Dressing Smart in the New Millennium 200 Quick Tips for Great Style

by Nicholson, Joanna

• ISBN13: 9781570231216
• ISBN10: 1570231214
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-10-04
• Publisher: Impact Publications

Summary

One of America's leading image consultants outlines the do's and don'ts of dressing smart for all occasions.

Table of Contents

Special Introduction By the Publisher	1	(2)
You're About to Begin a Journey That Will ``Change the Way the World Looks at You''	3	(2)
Never Compare, or Judge, Yourself Against the Picture of a Model, a Movie Star, or a Well-Known Woman!	5	(1)
Compare Yourself Only to Whom You are Willing to Become!	5	(1)
Breaking the Rules!	6	(1)
Dress Smart, Look Smart, Be Smart!	7	(1)
If You Don't Look Great Every Day, It Means That on the Day You Did Look Great it Was an Accident!	8	(1)
Never Fear Showing Your Best Side	8	(1)
Invest in a Wardrobe that Works for You!	9	(1)
Wear Boardroom Looks Instead of Backroom Looks!	10	(1)
Be Careful Not to Get Too Casual---Think Big Picture!	11	(1)
Defining Style: Always Read the Small Print	12	(2)
Getting Out of the '70s & '80s (and a good part of the '90s) and Into the New Millennium	14	(1)
The ``Mirror Test''	15	(1)
Dressing Smart for Your Industry	16	(2)
Decoding the Terms	18	(1)
Classics: Enduring, Reliable, and Elegant---the Art of Being Timeless, Yet So Current	19	(2)
Fashion-Forward to the New ``Silhouettes''	21	(1)
Fast Forward Fads and Trends Definitely Make a Statement---But Is It a Smart Statement for You to Make?	21	(1)
Making Each Purchase Count	22	(1)
Don't Sacrifice Comfort for Looks or Looks for Comfort!	23	(1)
Buy Quality Instead of Quantity!	24	(1)
Invest in the Right Places!	25	(1)
Then There are Other Women Who Buy ``Hope''	26	(1)
Do You Perceive Yourself Differently Than Others Do?	27	(1)
A Full-Length Mirror---Not Diamonds---Is a ``Girl's'' Best Friend	28	(1)
Letting Go of Limitations, Bad Advice, and Old Myths	29	(1)
Let's Talk About the ``Issue'' of Weight and Get it Over With!	30	(2)
The Myth About Black	32	(1)
The All Important ``V'' Shape	33	(3)
The Vast Importance of Tailoring	36	(2)
Avoid Looking Dowdy at All Cost	38	(1)
Smart Line and Design	39	(3)
Color---It's the Most Important ``Accessory'' and It's Free	42	(2)
For an Extraordinary Appearance, Wear Your Most Flattering ``Shade'' of Every Color in the Spectrum!	44	(5)
Smart Tips to Help You Find Your Most Stunning Neutrals!	49	(1)
Ah, Black	50	(1)
Do You Look Smashing in PURE White or Does it Look Cheap on You?	51	(1)
Creating ``Instant'' Impact	52	(5)
Are ``You'' the Center of Attention or is Your Outfit?	57	(2)
Is Your Coloring ``Delicate'' or BOLD?	59	(2)
Here are Your Best Color Combinations by Color Type	61	(2)
Illuminating Your Business World	63	(1)
Wearing the ``In'' Colors	64	(1)
Essential Accents	65	(1)
Make Sure You Look Dazzling in the Moonlight and the Candlelight!	66	(1)
Consulting an ``Expert''	66	(1)
Interpreting Patterns	67	(1)
Dressing Smart in Dresses	68	(3)
Jacket Dressing	71	(2)
Top Tops!	73	(1)
Keeping Effort to a Minimum	74	(1)
Have You Ever Considered If Your Arms Match Your Body?	75	(1)
Getting Your Necklines Coordinated	76	(1)
Sweater Girl	77	(1)
More ``It Depends Upon''	78	(1)
The Age-Old Debate About Hemlines	79	(2)
Getting Smarter	81	(2)
Trouser Style	83	(1)
Building a Smart Wardrobe	84	(1)
Creating a Smart ``Base''!	85	(1)
Transforming Your Smart Base!	86	(1)
Mixing it Up	87	(3)
Creating a Smart Capsule Wardrobe	90	(7)
