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

Lisa Arbetter (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 13, 2005

ince its launch nine years ago, In Style magazine has built a readership more than seven million strong. In doing so, it has become the pre-eminent publication for style-conscious women. The magazine`s lively mix of fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and celebrity has created a legion of loyal readers who consider In Style their most trusted fashion advisor. Secrets of Style: In Style`s Complete Guide to Dressing Your Best Every Day is the magazine`s first book-dedicated to its signature subject, fashion. Secrets of Style offers a full range of timeless advice, including tips on dressing the best for you and your lifestyle, developing a personal style, and shopping strategies, beginning with the basics: -How to flatter your body type -How to find the right fit for every clothing item -How to look great seven days (and nights) a week -How to shop wisely for everything, from shoes to winter coats Scores of detailed, full-color illustrations and beautiful still photographs bring the book`s ideas to life, while photos of chic celebrities demonstrate how the beautiful people get that way. From defining the perfect fit to examining successful style icons of the past, Secrets of Style is a complete and timely reference designed to help you discover your best look every day. Secrets of Style explains the best cuts and fabrics for every figure type. Wardrobe staples like pants, suits, and tops are discussed in specific detail, and advice is offered on how to get the most out of accessories. Tons of tips on time and money-saving shopping strategies, selecting clothes for special events, maternity wear, travel wardrobes and packing, clothing care, and much more make this title an enduring one-stop reference.

Product Details

• Paperback: 191 pages
• Publisher: InStyle (April 13, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1932994661
• ISBN-13: 978-1932994667
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 0.6 x 10 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #824,493 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Get from the library first, May 14, 2005

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Lovin' Life (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In Style: Secrets of Style: The Complete Guide to Dressing Your Best Every Day (Paperback)

I am an attractive woman but have an awful time trying to put together a wardrobe that I'm happy with! Looking for guidance, I checked out this book as well as the Lucky Style Manual. The Lucky book I looked at firsthand at Border's and found it to be very cleanly laid out, useful, informative and inspiring - especially the part about the closet purge and four simple questions to ask about those items you're holding on to. Profiles in the book are about designers (some pretty eclectic) with some interesting tips and styles, highly individualized. I checked out In Style's book from the library, and am glad I didn't spend the money. Maybe because I'm not a celebrity freak and don't really read in style magazine, I was intimidated by their use of celebrities wearing multi thousand dollar fashions (some of which I didn't even care for) to illustrate their fashion guidelines. I found that the book tended to repeat the obvious and erred on the side of being boring. I didn't find the inspiration or practical help I was looking for. The Lucky manual is a keeper; one that I came back to purchase on Amazon, and it's a useful reference book and indeed helping me put things together.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I really like this!, September 11, 2005

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Cristine "Cristine" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In Style: Secrets of Style: The Complete Guide to Dressing Your Best Every Day (Paperback)

I love this book because it's not about following trends or fads, it's about finding what works for you. Too often the fashion industry becomes too concerned with tall & skinny people like they are the only ones who wear clothes. This guide covers just about all types of garments & body types. I was lucky to get it at a used book store for five dollars & I've been using it ever since.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Look your best, August 22, 2006

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ML775 (Midwest, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: In Style: Secrets of Style: The Complete Guide to Dressing Your Best Every Day (Paperback)

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.