Long before Clinton and Stacy started secretly filming fashion offenders so they could publicly shame them, the trendsetters across the pond gave us Trinny and Susannah. Yes, 'What Not To Wear' was originally a British TV show!
If you think C&S push the envelope when it comes to how rude one can be regarding fashion faux pas, they have nothing (NOTHING!) on T&S. These chicks took no prisoners! If you are familiar with Monty Python, then you know how droll and understated the British can be. It's no different with WNTW flying under the Union Jack.
I recently found a 2002 copy of 'What Not To Wear' (the British edition) in book form at a thrift store. Although it's 10 years old, it's lessons are timeless and straight forward. Using themselves as print models, Trinny and Susannah illustrate 1.) what not to wear and 2.) what TO wear for any variety of body conundrums, including.......big boobs, small boobs, big butt, no waist, etc. Best and worst coats, pants, skirts, dresses for every body type. The book is genius in it's simplicity. ANYONE could make a quick read and become an expert in their own body type.
What's frugal about this book? Besides the $1 price tag, knowing how to dress your body correctly is a valuable moneysaving skill. Have you ever had a closet full of clothing you didn't wear? Was it because each item looked terrible on your body? Had you bought them on sale or clearance, thinking the price trumped whether or not the style or color flattered you personally? Or did you buy something because it was in style at the time, but again did nothing for your frame? Everyone's done it! Each clothing mistake was money that could have been used elsewhere. How much better to take a few moments, acquaint yourself with the pros and cons of your own body, and then dress it accordingly. The end result is a fully functional wardrobe that can last for years.
Amazon has this book on sale for $6. Or, you can borrow my copy if you like.
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