The Etiquette of Suits and Sport Coats - Paperback

by Ivan M. C. Chen Ph. D. (Author)

Suits and sport jackets are among the most important items in a man's wardrobe not only because of their prices, but also because of their visibility. Today, important business transactions and international affairs are conducted by men and women who wear suits or some kinds of jackets. Most men are not wearing a correct suit or are not wearing a suit correctly. Alan Flusser, a prominent fashion designer, believes 90% of all men wear their coat sleeves too long. The sleeve length is one of the most obvious areas. If a man can make such a mistake, he probably will make more mistakes in other areas. Contemporary writings on men's suits and sport jackets are ineffective in teaching consumers what to buy. Most publications describe every style and detail of suits and sport jackets but fail to suggest or explain which style or detail is preferred. This book focuses on how to shop and wear suits and sport coats. Dr. Ivan Chen has sold men's clothing for more than a decade. His advice has changed tens of thousands of people's mind about men's clothing. Many of his recommendations are original and have never appeared in previous literature. If you cup your fingers to determine the length of your jacket, do not know why pants should be finished with a slanted bottom, or you send your suits to dry cleaners and have them damaged regularly, this book is a must read for you. This book will surprise you and save you a lot of money by buying and wearing the right suit correctly.

Author Biography

Mr. Ivan M.C. Chen was born in 1956 in Taipei, Taiwan. He graduated in 1977 from Ming-Chi Institute of Technology. In 1983, Mr. Chen came to the United States to pursue advanced degrees. He earned an MBA from the University of Scranton, PA in 1985 and a Ph.D. in education from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 1991. Mr. Chen strives for perfection on everything he does. He studies constantly and becomes an expert on whatever he does. He has been able to share his expertise through publications in various professions. He wrote a manuscript, The Psychology of Soldiers, which was recommended by the Ministry of Defense to join the Seventh Military Sciences Golden Statue Award Contest in Taiwan. He published many articles on business and management in prominent magazines and journals in Taiwan. He was chosen as one of the keynote speakers to present his doctoral dissertation in the Seventh Conference of Distance Education Association held at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1991. After serving tens of thousands of customers in a retail department store for more than a decade, Mr. Chen has gained valuable expertise in menswear. Mr. Chen has been able to understand and explain many phenomena in men's clothing better than any fashion expert. Mr. Chen often provides surprising, yet convincing explanations. Many of his answers are thought provoking and are contrary to common beliefs.