Reviews for Tim Gunn: A Guide to Quality, Taste and Style

The average rating for Tim Gunn: A Guide to Quality, Taste and Style based on 2 reviews is 3.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2019-01-27 00:00:00 Greg Hollenbeck Tim Gunn is one of my favorite celebrities. The man has class and unlike so many in the fashion world, he also happens to be considerate and kind. I often wish that he would help me with a brand new makeover and clothes shopping! My daughter and I enjoyed his TV Show, "Guide to Style" so much, that we plan on watching them again. I liked this book just fine, but didn't love it nearly as much as "Gunn's Golden Rules: Life's Little Lessons for Making it Work". There were some good tips in this, but nothing groundbreaking. I knew most of it already. For me, it was just an enjoyable reminder. The illustrations are charming. Some of my favorite quotes: "There is no reason to have something taking up space in your closet that does not make you feel good. These items must go. Perhaps you like to torture yourself by trying on some jeans from a few years ago to see if you can button them. Clothes do not exist to humiliate their owners. Please do not force garments into performing psychological tasks for which they were not designed." "Few activities are as delightful as learning new vocabulary." "Know, first, who you are; and then adorn yourself accordingly." 'Epictetus" "Although there are few things easier than throwing on a dress, something about them communicates that you have made an effort."

Review # 2 was written on 2008-04-26 00:00:00 Tammy Rodgers If you are a fan of Tim Gunn, crisp grammar, fashion, and excellent vocabulary, then this book is for you. This is not a style guide that you can just breeze through, and memorize the pretty pictures. First off, there are no pictures but just a few illustrations. Secondly, Tim Gunn takes his business very seriously so his writing is dense. For the most part, I had to have a pocket dictionary beside me when reading this book. I felt smarter after reading this book if not also better equipped to dress better (and appropriately). Don't get me wrong, this is not a text book or a dull self-righetous tome. Tim has your best interest at heart, and forces you to look inward in order to develop a better outward. Imagine if you had a therapist who was also your stylist! Tim is also very funny. His anecodotes keep the book from being too heavy. I highly suggest that you buy this book, so you can underline or highlight the vocabulary words and relevant sections. (As a librarian, I'm always urging people to borrow from the library.)