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  FASHION: 150 Years of Couturiers, Designers, Labels

  Book (hf ULLMANN)
  

  Rating (6 reviews):

  (5.0/5)

  

  encyclopedic, heavily illustrated history of fashion from 1860s to the present

  "Fashion - 150 Years" is an encyclopedic work, not only in content but in size and weight. Fashion is taken from about the mid 1800s to the present. Seeling locates the beginnings of modern fashion about 1860 when the English clothing designer Charles Frederick Worth working in Paris put labels with his signature on the gowns he designed. Seeling sees this as turning clothing--however ornamental, stylized, or individualized--into art--Worth was the first "fashion designer."Since Worth's innovative touch, there have been scores of outstanding fashion designers--all of whom make their appearance. The history of fashion from the mid 1860s is related in terms of profiles of the leading, most imaginative and skilled, most influential, and often most acclaimed fashion designers accompanied by abundant photographic material. One could follow the history just by following the copious, most color photographs. One sees how fashion spread out from its beginnings in Paris to the... 5/5 Henry Berry "Henry Berry" (Southport, CT) - See all my reviews, January 10, 2011

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  Fantastic on any bookshelf or as a substantial gift!

  I love this book! On its own it looks fantastic on any bookshelf, delve into the pages and this book unfolds the secrets and stories behind fashion designers. The style and layout of the content reminds me of those autobiography-type magazine articles.These photos are fantastic and openly displays the variety of fashion from the cute and inspiring, to the odd and very abstract!The photographs are really well spaced and nicely breaks up the very informative text. An excellent reference book with interesting and little-known facts about these designers. 5/5 SocialDeb - See all my reviews This review is from: FASHION: 150 Years of Couturiers, Designers, Labels (Hardcover) I love this book! On its own it looks fantastic on any bookshelf, delve into the pages and this book unfolds the secrets and stories behind fashion designers. The style and layout of the content reminds me of those autobiography-type magazine articles.These photos are fantastic and openly displays the variety of fashion from the cute and inspiring, to the odd and very abstract!The photographs are really well spaced and nicely breaks up the very informative text. An excellent reference book with interesting and little-known facts about these designers. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , December 9, 2010

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  If you buy only one, this is it

  Huge, detailed, wide ranging and wonderfully illustrated. If you buy only one book on fashion, this should be the one. 5/5 BookLuvR "Impatient for change" - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: FASHION: 150 Years of Couturiers, Designers, Labels (Hardcover) Huge, detailed, wide ranging and wonderfully illustrated. If you buy only one book on fashion, this should be the one. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , August 13, 2011

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  The Evolution of Fashion (Classic Reprint)

  Book (Forgotten Books)
  List Price: $7.27
  

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  Fashion 101: A Crash Course in Clothing

  Book (Zest Books)
  

  Rating (18 reviews):

  (4.5/5)

  

  This is Great

  This book is a great blend of history, factoids and advice, covering a wide spectrum of fashion from the go-go boot to the corset.I have never discovered anything like this before and would deffinately recommend it to anyone interested in fashion, whether it is a fashion student or someone trying to improve the contents of their own closet. 5/5 Patrick L. Schmitz (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews, July 2, 2008

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  I really love clothes

  This book has given me a new perspective and puts a rich history into the things I wear everyday. A detailed clothing bible if you will, this book covers every type of fashion trend, including hot pants, all the way to every accesory or shoe one could want to know about. It gives hot new trends and old classic styles their names, talking about where things really originiated, making me feel more informed about fashion and even sound smarter! :) All in all this is a great book and a MUST have if you spend as much time as me choosing my outfit everyday! 4/5 Gail Weinstein (San Francisco) - See all my reviews, July 20, 2008

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  Ehh...ok

  This book as decent, it's great if you're looking to know types of pants or types of collars, but I was hoping to learn more. Most of it consisted of things anyone would know. A platform shoe, a sports bra, a vest. Simple articles of clothing people wear all the time made this book very generic and not very imformative to someone aspiring to learn more about fashion and what makes it work. However, the one feature I loved was where it described who made it to begin with, and who made it hot. If you're looking for fashion history this book could be quite useful. Good luck, I hope you find what you are looking for. 3/5 Peri - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Fashion 101: A Crash Course in Clothing (Paperback) This book as decent, it's great if you're looking to know types of pants or types of collars, but I was hoping to learn more. Most of it consisted of things anyone would know. A platform shoe, a sports bra, a vest. Simple articles of clothing people wear all the time made this book very generic and not very imformative to someone aspiring to learn more about fashion and what makes it work. However, the one feature I loved was where it described who made it to begin with, and who made it hot. If you're looking for fashion history this book could be quite useful. Good luck, I hope you find what you are looking for. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , December 29, 2010