Adding the ``Spice'' of Variety	97	(1)
Feed Your Closet Smartly---Don't Stuff It	97	(1)
Change the Fabric, Change the Style	98	(2)
Are We in the Decade of the ``Ugly'' Shoe?	100	(1)
Exploding the ``Myth'' that a Black Shoe is Always Appropriate	101	(1)
Some ``Demystifying'' Smart Tips	101	(3)
Decisions, Decisions, and More Decisions!	104	(2)
High Gloss Feet	106	(1)
Styles Upon Styles!	106	(3)
Yikes! More Very Important ``Stuff''	109	(2)
Yes, It's a Weighty Subject Matter!	111	(3)
Are You Ruining Your Visual Reputation by Wearing ``Sneakers'' with Your Business Attire? Stop! Don't Do It!! I Won't Even Say Please!!!	114	(1)
Never Let a Man, Not Even Your Husband, See You in Knee-Highs or Trouser Socks!	115	(1)
Please Double Check the Color in Natural Daylight!	116	(2)
Sheer Decision Making	118	(2)
Collect All Data Before Making a Final Commitment!	120	(4)
The Allure, or Possible Horror, of Patterns and Textures	124	(1)
``Color'' Down There?	125	(1)
No ``Baggy'' Stockings, Please!	126	(1)
Keep a ``Spare Pair'' Handy!	126	(1)
What's In Your Sock Drawer?	127	(1)
Going Casual	127	(2)
Working with a Casual Base	129	(1)
Moms Can Be Really ``Neat'' and Interesting Women, Too	130	(1)
Carrying a Smart Bag	131	(1)
The Most Versatile Bags	132	(1)
Your Bag Needs to Make the Same ``Statement'' as Your Ensemble	132	(1)
Buy the Basics First	133	(1)
Carry the Right Size of Bag for Your Coloring. I Know, Crazy Lady!	134	(1)
Now's Not the Time to Get Lazy!	135	(1)
No Bags in Need of Repair, Please	135	(1)
Toting in Style	135	(1)
YIKES! Belly Bags and Fanny Packs	136	(1)
Every One of You Can Look Great in Belts	137	(1)
What's Small Can Look Medium and Vice Versa; and What's Medium Can Look Wide and Vice Versa!	138	(1)
Matching Metallics, Again	139	(1)
Embellish Away!	139	(1)
Getting Smarter, Still	140	(1)
Your Earrings---Placing a Spotlight on Your Face	140	(1)
Getting Even Smarter, Yet	141	(1)
Focusing on the Ears and Eyes	142	(1)
More Matching Metallics	143	(1)
Selecting Great Shapes	143	(1)
Wrapped in Romance---the Necklace	144	(1)
Getting the Scale Right for Your ``Coloring''	145	(1)
Getting ``Colorful''	146	(1)
All That Glitters Isn't Gold!	146	(1)
Making the Same Statement Is as ``Critical'' As Ever!	146	(2)
Your Grandmother or Great-Grandmother Probably Wouldn't Have Felt ``Dressed'' Without a Pin	148	(1)
Big, Brilliant, Subtle, Heirloom, Ethnic or Modern, Do You Look Like ``a Million Dollars'' If You Wear Several Rings at the Same Time?	149	(1)
From the Finely Crafted Ethnic to the Museum Quality Keepsake, Bracelets Are Splendid!	150	(1)
From Timeless Elegance to Sporty Chic---Your Watch	150	(1)
Scarves are Great...But How Do You Tie the Darn Thing?	151	(2)
Looking Beautiful When It's Blustery Outside	153	(1)
A Sexy Woman Can Look as Sexy in Her Glasses as She Does Without Them	154	(1)
Framing the ``Eyes'' of the Soul	155	(1)
Getting the Best Support from Our Underlovelies	156	(1)
Why is Shopping for the ``Perfect'' Bra Such a PAIN?	157	(1)
They Ride-Up, They Ride-Down and They Can Cause ``VPL''---Perhaps the Problem in Finding Panties That Fit Just Right, Like a Bra, Has to Do With the Fact that Our Derrieres Are All Shaped Differently!	158	(1)
``Slipping'' One On	159	(1)
Getting Even Smarter Yet!	160	(1)
More Underlovely Details	160	(1)
Making Your Very First, and Very Last Impression of the Day	161	(2)
The Perfect Wrap	163	(1)
The 3 Coat Capsule	164	(3)
Adding ``Variety''	167	(1)
Hats---Topping Off Your Look with Style	168	(1)
