Summary of Brett McKay & Kate McKay's The Art of Manliness

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#1 Being a gentleman is not about following a bunch of rules. It’s about having a profound respect for yourself and others. By following the simple tips in this chapter, any ruffian can turn into a proper gentleman.

#2 Dressing like a gentleman will boost your own confidence and win you the respect of others. Your appearance matters, and dressing like a gentleman will boost your chances of success.

#3 A good suit is a man’s best wardrobe addition. A man should have at least one good suit that he can wear to job interviews, weddings, and special occasions. However, choosing a suit is not like choosing a T-shirt and a pair of jeans.

#4 The most important area to check for fit is in the shoulder or yoke area of the jacket. The shoulder and upper back area should lie flat along your body. Make sure the armholes are comfortable.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IRB Media
• Release date: Mar 22, 2022
• ISBN: 9781669365211

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Insights on Brett McKay & Kate McKay's The Art of Manliness

Contents

Insights from Chapter 1

Insights from Chapter 2

Insights from Chapter 3

Insights from Chapter 4

Insights from Chapter 5

Insights from Chapter 6

Insights from Chapter 7

Insights from Chapter 8

Insights from Chapter 1

#1

Being a gentleman is not about following a bunch of rules. It’s about having a profound respect for yourself and others. By following the simple tips in this chapter, any ruffian can turn into a proper gentleman.

#2

Dressing like a gentleman will boost your own confidence and win you the respect of others. Your appearance matters, and dressing like a gentleman will boost your chances of success.

#3

A good suit is a man’s best wardrobe addition. A man should have at least one good suit that he can wear to job interviews, weddings, and special occasions. However, choosing a suit is not like choosing a T-shirt and a pair of jeans.

#4

The most important area to check for fit is in the shoulder or yoke area of the jacket. The shoulder and upper back area should lie flat along your body. Make sure the armholes are comfortable.

#5

Check the fit of the suit jacket. It should drape comfortably and freely on the front of your body, not be so tight that you look like a twelve-year-old borrowing your dad’s suit, and should cover your butt completely.

#6

The break in your trouser is where your pant’s hem falls on your shoes. If your break is too high, you'll look like Steve Urkel. If it's too low, your pants will swallow your dew beaters. You have three options for where the break is on your pant: the full break, the medium break, and no break.

#7

The full break: The bottom of the hem covers the heel of the shoe. This option provides a much longer covering, keeping the pants from exposing one’s socks when walking. The medium break: The bottom of the hem falls in the middle of the heel of the shoe. It provides less covering for the sock when walking but keeps the fabric further away from the floor and reduces the chance of tripping.

#8

The pocket square is experiencing a renaissance, and for good reason. They are an easy and inexpensive way to vary the look of the same suit. Pocket squares add some visual interest and flair to your appearance.

#9

A pocket square is an essential part of a man’s suit collection. It can be patterned or solid, and should complement some color on your tie. Avoid matching the colors exactly, as it looks like you’re trying too hard.

#10

To fold a corner pocket square, lay it on a flat surface with one corner facing up and one corner facing down so it looks like you have a baseball