- Hardcover: 256 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollins; New Ed edition (17 Nov 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0007178255
- ISBN-13: 978-0007178254
- Product Dimensions: 18.2 x 11.4 x 2.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 188,777 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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‘Reprinted with an ironic twinkle.’ Observer
‘Charming and entertaining…The perfect gift for anyone who fancies themselves a cut above Trinny and Susannah’s sartorial sniping.’ Express
Featured as one of the ‘Books of 2003’ in the Daily Mail, The Times and the Independent.
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A stunning 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.
A timeless version of What Not to Wear.
'Being beautiful is no guarantee of happiness in this world. Strive instead for elegance, grace and style.'
Written by French style guru Madame Genevieve Antoine Dariaux, Elegance is a classic style bible for timeless chic, grace and poise – every tidbit of advice today's woman could possibly need, all at the tips of her (perfectly manicured) fingers.
From Accessories to Zippers, Madame Dariaux imparts her pearls of wisdom on all things fashion-related – and also offers advice on other crucial areas in life from shopping with girlfriends (don't) to marriage and sex.
Something no girl's handbag should be without this season, this is the ultimate guide to looking good and feeling great.
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119 of 120 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
After taking 'The Fabulous Girls Guide To Decorum' under my wing as a literary bible for my new more stylish and fabulous life I was intrigued to read 'Elegance' by Kathleen Tessaro which was inspired and written in conjunction with 'A Guide To Elegance'. I loved Tessaro's book and enjoyed the practical way she had incorporated the teaching of Madame Antoine Dariaux. The lessons explained from the 1950's in the original publication of her style guide are timeless. I am not suggesting that we should literally take ALL her comments on board - I will never be able to wear a tweed hunting suit with a crocodile clutch when travelling back to my parents home in rural England but, if anything, Tessaro's book has shown that these lessons can be incorporated into current thinking. If Trinny and Susannah have not already thoroughly ingested this gem from the 1950's I will be very surprised indeed.
This book IS old fashioned - it WAS written fifty years ago but the teaching remains very relevant today...
Buy it, read it from cover to cover, and keep it for your children.
Jen
This book IS old fashioned - it WAS written fifty years ago but the teaching remains very relevant today...
Buy it, read it from cover to cover, and keep it for your children.
Jen
45 of 45 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Ignore the reviewer who says you have to be about 70 years old to read this book.
Like the other reviewer, I was intrigued enough by Kathleen Tessaro's book to order a copy and much of the advice is sensible and timeless. I have just come back from Florence, and, as an experiment, road-tested Mme Dariaux's advice for a summer travelling wardrobe (linen suit, raincoat, 2 summer dresses plus cardigan & jersey). Not only do you avoid the usual panic of cramming everything you think you might need into a suitcase (only to realise it weighs a ton and none of it is quite right) but you can avoid baggage reclaim and feel like you're living out a sort of Bloomsbury/Fellini vibe rather than the hordes of tourists squeezed into their hot jeans and plump white trainers. Roll on the return of elegance. This is a great book.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A slice of a life now long gone when women were women and men adored them!!
This little book is a true find,Madam gives you no excuse not to look stylish and groomed at all times .
A true gem.
Read with Elegance by Kathleen Tessaro and you wont be disappointed trust me...now where did I put my lipstick?....
This little book is a true find,Madam gives you no excuse not to look stylish and groomed at all times .
A true gem.
Read with Elegance by Kathleen Tessaro and you wont be disappointed trust me...now where did I put my lipstick?....
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Elegant but unreachable
A lovely book, I enjoyed it and agreed with most of it, but totally impractical on a small budget (pretty difficult on a large budget). More like a fantasy world... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mrs. Jacqueline M. Jefferson
lovely book
this is one of the few books I actually KEEP in my small library. Most 'guide' books I read and give away for others to enlighten themselves. Read more
Published on 21 May 2010 by Louisa Philippé
Elegance
For an old book this is surpisingly full of up to date hints and tips. Some of it is a little outdated, especially the parts about fur, however I have found this book gave me a... Read more
Published on 21 Mar 2009 by E. Pinchbeck
A guide of style
Elegance is a guide for anyone who has hit a style rut and wants some classic advice. Yes, the book was written in 1964 and is old fashioned, but if you use the advice to cater for... Read more
Published on 12 Jan 2007 by Louisa
A classic which needs updating
This book was written some time in the sixties but must have been updated of sorts ever since because some entries vaguely refer to late lady Diana and the use of cellphones. Read more
Published on 18 Nov 2005 by Carol H.
I wish...
I wish I could treasure this book as much as I'm sure past generations have done. Unfortunately, since it was first published in 1964, the contents of this book has a striking... Read more
Published on 15 Aug 2005
dissapointing
you cant be serious!
it sounds like it was written in the 1950s.
the only reason to buy this book would be for a joke or if you're 70 years old & have all of a sudden... Read more
it sounds like it was written in the 1950s.
the only reason to buy this book would be for a joke or if you're 70 years old & have all of a sudden... Read more
Published on 24 Dec 2003
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