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  My Wonderful World of Fashion: A Book for Drawing, Creating and Dreaming

  Book (Laurence King Publishers)
  

  Rating (55 reviews):

  (4.4/5)

  

  When the fashionista marches to the beat of her own drum

  This book is a better approach to fashion for girls in a lot of ways. The book itself is heavy on what appear to be recycled materials, and the text and graphics are in black and magenta, but the austerity is offset by a down to earth artistic style of illustration and engaging, conversation prose.Normally, I'm pretty skeptical about fashion books for girls. This one, I would consider giving to a girl.It encourages readers to actually make things rather than look at glossy picture. There are a wide range of ideas for drawing, some things to cut out, and ideas for projects for the readers.It's not tied to a marketing campaign. Many fashion books are tied to a specific brand of clothes or toys. This one is not.It enourages readers to come up with their own ideas, rather than accept the interpretations of the authors and their product placement.It surveys a broad range of cultural influences and eras. Ancient, modern,... 4/5 E. M. Van Court "Van, emvc (at) lycos.com" (Honolulu, Hawai'i, USA) - See all my reviews, October 28, 2009

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  The most beautiful coloring book for children and adults

  I am a 29-year-old graphic designer who works at a fashion house. I saw this book featured on a blog and immediately rushed over to amazon.com to purchase it. A tremendous amount of talent and creativity went in to creating each page. Some of the spreads are absolutely beautiful - i.e., the gloves, the shoes, the flowers...Nina is an amazingly talented illustrator - you may not like her style, but that's just what it is: her style.I highly recommend this book, because it goes above and beyond what one might expect from a coloring book. 5/5 Brenda "designgirl" (Brooklyn, NY) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: My Wonderful World of Fashion: A Book for Drawing, Creating and Dreaming (Paperback) I am a 29-year-old graphic designer who works at a fashion house. I saw this book featured on a blog and immediately rushed over to amazon.com to purchase it. A tremendous amount of talent and creativity went in to creating each page. Some of the spreads are absolutely beautiful - i.e., the gloves, the shoes, the flowers...Nina is an amazingly talented illustrator - you may not like her style, but that's just what it is: her style.I highly recommend this book, because it goes above and beyond what one might expect from a coloring book. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , December 4, 2009

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  A good book for girls interested in fashion...

  It says here this book is for ages 8 and up but I feel like it should be for older children myself. It has black and white pictures of clothes, shoes, accessories, etc that your child can color in and fashion their own designs. There's even a page of different button shapes...although I thought that page didn't include a good representation of buttons in general. The page with bows was much better.It even encourages your child to seek out old patterns for ideas, which I thought was neat. The page with the different stitches was also rather generic and you will have to illustrate this to your child yourself.Overall, I think the book is really neat and any girl interested in fashion will enjoy putting her ideas into play using this book. I also think mom will enjoy helping her along with her project! 4/5 Judy Smith "judylynnsbooks" (jamestown, ky United States) - See all my reviews, December 1, 2009

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  LKP-96326

  Chronicle Books

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  9781856696326

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  The Fashion Designer Survival Guide, Revised and Expanded Edition: Start and Run Your Own Fashion Business

  Book (Kaplan Publishing)
  

  Rating (21 reviews):

  (4.4/5)

  

