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The Power of Style: Everything You Need to Know Before You Get Dressed Tomorrow
Get your style therapy with Power of Everything You Need to Know Before You Get Dressed Tomorrow by Today Show style editor Bobbie Thomas.
This thoughtful and inspiring guide provides the information you need to feel stylish, smart, sexy, and satisfied—with a look that’s uniquely your own—in order to become your most confident and beautiful self.
You’re invited to gain self-awareness, clarity, and confidence, and take full advantage of the fashion tips, tools, and lessons that Bobbie Thomas lays out, including how to identify your best colors, how to select the most flattering clothes for your individual shape, how to edit your closet, and how to shop smart—to harness the power of self-expression.
The foreword by fashion icon Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas, and color illustrations throughout, reinforce Bobbie’s mantra of “Style is the way you to speak to the world without words.”
This thoughtful and inspiring guide provides the information you need to feel stylish, smart, sexy, and satisfied—with a look that’s uniquely your own—in order to become your most confident and beautiful self.
You’re invited to gain self-awareness, clarity, and confidence, and take full advantage of the fashion tips, tools, and lessons that Bobbie Thomas lays out, including how to identify your best colors, how to select the most flattering clothes for your individual shape, how to edit your closet, and how to shop smart—to harness the power of self-expression.
The foreword by fashion icon Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas, and color illustrations throughout, reinforce Bobbie’s mantra of “Style is the way you to speak to the world without words.”
- GenresFashionNonfiction
262 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 5, 2013
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July 21, 2013
This is more than your standard style guide. As well as teaching women how to look good and make the most of themselves, it also encourages women to develop their characters and work on what is inside. The first part of the book is devoted to encouraging women to like themselves as a person - no matter how they look on the outside - and to find what is good about yourself and to like it. The second part is about developing your appearance to reflect how you feel about yourself inside so that the two are in harmony. Bobbie Thomas says that your image is important as it reflects your personal brand, and tells the world who you are and how you see yourself. Appearances do matter unfortunately, so her aim is for women to have one that accurately reflects who they are so when people judge you on your appearance (and they will!) that the message you send is an accurate reflection of who you are as a person. The second part has some very helpful colour charts to work out what colours suit you, and how to dress to compliment your figure. A great image guide.
January 3, 2022
What is the powerful style? When our clothes become an expression of your confidence. The author mainly suggest to work on inner self before purchasing the clothes. Plus, there are many practical guidance to discover the style matching with individuals such as knowing color tones, proper looks according to the situations, etc.
November 2, 2020
This is one of the better "finding your style" books out there. She starts with finding yourself, and I appreciate her rape crisis counselor background. It's not hugely in depth, but she does ask you to face some of your body demons. Then she goes into defining your style, really a focus on colors and body shapes. This is apparently the secret to style success, but I haven't figured it out. My wardrobe colors are not delineated on warm vs cool or seasons, I look good in both gold and silver jewelry... and I've literally been every shape but hourglass depending on who you ask. (I'm sticking with spoon, not quite pear, not quite rectangle.) Then she concludes with the de riguer closet cleanse and shopping tips. Not bad, and I like her approach. I appreciate her insight and "professional girlfriend" attitude. She is definitely supportive of all human beings looking and feeling their authentic best!
December 15, 2024
“Being stylish is not about having a certain body type or bank account; it’s about embracing your individuality & radiating that spirit in your work, relationships, & everywhere else.”
A fantastic, practical & relatable exploration into the intersection between psychology & style. Before reading this, I never really thought about the important role of fashion in promoting your personal brand, style & personality. But now the message will come with me into every physical (& digital) store I visit 🛍️👗 10 steps to matching the outside to the inside:
A fantastic, practical & relatable exploration into the intersection between psychology & style. Before reading this, I never really thought about the important role of fashion in promoting your personal brand, style & personality. But now the message will come with me into every physical (& digital) store I visit 🛍️👗 10 steps to matching the outside to the inside:
July 10, 2018
I'd give this a 2.5 stars.
If you're a fashion virgin, this book should be on your reading list. But if you've read other books on style and fashion, this one can seem basic.
