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The Lucky Shopping Manual
What to wear, how to buy, where and when to spend: These are the topics covered each month by the exceedingly plugged-in staff of Lucky, whose circulation rocketed from 500,000 to 800,000 in just two short years. For Lucky's devoted fans, and anyone devoted to dressing better and shopping smarter, The Lucky Shopping Manual will be the über-find. Finally, there is a book th...more
Paperback, 320 pages
Published
November 10th 2003
by Gotham
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Fun and informative. It's not going to rock your world, but it does cover the basics nicely and it serves as a good reminder of how to dress like an adult. The layout is fun and pictures creatively shot. As a result, it has that same guilty-pleasure feeling as watching an episode of "What Not to Wear" or the like.
It was useful to me right out of college, when I was shifting out a wardrobe that had two phases: "Pajamas to class" or "Nubile and underage trying to get into a bar." I appreciated tha...more
It was useful to me right out of college, when I was shifting out a wardrobe that had two phases: "Pajamas to class" or "Nubile and underage trying to get into a bar." I appreciated tha...more
I feel like I finally have a textbook I've needed all my life. If you are one of those women who, like me, has never understood the subtleties of what shirts to wear with what pants and which shoes...or what cuts or colors are flattering...or basically just how to get dressed and look like a grown up...then this is the book for you. And even though it was put together by a shopping magazine, I was profoundly impressed that (1) no product or brand promotions are made in the book, and (2) rather t...more
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i thought this book was more informative & applicable that the style guide. the idea of a "shopping manual" kind of make the anarcho anti-capitalist in me cringe, but we all need to clothe our naked forms, do we not? & i am no longer a mere wisp of a 20-year-old, able to fit into any garment i stumble across in the local goodwill, indifferent to slings & arrows which accompany whatever bizarre ensemble i cobble together. i have to admit, i am really attracted to books that are like g...more
The subtitle of this book is "Building and Improving your Wardrobe Piece by Piece," and that is precisely how this book is organized. Each chapter focuses on one piece of clothing like sweaters, jeans, skirts or jackets. The illustrations are fantastic. They give advice on how to pick out the right fit for your body type. They show how varying a length or changing a shoe choice can make a huge difference in how your overall ensemble will appear. There are also many pictures where they'll pick a...more
At first I was quite enthuastic about this book, and it does have some very good points about creating a useful wardrobe, and the authors do point out in their introduction that you should take what they say with a pinch of salt and use your own discression, but it lost me with the shoes. All the shoes are quite fancy and really nothing I'd wear on a regular basis. While they did suggest snuggly coats they didn't mention that a pair of waterproof hiking/walking boots are an essential for winter....more
The Lucky Shopping Manual is basically a better-than-best-of collection of all the advice that's ever been in Lucky magazine, plus more.
Divided into sections by clothing style, the book is filled with illustrations demonstrating how to determine whether an item really fits you (in jeans, watching for bunching fabric in the rise, no matter how well it fits elsewhere), which silhouette will achieve which goal (flutter sleeves will hide sloped shoulders), pitfalls to watch out for (how to match sho...more
Divided into sections by clothing style, the book is filled with illustrations demonstrating how to determine whether an item really fits you (in jeans, watching for bunching fabric in the rise, no matter how well it fits elsewhere), which silhouette will achieve which goal (flutter sleeves will hide sloped shoulders), pitfalls to watch out for (how to match sho...more
Though I'm not a fan of spending money on magazine subscriptions, I still found Lucky's Shopping Manual a enjoyable refresher on the shopping essentials that all fashion lovers (like myself) and clueless shoppers should read on occasion. This book, like any other book on fashion, talks about proportions; not following trends unless they flatter you; and so forth. As Fashion is a long time love with me, I still found this book fun to read and found myself wanting to by some of the pieces they use...more
Such a neat idea, but so terribly done. I just want to poach the idea wholesale and do it all over to make it right.
