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 Pretty good Apr 02, 2010
The tips are good, and the clothes used in the pictures are beautiful, but the book never says where to get the itsm featured. At the end of the book there is a big list of all the companies that contributed clothes for the pictures, but you don't know where the individual items can be found. Also, there are no pictures of real women-- it's all sketches--so you can't see what these things look like on someone with the body type. It would've been nice to see what actual people looked like in these clothes.
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 Dated Common Sense Mar 16, 2010
This book was written in 2003. That should speak for itself. The layout is cluttered and belabored with page after page of ugly, outdated clothes (Sequin camis are a "must"?!? For who, strippers?) with a few chic classics mixed in (think a beige trench coat like the one Igrid Bergman wore in Casablanca, but don't expect them to reference any glam actresses).
They recommend every girl have at least two swimsuits. So, now I guess I know how austere I really am, somehow struggling by all these years with one. The points between 'weekend' summer dresses and 'day party' summer dresses go unexplained, but still, apparently you should invest in two of each.
Plenty of tips on working wear, but I'm a stay at home mom. My uniform consists of a yogurt-splattered t-shirt. Naturally this book is geared toward a more modern woman, and since they don't address this I will. Stay at home mothers - invest in beautiful, drapey, comfortable, elegant nightwear. Keep the beaded details exiled to a loose rope or maybe to the slippers. This is the new nightwear, and it's soft and sexy and easily removable and comfortable for dozing off on the couch.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Can't do without it! Jan 30, 2010
I lost this book and missed it so much I bought it again! This is an essential element to building a woman's closet. Every 5 yrs or so I clean everything out and this helps to ensure that I have the essentials. The book doesn't get hung up in trends so the advice is not dated. Wonderful book!
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 Great book but some details lacking Jan 01, 2010
First off, I love this book. I am completely cleaning out my closets and started the process of making a wardrobe that makes sense. This book has helped more than I could have ever imagined. I would suggest anyone even remotely confused about what to wear to purchase this book. It made me confident with my belief that I should never wear any tapered pant (aka skinny jeans), but can still have fun with other styles.
It gives great details on basic items you should own and how many of each you should have. It teaches you the different types of necklines for tops, which would be most flattering for you bodytype, as well as what to look for in jeans, slacks, skirts, jackets, shoes, purses... nearly everything. Nearly.
A couple things I feel really lacked in the book is the lack of an accessories chapter. I know those of you who read this know that the book gave some comments on earrings and necklaces but there was no information on scarves, brooches, ect. And I understand that accessories isn't clothing but why not comment on what length of scarf to wear with a trench? Simple details finish outfits.
There also was very little information on how to care/maintain the investment pieces you are purchasing. There is a page towards the back of the book with simple advice like 'Don't let water sit on leather.' No information on which fabrics are best left to a professional to clean, or even what is quick fixes if you accidently got lipstick on your new top.
Great book but it seems like they need to make a part 2. Be sure to buy it, but also be prepared to start shopping for another to help fill in the gaps.
Helpful for outfit ideas Dec 28, 2009
Pictures of outfits were very helpful for ideas about putting new outfits together. Except on page 174 it looks as though they are suggesting to wear a denim 'suit' i.e. head to toe denim. Which we all know is a fashion no-no. All in all a good idea book to get you thinking about different options and combinations of cloths and shoes. I get most of my fashion advice from the show 'What Not To Wear' on TLC. Hosts Clinton Kelly and Stacy London have great advice and they have a book, here's the link:Dress Your Best: The Complete Guide to Finding the Style That's Right for Your Body
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