator of what’s happening on the interior.

Fortunately, tasteful and appropriate dressing doesn’t require inordinate amounts of time or money. Any man can hit the door in fine shape with only a little forethought and a bit of attention to a few guidelines. Never mind the heady cologne and designer labels. With a navy blazer, a good bar of soap, and a regular haircut regimen, he’ll be well on his way to becoming the guy who knows exactly how to suit up, regardless of the occasion. Most important, A Gentleman Gets Dressed Up illustrates how a man’s natural confidence and personality are the best foundation for any wardrobe.

Top Reviews

A Gentleman's Guide in an Age Where We Need Gentleman
by Mr. Bone (5 out of 5 stars)
April 30, 2018

I purchased this book several years ago at the request of a friend, and as such, did not want to review it until I was done. Several events occurred between then and now that prolonged my reading, but now that I am finished, I can wholeheartedly say that this book is an excellent guide for any man, regardless of where he is in his life, or his age. I was pleased to know that some rules and guidelines I had already incorporated before purchase, whereas others served as a timely reminder or a kick in the best direction. Granted, not every single rule applied to me, and some I felt were a little out of date for my personality and lifestyle, and you may find the same to be true for you as well. But if you are looking to polish yourself up, to stand apart in a crowd as a gentleman during an age when we are an endangered lot, if you wish to bring back chivalry, a trait long since thought to have been extinct, then this book is for you.
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Very handy introduction to, as the book says, "what to wear, how to wear it and when to wear it"
by Pedro Toledo (4 out of 5 stars)
January 8, 2016

This book is a good introduction to, as the book says, "what to wear, how to wear it and when to wear it".

It includes context for each dress code (even some history in a case), handy descriptions for different items, very simple to follow drawings for knots, and simple, but not boring, writing.

The "gentleman maxims" structure of the book writing (that seems to traverse the whole "A gentleman ..." book series from Bridges/Curtis) makes it easy to follow, avoiding extensive paragraphs with flourished text and goes directly to the point without preambles; nevertheless, it makes you require to read the whole book to get the whole picture. It do not has, for example, a chapter describing specifically each dress code as it is structured more over the "gentlemen occasions".

Good edition quality follows perfectly the other books of the series if you want to collect them all.
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This could have been renamed - how to not dress like a slob!
by Steve (5 out of 5 stars)
December 26, 2016

In a world where people wear pajamas in public and pants hang around their knees, this is a nice reference to the staples of clothing and dressing well.
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Good guide to cultural expectations that might otherwise be inaccessible
by M. Jenkins (5 out of 5 stars)
April 16, 2018

John Bridges' "Gentleman" guides to behavior and etiquette are very useful to those of us who were not steeped in this culture as part of our upbringing yet have a need to understand and interact with it.
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Five Stars
by Gary J. Maruska (5 out of 5 stars)
July 1, 2018

I like it very much
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Makes a great gift
by The DNR (5 out of 5 stars)
October 18, 2013

This book is a quick read, funny, and makes a great gift, especially for young people starting out.

There are several editions by John Bridges and Bryan Curtis, buy whichever is cheapest.

I've enjoyed this short, quick read. I've also given this book as a gift to young men who got a kick out of it.

I've looked at several etiquette books, and this was one of the funnier, quicker, more informative books I read. I haven't seen all of the authors' books, but from the several I've pursued, this seemed like the best.

The advice is to the point but informative.

The author juxtaposes helpful information with hilarious "information"

Here is an example when describing etiquette around black tie clothing:
"After requesting that friends wear black tie for an evening at his own home, a gentleman may greet them wearing a smoking jacket, along with the remainder of black-tie regalia.

If a gentleman actually owns a smoking jacket, he runs the risk of being deemed eccentric by his friends."

The book has a lot of useful information about what style of shoes to wear to different events, which suits are most versatile, things to look for when buying pants, etc. that would be especially useful for a young person starting out.

It also has helpful etiquette advice, such as "If a gentleman is not absolutely certain as to the dress code for an occasion, he always prefers the risk of being underdressed to that of being overdressed. The former may be interpreted as a simple misunderstanding; the latter suggests conscious premeditation."
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Great Additional Resource
by L. Arden (4 out of 5 stars)
August 14, 2005

I bought this for my husband (the dapper clothes horse) just because I saw it in my Gold Box. He is a strict adherent to Flusser, so I took a risk and ordered this because it was low priced.

Turned out to be a great bargain, and a nice surprise that he enjoyed. While he says there was no revolutionary information, it was a good read and great additional resource. Definitely recommended!
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Five Stars
by Mikayla Richards (5 out of 5 stars)
May 5, 2018

Great, love it!!
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Good Reference
by smv135 (4 out of 5 stars)
December 19, 2008

My husband saw this book at a high end clothing store, but didn't want to buy such a frivolous book, so I bought it for him for his birthday! He's really enjoyed reading parts of it. He is a more recent college graduate and newer to the business world, so this has helped him tweak his wardrobe to fit every occasion.
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avoiding the fashion emergency
by David A. Baer,Top Contributor: Cycling (5 out of 5 stars)
January 1, 2007

The triumphant and unostentatious stroll of Rutledge Press' 'Gentlemanners' series continues with this 2003 guide to a gentleman's kit.

There is nothing over the top or self-indulgent in these pages, just light-hearted advice for those of us who need a little help avoiding a fashion emergency. Understanding my vulnerability means keeping this little book at arm's reach on my reference shelf.

The authors understand that a gentleman is loathe to call attention to himself. Good style is a way of allowing one's more important virtues to shine through without the distraction of bad taste.

The world could use a little more of that.

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