Looking for a serious read about “how to get dressed?”…. I’ve got a book for you. If you are into reading to get your info. If you like pictures, skip this book.
How to Get Dressed is a costume designer’s secrets for making your clothes look, fit and feel amazing. Author Alison Freer has some really great sections in this book, such as “Why Movie Stars Look like Movie Stars” (yes, please do tell!) and “Dumb Fashion Rules that were Made For Breaking” (I agree with most of all… cute reminders!).
Sitting down with some coffee, I dug into this book. I mean… this type of book is right up my glam alley! But… as I turned page after page after page I noticed something missing. PICTURES! Not one picture of a real outfit to showcase your ideas. Barely a sketch to illustrate her information. This IS a fashion book, right? What am I missing here. There should be PICTURES. AM I wrong?
But besides that (pretty major) flaw… there is some GREAT advice in the book and GREAT tips to help you get better organized with your clothes and your closet.
One little gem of outfit knowledge is to use hangers for more than just clothes… such as using them to hang jewelry, scarves or stockings. Great tip! However, I have an issue with her believing that leggings are pants. Nope. They’re not. Sorry, Alison.
She DOES provide real-world advice about everything style-related, including:
• Making every garment you own fit better
• Mastering closet organization
• The undergarments you actually need
• The scoop on tailors and which alterations are worth it
• Shopping thrift and vintage like a rock star
Need a helping hand getting your outfit together? Interested in purchasing How to Get Dressed? OK with not having a ton of images/pictures?
Amazon has it for sale here or Barnes and Noble sells it here.
I received this book from Blogging for Books for this review but all opinions are my own.
This sounds like a really interesting read and I’ll have to check it out!
xo, Kyla – KyMarieC / @kycurrierlewis
Some great tips…just wish there were pictures.
This sounds like a really interesting read and I’ll have to check it out!
xo, Kyla – KyMarieC / @kycurrierlewis
Some great tips…just wish there were pictures.
Awesome! Thanks for sharing! I need to get a copy of this as well! Sportsanista
You’ll love it if you’re cool with no pictures! Thanks for stopping by!
This book sounds right up my alley too! Thanks for sharing!!
xoxo
Brooke
Thanks!!! 😀
This book sounds right up my alley too! Thanks for sharing!!
xoxo
Brooke
What a cute idea AND I AM INTO READING. Now I just need to find the time!!
xoxo A
The Miller Affect
I hear ya about finding time!! xx
Sounds like a fun read. Although, I agree – I would like to see pictures. That’s like a cookbook – they all need plenty of pictures.
Katey
http://www.twopeasinablog.com
Yes – pictures. I love pictures. And its not ok for cookbooks without pics! haha…
i agree with you! unless you’re pregnant, where you get a pass for everything, hehe. ELLE SEES
haha – love it!! 😀
i agree with you! unless you’re pregnant, where you get a pass for everything, hehe. ELLE SEES
haha – love it!! 😀
Such a fun post! A cookbook with lots of pictures is a must! 🙂 XO
Anna
alilyloveaffair.com
Totally agree with you 100%!
Sounds like a great book to check out!
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I love fashion books…always looking for new tips!
Sounds like a great book to check out!
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haha~ too funny Sharon!! xx
I need this book & every other book that can help me dress better! That’s for sure! xx
I hear ya…. 🙂
This sounds really interesting, but yeah, I agree…I would’ve expected some photos! (that and I TOTALLY agree with about leggings, lol). I might have to check this out :). Thanks for the review!
Photos. I mean… we need photos! 😉
This sounds really interesting, but yeah, I agree…I would’ve expected some photos! (that and I TOTALLY agree with about leggings, lol). I might have to check this out :). Thanks for the review!
Sounds like a great book for us fashionistas. I can’t believe no leggings as pants?? Can’t agree with this!!
http://www.Fashionabella.com
haha – love it Whitney!!
Thanks for sharing! Even if I do think leggings are pants, I want this for my coffee table!
Elle
Southern Elle Style
Thanks for sharing! Even if I do think leggings are pants, I want this for my coffee table!
Elle
Southern Elle Style
You rock, Elle!! 🙂
This sounds like a great read! I’m also in the category of leggings are pants, but they have to be worn a certain way. 😛
Good point!! 🙂
Ugh! I need this book! Def looks like something I would be interested in– thanks for sharing!
I’ll definitely have to check this book out!
xo, Kate
Petals and Prada