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<b>Introduction.</b> <p><b>Part I: Fashion, Style, and You.</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Fashion 101.</p> <p>Chapter 2: Impression Management: Developing Your Personal Style.</p> <p>Chapter 3: Dressing to Flatter Your Body.</p> <p><b>Part II: Mastering the Basics of Garment Construction, Fabrics, and Color.</b></p> <p>Chapter 4: Fundamentals on Fabrics and Garment Construction.</p> <p>Chapter 5: The Art of Color.</p> <p>Chapter 6: From the Runway to a Store Near You.</p> <p><b>Part III: Stocking Your Closet without Going Crazy or Broke.</b></p> <p>Chapter 7: Building Your Wardrobe: Your What- and Where-to-Buy Guide.</p> <p>Chapter 8: Eliminating Fashion Confusion.</p> <p><b>Part IV: Dressing for Any Occasion.</b></p> <p>Chapter 9: Dressing for Every Day.</p> <p>Chapter 10: Dressing for Success.</p> <p>Chapter 11: Très Chic: Threads for Special Occasions.</p> <p>Chapter 12: The Four Seasons: Dressing for Comfort and Style.</p> <p>Chapter 13: Dressing for the Bedroom.</p> <p><b>Part V: Finishing Touches.</b></p> <p>Chapter 14: It’s What’s Inside That Counts: Undergarments.</p> <p>Chapter 15: Accessories.</p> <p>Chapter 16: Putting Your Best Foot Forward: Shoes.</p> <p><b>Part VI: The Part of Tens.</b></p> <p>Chapter 17: Ten Fashion Faux Pas and How to Avoid Them.</p> <p>Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Go From Day to Night in a Flash.</p> <p>Chapter 19: Ten Great Fashion Web Sites.</p> <p><b>Index.</b></p>

<p>Jill Martin is a fashion expert and three-time Emmy-nominated television personality. She appears regularly on NBC's Today show highlighting trends and must-haves, and is well-known for the popular "Ambush Makeover" segments. Jill lives in New York City and is developing her own clothing line. Pierre A. Lehu has worked as a publicist, literary agent, and writer. He is the coauthor of Sex For Dummies.</p>

<p>Fashion for Dummies</p> <p>Learn to:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Put together outfits that work</p> </li> <li> <p>Know your body type and personal style</p> </li> <li> <p>Create a fun, functional wardrobe</p> </li> <li> <p>Navigate the worlds of color, pattern, and texture</p> </li> </ul> <p>In Full Color!</p> <p>Jill Martin</p> <p>TV personality and fashion expert</p> <p>Pierre A. Lehu</p> <p>Put your best (dressed) foot forward and step out with style and confidence</p> <p>Part reference, part tutorial, Fashion For Dummies gives you everything you need to take the guess out of dress! This full-color guide is packed with tips on creating a confusion-free wardrobe that works with your body type and personal style. Whether you're a fashion novice or are searching for a new look, you'll get straightforward advice on how to build a fun and functional wardrobe to dress well for any occasion!</p> <ul> <li> <p>Fashion, style, and you — define your own personal style and discover how to make wardrobe decisions that work for your body type</p> </li> <li> <p>Master the basics of fashion — learn the fundamentals of fabrics and garment construction to pair colors, patterns, and textures with confidence</p> </li> <li> <p>Stock your closet without stripping your savings — make the most of your shopping excursions with practical tips on how and where to shop for a stylish wardrobe that won't break the bank</p> </li> <li> <p>Finishing touches — discover how undergarments, accessories, and shoes can transform an outfit from simple to simply fabulous</p> </li> <li> <p>Be ready for anything — discover how to take a wardrobe essential like a little black dress from corporate to casual to cocktail in a flash</p> </li> </ul> <p>Open the book and find:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Tips on dressing for your body type</p> </li> <li> <p>Ten fashion faux pas and how to avoid them</p> </li> <li> <p>Color choices that work for you</p> </li> <li> <p>Wardrobe essentials, from the LBD (little black dress) to the perfect pair of pumps</p> </li> <li> <p>Ways to dress for comfort and style year-round</p> </li> <li> <p>Looks that go from day to night</p> </li> <li> <p>Words of fashion wisdom from designers and celebrities</p> </li> </ul>

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