Most every woman has found herself with a closet full of too many clothes or surrounded by brand-new items that somehow never get worn. Instead she gets stuck wearing the same few familiar pieces from a wardrobe that just doesn't feel "right." Dr. Jennifer Baumgartner argues that all those things are actually manifestations of deeper life issues. What if you could understand your appearance as a representation of your inner unresolved conflicts and...

"The hilarious, beloved cohost of TLC's What Not to Wear examines the universal obstacles all women--including herself--put in their way With her unique talent for seeing past disastrous wardrobes to the core emotional issues that caused these sartorial crises, style savant Stacy London has transformed not only the looks but also the lives of hundreds of guests who have appeared on What Not to Wear. Now for the first time in print, London turns...

Fashion has been transformed from an elite commodity to a powerful presence in mass market culture. We are obsessed with style, scouring magazines for the latest trends and racking up credit card debt to support compulsive shopping. In this book, journalist Lee blows the lid off the fashion industry and spotlights the often disturbing ways in which it is morphing our culture, our economy and our values. She traces the role of fashion through history,...