Clothe Your Spirit: Dressing for Self-Expression

Jennifer Robin encourages us to consider our clothes as a means of expressing who we are. She also reminds us to consider what types of clothing we really need -- buying something just because it fits, just because it's a good price, or just because it's pretty are all bad practices, because we won't be happy in the garment, won't wear it, and therefore will have wasted our money, despite our good intentions!As a larger-sized woman, Jennifer Robin gave me hope that I, too, can have great clothes that fit, as well as the determination to settle for nothing less. _Clothe Your Spirit_ is on my short list of life-changing books!

I really enjoyed this book. I have a large collection of style books, and Clothe Your Spirit is among the very best. The author's approach zeroes in on what is truly unique about each one of us in a way that invites real self-discovery. The process is exciting and satisfying. Although this is an older book and the photos are now dated, the concepts remain fresh and easy to apply to one's own wardrobe. I found the book well-written, sensitive, and honest, all of which are unusual among style books. I wish this author would write more books on this subject!

I've never seen another wardrobe book like this (and I love wardrobe books). Robin starts with your personality instead of your figure, and helps you find clothes that really suit you. You work out a few adjectives that can describe you and the clothes you want (e.g. Patty is "intense, warm, and rooted" -- Gloria is "classic, gentle, glowing and sunny"). The before-and-afters are great. Some of the afters are a bit, ahh, different, but that's part of the fun. All in all, a real pleasure.