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by Oscar Lenius (Author) "The invention of the modern suit, as a matching set of clothes, is usually put down to the common sense of the English country gentleman..." (more)
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  • Hardcover: 226 pages
  • Publisher: Prion Books Ltd; illustrated edition edition (3 Dec 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1853752762
  • ISBN-13: 978-1853752766
  • Product Dimensions: 16.8 x 10.5 x 2.1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 227,159 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Do you know a Brogue from a Budapest? Or a Homberg from a Borsalino? A British Warm from a Chesterfield? Or which of these are shoes, which are hats, and which are coats? This is a history of classic style for gentlemen. The book covers the entire wardrobe from suits, coats, shirts and shoes to the finer details, from umbrellas to underwear - their history, manufacture, tailoring, materials, patterns and colours. There are summary style charts and warnings of classic "faux pas". Also included are trousers, knitwear, socks, hats, handkerchiefs, swimming trunks, bathrobes, leather clothing, and men's jewellery.
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37 of 38 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Only really useful if you want the history of men's dress, 29 Jul 2001
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What I was hoping for was some tips on what to wear with what and perhaps more importantly, what NOT to wear. However, what I got from this book was primarily (as one of the other reviews says) a history of where jackets, ties and so on came from. Very interesting in itself but not what I wanted or thought I was getting. To be fair there are a few tips of the type I sought at the end of each chapter but they are few and limited.
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27 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Charming and informative, 24 Jan 2004
The book gives a concise and fascinating guide to the history and varieties of English dress styles. Moreover, it is able deeply point out the classic nature of traditional dress, which does not fail to resound in the hearts of every traditional (if slightly eccentric in some cases) heart.

Although the book does give very helpful details on consistency and possible faux-pas, it does NOT act as a substitute for style or taste. It merely points out possibilities for the self-selecting wearer. If you are looking for what tee-shirts will suit your jeans and trainers, you will not find it here. Thank Goodness!
This having been said, the book fails to mention cravats, and mentions only scanty details of the Peacock Revolution.

I came across this book whilst looking for some points on waistcoats, and was delighted the whimsical world which I discovered to exist in some peoples' wardrobes. I shall be buying a bowler hat next Monday.
Indispensible!

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31 of 35 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An indispensible guide for smart chaps., 15 Oct 2001
A nifty little gem of a book that sets us chaps straight on matters of sartorial elegance. The book could be a tad bigger and more detailed, but then it wouldn't be a pocket guide would it! Should you wear a half-brogue or a full brogue? How do I fold my pocket hanky? Cuff-links or buttons? Tweeds or linens? But just remember chaps, a real gent must never unfurl his umbrella. If it's raining, an umbrella serves as the ideal impliment to hail a cab with. Toodle-pip.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Ideal for real gentlemen.
This book is perfect if you want to know how one should dress exactly. It is perhaps a little old-fashioned, but it is also highly informative. Indispensable.
Published on 28 April 2001 by Martin P. O'Keefe

5.0 out of 5 stars Exceedingly useful
If you are attempting to gain knowledge of any aspects of correct British Dress and the history behind it, then look no further. Read more
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