Title The Style Bible
Author AskMen.com
Year Published 2009
Kind of Book Men's fashion
How strongly I recommend it 7/10
My Impressions Nothing revolutionary in here, but there are still a few tips I learned in this book that ring in my ear when I think about style like, "Only wear one bold/unusual item per outfit" or "Make sure you feel at ease in whatever you wear."
Date Read Dec 2019
Practical Takeaways
(For short men) Make sure your clothes fit flawlessly
(For short men) wear tops and bottoms that are the same color as each other
(For short men) wear dark shades
(For short men) wear light-medium weight fabrics
(For short men) wear vertical stripes not horizontal stripes
(For short men) avoid wearing blazers or cardigans with more than 3 buttons
(For short men) wear v neck t shirts
(For short men) wear moderate heels on your shoes
(For short men) wear square toed shoes
(For short men) wear hats to create the illusion of height
(For short men) avoid big pints and labels
(For short men) wear a skinny to medium size tie
(For short men) keep hair style short
(For short men) maintain good posture
Make sure your dress shirt extends half an inch past your jacket on the sleeves
Make sure your tie hangs just above your belt buckle
Wear jeans and slacks at your hips not your waist
Only wear a black dress shirt with a black suit if you're attending a funeral
Always keep an extra umbrella in the trunk of your car
Avoid white socks unless you're playing sports
Think of your face as a portrait and your shirt collar as its frame ie. Short collars for short necks and long collars for long necks
Wash jeans before hemming them
When hemming pants take off a little less than you think you need
Wash jeans inside out
Wash jeans by themselves the first time you wash them
Don't put jeans in the dryer
When you find a pair of jeans that fit really, well buy a few pair
Only wear one bold piece per outfit (bright colors, odd hat or accessories etc.)
Layer your colors
Wear colors that work well with your skin complexion
Don't wear anything that feels uncomfortable
Never wear a dress belt with jeans
Never wear a casual belt with dress slacks
Never be caught wearing a shirt tucked into your pants without a belt
If you have a round face where square or rectangular frames
If you have a square face where more rounded oval shaped frames
Get your watch serviced every 3-5 years
Wear silver accessories with blacks, greys, blues
Wear gold accessories with browns, beiges, tans, and other earth tones
Dress for the occasion
Don't wear a tux before 5pm
Don't wear anything more formal than the wedding party
Make sure the color or your shoes matches the color or at least one tone of your belt
When meeting your girlfriend's Dad ask what he doesn't like regarding style
When meeting your girlfriend's Dad dress in a conservative, but still stylish manner
When in doubt, overdress
Make sure you feel at ease in whatever you wear
When public speaking, wear something that will relax the audience
When public speaking, go monochrome
When public speaking aim for calming cool colors (blue, grey, gray)
When public speaking avoid horizontal stripes
Rest your suits for at least one day before wearing them again
Hang and fold your garments every time you take them off
Zip up the zipper before washing an items (so it won't tear up the other clothes)
Turn your garments inside out before washing them
Treat all stains instantly with water
Machine wash your dress shirts and then hang to dry
Dry clean clothes as seldom as possible
Dry clean your suit as infrequently as possible (once per season)
Invest in a clothes steamer
Line your suitcase bottom with a few plastic bags, which you can use a laundry bags later
Make sure there are no stains before ironing
Take a shower every morning
Start and finish your day with a good facial cleanse
Make sure only people standing close to you are able to smell your cologne
When in doubt of how much cologne to use, use less