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Women's Wardrobe (Chic Simple) [Hardcover]

Kim Johnson Gross (Author), Jeff Stone (Author)
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)

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Ideal for the woman who frequently has nothing to wear in the morning (or, rather, has a closetful of clutter but with few coordinating outfits to be salvaged), Chic Simple Women's Wardrobe will prove a sanity saver. It's an organizational consultant in book form, as well as a tool for developing personal style by finding the most flattering fashions and accessories for your lifestyle and personality. How exactly do you fold and tie a scarf? Is it really gauche to wear black to a wedding? Which designers make pants that successfully camouflage wide hips? What's acceptable for "casual day" at work, and what veers too far to the sloppy side? Such fashion conundrums are solved in these inspiring, sumptuously photographed pages. Women's Wardrobe also features helpful guides for deciphering care labels and treating stains, plus etiquette guidance for dressing for events and different locations (job interview in Boston vs. Seattle; daytime vs. nighttime party). Addresses and phone numbers for stores, and mail-order catalogs for everything from nursing bras to cashmere sweaters are included.

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Women cozy with Ralph Lauren and Ann Taylor labels will probably get more out of this book than those whose tastes and pocketbooks run to J. C. Penney, though all three are mentioned. Still, there are some good, commonsense tips to be had about developing personal style and building a sensible wardrobe that will last for a very long time. The book design is probably more trendy than the advice. In fact, the use of different typefaces, ranging from extra extra large to so small a magnifying glass may be in order, may cause a few difficulties for readers. However, numerous photographs (only seen in galley) will certainly balance things out: they make the book not only great for browsing but also a visual smorgasbord of wardrobe ideas. Add to that some tips on packing for trips, a chapter on clothing jargon, and a selective list for catalog shoppers, and you have a book that may go out of date fairly quickly but won't be a shelf sitter now. Stephanie Zvirin
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great source for classic advice, May 19 2003
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I bought Chic Simple Women's Wardrobe when it first came out, and had reason to pull it out again when my wardrobe needed a complete overhaul due to weight loss. To my delight, the advice and the styles contained within are as fresh now as they were eight years ago. If you're looking for good, basic advice on how to build a classic wardrobe, you won't go wrong with the Chic Simple philosophy, and this book is a wonderful embodiment of it.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Great photos, need more ideas..., Aug 11 2003
This review is from: Women's Wardrobe (Chic Simple) (Hardcover)
I thought that the photos were great. I thought the text was very odd. The font sizes jumped all around and seemed to consume a page that could have been half used to illustrate the point instead of +20 font size. Artsy is fine. But if I want to get the simple idea, I want it simple -- not 'dressed' up.

When I think of a wardrobe, I think of work. So I didn't want to go into jeans too much. But I will check out Dress Smart and see if that complements this book well.

I did find the 'where' list in the back very helpful. I can visit the places and see what quality is and then shop around to find the best price.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Good but not great advice for wardrobe building, Jun 18 2003
This review is from: Women's Wardrobe (Chic Simple) (Hardcover)
This Chic Simple book is written for those who have a closetful of clothes but nothing ever to wear. It helps women pull together a total wardrobe and focuses on such key elements as:

*style
*elements of clothing (color, fabric, texture)
*clothes (underwear,outerwear,suits etc)
*care of clothes
*definitions/glossary of fashion jargon

The book is very well illustrated with full color pictures and drawing. It does not give specific advice and seems to be written more for those in the clothing business/fashion designers. But overall, i enjoyed this book.

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