The Well-Dressed Lady's Pocket Guide - Tapa dura

A new 'ladies' version of the best-selling A Well-Dressed Gentleman's Pocket Guide, this book is an exhaustive bible to dressing well for all occasions. Whether you are presented with a black-tie dress code or concerned about what underwear to buy, this book will emphatically answer all your sartorial questions. Karen Homer, a fashion journalist for the past 15 years, offers in-depth advice on how to dress, accompanied by interesting facts about how our clothes have evolved over the years. Packed with information, the book is written in a straight-forward style with fashion tips laid out in easy-to-follow bullet points. These are accompanied by illustrations demonstrating techniques such as tying a scarf or showing the difference between fashion details, such as necklines and collars. Any woman who wants to avoid fashion mistakes and ensure she is impeccably and appropriately dressed for every occasion will adore this book.

Karen Homer is a fashion writer who has written for Vogue and The Times. She has authored three books, including Things a Woman Should Know About Shoes.