  Read this book, just so you can do the opposite

  I have a small fashion label that launched last year. To begin, I invested approximately $15,000 in the sewing, fabrics and labor, and another $5,000 in advertising, most of which I do myself. I do not employ a production manager as is insisted on in this book. I do not have a twenty step process that requires a dozen middle-people and unneeded management. It is me- the designer, a contract sewing company and me and my husband doing the advertising. It is hard work, but the point is that doing this, we make very good profits even the first year. If I employed this author's advice, I would have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars (which I do not have) on pretty much nothing. My clothing is sold in the US, UK and by Fall of 2012 we plan to have shops in Panama and Rio De Janeiro.A few notes:I can't sew. I hate sewing. I have a good eye for design and design what I think are great clothes. Others think so too and they buy them.I am not an artist. I have never... 2/5 Magicians_assistant (global citizen) - See all my reviews This review is from: The Fashion Designer Survival Guide, Revised and Expanded Edition: Start and Run Your Own Fashion Business (Paperback) I have a small fashion label that launched last year. To begin, I invested approximately $15,000 in the sewing, fabrics and labor, and another $5,000 in advertising, most of which I do myself. I do not employ a production manager as is insisted on in this book. I do not have a twenty step process that requires a dozen middle-people and unneeded management. It is me- the designer, a contract sewing company and me and my husband doing the advertising. It is hard work, but the point is that doing this, we make very good profits even the first year. If I employed this author's advice, I would have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars (which I do not have) on pretty much nothing. My clothing is sold in the US, UK and by Fall of 2012 we plan to have shops in Panama and Rio De Janeiro.A few notes:I can't sew. I hate sewing. I have a good eye for design and design what I think are great clothes. Others think so too and they buy them.I am not an artist. I have never... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , August 29, 2010

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  Not impressed.

  Extremely disappointed with this book. Rather than focusing on the struggles, adversities, drawbacks, and the unhappiness of being a designer, I'd rather invest my time in a text which offers concrete instruction on how to overcome the obstacles. This book is premised upon the "facts" that you: a) require hundreds of thousands of dollars in reserve to even consider launching your own line, b) MUST work for several years under another designer prior to designing for yourself, and c) you most likely won't make it, even on a small scale. Every artist is aware of monetary limitations and minuscule success rates, so I believe most of us would benefit more from tangible advice, and an author who can offer various routes to achieve discernible goals (rather than abstract ideas and incessant "words of warning"). A few good points throughout the book, but I wouldn't recommend it. 2/5 msb - See all my reviews This review is from: The Fashion Designer Survival Guide, Revised and Expanded Edition: Start and Run Your Own Fashion Business (Paperback) Extremely disappointed with this book. Rather than focusing on the struggles, adversities, drawbacks, and the unhappiness of being a designer, I'd rather invest my time in a text which offers concrete instruction on how to overcome the obstacles. This book is premised upon the "facts" that you: a) require hundreds of thousands of dollars in reserve to even consider launching your own line, b) MUST work for several years under another designer prior to designing for yourself, and c) you most likely won't make it, even on a small scale. Every artist is aware of monetary limitations and minuscule success rates, so I believe most of us would benefit more from tangible advice, and an author who can offer various routes to achieve discernible goals (rather than abstract ideas and incessant "words of warning"). A few good points throughout the book, but I wouldn't recommend it. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , January 7, 2010

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  A Review from a soon-to-be Fashion Designer.

  I will admit-- I chose this "how to start a fashion business" guide book over the other ones because it's more famous. And because of the Diane Von Furstenberg foreword, Tim Gunn review, and many little interviews with actual designers. Lets not forget the great price (w/ free shipping if $25 is spent).This book is definitely a good read-- its full of practical information and great advice and real-world examples of situations designers go through (designers going bankrupt, exclusivity of certain production factories, problems with selling to certain stores, etc). Its a very "real" look at fashion from a well thought out point of view.All that said, when I began to create my business plan this book was little help. I mean it certainly gave me a great summarized outline, but it lacks numbers. I just wish it had more number examples, you know more "averages". Like the average or sample amounts of material cost, production, and overhead cost for an emerging... 4/5 Jane Tompkins - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: The Fashion Designer Survival Guide, Revised and Expanded Edition: Start and Run Your Own Fashion Business (Paperback) I will admit-- I chose this "how to start a fashion business" guide book over the other ones because it's more famous. And because of the Diane Von Furstenberg foreword, Tim Gunn review, and many little interviews with actual designers. Lets not forget the great price (w/ free shipping if $25 is spent).This book is definitely a good read-- its full of practical information and great advice and real-world examples of situations designers go through (designers going bankrupt, exclusivity of certain production factories, problems with selling to certain stores, etc). Its a very "real" look at fashion from a well thought out point of view.All that said, when I began to create my business plan this book was little help. I mean it certainly gave me a great summarized outline, but it lacks numbers. I just wish it had more number examples, you know more "averages". Like the average or sample amounts of material cost, production, and overhead cost for an emerging... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , November 13, 2009

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  In Fashion: From Runway to Retail, Everything You Need to Know to Break Into the Fashion Industry

  Book (Clarkson Potter)
  

  Rating (13 reviews):

  (4.1/5)

  

  A MUST HAVE for anyone who has a passion in life for something-especially fashion!!

