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Flusser, Alan (1996). Style and the Man: How and Where to Buy Fine Men's Clothes. ISBN 0-06-270155-X. Flusser, Alan (2002). Dressing the Man: Mastering the Art of Permanent Fashion. ISBN 0-06-019144-9. Flusser, Alan (2010). Style and the Man.

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Dressing the Man is the definitive guide to what men need to know in order to dress well and look stylish without becoming fashion victims.
Alan Flusser's name is synonymous with taste and style. With his new book, he combines his encyclopedic knowledge of men's clothes with his signature wit and elegance to address the fundamental paradox of modern men's fashion: Why, afte...more
Published October 1st 2002 by HarperCollins Publishers Inc.
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Superb book on how a man should dress. Covers the basics extremely well, although with a slight US bias (Such as wing collars with black tie, when in the UK and Europe they are reserved for white tie).
He has a lovely turn of phrase as well, which keeps the book floating along.
The best part though are the photos. Hundreds of wonderful shots of classic and modern mens clothes, with dos and don'ts clearly illustrated.
Last night I watched Casablanca and I saw that the men in this 1942 movie were much better dressed then we are now. The answer is not so much fashion ( which is ephemeral) but style which is not. This book lays out the elements of what is stylish and what is not.
Jul 11, 2018Spats and Hats rated it it was amazing
A very useful and applicable guide. A few minor parts seem subjective but on the whole it is a worthwhile and informative read.
Aug 22, 2019Adrian Santiago rated it really liked it
More like a 3.75
We don't have a lot of books about the 'art' of dressing as a man. Sure, there's plenty of 'how to wear and how to dress', but this one even starts with the explanationf of the differences between Style and Fashion.
The book has a good balance between text and pictures. Also, every chapter starts with a summary of the topics and some storical points about the dressing codes and things like that.
My complains, althought it might be interesting if you are not a tailor or really into...more
Mar 19, 2017Alok Singh rated it it was amazing
*Dressing the Man* is the definitive guide to what men need to know in order to dress well and look stylish without becoming fashion victims.
Alan Flusser's name is synonymous with taste and style. With his new book, he combines his encyclopedic knowledge of men's clothes with his signature wit and elegance to address the fundamental paradox of modern men's fashion: Why, after men today have spent more money on clothes than in any other period of history, are there fewer well-dressed men than at...more
This is considered to be one of the must-read books about men's style, and I believe that reputation is deserved. The book is organized into sections such as proportions (cut and tailoring), color, patterns, and footwear, and each section is illustrated with examples that reinforce his point -- the lapels on this man are too wide, on this one too narrow, on this one just right. I particularly enjoyed the section on color and coloring; finding out which clothes work best for a 'high-contrast' com...more
Feb 16, 2013Andrecrabtree rated it really liked it
Quite the instructive book. Now I realize what it means to be well dressed and how to go about constructing my wardrobe. I used to be intimidated but what i say in what I would call 'upscale' Menswear stores. No longer; well perhaps except for the prices. :-) Knowing what to look for, i.e. what will make me look good and why, eases my mind considerably. Now I won't simply go buy a bunch of jeans when the last batch wear out. Time to make a big list and go shopping. Building my wardrobe will take...more
Aug 10, 2016Alex Trenchea rated it really liked it

