The Style Bible: The 11 Rules for Building a Complete and Timeless Wardrobe

Table of Contents/ List of Topics Covered:
Introduction

Rule 1: Know Yourself
- Dress Right for Your Body Type
- Are You a Fashion Victim?
- Signs of a Good Fit: Shirt, Jacket, and Pants
- Ensure a Proper Fit
- How to Hide Flaws with Clothing
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Rule 2: Collect Your Staples
- Classic Pieces Every man Should Own
- Completing the Look: Essential Accessories
- Clothing to Invest In
- Clothing to Save On
- Tips for Buying Collared Shirts
- Collar Styles
- Which Shirts to Buy First
- A Guide to Overcoats
- 4 Classic Overcoats
- Choosing a Dress Overcoat
- Jackets vs. Blazers

Rule 3: Shoes Make the Man
- How Much Should I Spend on Shoes
- How to Get the Best Fit
- Shoe Shopping Tips
- Socks: The Basics
- 5 Shoes Every Guy Should Own
- Classic Dress Shoe Styles
- Shine Your Shoes in 5 Easy Steps

Rule 4: Jeans
- Jean Fits, Cuts, and Washes
- Matching Jeans to Your Body
- Caring for Your Jeans
- Understanding Denim
- Essential Denim
- Japanese Denim

Rule 5: Coordinate
- 5 Rules for Wearing Color
- Matching Color to Your Complexion
- What Color Says about You
- Making Sense of Patterns
- 4 Rules for Matching Shirt and Tie Patterns
- Matching Jackets and Pants
- Match Dress Pants with Shoes
- 6 Rules of Layering

Rule 6: Accessories
- Master Different Tie Knots
- Tie Tying Tips
- Pocket Square Guide
- Cuff Links
- Belts 101
- Basic Belt No-Nos
- A Scarf for Every Occasion
- Classic Men's Bags
- Basic Men's Wallet Styles
- Timeless Eyeglass
- Frame Materials
- Glasses Maintenance
- Classic Sunglasses Styles
- Find the Perfect Shades

Rule 7: Timepieces
- Is a Rolex Worth the Price?
- Signs of a Quality Watch
- Are Serial Numbers Important?
- Does It Make Sense to Buy a Watch on the Internet
- Caring for Your Watch
- Scratch-Resistant Watches
- The Swiss Watch, Legally Defined
- Keep Up in a Luxury Watches Conversation
- Watch the Lingo
- A Closer Look at Chronometers and Chronographs

Rule 8: The Suit
- Buying a Suit: A Shopper's Guide
- Choosing the Fabric
- Suit Thread Counts
- Signs of a Good Suit
- Which Suits to Buy First
- Suit Faux Pas
- Commissioning a Tailor-Made Suit
- How to Find a Tailor
- Tips for Altering Pants
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Rule 9:- Dress for the Occasion
- Degrees of Formality
- Renting a Tux
- Tuxedo Collar Styles
- What Is a "Stud Set"
- All Tied Up
- Formal Wear No-Nos
- Wedding Wear Do's and Don'ts
- How to Dress Appropriately for Any Occasion
- How to Dress for the Gym

Rule 10: Maintain Your Wardrobe
- Clothing Maintenance Basics
- Help with Common Stains
- ABCs of Dry Cleaning
- To Dry-Clean or Not to Dry-Clean
- Signs of a Bad Cleaner
- Clothing care Symbols
- Tips for Storing Leather
- Ironing It All Out
- Travel in Style: Packing Tips

Rule 11: Grooming
- Hygiene 101
- Men's Cosmetics Basics
- Exfoliation
- Build Your Complete Shaving Kit
- Guide to Body Hair Removal
- Advantages of Losing Hair Down There
- Match Cologne to Your Body Type
- Cologne Ingredients to Avoid
- Tips for Wearing Cologne
- Additional Fashion Resources

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