  I am a recent graduate working in the fashion industry and this book is officially my fashion bible. I could not put this book down. It gives you a real, upclose understanding about..everything in this industry. It really answers so many questions in terms of how to act and what it really takes to make it in this industry, as well as, personal questions such as what aspect of this industry would be best for you. As someone looking to design, reading this book further convinced me I am doing exactly what I was put on this earth to do. I am buying every single one of my friends this book for christmas and I highly recommend this book for anyone looking to get into fashion, starting fashion, or who already work in the industry!! 5/5 Claire - See all my reviews This review is from: In Fashion: From Runway to Retail, Everything You Need to Know to Break Into the Fashion Industry (Paperback) I am a recent graduate working in the fashion industry and this book is officially my fashion bible. I could not put this book down. It gives you a real, upclose understanding about..everything in this industry. It really answers so many questions in terms of how to act and what it really takes to make it in this industry, as well as, personal questions such as what aspect of this industry would be best for you. As someone looking to design, reading this book further convinced me I am doing exactly what I was put on this earth to do. I am buying every single one of my friends this book for christmas and I highly recommend this book for anyone looking to get into fashion, starting fashion, or who already work in the industry!! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , October 31, 2010

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  AMAZING!

  As someone in the industry, I wish I'd known some of what I am reading now in Ms. Iverson's "In Fashion" when I was just starting out. Also a very fun read and I love the final chapter with all the do's/dont's lists. On the other hand, this isn't just a book for someone who wants to break into the fashion industry. It applies to anyone who wants to "make it" in their respective careers/lives because it is very inspiring. 5/5 in fashion girl - See all my reviews This review is from: In Fashion: From Runway to Retail, Everything You Need to Know to Break Into the Fashion Industry (Paperback) As someone in the industry, I wish I'd known some of what I am reading now in Ms. Iverson's "In Fashion" when I was just starting out. Also a very fun read and I love the final chapter with all the do's/dont's lists. On the other hand, this isn't just a book for someone who wants to break into the fashion industry. It applies to anyone who wants to "make it" in their respective careers/lives because it is very inspiring. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , September 10, 2010

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  Great author, amazing book!

  As a current college student trying to break into the industry I need all the tips and advice I can get. Studied this cover to cover before an interview at Allure Magazine and a week later was called and offered the internship! Couldn't have done it without all the great advice! Must have for a fashionista! 5/5 Stephanie - See all my reviews This review is from: In Fashion: From Runway to Retail, Everything You Need to Know to Break Into the Fashion Industry (Paperback) As a current college student trying to break into the industry I need all the tips and advice I can get. Studied this cover to cover before an interview at Allure Magazine and a week later was called and offered the internship! Couldn't have done it without all the great advice! Must have for a fashionista! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , September 16, 2010

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  The Evolution of Fashion

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  100 Years of Fashion Illustration

  Book (Laurence King Publishers)
  

  Rating (17 reviews):

  (4.5/5)

  

  Great Reference BOOK for Illustrators

  I own pretty much all of the fashion illustration books out there- but this one makes for a great gift as well as reference book. The book is loaded with full color images and a lot of interesting rare drawings that I've never seen before from obscure artists. Spans a lot of years too! 5/5 kime Buzzelli (Los Angeles , CA) - See all my reviews This review is from: 100 Years of Fashion Illustration (Paperback) I own pretty much all of the fashion illustration books out there- but this one makes for a great gift as well as reference book. The book is loaded with full color images and a lot of interesting rare drawings that I've never seen before from obscure artists. Spans a lot of years too! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , June 26, 2007

