Andy's The Encyclopedia of Men's Clothes Andy's Encyclopedia of Men's Clothes contains complete information on every article of men's clothing: how to look your best, and garment history. PLUS there are chapters on fabrics, clothing care, foreign size conversions and grooming. It's a reference for classic clothing that you will use constantly and will be a benefit to you for a long, long time. This Encyclopedia software is in easy to use PDF (Adobe Acrobat) format so that you can instantly access any section of the book from your PC, MAC, iPhone, BlackBerry, or most any other Smart Phone! Library of Congress Copyright Office Registration TX 6-429-994 NOW in PDF !! You can download The Encyclopedia of Men's Clothes directly onto your computer almost instantly!!  Own it NOW!!     Thanks to the Tech Support and Sponsorship of RibbedTee.com!     JUST RELEASED - AN ALL NEW EBOOK (PDF) FORMAT!! CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW BELOW!! The Encyclopedia is now available in the most popular ebook format available - Adobe Acrobat! It's been UPDATED too! Download The Encyclopedia of Men's Clothes DIRECTLY on to your computer instantly! Only $28.99!   PC & MAC Users Click the BUY NOW button below Open publication You can order using a credit card or electronic check payments through PayPal.  It's easy and safe! PayPal is a secure and convenient payment method with built in protection against fraud.  PayPal is free to join and use.   Treat yourself!  It's also an appreciated gift for your Dad, Uncle, Son! Here is a recent testimonial about THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MEN'S CLOTHES: "I received The Encyclopedia of Men's Clothes this afternoon, Andy, and it's terrifically useful! Thank you for explaining how to access the various disk components--your instructions helped me to quickly navigate the book. I particularly like your logical, straightforward approach to each section. I mean to say, it really makes sense to explain why something matters, then how to care for it once you've chosen to incorporate the thing into your life, and then to include a history of the item, which focuses the reader's attention on its intrinsic value to a gentleman's kit. Your book is more useful than Esquire's Encyclopedia of 20th-Century Men's Fashions, because the latter serves as a chronicle not a guide. The Encyclopedia of Men's Clothes provides a road map for fellows who wish to understand the choices they make, and who wish to make choices they understand. I am simply delighted with your book!" -- J. de M. NM

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"I received The Encyclopedia of Men's Clothes this afternoon, Andy, and it's terrifically useful! Thank you for explaining how to access the various disk components--your instructions helped me to quickly navigate the book.

I particularly like your logical, straightforward approach to each section. I mean to say, it really makes sense to explain why something matters, then how to care for it once you've chosen to incorporate the thing into your life, and then to include a history of the item, which focuses the reader's attention on its intrinsic value to a gentleman's kit.

Your book is more useful than Esquire's Encyclopedia of 20th-Century Men's Fashions, because the latter serves as a chronicle not a guide. The Encyclopedia of Men's Clothes provides a road map for fellows who wish to understand the choices they make, and who wish to make choices they understand. I am simply delighted with your book!" -- J.M. NM

"The CD arrived today, and I was able to install it without too much fuss (I am essentially computer illiterate).

While there hasn't been time to read everything, a check of the index indicates an awful lot of useful info.  My wife, who is a former seamstress,  checked a few entries on "fit" and was favorably impressed.  For myself, I have no "clothes sense" and expect it to be very useful

I discovered your website - and CD offer - while fooling around on Google. Thank you for making this available, and for the quick action on my order."  -- JF

"Andy, Just wanted to drop a note to tell you how much I enjoyed perusing the CD-ROM when it arrived. I stayed up until 2 a.m. each night on the weekend. Many thanks for the service you provide to all who are trying to hold up the standards." 
-- DM, Shanghai, China

"Thanks for the superb encyclopedia."  -- DF, Men's store owner, FL

"Andy, I received your CD today and have already spent a dizzying hour exploring.  What fun.  Thanks for all of your work." --  TM, CA

I received The Encyclopedia of Men’s Clothes, and am quite pleased with it.  It’s highly informative, loaded with interesting facts, and I know I’ll spend hours with it and refer to it often.

I found your web site by doing a Google search for “pin collars.” The first result was a link to the forum, and I became positively hooked on it—I’ve spent far too much time reading posts in the past three days. When I branched out to the rest of the site, I discovered the wealth of information you’ve provided, and thought the CD-ROM was a must-have.

Thank you again for the wonderful CD, and the terrific website. -- S.W., VA

"I would really like to thank you for all the knowledge your encyclopedia and the forum has given me about men’s clothes, and I consider the $20.00 I spent on your CD, one of the best purchases I have made.

