I would highly recommend itMarch 11, 2007 4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Its great ! Easy to read and very entertaining . Timeless . Though a bit outdated at times . But you can always take the bits that work nowadays .
A Guide to Elegance: For Every Woman Who Wants fo be Well and Properly Dressed on All OccasionsMarch 8, 2007 9 out of 9 found this review helpful
This is a charming, old-fashioned but highly entertaining little book. I love leafing through the pages and daydreaming about my fantasy wardrobe. And little-by-little, I find myself seeking out the fundamentals that the author suggests whenever I go shopping. I am more conscious of my appearance and the effort is paying off for me in an elevated sense of confidence and pride in my appearance. I highly recommend this book!
good for benchmarkingFebruary 26, 2007 5 out of 5 found this review helpful
it has an old fashioned point of view but to be read in order to be aware if you are breaking the rules or missing something you would have preferred to know.
interesting adviceFebruary 15, 2007 8 out of 8 found this review helpful
This little book provides the reader with interesting and useful advice, which we often forget when shopping; the thing which I most took from this title was the reminder to carefully select clothing, purchasing things slowly to build a wardrobe. Often, we are used to spending a certain amount of cash on a lot of items that fall apart quickly, rather than spending the same amount on one or two elegant pieces which last a long time, and that we love. I've revisited sections of the book many times, to remind myself of these things. Some of the advice, however, is slightly outdated (even with the update) and can sound condescending in a way---but for the most part it is all helpful and gentle advice, quite elegant.
You Must Know the Rules Before You Can Break Them SuccessfullyJanuary 9, 2007 10 out of 10 found this review helpful
Given the radical changes in lifestyles, this book (originally published in 1964) at first appears to be more of a historical document than a true guide for today's fashionistas. Even so, one wishes that more women - especially in Hollywood - had Mme. Dariaux's sharp eye and disdain for "unsuitability". With a little adaptation, we all (observer and observed) could benefit greatly from the higher standard she holds out for us. (This would be especially interesting for those who like the "retro" look.)