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  really wonderful

  I have the Vogue Illustration book, which I loved. Wasn't expecting this book to be as good. VERY pleasantly surprised. Lots of good illustrations with some real quirky ones I've never seen. Also, some more contemporary illustrators---some of which are quite good. Nice surprise! 5/5 Christopher S. Smallwood - See all my reviews, August 23, 2007

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  Great for reference

  This is a great book for any illustrator to have, loaded thick with full color images. The illustrations are done in a wide variety of different styles, hours could be spent considering some of the images. If your interested in drawing people this is a good book to have on your shelf. 4/5 Erik J. Hoff "Dr. Strange" (IL) - See all my reviews, December 5, 2007

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  Fashion Design Course: Principles, Practice, and Techniques: A Practical Guide for Aspiring Fashion Designers

  Book (Barron's Educational Series)
  

  Rating (8 reviews):

  (4.9/5)

  

  Packed with information and illustrations

  This is a thorough book covering all aspects of fashion design. It covers the different markets within the fashion industry from designer to budget, describes the design process, gives information about a variety of textiles along with fabric photos, describes the difference between woven and knit fabrics and clothing, covers technical design and flat sketching along with examples of flats, provides over a dozen assignments/exercises that enhance creativity and aid the development of a collection, gives resume writing tips and portfolio creation suggestions along with actual portfolio examples, and it ends with interview transcripts of industry professionals. There are inspiring fashion illustration and collections throughout the book to complement the text.This would be a great resource for those entering fashion schools to get an overview of what's ahead and after graduation for a solid review of the lessons learned in college and to prepare for the career ahead. 5/5 S. tahmasebi "s" - See all my reviews, December 26, 2010

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  best book ever!

  if you go to parsons as a fashion major, you MUST BUY THIS BOOK!!the author is the director of parsons bfa, and all the assignments that you will have in parsons are talked about in this book.IT IS VERY HELPFUL !! 5/5 kimi - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Fashion Design Course: Principles, Practice, and Techniques: A Practical Guide for Aspiring Fashion Designers (Paperback) if you go to parsons as a fashion major, you MUST BUY THIS BOOK!!the author is the director of parsons bfa, and all the assignments that you will have in parsons are talked about in this book.IT IS VERY HELPFUL !! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , October 15, 2010

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  Reads like a magazine

  If you read fashion magazines then you are going to enjoy this book tremendously. FULL COLOR, Straight to the point concise yet powerful information. It is a book that you gives you inspiration and shows you how to think and plan like a fashion designer. It gives you a brief timeline of important designers from 1910 to present included on the list is Proenza Schouler (Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCoullough who went to Parsons) 4/5 Melina - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Fashion Design Course: Principles, Practice, and Techniques: A Practical Guide for Aspiring Fashion Designers (Paperback) If you read fashion magazines then you are going to enjoy this book tremendously. FULL COLOR, Straight to the point concise yet powerful information. It is a book that you gives you inspiration and shows you how to think and plan like a fashion designer. It gives you a brief timeline of important designers from 1910 to present included on the list is Proenza Schouler (Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCoullough who went to Parsons) Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , January 2, 2011

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  The Pocket Stylist: Behind-the-Scenes Expertise from a Fashion Pro on Creating Your Own Look

  Book (Gotham)
  

  Rating (136 reviews):

  (4.4/5)

  

  A single source on how to look your best

  I am a French woman living in the US and have been looking for a book to teach my teenage daughter all the things that French women know about dressing well. This is THE book. It has everything. It covers subjects that may be covered elsewhere such as body type and flattering style, fit, how to build a wardrobe, what to invest in and what to have fun with. What I found most valuable, though, was how the author dispels the myths that fashion magazines promote. For example, she tells you how she prepares for a photoshoot and erases the myth of effortless good looks. She advocates that looking good is not about wearing the latest fashion, but knowing what makes you look good and wearing it. She outlines a basic wardrobe of timeless high quality basics that flatter and supplement with trendier and cheaper items that are fun but will not last as long in your wardrobe. This is how I dress and I can testify that it works.I will be for ever grateful to my grandmother for teaching... 5/5 Jocelyne "French lady" (Pittsburgh, PA USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: The Pocket Stylist: Behind-the-Scenes Expertise from a Fashion Pro on Creating Your Own Look (Hardcover) I am a French woman living in the US and have been looking for a book to teach my teenage daughter all the things that French women know about dressing well. This is THE book. It has everything. It covers subjects that may be covered elsewhere such as body type and flattering style, fit, how to build a wardrobe, what to invest in and what to have fun with. What I found most valuable, though, was how the author dispels the myths that fashion magazines promote. For example, she tells you how she prepares for a photoshoot and erases the myth of effortless good looks. She advocates that looking good is not about wearing the latest fashion, but knowing what makes you look good and wearing it. She outlines a basic wardrobe of timeless high quality basics that flatter and supplement with trendier and cheaper items that are fun but will not last as long in your wardrobe. This is how I dress and I can testify that it works.I will be for ever grateful to my grandmother for teaching... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , September 30, 2004

