In Style: Secrets of Style: The Complete Guide to Dressing Your Best Every Day

What I loved about this book was its superb and very well illustrated outline of what makes a piece of clothing ideal in terms of fit and cut. By drawing my attention to certain areas of fit that I was not considering, this book inspired me to get rid of many pieces of clothing which were nice but did not fit me properly and therefore did not flatter me. That made a HUGE difference in how I felt about my clothes! I also found it very helpful to see the photographs of Hollywood stars in all kinds of outfits. I just love to see how well they know how to pamper and flatter themselves in their looks! When I look at someone who looks that good, I feel so uplifted about what is possible for me, and I enjoy that feeling very much. This book has already inspired me to many wardrobe changes, and I know that the process of transformation is just starting for me. I look forward to many more gorgeous outfits that feel so great to me!

Vero good

Did you ever wish you knew why some women always look so, "together?" What's their secret? This book is a great help to discovering what kinds of clothes look best on you and how to buy and care for clothes that will make you look terrific. I didn't find the entire book helpful, but I think the tips I did get out of the book have helped me dress in a more flattering manner.

Good book

i like this book bcuz has the don'ts of clothing by shape, it helped me allot since i am a petite woman, however it lefttt sooo muchhhh out of the picture, was more like the title was soo wronngggg, the should rename it to : what it suits u best "the Do & the Don'ts" i tought i 'll find a quiz asking my activities or what i like to define My style!!!! or at least pictures of wannabe style: like ppl who borrow style from Jackie O, Portman, Princess Grace Kelly, Letizia Ortiz, Princess Rania, Etc, like really a book to help u research u'r personal unique style And put it to work for u. but still ok to buy I guess, but not creative mind blowing,... Sorry, this is more like do's and don't list.

This book is good for explaining which shapes of clothes look good on which figures, how clothes should fit, and how to tie a scarf. While that is helpful, I was expecting to learn some "secrets of style" as the title claims. Some tips on finding a style that corresponds with your personality or lifestyle, how to make it your own, shop for it, and keep it updated...that's what I thought I was buying. Too bad.

This is the best book on clothing and style I've ever read. It's a must have! This book will save money for anyone following the advise given.

I’ve got to say it: ‘(Wo-) Man, Know thyself’ is one of the Delphic oracles, also inscribed on an inner temple in Greece. This ancient maxim states that knowledge of oneself is the only real knowledge because if one understands him-/ herself, only then can one understand others.This also applies to the style secrets in this book.“Secrets of Style” has the knowledge, and we as the readers can then understand the best styles for our individual body types and needs. To do this, staying within the classics is key (see Chapter 2, pages 24-29), modifying them to fit our body types and needs is the filter to give us the wardrobes that will enhance our own individual styles.On the back cover, 2 fashion luminaries make statements about In Style: 1. “In Style makes glamour touchable, or real.” (Donna Karan) 2. “They (In Style) make it (style) accessible and simplify it.” (Vera Wang)In the ‘Forward’ on page 6, the Managing Editor says: “Our goals are to help you plan and shop for a wardrobe you love, so you’ll always have something flattering and comfortable to put on, and to empower you to develop – and stick to – your own look.” This means that your look is unique to you for a variety of reasons.Each In Style publication date says similar things to other iterations but may add some current touches to bring in new readers to the fold.Throughout this book, 3 ‘F’ words are followed: ‘Fit’, ‘Fabric’, and ‘Figure Flattery’ (body/ shape). (See Chapter 1.)I have expanded my own personal number of ‘F’ words to 6: ‘Fit’, ‘Form’, ‘Fashion’, ‘Figure Flattery’, ‘Fabric’, and ‘Finances’.Sales beware! Only stay with the ‘F’ words, above, paying special attention to the last word ‘Finances’.This 2003 soft-cover book has 159 semi-glossy pages, all of which have several color or black and white photos and/ or color drawings to demonstrate main ideas.The editor is Charla Lawhon.This publisher is In Style/ Time Inc., NYC.“Secrets of Style” is divided into 16 chapters. Buy the book to see all of Chapters, sub-chapters, style tables, gorgeous photos, and fabrics.The Bibliography is on page 256.This book was published 15 years ago, but every item in it can still be worn today. Follow the advice on page 24: “All a woman needs to be chic is a raincoat, two suits, a pair of trousers and a cashmere sweater.” Also, follow the advice on page 30: “Style is very different from fashion. Once you find something that works, keep it.”Buy the book to see which people said each of the above-mentioned quotes! And follow this advice!

Ich bin vom Buch begeistert und habe es auch einer Freundin geschenkt! Absolute Kaufempfehlung für Menschen, die sich für Style interessieren, weniger für Fortgeschrittene. Ein winziges Minus ist, dass nicht für alle Typen Abbildungen da sind, etwa Englischkenntnisse sind dafür unentbehrlich (wie auch fürs ganze Buch ;)) .