5 stars (Well Done!) - This book is the best of it's kind. It is simple and to the point. It's going to change the way I approach shopping for clothes. Stacy and Clinton work to make people look good no matter what their shape or weight or height or figure flaws. When I saw some of the pictures of people (in their underwear) I thought, "No way are they going to make this person look good!" But I was wrong every single time. The people look good. They look together. It made me feel good just to see the change. What I think Stacy and Clinton are about is that they want people to feel good about their bodies no matter what(or where) their problem areas are. What they show us in this book is that we all really can have our "outsides" match our "insides." 5 stars (Stacy and Clinton Don't Disappoint) - I was thrilled to see the American hosts of What Not To Wear co authored a book. The show is fabulous and the book lives up to that standard. First, the book helps you identify your body type not by using some fruit or obscure geometric shape but real world identifiers. The guidelines they use are so simple they make sense for those of us not so handy with a tape measure. Also, the book does not assume every one who is petite is a size 6. Guidelines are given for a variety of shapes, sizes and heights. It also shows you how to dress for work, play and formal occasions. My absolute favorite part is the pictures in the back of the book that show and tell (some fashion books assume you know what a bolero jacket looks like). No assumptions are made here this book provides pictures for everything the authors talk about or recommend which to me makes perfect sense. Fashion is so visual and at last there is a fashion book with actual pictures of real people wearing the right clothes instead of 3 or 4 cartoon drawings that supposedly represent human body shapes or pictures of the same two people who supposedly represent every figure flaw or asset. S... Three Rivers Press :: Self-Help & General :: Psychological aspects :: Hobbies&Crafts :: Fashion :: Diet & Health & Fitness :: Crafts & Hobbies :: Clothing and dress :: Beauty & Grooming :: Dress Your Best - The Complete Guide to Finding the Style That-s Right for Your Body
5 stars (Bullseye!) - This was a great read! It is right on the money with all the issues that those of us entering middle age should be thinking about and acting upon. The book is life-affirming and inspirational! 5 stars (A GREAT READ!!! ) - A great read!!! As someone about to enter this stage of my life it was a great guide and opened my eyes to the endless opportunities that still lie ahead of me. I have always loved the quote " you know you are getting old when your regrets outweigh your dreams"...this book has encouraged me to keep dreaming and stop regretting!!! 1 stars (What a disappointment!) - Totally agree with earlier reviewer -- a waste of $. A general mish-mash, all-around guide trying to cover both ends of the age spectrum with too much generality and rah-rah for what we already know. Not one to keep as a reference. So sorry to see one of my favorite no-nonsense financial columnists, Jane Bryant Quinn, touting this book on the flap. Her credibility slipped a notch. ... Wiley :: Self-Help & General :: Retirement :: Self-Help :: Psychology :: Life skills :: General :: Beauty & Grooming - General :: Aging :: Daniel J Kadlec :: Ken Dychtwald :: :: The Power Years - A User-s Guide to the Rest of Your Life
1 stars (Might be good if you are clueless!) - The book was okay, but I get more enjoyment from a copy of Vogue. It would probably be great for a woman who has no clue how to dress for her body type. Also, they did not address every body type! They should have added no butt and long torso! I got more out of their apperance on Oprah(which is why I bought the book) than from the book. 2 stars ( What Not to Wear ) - I was disappointed. The info was very basic...actually TOO basic for what they actually charged for the book. I will probably give the book away; would not recommend buying it. The humor was not worth the cost. 1 stars (Overtones) - I just do not like the tone of this book-its just too too bossy for my taste. This is a book written by the two the most 'bitchy and obnoxious' fashionistas.As Simon Cowell is to AMERICAN IDOL,these two are to FASHION. ... Riverhead Books :: Self-Help :: Handbooks :: manuals :: etc :: General :: Fashion :: Diet & Health & Fitness :: Clothing and dress :: Beauty & Grooming - Fashion :: Robin Matthews :: Susann :: What Not to Wear
5 stars (As good as the book on wool) - When identifying fabric, texture is more important than appearance. Even though I don't sew, I do purchase vintage items for my prop company and I have to label the outfit in the description. If you want to learn about fabric, this is the way to go. 5 stars (Indispensible resource for silk junkies!) - This book was love-at-first-sight. It doesn't blab unnecessarily about the fabric, just lets you touch and see it for yourself. While being very visual and tactile, it also devotes a page with all the relevant information about each particular kind of silk (and who would have thought there would be so many?!): how to care for it, how difficult it is to sew, the ideal projects for each fabric, its characteristics, its approximate price per yard, hints/tips for working with the fabric, etc. I wish there was a reference book like this for everything! It has really inspired me and given me the confidence and knowledge that I need to both shop for silk and start some projects. 5 stars (Yes, you need this book) - This is the perfect book if your local fabric store doesn't carry any (or enough) silk to learn on your own. Words just can't replace running the fabric through your fingers to see if it will work for your project, and this book lets you do that and more. The information collected here is worth twice the asking price. Now you can order what you need off the internet sites and have a better idea what to expect. ... Rain City Publishing :: Textile fabrics :: Silk :: Sewing :: Reference :: Design - Textile & Costume :: Clothing Design :: Beauty & Grooming - Apparel Guides :: Hobbies&Crafts :: Fashion :: Cr :: All About Silk- A Fabric Dictionary - Swatchbook (Fabric Reference Series- Volume 1)
2 stars (a waste of my money) - I found this book essentially useless to me. I found the vulgar words unnecessary in a book of this type. Too much time was also spent on colors that go together. I was very disappointed that I bought this book and wish I had read the reviews before I did so. 1 stars (Waste of Money) - Glad I found the book on sale - would hate to think I spent full price dollars. 2 stars (Little use for young ladies with normal wieght and shape) - If you are over 40 or very much not in shape,then this book can help you out some,given that you are willing to throw money on those 'equitments' mentioned in the book. But if you don't have 'obvious' weakness in your bodyshape,just want to learn how to dress better,then this book doesn't worth the $15 price at all. Maybe you can try their other books 'What not to wear'.I haven't read it because i lost faith in their book already. I bought the book because of the oprah show.Should be careful about these TV ads later... ... Riverhead Trade :: Art & Fashion :: Women's clothing :: Psychological aspects :: Hobbies&Crafts :: Fashion :: Diet & Health & Fitness :: Crafts & Hobbies :: Beauty & Grooming - Fashio :: What You Wear Can Change Your Life
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