Synopses & Reviews
A celebrity fashion stylist reveals the tricks of her trade and shows women of
all sizes how to pull together their own polished, individual look.
Whether shes petite, average, or plus size, every woman has experienced
the frustration of searching for flattering clothes. In The Pocket Stylist
every reader can have a consultation with her own personal stylist and use
the authors behind-the-scenes wardrobe wisdom:
- Taking her true measurementsfrom eight different body zonesto
ensure an attractive fit based on the readers unique silhouette and
the proportions that will flatter it best
- Why ready-to-wear isnt, and how and when to use a tailor for a custom
fit
- The best fabrics for your unique silhouette
- How to balance trends with the classic, indispensable pieces that are the
backbone of any well-conceived wardrobe
- What "closet archaeology" can unearth and reveal about your wardrobe
needs
- Why the right lingerie makes a critical difference in the fit of your clothes
- Tips from other experts on the beauty principles that ground your everyday
look Bobbi Brown and Sonja Kashuk for makeup and Kevin Mancuso for hairoffer
backstage access
- Accessories that give an outfit an individual look and that no versatile
wardrobe should be without
Best of all, The Pocket Stylist features specifically edited shopping
lists for various body types. Four "styled" looks for each silhouette
from jeans-casual to cocktails illustrate ideal proportion and
fit. The reader becomes Kendall Farrs client and will learn to shop and
dress herself like a pro. The Pocket Stylist delivers the behind the
camera expertise of a veteran stylist in one purse-size indispensable guide.
Review
"Farr is funny, down to earth and savvy, and her guide exudes authority and experience. Although involved, it is comprehensive and trend-resistant, meant to help women of any shape and size find clothes that flatter no matter what the runway season suggests." Publishers Weekly
Synopsis
A celebrity fashion stylist reveals the tricks of her trade and shows women of all sizes how to pull together their own polished, individual look.
Whether she's petite, average, or plus size, every woman has experienced the frustration of searching for flattering clothes. In The Pocket Stylist every reader can have a consultation with her own personal stylist and use the author's behind-the-scenes wardrobe wisdom:
- Taking her true measurementsfrom eight different body zonesto ensure an attractive fit based on the reader's unique silhouette and the proportions that will flatter it best
- Why ready-to-wear isn't, and how and when to use a tailor for a custom fit
- The best fabrics for your unique silhouette
- How to balance trends with the classic, indispensable pieces that are the backbone of any well-conceived wardrobe
- What "closet archaeology" can unearth and reveal about your wardrobe needs
- Why the right lingerie makes a critical difference in the fit of your clothes
- Tips from other experts on the beauty principles that ground your everyday lookBobbi Brown and Sonja Kashuk for makeup and Kevin Mancuso for hairoffer backstage access
- Accessories that give an outfit an individual look and that no versatile wardrobe should be without
Best of all, The Pocket Stylist features specifically edited shopping lists for various body types. Four "styled" looks for each silhouettefrom jeans-casual to cocktailsillustrate ideal proportion and fit. The reader becomes Kendall Farr's client and will learn to shop and dress herself like a pro. The Pocket Stylist delivers the behind the camera expertise of a veteran stylist in one purse-size indispensable guide.
Synopsis
A celebrity fashion stylist reveals the tricks of her trade and shows women of all sizes how to pull together their own polished, individual look.
Synopsis
A celebrity fashion stylist reveals the tricks of her trade and shows women of all sizes how to pull together their own polished, individual look.
About the Author
Kendall Farr is a fashion stylist and a former fashion editor whose work has appeared in numerous publications from InStyle and People to editions of Harpers Bazaar, Elle, and Marie Claire. She has dressed a number of celebrities including Sigourney Weaver and Diane Sawyer. Her work has appeared in ad campaigns and commercials for fashion and beauty clients including Revlon and Almay, among many others, and she has styled the clothing catalogues of upscale retailers such as Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue.
Table of Contents
Contents Introduction iv
1 Form and Fashion 1
2 Whatís Right for Your Body Type? 11
3 Show Me Your Closet 69
4 How to Shop Like a Stylist 83
5 Your Tailor Is Your New Best Friend 119
6 What Lies Beneath 135
7 Accessories 161
Afterword: I Love a Girl in a Uniform 192