A Guide to Elegance: For Every Woman Who Wants to Be Well and Properly Dressed on All Occasions
by Geneviève Antoine Dariaux
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A new-look edition of the style bible from the 1960s written by French fashion guru Genevieve Antoine Dariaux, which provided the inspiration for Kathleen Tessaro's novel of the same name. An early version of What Not to Wear, the book states that Being beautiful is no guarantee of happiness in this world. Strive instead for elegance, grace and style. From accessories to zippers, Madame Dariaux imparts her pearls of wisdom on all things fashion-related - and also offers advice on other show more crucial areas in life from shopping with girlfriends (don't) to marriage and sex. show lessTags
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Lovely, though a bit dated. I seriously doubt that I'll ever have the opportunity to pack for a weekend at someone's country home, but this charming book offers complete instructions if the occasion should ever arise.
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- Nonfiction, General Nonfiction, Art & Design
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- 646.7042 — Applied Science & Technology Home economics & family management Sewing, Grooming, Life Skills Management of personal and family life Standard subdivisions Grooming for specific kinds of people
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- TT507 .A713 — Technology Handicrafts. Arts and crafts Handicrafts. Arts and crafts Clothing manufacture. Dressmaking. Tailoring
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