The Laws of Style Sartorial Excellence for the Professional Gentleman

The Laws of Style: Sartorial Excellence for the Professional Gentleman by Douglas Hand, published by the American Bar Association in 2018, is a comprehensive guide that addresses the evolving norms of professional attire. This 280-page book explores the shift from traditional business dress to a more casual workplace environment, providing clear rules for sartorial presentation tailored for service professionals such as lawyers, bankers, and consultants. Through a blend of practical advice and personal expression, Hand aims to enhance both career and life through style.
Readers will find a thoughtful exploration of self-expression alongside 54 “laws of style” that serve as guidelines for professional and personal attire. The book features over 40 illustrations by renowned fashion illustrator Rodrigo Saldana, adding a visual dimension to the narrative. In addition to the laws, Hand includes brief introductions to notable designers relevant to each principle, making this work not just a dress-for-success manual but also a creative and informative resource for those interested in fashion and personal success.
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We are in the midst of a cultural shift–an aesthetic inflection point–where business norms in manners of dress are changing. “Casual Friday” has given way to the full-time casual workplace. With so many sartorial options you need advice. “The Laws of Style” are just that–clear rules for sartorial presentation through the very practical viewpoint of the office reality of the service professional (lawyer, banker, accountant, consultant)–and yet the Laws are so much more. This book is an exploration from an intrepid fellow service professional (leading fashion lawyer Douglas Hand) into spheres of self-expression with the goal of not only enhancing your career, but enriching your life. Witty, bright, charming, and informative, The Laws of Style is at the same time a striking visual resource with more than 40 illustrations created by renowned fashion illustrator Rodrigo Saldana. In addition to the author’s 54 “laws of style,” the book includes short introductions to highlighted designers relevant to each Law. More than just a simple dress-for-success guide, author Hand’s erudite, creative, elegant, and whimsical narrative style is a fitting tribute to the laws he has created to assist you in establishing and elevating your own style–both professional as well as personal.
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