CONTENTS
| PAGE | |
| Introduction | [11] |
| Morning Wear | [15] |
| Afternoon Dress | [21] |
| Evening Dress | [27] |
| The Overcoat | [33] |
| Attire for Riding, Driving, Traveling, Yachting, and Lounging | [38] |
| House Wear | [48] |
| Sleeping Attire | [50] |
| Linen | [51] |
| Underclothing | [55] |
| The Art of Dressing the Collar | [57] |
| Walking Stick and Umbrella | [63] |
| Miscellanies | [65] |
| Dress for Weddings—Funerals—Christenings—at Home or Church—New Year’s Calls—Mourning—Church Wear—Suspenders—Uppers—Attire Made to Order—Blondes and Brunettes—Jewelry—Dressing Case—Articles for Same—Rubbers—English Rain Attire—Cloth Bands on Top-Hats—Wigs—Opera Glass—Decorations—Fans—Trousers Crease—Pockets—Monocle—Dress Shields—English Hunt Attire—Hunt Ball—Closing Remarks. |
INTRODUCTION
Dress is the embodiment of taste and refinement. A man looks, and is, distinguished, when he shows simple elegance in his dress. It is not necessary to have wealth in order to dress well. With judgment and economy, one can be something of a dresser. This book is but a guide for men who desire to dress, and are perplexed by the multitude of things there are to wear, and the ever-changing styles.
When a thing becomes vulgarly popular, then, if you wish to be in dress, as well as manners, a gentleman, cast it aside, and seek something newer and less common.
Dressing may be carried to any extent, but it is not good taste to do so.