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Pages: 352
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; 1 edition (6 Nov. 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0470539267
ISBN-13: 978-0470539262

Your full–color guide to building a fun, functional wardrobe

Fashion For Dummies takes the guess out of dress, giving you the confidence and know–how you need to dress for every occasion. This full–color guide is packed with tips on creating a confusion–free wardrobe that works with your body type and personal style, as well as navigating the worlds of color, pattern, and texture.

Reveals how to put together outfits that work without overextending your budget
Features a section dedicated to menswear
Packed with helpful illustrations presented in full color
The perfect guide for novice fashion–hunters, Fashion For Dummies is your key to always dressing your best!

About the Author

Jill Martin is a fashion expert and three–time Emmy–nominated television personality. She appears regularly on NBC′s Today show highlighting trends and must–haves, and is well–known for the popular "Ambush Makeover" segments. Jill lives in New York City and is developing her own clothing line. Pierre A. Lehu has worked as a publicist, literary agent, and writer. He is the coauthor of Sex For Dummies.




Pages: 384
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; 1 edition (4 May 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0470601604
ISBN-13: 978-0470601600

The fast and easy way to learn the art of fashion drawing

This fun guide gives you dozens of step–by–step diagrams that walk you through the process of preparing creative illustrations that you can later develop into dynamic presentations for your design portfolio. Plus, you′ll not only learn how to draw clothes and fabric, but also how to show details that make up the total look: faces and hairstyles, fashion accents, and a wide variety of textures.

If you′re an aspiring fashion designer, you know it′s essential to be able to draw, prepare, and present a fashion drawing. Whether you have little or no prior drawing experience, Fashion Drawing For Dummies gives you easy–to–follow, non–intimidating instructions for mastering the drawing skills you need to design like a pro.

Learn the rules and techniques of fashion drawing
Draw the fashion figure in different poses and from multiple angles
Discover how to complement your drawings with accessories, clothing, and style
If you′re a fledgling designer looking for non–intimidating guidance on learning the ins and outs of fashion drawing, this friendly guide has you covered!

About the Author

Marianne Egan teaches fashion illustration and design, apparel construction, and more. Lisa Smith Arnold teaches art and drawing, including fashion illustration, at Norwalk Community College.?She has also served as creative coordinator and fashion editor at several major publications.