Harper's Bazaar Great Style. Best Ways to Update Your Look

Customer Reviews

I LOOOOOVE IT!

2008-08-25
This book is awsome, I even bought a second one to give as a gift! I love the fact that it has pictures to show what they are taking about. I use it as a reference before I get dressed every day!

The Bible of the Fashion books.

2008-08-13
This book is a great find - I don't understand why it took the fashion world so long to deliver what everyone has been asking for... practical advice on updating your wardrobe, how to select timeless pieces, and manage your closet. There is also great pictures and inspiration woven throughout. It makes a great gift too! I gave it to several friends as gifts and they all love it. Everyone can learn from this book.

PHOTOS TELL THE STORY

2008-05-23
Photos tell the story in this glossy beautifully presented guide for all shapes, sizes, and ages. It includes basic wardrobe must haves, as well as accessories and coats. Harper's Bazaar Great Style covers choosing your own personal look, what to wear in the office, what to wear on a night out on the town, the little black dress, weekend casual, and even in the bedroom. This coffee-table quality book will never be out of style! Recommended! Also recommend THE 3:00 PM SECRET: Live Slim and Strong, Live Your Dreams

Disappointment central

2008-05-13
I was really disappointed in this book. If your desire is to look like your favorite celebrity, then this is the book for you. It is more of a photo spread on how to copy a look like rather than creating your own style. There are other fashion 'how-to' books out there that are much better than this. 'In Style Secrets of Style' is a much better place to start. Try this book instead!

Great book for easy style ideas.

2008-03-25
What a fantastic book! I refer to it frequently for various fashion tips whenever I am having a blank moment! Being a mum of 3 I often dont have time to think too much about my wardrobe so this book has been really useful.

Not worth purchasing

2008-03-22
I would suggest getting this from the library---it isn't a keeper. It does have some good general advice on building a work wardrobe. But it is mostly filled with pictures of celebrities (think People magazine). Many of the photos look like they are more the "worst" than "best" and yet they are discussed as a great look to emulate (for example, suits and coats that add pounds to otherwise in-shape celebrities---I can't believe they would include these photos). In parts of the book that show specific accessories and pieces, they don't tell you who the manufacturer is.

Very disappointing - glad I didn't buy it

2008-03-17
Agree with reviewer Ginny, this book is a waste of time, which is surprising since I think the magazine has some good information. Pictures of celebs which will quickly become dated and frankly a lot of them don't look very good, at least not something I would want to emulate. The new book "How not to look old" or the "Budget Fashionista" are far superior with useful, practical information that a real person could use to update their look. Glad I got this from the library instead of buying it.

Overall, great reference for style

2008-02-28
If you prefer Harpers Bazaar the magazine over the other fashion magazines out there, then you will probably like this book as well. The advice given in it is straight forward and filled with photos. I liked it because it doesn't take a super trendy approach but more of dressing to fit your own style/preferences with looks from casual to formal/age appropriate/lifestyle/accessories and range of body types. The advice in this book won't have you buying "The" it item that will be "out" in a matter of a season. It advises on what you probably already have in your closet as well as what to buy to enhance your overall wardrobe for different occasions and lifesyles. It also gives breakdowns on individual pieces (boots, jeans, jackets, dresses, bags etc). The layout is simply and straight forward, not complicated. Its a book you can reference for those times when you feel there's nothing to wear. You can pick this up and get ideas that will work for any occasion.

As much content as one magazine

2008-02-16
I read through this book in about an hour. There just isn't much content. Other than the chapter on how many articles of clothing you should really have, I didn't read anything new. I'd spend the money for the book on something else.

Good Harpers Bazaar Extension

2008-02-09
Ver good tips and ideas for those who are trying to find a sense of style.