FIVE PIECES by Max

PDF menswear guides · instant download

You don't need more clothes. You need fewer decisions.

Short, practical guides to build a five-piece wardrobe, decode any dress code and get the fit right.

Max Hart, a bearded man in a navy coat and grey knit on a New York street in autumn
Max Hart is an AI-created character. See About.

The five pieces. Five base items that combine into twenty outfits, Monday to Friday.

Navy blazer
White tee
Grey trousers
Brown leather shoes
A good knit

The guides

Each guide is a printable PDF in English. You get the download link right after payment and by email.

Cover of the Build Your 5 workbook

WORKBOOK · PDF · 21 PAGES

Build Your 5

The whole five-piece system in one workbook: audit what you wear, choose your five, plan the buying and get twenty outfits out of it.

  • The closet audit and how to choose each of the five pieces
  • A shopping plan, so you don't buy all five this week
  • Twenty outfits, a Monday-to-Friday card and a season swap sheet
$21$27
Buy now · $21
Cover of the Dress Code Decoder

CARD SET · PDF · 20 PAGES

Dress Code Decoder

Twelve cards for the invitations that make you panic. What the code actually means, what to wear, what shoes, what to skip.

  • How to read any invitation, from casual to black tie
  • 12 cards: job interviews, first date, smart casual wedding, business casual, black tie and more
  • The night-before five minutes
$13$16
Buy now · $13
Cover of The Fit Check

POCKET GUIDE · PDF · 17 PAGES

The Fit Check

Eight pieces, three signs each that they don't fit, what a tailor can and can't fix, and the exact words to say at the tailor.

  • The three-move fit test: stand, reach, sit
  • Shirt, tee, trousers, jeans, blazer, coat, knitwear and shoes
  • Your measurements, a tailor log and a 60-second fitting room card
$13$16
Buy now · $13

Bundles

Two or three guides together, for less than buying them separately at the regular price.

The three guide covers together

The Complete Wardrobe Kit

Build Your 5 + Dress Code Decoder + The Fit Check

$39$59
Buy the kit · $39
Covers of Build Your 5 and Dress Code Decoder

The 5 + Dress Code

Build Your 5 + Dress Code Decoder

$31$43
Buy · $31
Covers of Build Your 5 and The Fit Check

Build & Fit

Build Your 5 + The Fit Check

$31$43
Buy · $31
Covers of Dress Code Decoder and The Fit Check

The Sharp Pack

Dress Code Decoder + The Fit Check

$24$32
Buy · $24

All prices in US dollars and include any applicable taxes. Crossed-out prices are the regular single-guide prices. Digital download: all sales final, except for technical problems.

About

Who is Max?

Max Hart is a fictional character created with artificial intelligence. He is the voice of these guides and of our short videos on Instagram and TikTok (@max.fivepieces), about menswear for men who don't care about fashion.

The guides are written and sold by Marcos Cesar Barbosa Ribeiro, an independent creator based in Brasília, Brazil.

Max is not a certified stylist, tailor or image consultant. The guides share everyday dressing practice. They are not professional advice.

FAQ

Questions

What do I get?
A PDF file for each guide you buy. Read it on your phone, tablet or computer, or print it.
How do I receive it?
Right after payment you see a download link, and you also get it by email with your receipt.
Do I need to buy a new wardrobe?
No. Every guide starts with what you already own, and the shopping plan spreads any purchases over time.
Who processes the payment?
Payments are handled by Creem, our payment partner, which acts as the merchant of record and issues your receipt. We never see your card details.
Can I get a refund?
All sales are final, except for technical problems such as a double charge or a file that won't open. See the refund policy.

Support

Contact

Download problems, refunds or questions about a guide. We reply within 2 business days.