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G. Bruce Boyer Quotes

Real style is never right or wrong. It's a matter of being yourself on purpose.

Real style is never right or wrong. It's a matter of being yourself on purpose.

G. Bruce Boyer
Fashion, Being Yourself, Real
G. Bruce Boyer (2015). “True Style: The History and Principles of Classic Menswear”, p.140, Hachette UK

It is both delusional and stupid to think that clothes don't really matter and we should all wear whatever we want. Most people don't take clothing seriously enough, but whether we should or not, clothes do talk to us and we make decisions based on people's appearances.

G. Bruce Boyer
Stupid, Thinking, Clothes

Real luxury is understanding quality, and having the time to enjoy it.

G. Bruce Boyer
Real, Luxury, Understanding

Precision in dress is the neurotic refuge of the perpetually insecure.

G. Bruce Boyer
Insecure, Style, Dresses
G. Bruce Boyer (2015). “True Style: The History and Principles of Classic Menswear”, p.139, Hachette UK

The style of studied nonchalance is the psychological triumph of grace over order.

G. Bruce Boyer
Order, Grace, Style
"True Style: The History and Principles of Classic Menswear". Book by G. Bruce Boyer, September 08, 2015.

The man who, as is often said, can get away with wearing a trench coat over his dinner jacket, or an old school tie for a belt, is the one who in fact understands best the rules of proper dress and can bend them to suit his own personality and requirements.

G. Bruce Boyer
Old School, Men, Ties

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