Details, Men's Style Manual by Daniel Peres (2007, Paperback)

Don't get me wrong, this book has some real gems, but I just wish it had more specific recommendations and guidance. My guess is, if you're like me and are buying this book, you want a little more "do this" that this book provides.

Great book to read, especially for people with no sense of style. Shows what to wear and what will make you look like an idiot. I found like 10 problems with the way I dressed within first twenty pages.

my book was just as described. It was new and with no wear or tear. Shipping was fast and it was packaged well. I would do business with them again.

This is really a great book for all men. It has very useful tips about how to wear and where to buy your clothes. Has lots of pictures that help you get an idea of what to wear what with. Every man should own this book.

Excellent resource book for my son who has just taken up modeling. Perfect book to so what you should pack, wear, own, etc... The pictures and details are PERFECT, a timeless guide for any man (young or old) to have access to.

Every guy that cares about personal style should own this book. From Packing a bag to he hem of your pants. this book offers very useful tips on getting the most out of your curent wardrobe

Men about to make the jump from college to the real world may want to consider picking this book up in between prepping their resume and searching for a job. Though the guidelines in this 270-page manual are applicable to any man, the book best serves guys trying to make that transition from teen gear to more sophisticated styles as smooth as possible.

Daniel Peres, the editor of Details Magazine, leaves no section of fashion untouched. From shirts to pants to accessories, Peres gives the reader the crucial unwritten rules to effectively making these items work for you. Each item gets a chapter devoted to it. Within that chapter, Peres examines the variations of the item, where they are best used, and how to blend them with other clothes.

Each chapter also includes pointers on how to ensure you find the right fit for the piece of clothing in question. This is helpful for areas such as suits and dress shirts; areas where many men folly when it comes to finding the perfect fit. Each section contains some fashion mistakes to avoid, as well.

Perhaps the biggest plus the Details: Men's Style Manual has going for it is the full-color format of the book. The layout is simple and accessible and peppered with color photographs of each piece of clothing Peres discusses. It's much easier to consider something like the many variations of pants out there when each type gets its own color photo.

The only drawback of the manual is the inclusion of many celebrity-contributed rules of style. Contributers include the likes of Kenneth Cole and Shawn "Diddy" Combs. Because these collect the opinions of several individuals, there's quite a bit of conflicting information here. Thankfully, these portions only take up a few pages throughout the book.

Though some of the fashion advice seems a bit stuffy (Peres strongly suggests avoiding bootleg jeans, for instance), the book is an invaluable tool for men who want to take their wardrobe to a more sophisticated level. The styles and rules in the book will, for the most part, get you out of dressing like a teen without giving you a conservative appearance. If you don't know how to properly tie a necktie, pick sunglasses that best compliment the shape of your face, or know how to pick the right suit for the right occasion, the Details: Men's Style Manual warrants a place on your bookshelf.