Wardrobe

by Susie Faux, Philippa Davies

Every woman dreams of possessing a well-planned wardrobe that contains the 'right' clothes for all occasions. Yet this can be extremely hard to achieve. In Wardrobe, Susie Faux shows you how to shop wisely and eliminate those impulse buys and expensive mistakes, and build up a versatile and exciting range of clothes that will really work for you.
Susie Faux knows how much appearances count. Her philosophy is simple but effective: if you look confident and project the right image then you willfeel more confident in yourself. It is important, therefore, to have a basic collection of clothes that you can trust. Whether you are going for a job interview, attending a smart reception or running your own business you need to know that you are looking good and making the best impression possible.
To dress well, with only a small 'capsule' wardrobe, requires a number of skills, but once learnt they will remain with you for ever. Susie Faux starts by examining the various attitudes - prejudices and misconceptions - that many women have concerning their clothes and appearance, and reveals what the clothes you wear say about you. She then shows you how to recognise the shapes, styles and colours that suit you best, and points out exactly what you should be looking for when choosing each item of your wardrobe. She suggests sample capsule wardrobes, some basic outfits for different lifestyles, and offers advice on clothes for business and travel and other special occasions. The book also contains helpful guidelines on how to put together the total look, including information. On accessories, make-up and hair.
Wardrobe is an invaluable reference book and a lively and fascinating read. No woman who cares about her appearance can afford to be without it.

159 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1988

About the author

Susie Faux has been advising women on clothes and image for years. She runs two Wardeobe shops in London and her Wardrobe Consultancy offers a complete advisory service on clothes, accessories, hair and make-up. She holds regular seminars on self-promotion, which are specially designed to help women to create the right professional image and build their self-confidence. Susie Faux is regularly featured in the media - on television and radio and in the national press and magazines. She is married to a business school professor/management consultant and has two grown-up sons.

Reviews

[Faizah Roslaini · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dia cerita macam mana tatacara berpakaian dalam bekerja. Katanya kalau kau dah kreatif (aku lettew, aku suka perasan) kau tak perlu tunjukkan dengan menggunakan warna-warna terang dalam berpakaian. Msg yang mahu ditonjolkan penting: bhw kau professional, hendak buat kerja dan bukan dtg pejabat utk melaram. Warna-warna terang atau corak yang keterlaluan akan menonjolkan baju bukan empunya baju. Baju yang jarang dan seksi misalnya juga memberikan first impression yang salah terhadap empunya diri. Dia juga ada cerita mengapa kau tak perlu terlalu mengikut trend kerana katanya trend, most of the time, bergantung besar pada pengeluar fabrik dan tidak semestinya, designer itu sendiri. Sepasang pakaian yang SEMPURNA buat diri walaupun mahal adalah suatu pelaburan, your collection of clothing should be extended from there onwards.

Habis baca aku berjaya mengurangkan pakaian yang aku rasa sesuai ke pejabat kepada hampir separuh. Tempat baju aku clear. Syukur dan paling penting, I now know what I should get. As suppose to buying according to trends and impulses. Ya, katanya kalau rasa hendak membeli-beli, retail therapy ya terutama wanita, belilah benda yang lebih murah. Lipstik adalah benda yang lebih murah berbanding sehelai baju yang kemungkinan besar takkan bersesuaian dengan diri dan tidak memberi nilai tambah terhadap pekerjaan kau sekarang.

Contoh contoh gambar makeover yg dia beri memang retro habih. Tak dinafikan ini buku 80 an tapi konsep dia boleh pakai. Try search capsule wardrobe Susan Faux. Moga moga pembelian akan lebih optimum dengan nilai wang dan tidak membazir.