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Edition: First Printing
Binding: Turtleback
Publisher: Gotham
Date Published: 11/6/2003
ISBN-13:9781592400362ISBN:1592400361
Description: Very Good. 1592400361 Clean text. SATISF GNTD + SHIPS W/IN 24 HRS. Sorry, no APO deliveries. Ships in a padded envelope with free tracking. 6100p. read more
Description: Very Good. 1592400361 Paperback, Condition: Very Good; this book is in very good condition with light discoloration due to aging and other light wear. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Gotham Books, New York, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9781592400362ISBN:1592400361
Binding: Turtleback
Publisher: Gotham
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9781592400362ISBN:1592400361
Description: Very Good. 1592400361. Moderate rubbing to cover. Otherwise the book is in very good condition; pages are clean with NO markings, binding tight. Fashion. Pasadena's finest independent new and used bookstore.; 1.1 x 8 x 6.4 Inches; 320 pages. read more
Edition: First edition. 1st Printing, October 2003
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Gotham Books
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9781592400362ISBN:1592400361
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Cover shows light wear but pages are in Fine condition. Trade paperback; glued binding. 320 p. Contains: illus., index. read more
Description: Fine. 1592400361 *NEW* Same ISBN but purse shown on cover is BLUE with a center Buckle. Turtle back (Semi-Hardcover) Fresh from the distributor. Has remainder mark on edge. May have shelf wear. read more
Binding: Turtleback
Publisher: Gotham
Date Published: 2003-11-06
ISBN-13:9781592400362ISBN:1592400361
Description: New. New paperback book with publisher's inventory mark. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED! We ship 6 days a week, generally within 24 hours; single CDs and DVDs upgraded to 1st class! read more
Binding: Turtleback
Publisher: Gotham
Date Published: 2003-11-10
ISBN-13:9781592400362ISBN:1592400361
Description: Like New in None as issued. jacket. First printing, different handbag shown on front. Clean & tight throughout, very slight shelf wear. We ship 6 days a week, generally within 24 hours; single CDs and DVDs upgraded to 1st class! read more
"This book is a great resource for women wishing to expand their wardrobes in a way which coordinates with their existing items and also provides a great guideline for acquiring "basic" pieces."
"i thought this book was more informative & applicable that the style guide. the idea of a "shopping manual" kind of make the anarcho anti-capitalist in me cringe, but we all need to clothe our naked forms, do we not? & i am no longer a mere wisp of a 20-year-old, able to fit into any garment i stumble across in the local goodwill, indifferent to slings & arrows which accompany whatever bizarre ensemble i cobble together. i have to admit, i am really attracted to books that are like guides on how to do stuff for which you wouldn't think you'd really need instruction. this book goes through every piece of clothing that may be in a lady's wardrobe, from swimsuit cover-ups to business suits, & explains what the different fashion terminology is (handkerchief hem, scoop neck versus boat neck, etc), how to make sure the fit is correct, & what kinds of cuts & styles flatter different kinds of bodies & how an inappropriate fit can render an otherwise charming garment monstrous. it includes info on how different materials drape & lie so you know what to expect from a well-made item in the changing room, & what to leave on the racks, even if it's totally your style & in a great color. it also offers tips on what kinds of items are worth paying a little extra for, & which ones you should get on the cheap. certainly not all of it is going to be applicable to every woman--i doubt i will ever need a suit of any variety, but at least now i have some idea of what kind of cut might most flatter my body shape, & what trendy embellishments aren't worth the added expense. there is also information on how to care for clothes & get the most use out of them once you have them home, how to combine different wardrobe staples to make them appropriate for various climates & events, & tons of info on how to check the fit in dressing rooms. the authors repeatedly tell the reader to ignore the sizes & to feel free to go up or down a size to get the best fit--don't get so hung up on fitting into a size 8 that you end up looking like a sausage casing. if you have to wear a 10, it's really not a big deal. at the end of the day, what matters is that you look comfortable & put together. this is practical advice that i admit i have thrown out the window when i didn't want to acknowledge that i couldn't really fit into the only 31 waist jeans in the shop. at least not if i hoped to ever sit down in them.
they also offer detailed info on what you might need to have a fully stocked wardrobe full of functional, well-fitted clothes that can all be worn together. again, not all of this is applicable across the board. i probably need a few more pairs of jeans than the average woman my age, because i hardly wear anything except jeans. i can probably skip any clothes that are specifically geared to office settings & stock up on casual sweaters & sneakers. but having recently looked into my dresser & realizing that i have about thirty different t-shirts, many in such a state of wear that they are practically sheer, & absolutely no buttons-downs or other tops with necklines actually flattering to my age & shape...i was definitely in the mood to have some manual tell me how to rectify the problem.
there also a section on going through your current wardrobe & making difficult decisions about what stays & what goes. i know i have a ludicrous hot pink vintage dress hanging in my closet right now that's about four sizes too big, but i bought it because i loved the color & the beaded detail & the length & who cares if i makes me look like an ice skating hippopotamus? (dropped waists aren't really a good look for large-busted ladies.) i wore it exactly twice & i doubt i will ever wear it again, but have been reluctant to get rid of it before i "get more use" out of it...even though i know i never will! & i've been holding back on buying a replacement party dress that actually looks good on me because i have this pink monstrosity hanging in the closet. perhaps this book will finally enable me to close the chapter on the ludicrous pink dress & get on with my life."
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