Product Description Based on the same system that has already worked for millions of women, COLOR FOR MEN is foolproof and scientific and works for every part of a man's wardrobe, from his business suit to his jogging suit. Using basic principles to understand the subtleties of skin, hair, and eye color, you match yourself to one of four seasonal palettes. Then you'll discover which shades of color in clothes complement your natural coloring. COLOR FOR MEN is the complete wardrobe system no man afford to miss.
"It's the fit, not the cut..." August 28, 2008 I think what men find most frustrating about the present day shopping experience is the daunting and sometimes overwhelming task of fishing through the big well placed stacks of shirts, pants, shoes and the seemingly incoherent placement of everything else to include belts, ties and jackets. That experience, combined with the attitude of pushy sales people and the general frustration associated with prolonged shopping and one begins to understand why men eventually give in and just let their wives shop for them. But, armed with Carole Jackson's, Color for Men, there may be light at the end of the tunnel. The book simplifies a complicated and tricky jungle of patterns and colors in such a way that any man can approach dressing and dressing well with strategy and confidence. This book should be required reading for department store managers. Although the material is a bit dated the information is timeless. For instance; contrary to popular belief, men should experiment with choosing their own colors instead of letting their wives, mothers and/or superficially flirty sales girls' choose their colors for them because generally, one naturally gravitates towards flattering colors. And once you learn what season's colors work for you, and how to separate the pieces of clothing according to your seasons color fields, the battle is almost over. You are then armed with enough information to build not only a survival wardrobe, but a suitable general wardrobe too. What's even more amazing is how easy matching colors can be and how badly most people (to include women) choose their colors. Do yourself a favor, buy this book and be color blind no more. Because Color for Men will help you clear the fog of different shades and hues and cheerfully guide you into the light of dressing well.
Informational and Focused January 24, 2007 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was introduced to the book in the 80's when it first came out, and actually attended a seminar when it was something people did. I have been looking for the book since. I still have my identifiers and color swatches from when I went through the seminar to discover the best colors for me to wear.
I would recommend reading the book and really putting it to use. Typically there are shirts and items we all wear that we love. Usually these are the items that hold a key to what you really should be buying in color and style. I would also recommend the book.. "More Dash than Cash" since it is a good way to take the practices into the arena of usage and style.
Still Feels Current 19 Years Later March 4, 2003 12 out of 12 found this review helpful
I have not quite finished reading this book but am very excited about it. It really is a good comprehensive guide for men. These are difficult lessons for men to digest and they are presented fairly straightforwardly and in a manner that is simple to understand. Despite the fact that the book is almost twenty years old, it is one of the few where I find the illustrations do not seem particularly out of date. On one point I may have to disagree with Ms Jackson. She states that a man should not mix three patterns when wearing a suit, shirt, and tie. I find that in modern dress, this can distinguish the men from the boys. I do agree that this is somehting that not all men will be able to do effectively so it may be best to avoid it (which may be the authors point in discouraging it). If you want to go one step beyond this book, pick up Alan Flusser's Style and the Man. With these two resources, you will have no excuse for not looking your best every day.
Absolutely brilliant book for men March 24, 2001 18 out of 18 found this review helpful
This is a great style book for men since there are few good ones out there for us and, if we spend too much time thinking about it, some people think we're you know what!
The main thrust of this book is: different color and shades look best on certain people depending on their skin coloring but that isn't limited to race either. The four areas are: winter, spring, summer and fall. Few variations in each one, too.
Now, that alone would give this a four star but the author goes beyond that: she covers hair styles based on face shapes, combining colors, clothes to buy based on your dressing style (these are broken down, too) and advice for what to seek out based on your color styles and your dressing styles. For instance, a more formal type gets certain types of jackets and slacks whereas a casual type gets more jeans and the like.
Excellent book. Highly recommend.
A complete guide with clear color and selection advice November 23, 1999 10 out of 10 found this review helpful
I'm excited about this book. I love to buy clothes and I often dislike what I have bought almost right away. This gives a comprehensive guide to choosing colors and designing a complete wardrobe. It allows up to 2 years to phase out old and unmatching stuff. The book allows for people who dress casually and are on a moderate budget.
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