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Book Reviews of What Not to Wear

What Not to Wear
What Not to Wear
Author: Susannah Constantine, Trinny Woodall
ISBN-13: 9781573223577
ISBN-10: 1573223573
Publication Date: 7/1/2003
Pages: 160
Rating:
  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
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3.6 stars, based on 111 ratings
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Book Type: Paperback
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20 Book Reviews submitted by our Members...sorted by voted most helpful

luluinphilly avatar reviewed What Not to Wear on + 367 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
I love when these ladies are on Oprah but they really don't follow their own advice! Trinny (the skinny one) needs to wear a bra! Practically every picture of her was braless. I don't care if you have mosquito bites for breasts, get some support! Her nipples were jutting out, it was disturbing and distracting. Otherwise, it was an okay book. I wouldn't put too much stock into their advice because that's all it is ... advice. Wearing wide pants that go down to the ground and cover your entire foot is dangerous. Ditto with the skirts. I know, because that's how I wear them and I can't tell you how many times I've stepped on my skirt walking up or down the stairs! I do agree with some of the styles but some of it isn't practial. Like any advice book - pick and choose what's right for you!
bklyn avatar reviewed What Not to Wear on + 129 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
Basic "rules" for different body types. Interesting, less useful for overweight bodies, more for average bodies with so-called problem areas. Quick read - mostly pictures.
reviewed What Not to Wear on + 38 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Had some VERY helpful tips and insight on dressing for your body type -- no matter what that type is. Lots of pictures of what to do and what not to do, to illustrate their recommendations.
jessielynn avatar reviewed What Not to Wear on + 79 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
OK...just like the TV show (the BBC version), the girls are fairly insulting. I didn't find it incredibly helpful.
Bookbakery avatar reviewed What Not to Wear on + 42 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Sometimes, you don't want to tell your best friend that what she is wearing makes her look awful. Give her a copy of this book. Better yet, if you are your best friend, read it yourself!
reviewed What Not to Wear on + 506 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
A book of hands on advice and straight talking guidance that is all about personal style-dressing for your body shape and personality.
These ladies will tell you wnat to toss, what to buy, where to find it, and how to wear it. Because looking good has nothing to do with fashion trends and everything to do with what not to wear.
reviewed What Not to Wear on + 275 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
This is a good book about body type and what clothes to wear and NOT to wear. No affiliation to the TLC program!
sslee06 avatar reviewed What Not to Wear on + 34 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Very helpful information - I learned a lot.
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Helpful Score: 1
I thought this was a pretty good book. Most of it is stuff we all ready know, but maybe don't practice on a regular basis.
reviewed What Not to Wear on + 8 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
The visual aspects are very helpful. It contains some new ideas that I had not known.
reviewed What Not to Wear on + 9 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Fun advice for how to dress for your body type.
reviewed What Not to Wear on + 10 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I thought this was an excellent book. Humor and lots of great pictures. An easy "read". (There's more pictures than words.)
bmpcolga avatar reviewed What Not to Wear on
Very helpful information for many body types. The book provides the same information as the BBC show, without the attention getting stunts....(I.E. They don't rip apart some soul's wardrobe, nor do they grab body parts.....)I liked that they wrapped up the information by indicating what retail brands you should look for when purchasing clothes for specific body type areas. Their suggestions were divided up into "no guilt", "slight guilt" and "guilt for days" categories.
reviewed What Not to Wear on + 26 more book reviews
These gals are brilliant. I love the show and found the book to be a tremendously helpful resource.
Chesara avatar reviewed What Not to Wear on + 153 more book reviews
Good book. Gives solid advice on what would look best. Breaks it down to different areas of the body and what looks best for that parts shape.
reviewed What Not to Wear on + 12 more book reviews
Very helpful.
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If you're into modern, tight clothes this book is helpful
reviewed What Not to Wear on + 2 more book reviews
Easy to follow rules, good examples of items to purchase and a helpful, if dated, list of stores.
dyna49 avatar reviewed What Not to Wear on + 17 more book reviews
Love these two gals, have seen them several times on Oprah
reviewed What Not to Wear on + 19 more book reviews
A fun read!