The Frugal Gentleman

Discover Savile Row style...on a Skid Row budget This book shows you how to dress well on a budget and how to save money on tailoring as well as off the peg clothing. It also gives advice on maintaining and repairing clothes, so that you can build a great classic and stylish wardrobe for a minimal outlay.The book gives invaluable tips and advice on many aspects of classic clothing purchase, including overseas tailors, vintage clothing shops and charity shops, military surplus, and Ebay. It also shows how you can 'be your own valet' with tips and tricks such as how to sponge and press a suit, how to remove elbow shine, how to 'turn' a shirt collar and cuffs, and how to repair shoes.The book is aimed at readers who already have a good knowledge of classic gentlemen's clothing, but would like to learn how to build a better wardrobe for less. Although written with British readers in mind, there is useful advice for well dressed gentlemen from any country.