How to Tie a Tie: A Gentleman's Guide to Getting Dressed

Authors: Potter Gift
Publisher: Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale, Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed
BISAC/Subject: DES013000, DES005000, REF015000
ISBN: 9780804186391, Related ISBNs: 0804186383, 0804186391, 9780804186384, 9780804186391
Classification: Non-Fiction
Number of pages: 128,
Audience: General/trade
Synopsis: "A well-tied tie is the first serious step in life,"  quipped Oscar Wilde, a fashion genius who could knot an ascot as well as he could turn a phrase. For the rest of us, there's How to Tie a Tie. Whether you have always wanted to master a classic Windsor knot or simply need to rustle up an acceptable bow tie, this is your personal guide to dressing seriously well.

Inside you'll find:
* Step-by-step instructions to knot neckties for casual, office, and evening wear
* Tailoring basics for sartorial excellence
* Guidlines for matching cufflinks to shirts, foldng pocket squares, and other essential finishing touches
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