Packed with fashion tips that serve as a handy guide for students and professionals alike, Your Personal Style uses an active learning approach to teach what a fashion consultant does. Author Nancy Plummer shares an intimate knowledge of how the design and fashion merchandising industry best suits the client. The book is divided into five parts, all of which build upon each other. Unlike other image management texts, which simply dictate general rules about body type and coloring, this book uses personality and lifestyle assessment as a method for guiding readers in establishing a style that is truly their own. View

This text aims to teach the reader how to assess her body type and then choose clothing. 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.” View

This unique book provides scholarly and practical knowledge on the social-psychological aspects of dress and image. It identifies exactly what clothing characteristics to look for and how to proceed in building a wardrobe. Focusing on individual creativity and flexibility, the reader is asked to answer questions such as: What would work for me? Why? and How?, rather than approaching wardrobing from a do/don’t or always/never perspective. View

Dress Smart, 2nd Edition, is a combined reference book and workbook that aims to help men and women look and dress their best, taking into account personal style, lifestyle, goals, and budget. Using questionnaires, charts, and exercises, the authors provide tools for evaluating your individual style; accentuating your assets; and becoming aware of color, proportion, and fit. You will also learn how to shop wisely, know what you need, and where to look. View