The Little Dictionary of Fashion

This is a really cute little book full of fashion terms that are always good to know. It's small enough to keep in your handbag and looks good on the shelf too! I would recommend this.

The content is not something new. Nowadays you can find it everywhere. However the book has a vintage feeling of elegance. It is pleasant to read.

I love the size of this book as fits perfectly in my tray table and makes a pair with the rest of the books and also I love all the information given into it. CD it’s a must.

This book was originally published in 1954, so it covers the period which is now termed Dior's New Look period as well as a few years later on. This little book is a primary fashion source, in that it was written by a top designer about his own contemporary issues. This is not a fashion overview or retrospective, or a fashion etiquette book. This book reflects what was considered fashionable at the time -- at least by Dior himself -- with the subtitle: A Guide to Dress Sense for Every Woman. Dior comes across as a man who had very fixed ideas about how women should dress, consequently, some of his advice seems dictatorial at times, especially modern times; however, there is a lot of common sense to many of his 'rules' as well. He certainly promotes the idea that 'less is more' and restricts what he considers ideal dressing to only two colours at a time, simple lines, good tailoring, restrained use of jewelry, etc. I suppose even today, this kind of advice is worth taking. His introduction includes the following philosophy: "Simplicity, good taste and grooming are the three fundamentals of good dressing, and these do not cost money. Study your own needs. Find the colours that flatter you and emphasise your looks. Avoid colours that do nothing for you. Choose clothes that are simple in line, and pay great attention to their fit. And above all -- care for your clothes. You cannot be well groomed if your clothes are not well cared for." The book is organised by subject, in alphabetical order. "Chiffon, Coats, Cocktail Frocks, Collars, Colours, Corduroy, Cosmetics"...etc. Each section is concise, and some of the sections are illustrated in black and white. The only reason I've given this book 4 stars instead of 5 is that, throughout, I could really have used many more illustrations. Furthermore, many of the outfits illustrated are only shown half or 3/4 length, meaning you can't see the complete outfit. This means you can't see what kind of shoes the models are wearing, or even the length of their skirts. These illustrations are the originals, so it's not the fault of the reprint -- but it's certainly annoying not to be given the total picture! This book is fun if read as history, and also offers a few pointers which can certainly be taken on board today. I recommend it to anybody who wants a genuine window on what was considered the height of fashion 60+ years ago.

As expected, my daughter loved it. An old book which is still sought after. My daughter is 12 going on 21 and is really into fashion so this was a great book from one of her favourite designers.

Great styling advice from Monsieur Dior himself in a form of a dictionary - every woman's must read

As I am currently studying fashion, it is a great resource to use when looking at the evolution of fashion :) great and cute little book

Theirs nothing that I disliked about the book.

Très contente

Ótimo livro ... em inglês, com capa de tecido , um pouco delicada , não muito grande

Si eres una fanática del diseño, es un imprescindible. Es un libro bonito, pequeño y adorable. Y lo mejor de todo es que es una guía ideal, el diccionario perfecto para todas aquellas personas apasionadas por el mundo "fashion".

My favorite book

Llegó en muy buenas condiciones y en tiempo.