The authors focused entirely on style, cut, and fit of items, with no discussion of markers of quality (seams, zippers, etc.), which is very strange. More of a style manual than a shopping one.
Bra fitting section is so bad the book should be recalled. A whopping +5" on your underbust (ribcage) measurement to get your band size??? Plus having you measure around each breast (from s...more
The authors focused entirely on style, cut, and fit of items, with no discussion of markers of quality (seams, zippers, etc.), which is very strange. More of a style manual than a shopping one.
Bra fitting section is so bad the book should be recalled. A whopping +5" on your underbust (ribcage) measurement to get your band size??? Plus having you measure around each breast (from s...more
A great book that I often reference when giving advice on clothes. It has practical, easy to understand charts that convey principles and ideas that can enhance a woman's wardrobe. Even though it may be old in the fashion worlds here today, gone tomorrow trends, it still nonetheless contains timeless principles that can be applied to todays modern woman. Although there are a few of the ideas I don't necessarily agree with in a conceptual sense, I do consider this book as a nice starting blueprin...more
The introduction stresses that this book is meant to be AGELESS, but some of the clothes have not aged well since 2003. Lucky (both the magazine and books the magazine has spawned) is frequently a really weird mixture of styles, because they'll mix up classy, timeless looks with goofball casual/trendy hybrids that look like something a six year old girl would cook up for her Barbie dolls. Like most mainstream fashion magazines, I think there's an ongoing clash between trying to be practical and...more
Oct 12, 2012
Gwen
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommended to Gwen by:
browsing at the library
Shelves:
well-being
Good concepts: what shapes of clothing work best with your body shape, how the line of shoes affect an outfit's look, and ways to wear the same pieces year-round.
I felt like some of the pieces were a little dated (especially the tops), and the shoes seemed highly impractical. (I also prefer flats in every situation, even though I don't even top 5'--take my shoe advice as you will.)
Nice ideas with excellent case studies of different designers/women, but I'm glad I borrowed this book instead of ow...more
I felt like some of the pieces were a little dated (especially the tops), and the shoes seemed highly impractical. (I also prefer flats in every situation, even though I don't even top 5'--take my shoe advice as you will.)
Nice ideas with excellent case studies of different designers/women, but I'm glad I borrowed this book instead of ow...more
I intent no snark when I say this book should be called "the Lazy Shopping Manual: Building and Improving Your Wardrobe Piece by Piece". It is quite comprehesive and funny, but damn, like weed it does lull you into laziness. All the greatest hits are there: A-line skirts for everyone, V-necks for busty broads, classic white button down for no fail chic and of course, Bootcut jeans make the world go round.
What I crave from a fashion guide besides what I already know is something unexpected like,...more
What I crave from a fashion guide besides what I already know is something unexpected like,...more
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If you've been dressing your gorgeous self long enough to know what cuts flatter your figure (from tees, to jeans, to dress pants & dresses), there's not much here for you.
However, if you're brand-spankin'-new to the fashion world without a clue where to start (i could see a younger college student getting ready to start an office job LOVING this book), this is exactly what you need.
Quick to read, beautifully laid out & easy to skim, it's a cute book but not what I needed.
Surprisingly, I like this book! It's more of a "how-to", and I appreciate that, since the women in my family aren't very fashion....worried, shall we say? I like to be ecclectic, and since my body is sometimes hard to dress, I like how they just tell you: this works well for this type, etc...here are the photos. Plus there is a section in the back that mixes the styles presented in the beginning, which is wonderful.
Pair this with The Sartorialist, and have fun!
Pair this with The Sartorialist, and have fun!
Trying to revise my "boho shlumpy" clothing style, I found this at the library and ended up reading it cover to cover. I love the way it was organized, I loved all the pictures, and I loved the "one wrong move" advice at each chapter that points out little details to watch for so that you don't end up too girly or too country or whatever it is ("one wrong move and you're Rizzo from Grease"). Very helpful and fun to read also.
