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Nina Garcia's Look Book: What To Wear For Every Occasion (2010)

by Nina García(Favorite Author)

3.64 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

1401396100 (ISBN13: 9781401396107)

languge

English

genre

Nonfiction

publisher

Hyperion

review 1: I was prepared to completely hate this book, but it was better than expected. I still think the idea of someone else needing to tell you how to dress in general is weird. That being said, there was actually some very good advice in this book.Almost 100% of the good advice is in the first section of the book which deals with work (interviews, office parties, et cetera). She even made a point I didn't consider that when attending a work party you are trying to network at, wearing too many fantastic jewelry pieces can keep the conversation on what you're wearing instead of on your skills and abilities. Unless you're in the fashion industry, that might not be the best networking conversation. Also, the section on what to wear on a business trip was interesting, because she has... more a short blurb on what is appropriate business dress in various countries for a woman, and I may not have thought about that (China is really formal, pants and bright colors are most appropriate in India, et cetera). If I ever go on a business trip in the future, I'll think about researching what clothes would be appropriate for that country. Most of the rest of the book I could have done without. I did find the holiday section interesting only because I learned about various Jewish holidays and what is appropriate level of dress, behavior, and gifts.Other than that Nina Garcia is definitely opinionated and really only considers options that are her style. The only flats in the world that exist for Nina are pink silk ballet ones, and one should never wear leopard on a first date. While she does talk a lot about do's and don'ts, she then will also stress do what is right for you and for your style, which is nice.What it comes down to, is if you are a relatively wealthy woman who really digs Nina Garcia's style, you'll simply get more out of this book. From a Fashion Design standpoint, if you want to make clothes for a wealthy woman who dresses like Nina Garcia, this is an in depth look at what considerations she takes in her clothes buying and what sorts of things are in her closet. From that perspective, it is an interesting book. I wouldn't buy this book, but if you're still interested in reading it, I'd check it out from the library. Even though it looks big, it's a relatively quick read.
review 2: Argh, erased review!Essentially, this book betrays Nina Garcia's lack of ability to consider other points of view. In her brain, all women are rich, live in Manhattan or similar upscale urban areas, dress for professional office jobs, and walk seldom enough to regularly wear ridiculous shoes. She discusses what women should wear for specific occasions, including several occasions that only very highly privileged women would ever experience. For instance, who on earth regularly schedules appointments with possible surrogate mothers? Only wealthy celebrities. Not you. This book is not for you.The self-centeredness reaches a peak when she discusses what to wear to your child's graduation party. Garcia flatly says you should consider this a celebration for yourself, giving a whole sector of women a push toward astounding selfishness. Go ahead! You deserve it! Can you imagine a mother who would upstage her own kid on such a major occasion? I mean, go ahead and wear a great dress, whatever, but your child's graduation is about their achievement, not yours. UGH. No. less

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