What You Wear Can Change Your Life Paperback – Bargain Price, February 1, 2005

How sad am I to see Amazon may not continue carrying this book. So very sad.I got this after a friend raved about the color chart in it. I thought there was just one chart. In fact, there is one for every color-and the variations within it. Don't know what to pair with those bubblegum pink pants you bought? Turn to page 86 and see that purple, orange and forest green all can be successfully combined with them. Pistachio green? See page 72. And so on for pretty much everything in your wardrobe OR for items that you've thought of buying but weren't sure what to pair them with. Plus the authors themselves take turns posing in every color family and give some great suggestions. There's literally something you'll use on every page.But there's more. Find out what type of shoes, belts and jewelry work best for you, how to store clothes and accessories (I'm definitely taking their advice on necklaces and scarves), tips on all steps in the makeup process (and sorry ladies, but I'm not throwing out my bronzer) and how to hide all manners of figure flaws. For the flaws segment, the authors themselves once again bravely model so it's impossible to take offense. Throughout, Trinny and Susannah display more wit, charm and warmth than you might expect from a fasion how-to book. I can't emphasize enough how helpful they've been. I have the book from the American version of the show as well and while it too is very helpful, this one is my favorite.The only complaint is some of the information might be a bit too geared towards women with fair skin and hair (as both the writers have.) The friend who recommended it to me is African-American and while she swears by the color charts, she says some of the advice simply doesn't work for her. Since the authors are the only models provided, this can be limiting if you are trying to imagine a look on darker skin and/or hair. So do keep that in mind. (Having said that, my friend still loves the book)

First a Confession: I'm not crazy about the show What Not to Wear. There..I said it. Don't like the format, don't like the criticisms, don't like watching poor souls squirm in embarassment as their fashion faux pas are brought to light.But I bought this book anyway and here is why: I watched an Oprah Show where the authors were promo-ing this book. They brought out REAL women, including one very obese woman, and showed them in their usual clothes, as awful as you can imagine, and then... showed them in outfits that truly worked for their particular bodies. The transformations were truly amazing and even the obese woman looked gorgeous and sexy. My jaw dropped. I was sold, just like that. Happily, the book has lived up to my expectations. As I'd hoped, it is aimed at those of us who have problem areas like large hips or flabby thighs. The authors know their stuff and their advice is dead on, proving the there is hope for the fashion challenged and those who've just given up on ever looking presentable for even an hour, let alone a whole day. They still won't win any votes from me for the format and tone of their tv show but when it comes to writing a solid book with plenty of good, practical and very useful info, they win hands down! Or should I say thumbs up?

I adore Susannah and Trinny. I have 4 of their books (What Not to Wear, What Not to Wear For Any Occasion, What You Wear Can Change Your Life, and Trinny and Susannah Take on America), plus watched their TV show.We were in a meeting last week, and the woman who was speaking was breaking nearly every rule in the book(s). It was so obvious, and had she known the "rules", it would have cost her no more money to pick out properly fitted clothes. Instead she wore awuful, clunky shoes, tapered, too-short pants, a turtleneck, horrible blazer, and had her hair up in a clip. Give her some pointy boots, long/boot-cut trousers, a jacket with appropriate lapel and buttons, ANYTHING other than a turtleneck, and let her hair down, she would have looked fabulous! No more work to look a 100 times better. It really is that easy.If you are starting from the beginning, I suggest you start with the first What Not To Wear book that focuses on what to wear for your body shape. I would highly recommend What You Wear Can Change Your Life as a companion. Remember that Trinny and Susannah do not follow the trends like so many others. They believe that you should dress for your shape, and adapt trends to what flatters YOU. It is not a short-term fix. These are classic rules that will help you look fabulous for a very long time!It starts with undergarments, and I love that they don't wear dainty little nothings under their clothes. We see how Susannah has shaped her body with the properly fitted undergarments, and it makes me feel better that I'm not the only one who needs tummy-tamers and butt-lifters!The color section confuses me a bit. This is the part that I'm still getting the hang of, and one of the reasons why I only gave it four stars out of five. None of their descriptions fit me exactly, so I'm not 100% sure. But only time will tell. It really is about practice, and playing with color.The Culling section was OK. It really is common sense, but it is a good visual reminder of how we need to be more critical about what we let take up our precious closet space, and to be more realistic about what we will actually ever wear again.The Accessories secition is really great. I wish they had these in the first WN2W book! They cover purses, shoes, jewelry, scarves, and belts.I also enjoy the Storage, Traveling, and Pregnancy chapters. I'm looking for a new armoire/wardrobe, and I'm going to incorporate some of their suggestions when I re-organize.I hope you enjoy reading these books and incorporating their suggestions into your life as much as I have. When I finally began dressing to my shape, I instantly began getting compliments. I never wore much jewelry before, and now people are always asking me where I purchased them. It may sound frivilous, but there is so much negativity in our lives, that it is nice to feel good about something. It gives you a lift, and does indeed change your life in many small, and large ways.

Great for helping you find the colors and styles that suit you. No more buying clothes that you don't wear as the colour or shape is not right for you.

Libro scritto in inglese. Trinny e Susannah sono fenomenali, trovo i loro consigli comprensibilissimi ed utilissimi. Ho anche altri loro libri e seguo Trinny sui social.

absolutely fabulous ! un super livre de conseils qui vont au-delà du vêtement, pour gérer son apparence dans la vie quotidienne (comment se positionner pour être prise en photo par exemple)

If I died in an accident, I would want my daughter (now 20 mths) to read and follow all the advice of Trinny and Susannah as she grows into a woman. This is the kind of advice women should be sharing/passing down. I would want my daughter to accept/love the body shape she was given, learn to dress it well, and walk around with tons of confidence.

... was will ich mehr?!Nie würden meine eigenen Schönheisprobleme derartig fies und selbstironisch auf den Punkt gebracht wie (besonders) am Beispiel von Susannah ...