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What You Wear Can Change Your Life
Author: Susannah Constantine, Trinny Woodall

Book Information
Publisher: Riverhead Trade
Book Type: Paperback
Members Wishing: 1
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ISBN-13: 9781594481482 - ISBN-10: 1594481482
Publication Date: 2/1/2005
Pages: 264


Other Versions of this Book: Hardcover

Book Description:
FROM THE STYLE GURUS WHO TAUGHT YOU WHAT NOT TO WEAR... TRINNY AND SUSANNAH ARE BACK--AND THIS TIME THEY'RE NOT FOOLING AROUND. THEY'RE OUT TO CHANGE LIVES. Here is the "bible" from the authors of the New York Times bestseller What Not to Wear. What You Wear Can Change Your Life shows you how to redefine your look and style from head to toe. Trinny and Susannah go over the basics of choosing colors that suit you best, what underwear to buy, which accessories to look for, how to store clothing, how to revamp your wardrobe at no cost, and how to make the sartorial most of being pregnant. This is a gorgeous, lavishly illustrated package--a resource to consult again and again. Trinny and Susannah anticipate the needs and questions of every woman and address them with the surefire style, self-deprecating wit, and friendly but firm empathy that have made them the last word in looking better. Topics covered include: - Defining the Shape - Underwear - How to Wear Color - What to Keep, What to Toss - Accessories - Storage - Make-up - Travel

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Top Member Book Reviews

Erica H. (esh712) wrote on 10/28/2008...

4 member(s) found this review helpful.

You can talk pears, apples, and hourglasses all you want, but nothing beats seeing real pictures of how one piece can make you look fantastic or dumpy. They cover everything in this book, including choosing the correct color for your skintone, the right shoes for your feet and legs, applying makeup properly, wearing the right jewelry for your body, and accessorizing with the perfect handbag, and a whole bunch more -- including how to pose for vacation photos so that you actually WANT to remember your holiday and look at those pictures again.

I consider myself OK with knowing what works for me -- but I still learned so much from this one, and the fun, humorous, and often self-abasing tone only enhanced the book for me. It encourages you to understand your body, accept it for what it is NOW, not 10 pounds lighter, and it reminds you that there are other women with hangups just like you -- the only difference is that after reading this book, you'll know how to confidently create a look that works for all of you -- both the good and the bad.

My only criticism is that sometimes the analysis was very black and white: if you're like Trinny, wear this. If you're like Susannah, wear that. Not all of us have one of the two body types. But in general, I think they offered a very diverse look at how to dress well for all bodies.

Debbie K. (mama3969) wrote on 3/28/2007...

4 member(s) found this review helpful.

This is a fascinating book that helped me learn fashion sense for myself and others.

Marta C. wrote on 10/21/2006...

4 member(s) found this review helpful.

I liked everything this book had to offer. It brought me back to wanting to dress better, more professionally, with more fun! It has served me well and it time to pass this one on. 5 stars

Amy W. (amyreads) wrote on 6/12/2007...

3 member(s) found this review helpful.

Practical advice without beating around the bush. Lots of humor and great photographic examples. Makes you stop and think about what you have in your closet and how to maximize the potential of what you already own, along with getting rid of items that don't flatter you. Includes a great chapter on what colors work best for you.

Mary D. (readstoclem) wrote on 9/19/2006...

3 member(s) found this review helpful.

Excellent section on color with lots of color plates. Practical advice for anyone.

Coree B. (Coreegirl) wrote on 2/1/2006...

3 member(s) found this review helpful.

I love the British, they are so snarky and funny. This book is cute and has some excellent fashion advice.

Kariamu O. wrote on 1/6/2007...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

This is a beautifully photographed book with clear examples of "what not to wear!"

Teresa H. (WarEagle78) wrote on 10/2/2006...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

Interesting, funny, insightful. Perhaps what I liked most about the book were the color combinations.

Karen I. wrote on 1/27/2006...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

These are the girls on Oprah. Great book. Very practical

Wendy lee L. (wendylee) wrote on 5/9/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

fun advice on how to dress for your personal best!


Please Rate these Book Reviews

Debbie L. (DRLAKE66) wrote on 7/17/2009...


I've always enjoyed Trinny & Susannah on their show. Even when I disagreed with them I found them entertaining. Their first two books offered some useful tips for dressing to suit your shape and your current reality (age, size, etc.). Yes, they could be brutal but sometimes that what it took to get a woman out of her rut.

I think Trinny & Susannah have now hit a rut. This book is full of interesting ideas but all of them have been offered in other books (and very often in a more helpful manner). It's not a bad book, it's just not one I feel the need to keep because I won't refer to it again.

Ardis P. (wonderwoman5) wrote on 2/2/2009...


OK I really didn't change my life but I know more and look better. Really, you have to get organized and throw out what they call culling old out of date clothes and update. Helpful but the color charts were confusing.


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