A Guide to Elegance: For Every Woman Who Wants to Be Well and Properly Dressed on All Occasions

by Geneviève Antoine Dariaux

Book Overview

The original What Not to Wear from one of fashion's most enduringly stylish women ... Written by French style guru Madame Genevieve Antoine Dariaux, Elegance is a classic style bible for timeless chic, grace, and poise -- every tidbit of advice today's woman could possibly need, all at the tips of her (perfectly manicured) fingers.From Accessories to Zippers, Madame Dariaux imparts her pearls of wisdom on all things fashion-related -- and also offers...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060757345
• ISBN13: 9780060757342
• Release Date: July 2004
• Publisher: William Morrow & Company
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 4.8" x 7.4"

Customer Reviews

a fun book

It's fun to read this book. Some classical fashion knowledge. Every woman should know these I think, as culture.

Thank you Madame

At age 52 I discovered, to my dismay that I had nothing to wear to my nephews wedding. Three months later I discovered I had nothing to wear to a SF Garden club event. These astonishing discoveries led me to inspect my closet where it became apparent that 6 years in California had left me with an abundance of sportswear and not much else. Thank goodness I stumbled acrosss this book. It reminded me that I used to know how to dress and buy clothes. I took Madame's advice and counsel, implemented her wardrobe plans and have received more complements in three months than I did in the preceeding year. This book will not tell you how to do reverse layering, pick out flattering blue jeans or develope your personal style. But if you want to look elegant for work or social occasions then this could be the book for you.

Elegance for a lifetime

Yes Yes Yes! I was given the original by my mother long, long ago. Every page was a revelation. As one's appearance speaks so emphatically about one, I can't think of any gift more useful to a young woman about to take her place in the world. However, Madame Dariaux has sage wisdom and common sense advice for women of any age. Who knew that being elegant was really so very simple! And it's certainly not money that creates elegance. I wish that this book had been given to more women, especially those that have made careers in the entertainment industry. Ahem. In any case, I look forward to reading the updated version of "Elegance". And I, too, am delighted that the author is alive, well and thriving. She is truly one of my idols. I would give many more stars were they available.

Really enjoyable read.

This was a great book to read......I found myself reading it and couldn't put it down. Great for helping to pick out chic clothes that never go out of style and to help you get rid of stuff you don't wear. Would highly recommend since elegance never goes out of style.