This text aims to teach the reader how to assess her body type and then choose clothing that looks good on her. The process involves what the authors call an individual s design pattern. This pattern is made up of lines, shapes, proportions, body particulars, scale, colors, and textures. How they fit together in harmony and how an individual infuses them with her innate creativity is what authors call style.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Very thorough.:
I've only flicked through this book but it looks amazingly detailed, much more than the basic few figure types described in magazines. It explains how to emphasise, as well as disguise particular body features, such as broad shoulders, which is refreshing. I am especially impressed with the section on colour choices, and explanations of how to choose fabric patterns and textures based on how straight or curly your hair is, or mottled or not your skin is. Current fashion trends seem to be ignored in favour... more info
Useless:
I bought this book "The Triumph of Individual Style" because a friend was excited about it. Her talk struck my curiosity, so I ordered it. Once I received it, I looked through the whole book and I lost interest right away.
It must be the most useless thing someone suggested. It might be good for someone who has absolutely no eye for beauty and balance. I would rate it 0 (zero) if there was a zero star to add, but since there is not one, I have rated 1.
Most Comprehensive Read for Image:
This book is for the experienced Fashion and Image Consultant that want the theory behind creating image and beauty.
If 'unuseful' were a word, I'd use it.:
I am a fashion designer who was looking for some good resource books to help with figure-appropriate designs. I came across this book after a long search and thought I had found gold. Unfortunately, it was not what I expected. I was really disappointed with the line sketches used to explain clothing choices and found those designs to be VERY outdated- especially considering the second printing was in 2002. For example, I could not disagree more with the advice for rectangular-shaped women- that they should... more info