It serves as a great basic wardrobe building guide. The photos show how you can style basics staples in different ways. However, it is geared more towards mainstream fashion so if you are looking for a specific style this isn't going to necessarily fit the bill. I would recommend using it to get some styling ideas in those situations as it looks at how clothes fit the body as well.
Jan 07, 2010
Jenny
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
anyone who needs to reorganize their wardrobe
A very fun and informative book to read. This book is divided by the articles of clothing, and it's great for people who are always buying clothes but feel like they're always missing that one piece from their closet. Lots of lovely photos and useful tips on how to find the buy the right pieces for your wardrobe and body shape, great book!
You want to know why I love this book? Because fashion retards (like me) have PICTURES to look at.
I hate someone telling me all I need is a clutch and I'll be set. What the hell is a clutch?! A tiny purse?! Show me a picture!
Thank you Lucky Shopping Manual, your timeless suggestions have improved my wardrobe.
I hate someone telling me all I need is a clutch and I'll be set. What the hell is a clutch?! A tiny purse?! Show me a picture!
Thank you Lucky Shopping Manual, your timeless suggestions have improved my wardrobe.
Not a bad little book.The publish date is 2003, so it's a little dated but not horribly so. It gives recommendations based on body shape, which I like (especially bath suits). I have yet to try out their recommendations out since it's still too cold out to even think about that lol. I will update my review when I have tried out their recommendations.
This is just a fun little guide to building and creatively wearing your wardrobe--it covers clothes and accessories of all kinds. I really liked the suggested clothing/accessories combos that they put together on almost every page; they gave me good ideas to build from, using pieces I already have.
Considering that this was published in 2003, I was entirely surprised at how not-dated the fashions are. So good job on that, Lucky! It's also nothing groundbreaking; someone in another review mentioned you'd be just as good off watching a few episodes of "What Not To Wear," which...is true.
I enjoyed this book for the most part, even though I don't like shopping. How can this be?! Well, pretty pictures. And the book does provide you with advice about how to style the items that you already own. It shows how few garments you really need in order to have a functional wardrobe.
This book was great -- a very helpful resource in putting together a wardrobe. It gives sound advice on what types of clothes (divided into categories) look best on which body type, and it also tells you how many and what type of each item you should have for a well-rounded wardrobe. I wish it had provided information about selecting which colors would look best on a person, based on skin tone, hair color, and eye color.
This is one handy book, stuffed full of USEFUL fashion information. The authors walk you through each of the essential items in your wardrobe, showing the dozens of different style variations and which are the most flattering and appropriate for different situations. There's a great page at the end of each chapter where they show you how to best wear a look, or how NOT to wear it, covering everything from T-shirt fit to hemline length. This book also has sections on a few real-life women and how...more
Aug 05, 2012
Shannon
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
bad dressers, compulsive shoppers
Shelves:
646-sewing-clothing-personal-living
This book is great for helping you build a wardrobe without cluttering it up with things you'll never wear. Suggestions are for classic looks that suit your body type with tips on how to mix in trendier pieces. I found it really helpful while purging and refreshing my closet.
faboluous reference for improving your wardrobe and how to wear different pieces to fit your body type, I have so many ideas for mixing and matching my wardrobe for cute outfits. I really liked this book, I want to buy it and have it around all the time now.
Handy little guide. There were some outfits that I'd LOVE to wear!
Now, if only I had the money to go out and buy them. And the time away from the kids to be able to try on all those clothes. ^_^
Now, if only I had the money to go out and buy them. And the time away from the kids to be able to try on all those clothes. ^_^
Lots of fun! Good advice on stocking your closet and drawers with basics, plus some fashionable items. I might have more fun shopping with some of these new ideas & images in my mind.
This book was a gift, and surprisingly it has some very good points about creating a useful wardrobe. A good book for someone wanting to start a foundation for a new wardrobe.
It's alright - some tips are helpful, others encourage you not to experiment a little, and where's the fun in that? That said, there was some inspiration to be found.
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Oct 07, 2010 07:01pm