She provides a solid foundation on how to build your style taking into account your skin tone, body type, and budget. She reviews on how to best take care of your clothes and shopping tips. I did come away with a great tip of using candle sticks as a way to display my numerous large bangles and bracelets.
If you're new to the "what style should I go after", this is a great read. If you're a little bit more astute, it's a good book to browse through. For me, I'm the latter and that's why I the 2.5 stars. It really didn't provide any new insight but it wasn't a bad way to spend an hour.
If you're a fashion virgin, this book should be on your reading list. But if you've read other books on style and fashion, this one can seem basic.
She provides a solid foundation on how to build your style taking into account your skin tone, body type, and budget. She reviews on how to best take care of your clothes and shopping tips. I did come away with a great tip of using candle sticks as a way to display my numerous large bangles and bracelets.
If you're new to the "what style should I go after", this is a great read. If you're a little bit more astute, it's a good book to browse through. For me, I'm the latter and that's why I the 2.5 stars. It really didn't provide any new insight but it wasn't a bad way to spend an hour.
April 29, 2019
This is a must-read for all women.
It's not a "what-to-wear" book: instead, it focuses on how you can define yourself and present an accurate image of who you are to the world through your outward appearance. It's about taking care of yourself and loving the skin you're in.
I am not familiar with the television show Ms Thomas is a part of, but her message in this book is important and timely. Read it, stop, and consider that fashion is one thing and style is another.
It's not a "what-to-wear" book: instead, it focuses on how you can define yourself and present an accurate image of who you are to the world through your outward appearance. It's about taking care of yourself and loving the skin you're in.
I am not familiar with the television show Ms Thomas is a part of, but her message in this book is important and timely. Read it, stop, and consider that fashion is one thing and style is another.
October 30, 2017
Restrictive in sense of good style. Someone could set up a script to algorithmically suggest what to buy next or what to put together.
The idea of creating your own look book from your own closet is solid (not sure if this is innovative on her part) A lot of work but would really help to reduce the need to want more. And a fun start point for creating recommender systems.
The idea of creating your own look book from your own closet is solid (not sure if this is innovative on her part) A lot of work but would really help to reduce the need to want more. And a fun start point for creating recommender systems.
December 13, 2021
I like books about fashion and style, but I've learned that so many of them say the same things. I felt this was mostly true for this title, which is sad because I've had it around for a few years now. It didn't overwhelm me with new insights or even get me excited to go shopping. Giving this 3 stars and recommending Anuschka Rees' book instead.
March 28, 2023
This is not the style book for me, but it may be the style book for you.
It focuses a lot on what is currently called "brand", specifically the self brand, which is a concept I always find uncomfortable.
I do like that it starts with a "who are you" point of view, and has that be the guiding principle of what one wears, but it's advice is nothing ground shaking.
It focuses a lot on what is currently called "brand", specifically the self brand, which is a concept I always find uncomfortable.
I do like that it starts with a "who are you" point of view, and has that be the guiding principle of what one wears, but it's advice is nothing ground shaking.
March 14, 2020
Fashion Forward Advice
There are solid tips for creating and becoming a stylish woman. I enjoyed this book. There was no fluff or shameless affiliate plugs like you see on fashion blogposts, just solid advice.
There are solid tips for creating and becoming a stylish woman. I enjoyed this book. There was no fluff or shameless affiliate plugs like you see on fashion blogposts, just solid advice.
May 11, 2019
Good book about confidence and how to dress for your body type.
March 28, 2016
Of the three fashion self-help books I read this weekend, I found this one to be the least useful.
I do recommend it, with qualifications, for newbies. This book would be useful to you if you know absolutely nothing about how to make yourself look more attractive--in that case, this may be a good remedial read for you.
However, if you are looking for any new tips, I don't think you're going to find them here. Frankly, everything in here was familiar to me.
This book would also have been majorly improved by way more photos and graphics illustrating her points. A fashion book without examples is pretty much useless to most people. I'd give this a "D" for that aspect. I recommend you watch her on TV and skip the book. (Unless you really WANT to do a lot of homework and analysis. As she says in her forward, what drives her is the counseling aspect of fashion. You will find that in spades here.)
