That visual over load that is ADD candy is the one and only Apparel Arts Magazine. Issues sell for north of $400 but an affordable alternative is the Gruppo set that can be had for a couple hundred bucks. Instead of buying that seersucker suit this Summer -- get this book.
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Handsome color coordination with suit/jacket, trousers, hat, shirt, tie and even socks presented in a simple graphic. Not so much a "How To" but an inspiration whose purpose was to give salesmen (it was a trade magazine) ideas and increased sales.
Classic style from 1934
Easily worn today
Almost
The beauty of timeless style, erudite coordination and good shoes. All of this would look perfectly normal in any men's store today. Except perhaps The Men's Wearhouse. 
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