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  A book every woman who wants to look her best should own

  In the sea of so called 'fashion experts', Farr is a real standout. Her approach to style differs greatly in that it instructs women how to honestly assess their wardrobes and logically pinpoint their individual body type. She clarifies how to flatter any figure (including plus sizes), incorporate trends and individual style, mix and match pieces, shop on a budget and avoid falling victim to common fashion mishaps. The book isn't limited to just clothing - bras, stockings accessories and tips from beauty experts are also thoroughly covered. Best of all there are pages and pages of tips, places to shop and stylist secret weapons that even the most fashion savvy girl probably doesn't know. My favorite section of the book is 'Your Tailor is Your Best Friend' which details everything from having a garment fit to having a piece custom made. Unlike other guides I have read, this book is written without condescension and truly aims to make all women feel beautiful and stylish. This book... 5/5 Marianne (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews This review is from: The Pocket Stylist: Behind-the-Scenes Expertise from a Fashion Pro on Creating Your Own Look (Hardcover) In the sea of so called 'fashion experts', Farr is a real standout. Her approach to style differs greatly in that it instructs women how to honestly assess their wardrobes and logically pinpoint their individual body type. She clarifies how to flatter any figure (including plus sizes), incorporate trends and individual style, mix and match pieces, shop on a budget and avoid falling victim to common fashion mishaps. The book isn't limited to just clothing - bras, stockings accessories and tips from beauty experts are also thoroughly covered. Best of all there are pages and pages of tips, places to shop and stylist secret weapons that even the most fashion savvy girl probably doesn't know. My favorite section of the book is 'Your Tailor is Your Best Friend' which details everything from having a garment fit to having a piece custom made. Unlike other guides I have read, this book is written without condescension and truly aims to make all women feel beautiful and stylish. This book... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , February 16, 2004

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  Very useful, very informative

  Perhaps the single most vital thing I learned from this book is the all important shoulder to hip ratio and definition of waist that determines what shape you are. I myself, and countless other women tend to be so obsessed with perceived huge hips that we all dress like pears and wonder why we look lopsided. As someone with shoulders in proportion to my hips and a very defined waist, I should have been dressing very differently.What this book will tell you:1. This book will tell you how to dress for your specific body type, including fabrics and lengths that will look best on you.2. It will give you ideas on indispensibles, including where to buy them, where to splurge and where to skimp. It will also tell you how to go bargain hunting without looking like you did.3. It will tell you how best to work with your tailor, what is possible, what is not.4. I am not a plus sized woman, but if I was,this book would be a godsend in... 5/5 imported beer "henotheist" (Chicago) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: The Pocket Stylist: Behind-the-Scenes Expertise from a Fashion Pro on Creating Your Own Look (Hardcover) Perhaps the single most vital thing I learned from this book is the all important shoulder to hip ratio and definition of waist that determines what shape you are. I myself, and countless other women tend to be so obsessed with perceived huge hips that we all dress like pears and wonder why we look lopsided. As someone with shoulders in proportion to my hips and a very defined waist, I should have been dressing very differently.What this book will tell you:1. This book will tell you how to dress for your specific body type, including fabrics and lengths that will look best on you.2. It will give you ideas on indispensibles, including where to buy them, where to splurge and where to skimp. It will also tell you how to go bargain hunting without looking like you did.3. It will tell you how best to work with your tailor, what is possible, what is not.4. I am not a plus sized woman, but if I was,this book would be a godsend in... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , August 16, 2005

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