Off the Cuff: The Essential Style Guide for Men--And the Women Who Love Them - Hardcover

Kressley, Carson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0525948368 ISBN 13: 9780525948360

Publisher: Dutton Adult, 2004

Synopsis

The famed fashion expert and member of the Queer Eye for the Straight Guy team shares the secrets of men's style, in an irreverent and entertaining guide that explains how to create a fashionable approach that takes into consideration one's unique personality and physique. 100,000 first printing.

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About the Author

A standout member of the Fab Five on the hit television series Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, Carson Kressley is also a fashion expert for Us magazine and an independent stylist. He received his first couture garment as a child and began developing his fashion sense on the playground. Since those auspicious beginnings, he has earned degrees in Finance and Fine Art from Gettysburg College (where he graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa), and is also a nationally ranked equestrian.

Reviews

Kressley, the stylist from Bravo's Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, lays down fashion rules for men in this thorough—and thoroughly entertaining—style guide. He sets the tone in his genuine, lively introduction, as he discusses growing up gay in Allentown, Pa. "I'm here, I'm queer, and I can help you," he says, continuing, "I was going to rescue abused teacup yorkies, but then I realized there weren't any, so straight men it is!" Telling readers to consider him their "very own fashion fairy godstylist," Kressley covers the wardrobe, from hats to shoes and from overcoat to underwear. He clearly explains his fashion logic and firmly asserts his hobbyhorse irks ("I'm on a mission to eradicate pleated pants in America.... [They] give more room for ugly lumps and bulges, and there's only one bulge we want to see"). Kressley's irreverent though encouraging personality translates nicely to the page (although his "people" refrain—as in "step away from the flannel, people"—wears a bit thin), and is a welcome reprieve from many of the stuffy men's fashion guides in bookstores. Topping his list on what a good pair of jeans can do for you? "They should get you laid. Oh, come on. Stop pretending to be shocked."
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Edition details

• Publisher: Dutton Adult
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0525948368
• ISBN 13: 9780525948360
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 176