Does This Make Me Look Fat?: The Definitive Rules for Dressing Thin for Every Height, Size, and Shape

Thirty years ago, I would never have given much thought to a book of this nature. Just about anything and everything looked good as long as I took my height and body shape into consideration. Well, unless we want to look like Bo-Peep, there comes a time, particularly as we age, when we can often use a little help in "the looking good department". How many times have you absolutely adored the sleek, stunning ensemble in your favourite boutique only to discover that once you tried it on and looked in the mirror, what appeared was one of the Seven Dwarfs in disguise, a miniature Humpty Dumpty or a beanpole with knees?I read this book when it first appeared in print and now I know, even before I try an it on, whether an outfit will look good or not. The book advises what clothing designs, fabrics, colours and styles to stay away from and which ones will enhance appearance and mask imperfections. This book is absolutely fabulous and one any woman who wants to appear as a "well-dressed, pulled-together, style-conscious person" would not want to be without.

Your husband wouldn't dare tell you. Your girlfriend might not either. But Leah Feldon will! Filled with refreshing anectodes and jammed with information, "Does This Make Me Look Fat" gives you all the information you need to make good fashion decisions! You can look slimmer, taller, more elegant and better proportioned. Leah explains what styles work best for different body types, colors that slim, optical illusions that add sleek elegance, selecting a bathing suit without angst and much more! Her section on accessories covers everything from shoes that make your feet look clunky to belts that pack pounds on your waistline! She even includes information on what to look for in a quality garment and how to wear your hair for best effects. But Leah goes beyond telling you what will look best she explains in great detail why it will look best. So when you go shopping you will know what to look for. Interspersed throughout the text are interesting quotes from celebrities like designer Isaac Mizrahi and actress Minnie Driver. I would like to have seen some actual photographs of clothing but the line drawings included are helpful. The book is informative and an enjoyable read. I recommend it. But if you read the book and are still not sure if a garment makes you look fat just ask your mother!

I Really loved this book! I found the information extremely useful and wonderfully accessible. (The illustrations and quotes are great fun too.) I'm recommending it to all my friends! I Can't believe the reviewer who was going on about how superficial it is to care about what we wear. What planet is she from? She totally missed the point of this book and what the author is trying to say. In fact, it doesn't sound like she read the book at all. The author clearly points out that of course, we should love ourselves as we are, but that it only makes sense to choose the clothes that make us look our best. How we dress clearly reflects the way we feel about ourselves. Why would anyone---execept, of course, the reviewer---want to wear clothes that are not flattering? If she wants to look unsightly, that is certainly her priviledge and she has my blessings. But for the rest of us, who would like to put our best foot forward---no matter how fat or skinny we are--and present ourselves in the best light, this book is a treasure. It really helps you figure out which clothes will make you look great and which clothes won't. It's as simple as that.

Nobody is better than Leah Feldon in giving practical, workable and reality-based advice. I have read several of her books and each one takes a different point of view but always with the same theme: how to make clothes work for you. This book has simplified my life even more and has helped me to further organize my clothes around the way I live my life. A good value for the money.

Finally, a book that effectively gives me the information I need to personalize my wardrobe! It does not take long to realize the impact that this book will have on your personal and professional life. I definitely recommend it to anyone who is looking to improve their overall appearance.