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The Curated Wardrobe: A Stylist’s Secrets to Going Beyond the Basic Capsule Wardrobe to Effortless Personal Style
With a curated wardrobe, dressing well is effortless. Are you tired of spending too much time on your wardrobe, only to feel ho-hum in your clothes? Does it feel like everyone but you got a rulebook telling them exactly how to look put-together for any occasion? If only you could narrow your wardrobe down to only the pieces that worked perfectly for you, you could look your best with ease and never waste time worrying about what to wear again. In The Curated Wardrobe author and stylist Rachel Nachmias will walk you through the exact steps she has used with hundreds of clients to curate their wardrobes so that looking chic and feeling comfortable and confident every day is easy. In this book you’ll Why you have nothing to wear even though your closet is jam-packed The definitive formula for knowing which styles and colors work on you - and which don’t How to hone your wardrobe into a small, curated collection of investment pieces while being able to dress for any occasion The secret to looking age appropriate and professional without being boring How to quickly figure out and find the exact pieces you need in your closet so you can spend time on other things If you’re ready to discover your own perfectly curated wardrobe and make looking your best an effortless part of your daily routine, read this book.
78 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 12, 2017
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December 29, 2017
A quick, helpful read
Some thoughtful advice is given in this short book of advice on how to shop for yourself, although not a great deal of detail is provided. Helpful examples of real life clients do illustrate her points well. For me, it actually highlighted a number of things I already do subconsciously, but gave me a more structured approach to consider and I can see that adding a few items would be helpful. Overall a helpful read, but it isn't going to give you the detailed answers you probably want - subconsciously you're probably wanting someone to buy your wardrobe for you! This book reinforces your ability to make good decisions for yourself, although does invite you to contact her personally at the end which I thought was exceptionally kind of her!
Some thoughtful advice is given in this short book of advice on how to shop for yourself, although not a great deal of detail is provided. Helpful examples of real life clients do illustrate her points well. For me, it actually highlighted a number of things I already do subconsciously, but gave me a more structured approach to consider and I can see that adding a few items would be helpful. Overall a helpful read, but it isn't going to give you the detailed answers you probably want - subconsciously you're probably wanting someone to buy your wardrobe for you! This book reinforces your ability to make good decisions for yourself, although does invite you to contact her personally at the end which I thought was exceptionally kind of her!
January 2, 2023
Lots of examples given
May 22, 2019
Easy read
This book is an easy read. There weren’t as many practical tips as I would have liked. However, it was encouraging to have an author tell you to embrace your body as it is. By dressing our bodies in a way that is in tune with how are bodies are, it will be easier and we will look and feel better in our own skin. I also appreciated the repeated idea to stop looking at the “flaws” we perceive in our bodies/skin/hair as things that need to be changed but to strive for a style that is harmonious with who we are.
I don’t think this book is for everyone but a subset of people who are dipping their toes into style or color analysis may find it interesting.
Disclosure: I received this book free during an amazon/kindle promotion through the author’s page shortly after it was published, if I remember correctly. There was no request for reviews on the amazon page.
This book is an easy read. There weren’t as many practical tips as I would have liked. However, it was encouraging to have an author tell you to embrace your body as it is. By dressing our bodies in a way that is in tune with how are bodies are, it will be easier and we will look and feel better in our own skin. I also appreciated the repeated idea to stop looking at the “flaws” we perceive in our bodies/skin/hair as things that need to be changed but to strive for a style that is harmonious with who we are.
I don’t think this book is for everyone but a subset of people who are dipping their toes into style or color analysis may find it interesting.
Disclosure: I received this book free during an amazon/kindle promotion through the author’s page shortly after it was published, if I remember correctly. There was no request for reviews on the amazon page.
March 18, 2023
A very short book which deals only in the abstract with the topic it purports to cover. While emphasising that each woman is as unique as a snowflake, the author still approaches the giving of advice through examples of other women’s issues and experiences, from which the reader is supposed the learn. The ending of the book makes clear why the paucity of useful advice in the book doesn’t matter: it is an advertisement for the author’s services as a wardrobe consultant. The more underwhelmed you are by the advice in the book, the more likely you are to hire her.
May 28, 2019
A dry read, but full of info
Paradoxically this book has no Images which would give you an example of what the author describes. On the other hand the descriptions are clear and well written. But it seems odd that a book about appearances, color, style, texture does not actually give you any visual examples. This book would be greatly improved with before/after pictures, or some other visual device. That is a real miss.
Paradoxically this book has no Images which would give you an example of what the author describes. On the other hand the descriptions are clear and well written. But it seems odd that a book about appearances, color, style, texture does not actually give you any visual examples. This book would be greatly improved with before/after pictures, or some other visual device. That is a real miss.
June 23, 2019
Not enough how to
Basic what you should know but not enough how to apply it. Lots of “stories” but I want to know how to apply what the author did for her face to face clients to me.
I came away feeling like this was so generic that it just wasn’t that helpful and I was disappointed.
Good outline for what to consider but not how to enough for me.
Basic what you should know but not enough how to apply it. Lots of “stories” but I want to know how to apply what the author did for her face to face clients to me.
I came away feeling like this was so generic that it just wasn’t that helpful and I was disappointed.
