The Look: A Guide to Dressing from the Inside Out Book

Authentic personal style comes from understanding our bodies, recognizing the demands of our particular lifestyle, mining our experiences, and finding what we really like. â??Randolph DukeRandolph Dukeâ??s The Look is a guide to personal style unlike any other. Duke knows high fashionâ??he has dressed Hollywood A-listers for the red carpet for yearsâ??but more important, he understands that putting together a truly fabulous look has everything to do with the woman whoâ??s wearing it. Every woman already knows what she does and doesnâ??t like, so The Look wastes no time prescribing one-size-fits-all fashion solutions. Instead, it helps women make todayâ??s sometimes-intimidating array of options work cleverly and beautifully for them.It all starts with body type. Once youâ??ve identified your shape from five broad categories, youâ??ll learn to choose clothing that maximizes your positive features and downplays less desirable ones. Then, you can shop for flattering outfits that fit your lifestyle, whether youâ??re a fan of bohemian or preppy, urban chic or country living. The Look also teaches you to mine your own closet (and your friendsâ??, too!) for pieces that can be refreshed or repurposed for a whole new look.Great style is more about a state of mind than it is about a designer wardrobe or a fat bank account. Learning to respect your body and your own taste is a critical part of Dukeâ??s philosophy. Exercises throughout the book help you identify what inspires you as you update your look and feel ever more gorgeous in your own skin. Stunning photographs of real, stylish women, from linear-figured supermodel Cheryl Tiegs to hourglassy fashion writer Merle Ginsberg, will encourage you to mix up and play with fashion to send your own message.With expert tips on everything from making occasion-appropriate accessories choices and matching makeup to your ensemble to spicing up your outfit with personality pieces and stocking up on essentials for work, play, and evenings out, The Look gives you all the tools you need to let your personal style shine through.Read More