Jennifer D. (Jennmarie68) reviewed How to Never Look Fat Again: Over 1,000 Ways to Dress Thinner--Without Dieting! on + 217 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
I'm a big girl, and even though in the beginning Krupp states that obese (anyone over 50 pounds) should loose weight before using these tips I think that anyone can really benefit from dressing nicer. I've always been taught that feeling good about yourself is the best way to make a change. If you dress up you feel better, and to keep that feeling you are then more willing to make other changes (such as loosing weight).
I like how the book was broken down. Krupp goes through each of the problem areas women have and gives tips on how to dress that area properly. Many of the tips transcend multiple areas so you won't be standing in a store thinking "this shirt helps here but not there". By including the same items through a few different body areas you can buy a few "no-fat" or "low-fat" pieces to add to your wardrobe, instead of paying for a whole new wardrobe.
I also like the section in the back where she tells you to go through your closet. She gives you a brief step-by-step to really get the "high-fat" clothes rid from your life. The reason I liked this section is that just going and buying a few new pieces and adding them to your closet isn't going to keep you from dressing in the "high-fat" clothes. To really take advantage of the tips in this book you need to start with a clean slate, so to speak.
After reading this book, seeing the pictures that show the tips she gives, and really analyzing the clothes you currently have and the clothes you are going to buy you should be able to dress thinner without ever stepping foot into a gym. Although even with a new wardrobe the gym is never a bad thing. (She even has hints on how to dress at the gym! How great is that!)
I like how the book was broken down. Krupp goes through each of the problem areas women have and gives tips on how to dress that area properly. Many of the tips transcend multiple areas so you won't be standing in a store thinking "this shirt helps here but not there". By including the same items through a few different body areas you can buy a few "no-fat" or "low-fat" pieces to add to your wardrobe, instead of paying for a whole new wardrobe.
I also like the section in the back where she tells you to go through your closet. She gives you a brief step-by-step to really get the "high-fat" clothes rid from your life. The reason I liked this section is that just going and buying a few new pieces and adding them to your closet isn't going to keep you from dressing in the "high-fat" clothes. To really take advantage of the tips in this book you need to start with a clean slate, so to speak.
After reading this book, seeing the pictures that show the tips she gives, and really analyzing the clothes you currently have and the clothes you are going to buy you should be able to dress thinner without ever stepping foot into a gym. Although even with a new wardrobe the gym is never a bad thing. (She even has hints on how to dress at the gym! How great is that!)
Jessica D. (MTGirlAtHeart) -
Helpful Score: 2
The great thing about this book is that it includes tips EVERYONE can use, whether or not you're overweight! It covers all the typical problem areas, such as wide hips & thighs, big booty, back fat, wide face, and buddha belly. It also includes sections for dressing in the summer, winter, and for working out. There are tons of tips for losing weight and "no fat shopping", plus plenty of photos to make all the ideas easy to understand.
Cynthia M. (BostonMagnolia) reviewed How to Never Look Fat Again: Over 1,000 Ways to Dress Thinner--Without Dieting! on + 2 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Most of her tips are not terribly different from standard makeover advice in magazines or TV.
This book didn't do it for me on a lot of levels. Most importantly, Krupp's own advice contradicts itself between this book and her book on not looking old. Apparently one has to choose choose -- slimmer or younger. Her writing style drove me nuts, as did several factual errors. And some of the ideas are ridiculous. Contour stick makeup on your neck? Seriously?
Disappointing in general.
This book didn't do it for me on a lot of levels. Most importantly, Krupp's own advice contradicts itself between this book and her book on not looking old. Apparently one has to choose choose -- slimmer or younger. Her writing style drove me nuts, as did several factual errors. And some of the ideas are ridiculous. Contour stick makeup on your neck? Seriously?
Disappointing in general.
Linda K. reviewed How to Never Look Fat Again: Over 1,000 Ways to Dress Thinner--Without Dieting! on + 10 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Her ideas are fantastic,just short of miraculous!I read this at booksamillion and
wanted it immediately!!Nice pics,foods to eat to burn more,plenty of other ideas
also(like what clothes and food to avoid and lots of great pics again!!)Wanted to check here first!!
wanted it immediately!!Nice pics,foods to eat to burn more,plenty of other ideas
also(like what clothes and food to avoid and lots of great pics again!!)Wanted to check here first!!
