Plus Style: The Plus-Size Guide to Looking Great

I bought this book some months ago, and it sat on my shelf until the other day, when I picked it up. It was SO good that I finished it in two days. I only wish I had read it sooner! This author writes very clearly, and in an interesting, readable style. The color photos of plus-sized models are FANTASTIC. The drawings and diagrams included in the book are extremely informative and helpful. I learned so many things in this book. For example, the reason many plus-sized clothes in stores (or sewn from certain patterns) don't fit is that they are not designed for the TRUE shapes of plus-sized bodies-they are just sized up by two inches from sizes designed for small-sized bodies. Also, when ordering from many catalogs, they give various measurements (such as arm length or hip), for which I have never quite figured out PRECISELY where to measure. This book explains VERY precisely and exactly IN PLAIN ENGLISH, in a clear way that leaves no ambiguity. Now I feel really confident taking ALL my measurements, for the first time ever. Aside from all I learned, the three MOST useful things, to me, in this book were as follows. First, I thought I knew how to put outfits together before I read this book. But this book taught me SO much more than I had known before. For example, it discusses how to put together a lot of things I had never even considered, such as two different patterns in the same outfit-how to tell which ones could be worn together, and which ones couldn't. Second, it presents the idea of "capsules"-not claiming the credit for this idea, but showing HOW PRECISELY to plan your wardrobe on a long-term basis, and how to intelligently decide what pieces you need to tie everything together. It suggests you get out your EXISTING clothes, AND A NOTEBOOK (I had never thought about using a notebook before, and it REALLY made a difference). You also get out all of your accessories, such scarves. Then, you systematically evaluate, for each piece in your wardrobe, what different combinations you can wear together, and WRITE THEM DOWN in the notebook-all the different possibilities. I didn't have time to get out my whole wardrobe in one day. But I did start with three or four skirts/dresses. I had one scarf I had received as a gift several years ago, and always loved, but had never figured out what to wear it with, or how to wear it. This scarf has a pattern of bright red, turquoise, and purple-kind of odd colors together. Following these suggestions, I suddenly discovered that a purple dress I had purchased recently was the same purple as in this scarf, and I remembered I had a turquoise turtleneck that I had also not really found anything to wear with for several years. I put the three together (even though I never would have DREAMED previously of putting together purple and turquoise), and suddenly, I had a smashing outfit. I wore it the same afternoon and got compliments from four separate people! Now I can hardly wait to go t

Suzan Nanfeldt does an excellent job of not only laying out principles for the plus size woman to follow when it comes to fashion and style, she also writes in a refreshingly positive manner. Let's face it, plus size women get the short end in just about every category of living. Sue's book was a delight to read. I bought copies for five of my friends after I read it, and they all said they found it to be "breakthrough" and the best book of its kind on the market.

This book has changed my life. I never understood why I was so often in tears trying on outfit after outfit in the dressing room. Now I know what to look for in the style of a garment so that it will be flattering to ME instead of the hanger! It has given me a whole new confidence in myself because I look so much better even though I haven't lost a pound. This book is great for anyone who wants to look good no matter what size they are.It even has sections on organizing your closet and also a chapter for those who sew their own clothes. Buy this book - you will love it!

I loved this book with one exception. I do not think it is necessary to measure your proportions to try to craft an illusion of being in the correct proportions. The balance of the book is wonderful! The chapters on body type and what looks good on pear, apple, hourglass, etc. are extremently accurate and very helpful. I would definitely recommend this book for any woman over a size 12, of any age or profession. An excellent gift for a college graduate first entering the business world.

THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU. Yes, its billed as for just plus size but we ALL have our little flaws or features that we waqnt to play up or down. This has, by far, the best information on putting together an outfit or whole look than any other book I've read...plus size or other wise. The hints are timeless. classic, attainable and i kept banging my forehead theinking "now why didnt I think of that" this books great