The Art of Dressing Curves: The Best-Kept Secrets of a Fashion Stylist

I am a 2x. Pretty good basic guide. Author is/was a plus size AND styles plus sized looks, so she is legit in my book. Great read to determine body shape, then recommends the specific shapewear + clothing styles for that type. Never really thought about that I may may need *specific* kinds shapewear, rather than just... I need shapewear. Incorporates measurements into determining your body type instead of just saying, which piece of fruit do you look like so that is a plus (apple, pear?? How do I know?) Also recommends best dress shape for your size, fit n flare vs. sheath, for example. My body type supposedly will look good in a sheath, so went shopping to purchase this plus new bras (also discovered I am wearing the wrong bra size). Tried on a sheath, something I would NEVER have chosen in the past, and BAM, it looks fabulous. Gave it 4 stars because some info is too general, like, "shirt length comes in waist, high hip, or low hip. Select which works best for you." If it was that easy, I would not need to read a book for tips. Is not too preachy about never wear white, horizontal stripes, etc.

This book was a huge disappointment. For a book whose message was to accept and love yourself, curves and all, a big majority of the chapters were on the necessity and practicalities of wearing a "foundation garment" (aka girdle.)A good percentage of the photos of types of garments one should wear for body type were of thin women, so I really didn't get a good idea of how the garments would look on me.Finally, the mature woman was not really included. Very few pictures included women over 50. Also, no matter what body type you have, if you are a mature curvy woman, you also have a tummy, and the clothing suggestions do not take this into account.

This is a categorically astounding resource guide to FABULOSITY... Any curvy-goddess that has wondered how and where to get their mojo, please start here.The tutorials and stories from the author, Susan Moses will not only captivate you; you will be led to great heights of FIERCE!Get a copy, STAT!!!! #ThatIsAll #GoJuicyGirls

This was a disappointment. Wish I could get my money back. Pictures of high end models wearing fashion that has no real wearability in day to day life is worthless. Generic advice like, find jewelry that flatters your neckline, or wear dark jeans with a bright top and heels, isn't helpful either. Half the book is on shape wear. The rest is advice for your shape and then attempts to re establish the age old hourglass, pear, apple to hourglass, triangle, oval. No help in dressing a uniquely shaped plus size form. If you want fashion or fit advice, go elsewhere.

I'm an avid reader of all things in the fashion industry. I absolutely love this book. Loved that it has current retailers listed and also helpful hints on bra/shapewear items. I already knew my body type and the recommendations that were listed for my style is exactly what I tend to wear. It was just a fun read and I'm going to re-read it often. It boosted my confidence regarding my 'plus' size body!!

Enjoyed this book and learned so much. Heading off to purchase shapewear immediately! She does a great job of laying out not only advice but wardrobe essentials too

Plus size women's Bible!

SO MUCH useful information and I love her attitude too! Best money I spent on myself!!

a nice book that is very informative for the curvy woman.

Brilliant

Great product.

Libro ben fatto e curato nei minimi particolari. L'autrice meriterebbe molte più stelle.

Zuerst einmal: Das Buch ist in englischer Sprache geschrieben und mit vielen tollen Modefotos aufgepeppt. Der Einband ist hochwertig und hält sicher einige Zeit, sogar wenn man es in die Handtasche steckt als Lektüre für unterwegs.Der Inhalt ist toll. Es wird erst einmal auf die Unterschiede der Körperformen bei kurvigen Frauen eingegangen. Auch der Ermittlung der korrekten BH-Größe und der Vorstellung von den verschiedensten BHs und Shapewear wird viel Platz eingeräumt.Unterschiedliche Schnitte und Kleidungen sowie ihre Wirkung werden ausführlich behandelt. Toll!Ich blogge hobbymäßig und habe mir das Buch als Inspiration für meinen Plus Size Blog zugelegt. Es ist auf jeden Fall jeden Cent wert, es gibt viele, viele nützliche Infos und Anregungen, und auch die Fotos sind klasse.Auch ohne Blog wäre das Buch für mich ein Must-Have als modebewusste, kurvige Frau.