For an example of fashion books with good advice and illustrative examples, I recommend some of Trinny and Susanna's. A picture is worth a thousand words.
I do recommend it, with qualifications, for newbies. This book would be useful to you if you know absolutely nothing about how to make yourself look more attractive--in that case, this may be a good remedial read for you.
However, if you are looking for any new tips, I don't think you're going to find them here. Frankly, everything in here was familiar to me.
This book would also have been majorly improved by way more photos and graphics illustrating her points. A fashion book without examples is pretty much useless to most people. I'd give this a "D" for that aspect. I recommend you watch her on TV and skip the book. (Unless you really WANT to do a lot of homework and analysis. As she says in her forward, what drives her is the counseling aspect of fashion. You will find that in spades here.)
For an example of fashion books with good advice and illustrative examples, I recommend some of Trinny and Susanna's. A picture is worth a thousand words.
July 29, 2022
The Power of Style: Everything You Need to Know Before You Get Dressed Tomorrow
This was a fun self-help book. It's older but since it wasn't based on fashion trends it didn't matter. The first part of the book is about self-discovery and puts you through some exercises to help you discover your personal style.
The next part is about developing your style. It helped you figure out colors and silhouettes that will look good on you. It also included tips on accessories, hairstyles, and tailoring.
I picked this up for some inspiration. I'll be going back into the office soon, after over two years of working from home due to COVID. I already know my wardrobe will probably less formal, but I still want to have a professional, put together look and I feel like this book helped me figure out some ideas.
This was a fun self-help book. It's older but since it wasn't based on fashion trends it didn't matter. The first part of the book is about self-discovery and puts you through some exercises to help you discover your personal style.
The next part is about developing your style. It helped you figure out colors and silhouettes that will look good on you. It also included tips on accessories, hairstyles, and tailoring.
I picked this up for some inspiration. I'll be going back into the office soon, after over two years of working from home due to COVID. I already know my wardrobe will probably less formal, but I still want to have a professional, put together look and I feel like this book helped me figure out some ideas.
July 21, 2013
It was interesting, I guess... nothing new, certainly. Inspirational if you are the type of person who can talk yourself into being confident. I was most interested in style tips and found this book a little light (lite?) on those.
One thing that really bothered me was: I couldn't find any of the color groups that really fit me. I mean, I wear many of the colors of one group but there were colors included in what I would have chosen as "my" group that make me look like I've had a rough night (if you know what I'm saying) or flat-out consumptive. So, in reference to the colors, I'm pretty sure I struck out. I'm gonna make my own color group. Rebel!
You know what? I'm downgrading this book from 3 stars to 2. It might really help some people but it didn't do a lot for me. Oh well.
One thing that really bothered me was: I couldn't find any of the color groups that really fit me. I mean, I wear many of the colors of one group but there were colors included in what I would have chosen as "my" group that make me look like I've had a rough night (if you know what I'm saying) or flat-out consumptive. So, in reference to the colors, I'm pretty sure I struck out. I'm gonna make my own color group. Rebel!
You know what? I'm downgrading this book from 3 stars to 2. It might really help some people but it didn't do a lot for me. Oh well.
October 30, 2016
I just loved this book. It's divided into two parts. Part One (Change Starts Within) is all about the internal you - steps to help you build up your self-esteem and to understanding the importance of style. Part Two (Bringing the Inside Out) takes you into the nitty gritty of developing your own style: picking out the colors best suited for your skin tone, the best clothes for your body shape, etc.
Both parts of the book were immensely well written and never seemed supercilious. Ms. Thomas's writing was engaging, kind, and positive. It's also surprisingly interactive. You, as the reader, are asked to participate in little exercise to learn about yourself, your surroundings, your closet, etc.
I'd recommend the book to everyone willing to put a little work into changing from the inside out.
Both parts of the book were immensely well written and never seemed supercilious. Ms. Thomas's writing was engaging, kind, and positive. It's also surprisingly interactive. You, as the reader, are asked to participate in little exercise to learn about yourself, your surroundings, your closet, etc.
I'd recommend the book to everyone willing to put a little work into changing from the inside out.
