Wednesday, November 24, 2021

"You Are What You Wear" by Jennifer Baumgartner

 


This book was so fun that I decided to host a book club to discuss it with friends.  Split into easy-to-digest chapters, this book focuses on common fashion mistakes.  The author covers things like not dressing one's age, dressing too provocatively, overspending on clothing, not having cohesive outfits, swimming in labels, hiding behind bulky clothing, and more.  As a psychologist, Baumgartner ties in psychology with fashion.  So instead of just saying what fashion errors people make, she explains *why* people make them in the first place and what internal work must be done for the inside to match the outside.  A key takeaway I had for myself is to invest in neutrals and to think twice before buying a statement item.  No matter how pretty a piece of clothing is, it is worthless if it doesn't "go" with anything in one's current wardrobe.  

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