Know Your Style

Book excerpt: The biggest fashion conundrum is 'what goes with what?' What kind of jewellery to wear with certain outfits, what are the best colours to coordinate, and the combinations to be avoided, what shoes to wear with different trouser styles, what's in fashion and does it really matter? And how do you maximise your looks without blowing your budget -- and your wardrobe space? Often this comes down to gut instinct but individual style can be learned. In Know Your Style, Alyson Walsh speaks to fashion experts and creative women from around the globe, to gather ideas and information and reveal how to dress with confidence and lead a stylish life. Author of the popular blog That's Not My Age and with over 30 years of experience in the fashion industry, including 10 years as fashion editor for a leading lifestyle magazine, Alyson has the answer to any fashion dilemma. Alyson explains that with a little bit of practice, any woman can be stylish. With advice on how to liven up a work wardrobe, how to match and mismatch pattern and colour, pick or mix accessories and score serious style points with flat footwear; looking good is not about buying loads of new stuff but spending time figuring out what makes you feel chic and comfortable. Beautifully illustrated, this stylish guide is for women of all ages.