I believe that the information allows me to confidently make suggestions to customers about what looks nice, or what is made well, etc.   Maybe I'll mail you a check for a percentage of my commission!!"
--  AG, (Department store sales associate, NJ

“Love the website and the CD-Rom. Well written and edited, nicely designed (both). Thanks.”   --  JC, GA

“I enjoyed the encyclopedia CD-Rom.  I particularly enjoyed the necktie and the fabric sections, the common trait being a clear explanation of fairly specialized, technical subject matters.”   --  DN, MA 

“I recently purchased The Encyclopedia of Men's Clothes.  I could not have asked for a more informative and interesting book on men's fashion... long story short - I love it and I am recommending it to everyone I know.”   --  MMc, NY

"The Encyclopedia of Men’s Clothes will be a welcome addition to my e-references.  I anticipate that it will offer a lot of at hand assistance for someone who likes clothes, as do I."  -- RK, NY

Thank you for my copy of The Encyclopedia of Men's Clothes. I first heard of your website through my older brother. As time went by I found myself focusing less on my hobby of gaming and more on my new found interest in style. I knew I had taken a turn when instead of asking for a game I asked for a watch! After my 17 birthday I decided I wanted your book. Since then I've had nothing but enjoyment out of this great investment. I keep being amazed at the difference this book and site has, can, and will make. I will definitely recommend this book as a must for any persons library. Thank you again!-- R.P. OH

“I received the Encyclopedia.  It’s excellent!!!  Very informative!!!   A must for any profession that requires business attire.  I have already recommended it to several others.”   --  CR, CA

"I'd read the site off and on for about 6 months, and finally decided, 'Hey, the CD is only $20, why not check it out?  It's cheaper than buying Flusser's
book.'"   --  DD,  WI

"I have thoroughly enjoyed the CD-ROM.  What a great service for those of us who do not know anyone who "knows" men's fashion."  -- DR, NY

“I have gotten so much out of the Ask Andy Forum that I felt an obligation to buy the Encyclopedia CD.  I figured even if I got nothing out of it, it only cost 20 bucks.  Well, I received the Encyclopedia CD, and I've been going through it.  What a wealth of information.  I'm sure that even the cognoscenti on the Forum would learn something from the CD. I doubt that there is anybody around who couldn't benefit from it.     

I'll be the first to admit that there is a lot I don't know about clothing, but now all I have to do now is pop the CD in the computer and I can learn about clothing construction, what colors coordinate well, how to care for the clothes I'm spending all this money on, and even history lessons on how things got their names.  I love history so I get a kick out of finding out the origins of clothing.
 
Anyway, I bought this CD out of guilt and I ended up getting quite a deal.   It is $20 well spent.”    -- NP, PA

"I ordered your book a month ago, and I'm getting so much out of it I'd like to order two more books for my sons!”    -- DH, IL

"I did not order your CD-Rom for this occasion but I thought I would pass along the immediate help I received from it.  I recently applied for membership at a local organization. 

I found out that I was to be initiated this Saturday so I looked in my closet as to what to wear.  I was depressed.  After skimming parts of and really getting nourishment from some sections of your CD-Rom, I drove up to J. C. Penny's today.  Not a top line men’s store but nonetheless, I needed only casual clothes, but not jeans and a sweatshirt or clothes that do not fit anymore.

I picked up a pair of pleated, a little darker than khaki that fit around the waist and are the right length, a couple of new sweaters and 2 new belts (one black and one brown).

I got home and got assembled.

You're absolutely right!  I was looking at a different person than the one who wears trousers that don’t fit, and the wrong length.

I think I'll make the best first impression I can at the meeting.

Thank you so much.

Sincerely, -- EZ, NH

p.s. don't worry, I'll wear the right color socks!"

I have been reading your book, reference style. Here and there, as I become interested in different topics. The information flows smoothly and is very interesting. Good job! Hold out for a big signing bonus when you get your book contract. --D.H., Colorado

If anyone hasn't yet picked up a copy of Andy's Encyclopedia it is quite a good read and very informative. I am planning to give some as stocking stuffers next Christmas as a not so subtle hint to the sartorially challenged on my gift list.

For those with a kid getting ready to graduate from college (and khakis, jeans, polo shirts, tee shirts, body piercings, purple hair etcetera) to throw themselves into the dreaded real world where clothes are expected to be reasonably clean and somewhat well thought out.... this is a great graduation gift.

Kudos Andy.  -- CF, TX

“I received the CD and am thoroughly satisfied with the content.  It is well worth the money and I will spread the word about your website and book.”  -- TW, NY (owner of a custom clothing company)

"I got the encyclopedia this morning thanks!  I've been having a wonderful time reading through it and it's worth every penny. I just finished the section about kilts. It reminded me of a passage from Douglas Sutherland's The English Gentleman, Book Club Associates, London, 1981, p. 69:

"One Scottish gentleman, on being asked by a coy lady, 'Do tell me, is there anything worn under your kilt?' replied stiffly, 'Madam, to the best of my knowledge everything under my kilt is in perfect working order.'"

Thanks again for the wonderful book!"  -- DMcD, Scotland 

"An amazing compilation of clothing information." -- S.C., NJ

"I navigated the CD with no problem, and am having fun looking through it.

I'm not sophisticated in my clothing knowledge so I was excited finally to learn what a Blucher was!  And, I was really excited when I read about the loop by the top button on some pants--I thought it was for decoration all these years, now I know it has a function!"  -- K.F., NY

“I just wanted to inform you that the CD-rom arrived today and that we opened it easily from the D-drive.

I have many fashion books, many of them with hundreds of interesting pages about women's and men's fashion, but the way you explain things is so customer oriented and also very efficient.  Thank you very much."   -- J. S., Paris, France