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Goodness, where to begin! This ingenious book, How to Get Dressed, is the #1 best seller in “Fashion Craft” on Amazon and I can see why! Alison Freer, a costumer designer in Hollywood, clothes editor on xojane.com, and now an author of How to Get Dressed: A Costume Designer’s Secrets for Making Your Clothes Look, Fit and Feel Amazing (just out!) who believes that there are NO rules for fashion and makes fashion seem fun for everyone – not just those who can afford Alison’s styling and look like Kate Moss.
So where to begin… How about the fact that this is a wonderfully inclusive book aimed at women (and men!) of all shapes, sizes, and styles! You don’t have to be Kate Moss or Kate Beckinsale to take advantage of Alison’s tips and techniques nor will you feel like this is a rehash of everything you already know if you are a fashionista. This truly is a book for everyone and boy am I glad.
So what are my favorite bits of the book? Too many to count! And how refreshing is that? Each page in the book reads as if it could be featured in Cosmo or any number of fashion glossies. There are tips for how to remove a bloodstain (who even thinks of that until it’s too late), how to keep your bra strap from showing (Hello! doesn’t everyone have that problem now and again?) and how to create your own signature look. There’s even a section on those unmentionables. 😉
What I love about Alison’s writing style is the humorous and conversational approach where it’s as if she’s a girlfriend sitting across from you at the local coffee shop. I don’t feel like I am being lectured, nor do I feel a fool for not knowing things and seriously who wants to feel anything but chic and fabulous when discussing fashion and clothing?
So go grab yourself a copy of How to Get Dressed and have fun getting to know your closet and yourself all the better for it!
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It sounds like a great book to read. I haven’t seen this book before but will definitely keep an eye out for it.
lol, i know a few that could use this book. the fact that your fur baby is reading makes it so much better.
I would love to obtain this book. I bet a can learn a lot fashion wise from reading these recommendations from it.
A great book for a fresh outlook as we are used to our own style. Thanks for the share. Would love to read it
You got me at “wonderfully inclusive book aimed at women (and men!) of all shapes, sizes, and styles”. Now I really need to read it in order to find out all of those tips! Thanks for the inspiration!
I was just looking through Pinterest to find some style ideas for 2020. My wardrobe needs a makeover, BADLY!
Love, Love, Love this! I need it! The review is fantastic and I need to grab one now.
How to Get Dressed looks like an easy read with great tips. Putting outfits together isn’t always easy and I love that it is geared toward men and women of all shapes and sizes.
This sounds like a fun book to read. We all need help at one time or another when it comes to putting our outfits together.
I struggle with my “style” so maybe this would be a good book to help me figure that out. I am 60+ and still don’t know what I like.
Very cool idea for a book. I haven’t read it but will have to read it sometime, to get some awesome tips.
How To Get Dressed looks like a great book! I hope to read it soon. So cool!
Ooh i’ve seen this in stores but haven’t picked it up yet! Thanks for the review, will get it!
Ooh i’ve seen this in stores but haven’t picked it up yet! Thanks for the review, will get it!
I love this! I have to get it. I think the inclusivity is the best part. I have seen so many books like this that imagine that all people are fashion models.
Hihi….”there are no rules for fashion”! That really struck me. That’s the kind of honesty fashion and design needs.
I really want to buy some fashion/style books. Making the list now – I want to get Front Roe by Louise Roe especially, she is gorgeous.
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Just reading your review is giving me a fabulous feel for the book, especially the casual and humorous tone of the book. Since I would love a friendly girlfriend to help me befriend my wardrobe, this is going on my reading list.
Awesome!! Thanks for sharing Jaya. That is so encouraging and I think you’ll definitely enjoy the book. Still on my book shelf!