Good outline for what to consider but not how to enough for me.
January 13, 2021
Curated, Beyond the Capsule
I have struggled for years, wondering why my capsule wardrobe wasn’t working for me. I was getting sick of the advice that a wardrobe of basics would magically renew my passion for getting dressed every morning. Instead, I felt bored with my wardrobe and irritated with myself for not knowing what to do to fix it all. This book changed that all for me. If you are looking for a renewed (or new) love of getting dressed in the morning, this book is for you.
I have struggled for years, wondering why my capsule wardrobe wasn’t working for me. I was getting sick of the advice that a wardrobe of basics would magically renew my passion for getting dressed every morning. Instead, I felt bored with my wardrobe and irritated with myself for not knowing what to do to fix it all. This book changed that all for me. If you are looking for a renewed (or new) love of getting dressed in the morning, this book is for you.
January 3, 2018
Good read.
Good read. Gives basic thumbrules of curating a wardrobe. Author has tried to explain with a lot f examples from real time which clearly illustrates the confusion most of us face on a daily basis.
Good read. Gives basic thumbrules of curating a wardrobe. Author has tried to explain with a lot f examples from real time which clearly illustrates the confusion most of us face on a daily basis.
February 12, 2019
Quick read. MUCH info!
I have read many much longer books on this subject with a lot less info than this gem. Any one can quickly learn how to dress/look better for your type.
Thank you Rachael for a great book. I'm going to put your strategy to work immediately!
I have read many much longer books on this subject with a lot less info than this gem. Any one can quickly learn how to dress/look better for your type.
Thank you Rachael for a great book. I'm going to put your strategy to work immediately!
March 16, 2019
Good Overview
I enjoyed reading this book. The stories were enlightening, though more detail and specifics would have helped to solidify the concept. The overall message of individuality was hopeful and empowering. I would recommend this book to my friends.
I enjoyed reading this book. The stories were enlightening, though more detail and specifics would have helped to solidify the concept. The overall message of individuality was hopeful and empowering. I would recommend this book to my friends.
January 16, 2020
Very helpful
Detailed information beyond the usual capsule wardrobe tips.. really helpful insights and recommendations to put together a well curated wardrobe. Can’t wait to read her other books - thank you!
Detailed information beyond the usual capsule wardrobe tips.. really helpful insights and recommendations to put together a well curated wardrobe. Can’t wait to read her other books - thank you!
October 21, 2020
ONLY WORDS. NO HELP
Very disappointing book. Lots of talk. Lots of wordage. No illustrations to illuminate the talk. No way to apply the words to the reader's needs. Denigrates Capsule wardrobes without a viable means to advance. Only words. No help.
Very disappointing book. Lots of talk. Lots of wordage. No illustrations to illuminate the talk. No way to apply the words to the reader's needs. Denigrates Capsule wardrobes without a viable means to advance. Only words. No help.
February 27, 2021
Useful book to help you out a basic wardrobe together. Wouldn't buy it but worth having if available on kindle unlimited. You'll need a pen and paper to make a note of the different categories for your capsules.
February 13, 2023
Very helpful.
Easy to read and fun to experiment with Rachael’s plentiful suggestions. Less is more attitude can be challenging for a clothes lover like me, but it’s I’m spending much less time now putting myself together and looking even better.
Easy to read and fun to experiment with Rachael’s plentiful suggestions. Less is more attitude can be challenging for a clothes lover like me, but it’s I’m spending much less time now putting myself together and looking even better.
December 24, 2017
There is just extremely generic. Nothing actually useful. Such as ascertain your body’s type but nothing on how or how to use that specific info.
June 14, 2020
Not very helpful. A lot of words and no real meat. Would have helped if there had been illustrations demonstrating good and bad.
August 9, 2020
This One is a Keeper!
Full of great advice! I plan to return to this one every couple years or so, to make sure I’m on track with my own personal style!
Full of great advice! I plan to return to this one every couple years or so, to make sure I’m on track with my own personal style!
August 23, 2022
Very useful little book. Ideas about how to make use of what you have and how to reappraise your wardrobe without chucking it all away.
December 12, 2022
Good read
I learned how to dress myself with style. And I can do it by.myself.
Which is what the author wants you to do.
I learned how to dress myself with style. And I can do it by.myself.
Which is what the author wants you to do.
February 15, 2023
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Some interesting theories, some practical advice, some help. Would have liked a bit more advice to achieve goal, it was kind of vague. By by
Some interesting theories, some practical advice, some help. Would have liked a bit more advice to achieve goal, it was kind of vague. By by
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April 8, 2023Good book I want to read it again.
January 17, 2025
As an intro to a topic this was a good, short, simple guide. Enjoyed as a “starter” and kept light and relevant enough to engage me.
October 18, 2025
Not much learning
Well written but besides the stories with her clients there’s no real learning there. It feels like a book intro that never gets pass to the mid section.
Well written but besides the stories with her clients there’s no real learning there. It feels like a book intro that never gets pass to the mid section.
October 6, 2022
Better advice for a capsule wardrobe (cough, cough the ones that just say to get basics) than most books with good examples. Some of the tips did felt like they were repeating a point but not too much.
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