Elegant Hands	169	(1)
Singing in the Rain	170	(1)
Setting the Boundaries Between Day and Evening	171	(1)
Crossovers	171	(1)
Being Overdressed or Underdressed	172	(2)
What About Being ``Underdressed''?	174	(1)
The Romance of Evening Attire	175	(1)
Cinderella's ``Magic'' Glass Slippers	176	(1)
MakeUp Can Be Magic or Tragic	177	(1)
Wearing the ``In'' Looks	178	(1)
In Need of an ``UPDATE''?	179	(1)
Looking ``Finished''	180	(2)
Developing Necessary Skills	182	(1)
Practice Makes Perfect but Perfecting the Wrong ``Placement'' or Technique For Your Eyes and Face is No Help at All!	182	(1)
The Universally Most Common Makeup Mistakes	183	(1)
Getting Smarter About Foundation	184	(1)
Concealer, Itself, Shouldn't Show	184	(1)
Wearing Too Much!	185	(1)
Wearing Too Little!	186	(1)
The Radiant Glow of a ``True'' Blush Color	186	(1)
Getting Coordinated	187	(1)
The Fastest Way to Looking ``DRAB'' or ``FAB''	187	(1)
``HOT'' Lips	188	(1)
Yet Another Way to ``Get it Together''!	188	(1)
Framing Your Eyes	189	(1)
Yikes! Please Don't Take Too Many!	190	(1)
Connecting the ``Dots''	190	(1)
Too Much, or Too Dark, Eyebrow Pencil Can Make You Look Older (yikes), or Hard!	190	(1)
Taming the ``Wild Ones''!	191	(1)
Placing Blush in the Right ``Place''---the Look of Whisker Burn is Not Cool	191	(1)
Two-Tone Lips---Do You Look Stunning or ``Gruesome''?	192	(1)
Keeping It On	193	(1)
A Few Smart Tips for Your Eyes	193	(1)
Blend, Blend, and Then Blend Some More!	194	(1)
How Much Is Too Much When it Comes to Eyeliner?	194	(1)
``Contouring'' Your Face Is Best Kept for Photography!	195	(1)
Remove All Unwanted Hair from Your Face as Often as It Takes to Keep It Perfect!	195	(1)
``Creating'' Beautiful Skin	196	(1)
Crowning Glory or Serial Bad Hair Days	196	(1)
Stay Away from the ``Brassy'' and the ``Ashy''!	197	(1)
Damaged Hair, Damaged Image	198	(1)
No Obvious Roots of a Different Color---No Exceptions!	198	(1)
Matching ``Statements'', Again	198	(1)
From the Tips of Your Fingers to the Tips of Your Toes, Polish Creates Polish	199	(1)
Wear Colors AND Clarities of Polish that Look Great on You!	199	(1)
Long Nails---Alluring or ``Cheap''?	200	(1)
Squared-Off Nails Look Like Little Shovels---Definitely Not a Smart Look	201	(1)
Drawstrings Around the Bottom of a Jacket or a Top Should Be Avoided!	202	(1)
If You Love Menswear Looks, Consider Wearing Them in A Very Womanly Way!	202	(1)
Too Much Dazzle in the Daytime?	203	(1)
Show Cleavage Only During Your Free Time	203	(1)
Be Smart About Your Fragrance	203	(1)
Too ``Matchy-Pooh''	204	(1)
Are You ``Saving-Up'' for a Special Day?	204	(1)
Encouraging Strangers to Examine Your Bosom, Yikes!	204	(1)
Don't Be Afraid to Be ``Caught'' in Your Pajamas!	204	(1)
Creating Elegance Where None Existed Before	205	(1)
Writing an Excellent Statement	205	(1)
It's Not Smart to ``Chew''!	206	(1)
Building from Zero or Paring Down?	206	(1)
Traveling with Style	207	(1)
Leaving and Arriving in Style	208	(1)
A ``Love-Hate'' Relationship with Packing	208	(1)
Please Let Every Young Woman Experiment with Style and Color	209	(1)
Keep Your ``Million Dollar Looks'' in Great Shape	210	(1)
Bad Advice is Rampant!	211	(2)
Closet Surgery	213	(6)
So You're Going Shopping, Again!	219	(3)
A Quick Reference Check List To Dressing Smart	222	(2)
Developing a Signature Style	224	(2)
The Unexpected Gifts of Dressing Smart with Great Style	226	(2)
The Resource Center	228	(5)
Reader Response Form	233	(2)
About the Author	235	(1)
Business and Career Resources	236