What Not to Wear for every occasion (Pt.2) [Paperback]

Susannah Constantine (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2004

In WHAT NOT TO WEAR we established the rules for dressing to suit your body shape. While you now know which skirt to avoid and which dress length to wear, many women say they still don't know what to wear to certain occasions - a job interview, a hot date, a wedding, a school function, going on from work, or just running around. This book is occasion led. It brings together those other elements that will give you total confidence to attend any event, work in any environment, go anywhere on holiday, and feel totally appropriately dressed, FOR YOU. Whether you want your look to be casual, trendy or smart, Susannah and Trinny will show you how to sally forth with style and confidence.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'Having joined in Carol Vorderman's very funny but undoubtedly waspish condemnation of Trinny and Susannah earlier this year ... I now find myself warming to them having read extracts from their new book telling us all what to wear. What I find engaging is that they are just as rude about their own figures as they are about everyone else's...' -- Richard & Judy DAILY EXPRESS (13/9/03) 'The week just wouldn't be complete without... Looking good. Trinny Woodall and Susannah Constantine have another book out for mere mortals who struggle to look good every day. (WNTW2) guides readers through the clothing minefield, helping them to avoid gaffes galore. The hardback has even more hot tips.' SATURDAY DAILY EXPRESS MAG (13/9/03) '...rather better than the first book - there are superior tips and some pieces of information that immediately lodge themselves in your head...The pictures are funnier too...' -- India Knight EVENING STANDARD (15/9/03) 'Boost your style cred by reading one of these fashionable new books... The accompanying Bible to the third TV series. Fashion's favourite twosome give tips/barking orders about what to wear on that all important interview/date/wedding.' IN STYLE (Oct '03) 'They're back on TV for another series and here's the new book to accompany it. This time the redoutable pair we love to hate focus on every special occasion you might have to frock up for. From job interviews to different work environments, various kinds of holiday destinations to school functions, hot dates and weddings - you name it they demonstrate how to dress appropriately and feel so much more confident.' WOMAN & HOME (Oct '03) 'So if you don't know how to dress for a winter wedding or get in a sweat over what to take on holiday - this is your style bible. If you're dating again after many years out of it, there's a section on what to wear to look seductive, without looking cheap! Brutal but effective.' CANDIS (Oct '03) 'Soon to have the best-dressed babies in Britain, the mums-to-be have released their second style bible, modelling fabulous and dubious outfits (just like they do in real life!). HOT STARS - OK MAGAZINE (25-31 Oct '03) 'Once again, Trin and Suz have balanced being informative, honest and entertaining to provide us with a fab fashion bible. And the faces that Trinny pulls are priceless.' HEAT (8-14 Nov '03) 'It pains me greatly to admit that this is a good book. Like the TV show, it's full of funny, hissing, bitch wisdom... It's surprisingly engrossing to see for the nth time what the fat one and the skinny one look like in different outfits, and the photos reveal their genuine pleasure and skill in the play-acting and dressing up that they've managed to turn into a career... you too can learn how to con your boss/love-rival/potential partner into thinking you've actually got a nice figure.' INK magazine (Dec 03) 'An invaluable addition to even the most confident dresser's wardrobe.' WOMAN (Dec 03) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Susannah and Trinny's first two television series were such a success they have been commissioned for another. They also write for HEAT magazine and do a monthly makeover in Thursday's DAILY MAIL. Trinny & Susannah's eighth primetime television series will be shown on ITV in the autumn. They write for Heat magazine and the Sun. They are Britain's best known style experts, called upon to adjudicate on all matters sartorial.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson Illus (June 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1841882364
• ISBN-13: 978-1841882369
• Product Dimensions: 3.4 x 0.6 x 6.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #964,525 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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38 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your money, January 9, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: What Not to Wear (Pt.2) (Hardcover)

Although I love the What Not To Wear programmes, this book was a big disappointment. It is divided into occasions (work, weddings, school functions, etc.) and gives several examples of what to wear and what not to wear for each. The problem was that the suggested outfits were far too fussy and in somecases even bizarre. For example they suggested a long orange and brown woven dress with a large head piece made of fake butterflies as appropriate for a winter wedding. For a day-to-evening look they suggested wearing a plain white suit and then removing to blouse in the evening (showing cleavage almost to the waist). The everyday outfits emphasised large metal belts (I threw mine away in the 80's) and wearing dresses over full loose trousers. Personally I would feel like a fashion victim in the majority of their suggested outfits. The funniest suggestion was to make sure the back of your thong underwear is pretty (they show an embroidered butterfly) so people have something nice to look at when you bend over. Granted I'm a mum of 2 from Toronto, but I don't think I will be rushing out to follow their advice.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love the show, love the women, love the book, January 6, 2005

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Alisha "CF0M0M" (Silver Spring, MD, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: What Not to Wear (Pt.2) (Hardcover)

I think this book is fabulous, unlike the other reviewer. I agree with the canadian mum who felt that some of the selections were alittle "off" but the book has sections that allow the reader to determine her comfort level with fashion. So, there's a "classic", "trendy", "casual", and "dressy" for each of the book chapters such as Beach, Interviews, Mommy Going Back to the Office, etc. So, I think you should have a little "bizzare" for the "trendy" "cutting edge" mom. Its a great book and it introduces you to new things as well as ways to upgrade the old. Another winner from the fashionistas for BBC.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Read the Introduction, October 19, 2005

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M. Lucas (michigan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: What Not to Wear for every occasion (Pt.2) (Paperback)

If you read the intro to this book it is a great help to understanding and utilizing it best. Many of the "what not to wear outfits" are as Trinny and Susannah say the most obvious options and therefore BORING. What they are trying to teach the reader is how to be different but still appropriate, and also how to stand out. It is a wonderful source for anyone who wants to do that. It is fun to look at, has funny comments, and will help you get out of a rut, as will all of the what not to wear books. I highly reccomend all three. It is also an excellent eye opener for anyone who is in a bit of a time warp. Give them to all of your girlfriends as gifts.