Fashion For Dummies
by Martin , Jill; Lehu, Pierre A.Edition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2009-11-09
Publisher(s): For Dummies
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Summary
Your full-color guide to building a fun, functional wardrobeFashion For Dummies takes the guess out of dress, giving you the confidence and know-how you need to dress for every occasion. This full-color guide is packed with tips on creating a confusion-free wardrobe that works with your body type and personal style, as well as navigating the worlds of color, pattern, and texture. Reveals how to put together outfits that work without overextending your budget Features a section dedicated to menswear Packed with helpful illustrations presented in full colorThe perfect guide for novice fashion-hunters, Fashion For Dummies is your key to always dressing your best!
Author Biography
Jill Martin is a fashion expert and three-time Emmy-nominated television personality. She appears regularly on NBC's Today show highlighting trends and must-haves, and is well-known for the popular "Ambush Makeover" segments. Jill lives in New York City and is developing her own clothing line. Pierre A. Lehu has worked as a publicist, literary agent, and writer. He is the coauthor of Sex For Dummies.
Table of Contents
| Introduction | |
| Fashion, Style, and You | |
| Fashion 101 | |
| Impression Management: Developing Your Personal Style | |
| Dressing to Flatter Your Body | |
| Mastering the Basics of Garment Construction, Fabrics, and Color | |
| Fundamentals on Fabrics and Garment Construction | |
| The Art of Color | |
| From the Runway to a Store Near You | |
| Stocking Your Closet without Going Crazy or Broke | |
| Building Your Wardrobe: Your What- and Where-to-Buy Guide | |
| Eliminating Fashion Confusion | |
| Dressing for Any Occasion | |
| Dressing for Every Day | |
| Dressing for Success | |
| Très Chic: Threads for Special Occasions | |
| The Four Seasons: Dressing for Comfort and Style | |
| Dressing for the Bedroom | |
| Finishing Touches | |
| It's What's Inside That Counts: Undergarments | |
| Accessories | |
| Putting Your Best Foot Forward: Shoes | |
| The Part of Tens | |
| Ten Fashion Faux Pas and How to Avoid Them | |
| Ten Ways to Go From Day to Night in a Flash | |
| Ten Great Fashion Web Sites | |
| Index | |
| Table of Contents provided by Publisher. All Rights Reserved. |
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