January 26, 2015
My friend gave me this book as a gift. This friend always gives the most perfect gifts. Once again she was on the spot
I loved that this book focuses on your style on the inside first before addressing how to best style your outside. So many wonderful activities to really help you determine what makes you unique internally and then helps you bring that out. I was already doing many of the things suggested in this book which made me feel wonderful. Style and fashion have always been intriguing to me yet I never really felt I had the knack. This book helpse realize that I do have a style and I have a pretty good sense of what I am doing. Who knew! Not me. That is for sure! Great read if you enjoy self help books and being the best you that you possibly can
I loved that this book focuses on your style on the inside first before addressing how to best style your outside. So many wonderful activities to really help you determine what makes you unique internally and then helps you bring that out. I was already doing many of the things suggested in this book which made me feel wonderful. Style and fashion have always been intriguing to me yet I never really felt I had the knack. This book helpse realize that I do have a style and I have a pretty good sense of what I am doing. Who knew! Not me. That is for sure! Great read if you enjoy self help books and being the best you that you possibly can
May 29, 2013
I felt the most important part of this book is the in depth look into the inner emotional turmoil that comes with fashion. My struggle began early in puberty when I let clothes dictate how I thought I should be shaped. The fit (or lack there of) of designer clothes mocked my seemingly weird shaped body proclaiming I was unworthy of any fashionable style. This book clearly addresses many self-esteem issues (like mine), and not with just one or two pithy sentences, but with many thought provoking exercises.
I learned a lot and enjoyed reading the book cover to cover. I recommend it for anyone who wants to shift their perception about style and is wardrobe challenged, like me.
I learned a lot and enjoyed reading the book cover to cover. I recommend it for anyone who wants to shift their perception about style and is wardrobe challenged, like me.
February 11, 2014
A refreshing and valuable take on style. This one is not so much about what's in right now as what is in your head. The first half of the book doesn't touch on color or fit at all. It's about self knowledge and communication. Summed up the book says 90 % of communication in non-verbal and how you look says a lot. "I'm not here to tell you what your message should be, just that you're sending one and you should know what it is." It really made me think, and then it really got me to clear a lot of crap out of my closet.
January 10, 2014
I bought this for my daughter for Christmas and read it! I like Bobbie Thomas and have enjoyed seeing her on the Today Show in the mornings. It was so interesting to learn more about her past career. She is a lovely person inside and out and has so many ideas that apply to my daughter, who is 20, but also to me, at my old age! Thoroughly enjoyed the change of pace, reading a book that is different than most I read.
June 10, 2013
I picked this up because it was available at the library, and I think Bobbie Thomas is just adorable on the Today Show. I wasn't expecting much from this book, but it was better than I thought and I would certainly recommend it to younger women (high school) to boost their confidence in their own personal style.
May 16, 2013
There were a few good ideas in here, but I feel like this gives the same information a lot of other books about style give. I'm not sure what I'm looking for at this point... apparently this wasn't it
June 8, 2013
Great for the high school or college female looking to define her brand of style. Fun read.
July 18, 2013
Style: "an image that feels authentic to you and resonates as genuine to others."
Surprisingly philosophical.
"Know, first, who you are, and then adorn yourself accordingly (Epictetus)."
Surprisingly philosophical.
"Know, first, who you are, and then adorn yourself accordingly (Epictetus)."
July 23, 2013
More important than what skirt length or color looks good on you is Bobbies assurances that you are valuable and worth it. You. Yes you.
November 21, 2013
Very good ideas and well thought out advice.
August 6, 2016
Pretty standard style book. Liked the pictures, and I haven't seen a lot of discussion of color analysis for a while. It was interesting to read a new take on the old concept.
May 12, 2014
Loved it, I am probably going to have to buy this one so I can keep referring back to it. My favorite part is about finding your power color! I think of that every time I go shopping!!
September 7, 2014
I've always been a jeans & T-shirt type of person. But this book came in handy with defining more of a style & working with color palettes. Passing this book onto a kid who i think would enjoy.
January 19, 2015
Lots of great, practical tips! I also like how she focuses on one's internal view of self as much as on the external.
February 10, 2016
I wasn't expecting a self-analysis course, or a closet remodel scheme.
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