by Kim Johnson Gross, Jeff Stone and Woody Hochswender
In this era of casual Fridays and male body-image sensitivity, getting dressed is a lot more complicated than putting your pants on one leg at a time. Fortunately for the fashion-impaired or wardrobe-challenged man, this latest in the popular Chic Simple series of style primers demystifies the art of looking sharp on any occasion. With the easy accessibility of a walk-in closet, the book has more practical uses than a five-year subscription to GQ or Details. Who knew the difference between a pinstripe and a pencil stripe? A club tie and a foulard tie? An Eton collar and a tab collar? And the authors, thankfully, forgo the demoralizing Calvin Klein poster boys in favor of beautifully photographed, artfully arranged still lifes. (Knopf, $30)
Bottom Line: Tailor-made for the average guy (or anyone dressing him)
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