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Have you ever wondered what makes up that distinguished air of a man that has deferred from the modern jeans to the traditional, more elegant apparel?
The book is truly astonishing because it takes you through the whole major aspects of male fashion. I can easily say that it can be used as a referenced guide for the gentleman that aspires to be in control of his wardrobe.
Although it is an interesting read I have to be honest and tell you that it is a very difficult book to read. This does not a...more
May 27, 2014Michael Di Tizio rated it it was amazing
An absolutely essential book for the man who wants to dress better, or simply wants to understand why men's clothes are designed the way they are. I first picked this book up in a department store about 2 years ago, and spent the afternoon sitting in a chair in the men's section reading it from cover to cover.
Flusser lays out the history of men's fashion form the mid-to-late 1900s to the present day; it's obvious from reading this how we're still wearing Victorian influenced clothing even at th...more
I like the systematic and timeless view of 'permanent fashion'.
This book has been a perfect fit for my purpose and mission, with a good level of depth. It explains the difference between English, Italian, and American styles in a relatively unbiased way.
My intention is to invest some time in the field of clothing in the hope that I will benefit from the following:
saving time by knowing various rules of thumb,
freed from seasonal fashion which continuously requires both time and money,
knowing the...more
Apr 24, 2016Yingtai rated it really liked it
This looks excellent in its way, but it is NOT an introduction to dress codes. It is an advanced text on what looks good, supposedly timelessly. The tone is ... rather snobbish and precious, which wouldn't bother me so much if it didn't obscure information flow and the underlying logic. I'm not sure if he knows the meaning of logic, actually.
Chapter titles: Permanent Fashion; The Power of Colour; Proportion; The Prerogatives of Pattern; The Suit; Jackets, Trousers, and Waistcoats; The Dress Coat...more
Feb 24, 2013Toby rated it really liked it
Shelves: sociology, to-consider-reading, pd-classics

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A systematic and timeless view of 'permanent fashion' brings about clarity of fashion in a world lost forever in the throws of post modern internet tech domination dictating fashion to the world from beneath the tongues of savages. With charm and sense, Flusser delivers a tome accented with taste and style. Brought about again, men's fashion is coming back in vogue with the desire to regain prestige in a world that continues to fall short in delivery opportunity. Fashion climbs to heights rarely...more
Jul 31, 2008Michael rated it it was amazing
Both a monumental tribute to classic style--think Gary Cooper and the Duke of Windsor--and a guide for men who want to employ it. Stellar photos, comprehensive organization, and attention to the smallest sartorial details imbue the book with a perfect blend of nostalgia and freshness. It is Alan Flusser's magnum opus, and you ought to read it.
Aug 05, 2010Gage rated it liked it
This book was great for someone who wants to know how a man should properly dress. Granted, it would have been more helpful to me if I were trying to climb the corporate ladder and had to wear a suit every day, but it was a good read for me anyway and helped me pick out my recent suit. I definitely feel more aware of proper, timeless, mens fashion now.
One chapter in an I'm really glad I bought this book. This book is a guide not so much to keeping up with fashion, but to always being ahead of it by maintaining a permanent state of good dressing based on permanent and immutable precepts: proportion and colour.
I bought it as a kind of a coffee-table book, but it turned out to be so much more! Really looking forward to the rest.
Jun 26, 2012Samuel rated it really liked it
I will own this book!
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The single best book for learning elements of timeless dress and discerning the quality of men's clothing.
Jul 28, 2011K rated it really liked it
I wanted more on lapels and less on how to mix four different patterns.
Just had to read a book that showcases the cleft in Cary Grant's chin on the cover. A fun tome on how to be elegant and stylish.
Dressing the Man by Alan Flusser. Interesting both as a style guide and as a history of the changes in men's fashions.
Jan 01, 2013Eric Orchard rated it it was amazing
My introduction to classics menswear, maybe too comprehensive for a start but an excellent and definitive text.As much an historical overview of men's clothing as a how to of dressing.
Nov 15, 2011

Alan Flusser Clothes And Man

Michaela rated it it was ok
Shelves: history, nonfiction, fashion, men, didn-t-finish
Very-detailed history and manual on men's suits. Well-written and well-presented, but dry and not an especially interesting topic to me.
Jan 13, 2008Brandon Michaud rated it really liked it
Very informative regarding the aspects of clothing including tailoring and its general rules pertaining to proper fit and style.
A bit too flowery and obtuse in language, but still containing some great ideas (and photos) for modern classic men's style.
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