Quantity:

More Buying Choices

20 used & new from �3.89

Have one to sell? Sell yours here

The Little Dictionary of Fashion: A Guide to Dress Sense for Every Woman

See larger image and other views

Share your own customer images

Publisher: learn how customers can search inside this book.

The Little Dictionary of Fashion: A Guide to Dress Sense for Every Woman [Hardcover]

Christian Dior (Author)

4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

RRP:	�9.99
Price:	�6.45 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details and conditions
You Save:	�3.54 (35%)
	o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o

In stock.
Dispatched from and sold by Amazon.co.uk. Gift-wrap available.

Want guaranteed delivery by Tuesday, August 3? Choose Express delivery at checkout. See Details

16 new from �4.57 4 used from �3.89

Other Editions:	RRP:	Our Price:	Other Offers:
Hardcover (Reprint)			12 used & new from �0.13

Special Offers and Product Promotions

Illuminate your book with the innovative Philips LED reading book light.

Frequently Bought Together

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

The Golden Age of Couture: Paris and London 1947-1957

by Claire Wilcox

5.0 out of 5 stars (12) �15.47

Dior by Dior

by Christian Dior

5.0 out of 5 stars (1) �5.47

Dior

by Alexandra Palmer

5.0 out of 5 stars (1) �12.47

Chanel: Collections and Creations

by Danièle Bott

4.5 out of 5 stars (2)

The Little Black Book of Style

by Nina Garcia

3.0 out of 5 stars (10) �6.20

› Explore similar items

Product details

Hardcover: 128 pages
Publisher: V & A Publishing (5 Sep 2008)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1851775552
ISBN-13: 978-1851775552
Product Dimensions: 18.2 x 13.2 x 1.8 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank:: 25,061 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

#15 in	Books > Art, Architecture & Photography > Print & Decorative Arts > Textiles > Costume
#75 in	Books > Study Books > Undergraduate & Postgraduate > Arts & Humanities > Art > Print & Decorative Arts
#71 in	Books > Health, Family & Lifestyle > Beauty & Fashion

Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, and more.

› Visit Amazon's Christian Dior Page

Product Description

Woman and Home, 2007

`We love The Little Dictionary of Fashion' --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

In Style, 2007

'It's 60 years since Christian Dior invented 'the new look' - here's some of his straight-talking advice that still holds true' --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

See all Product Description

Tags Customers Associate with This Product

(What's this?)

Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.

fashion(2)

style(2)

dior(1)

present(1)

Agree with these tags?

See all 5 tags...

What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?

	82% buy the item featured on this page: The Little Dictionary of Fashion: A Guide to Dress Sense for Every Woman 4.0 out of 5 stars (2) �6.45
	7% buy The Golden Age of Couture: Paris and London 1947-1957 5.0 out of 5 stars (12) �15.47
	4% buy Dior by Dior 5.0 out of 5 stars (1) �5.47
	3% buy The Fashion Book 4.5 out of 5 stars (13) �5.48

Explore similar items

Customer Reviews

2 Reviews

5 star:		(1)
4 star:		(0)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

Average Customer Review

4.0 out of 5 stars (2 customer reviews)

Share your thoughts with other customers:

Create your own review

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a guide to dress sense from the Master, 8 Jan 2009

By	Lulu (London) - See all my reviews (VINE VOICE)

This review is from: The Little Dictionary of Fashion: A Guide to Dress Sense for Every Woman (Hardcover)

From the Introduction:

"...it is possible for a woman to be elegant without spending very much money on her clothes, if she follows the basic rules of Fashion and is careful to choose the clothes that suit her personality.

Simplicity, good taste and grooming are the three fundamentals of good dressing and these do not cost money.

First you must study yourself. Learn to know what suits you and what does not. And study your own needs..."

So Christian Dior begins this little book, which is suitably chic in a grey fabric binding with lettering in pink and silver and a white satin ribbon to mark your place. The illustrations are classic black-and-white photographs and line drawings from Dior's decade, showing a selection of his loveliest ensembles, complete with hats and perfect makeup. This is not a comprehensive manual of style, but a sparkling collection of observations on everything from Accent ("that little personal touch which makes a dress designed by a couturier your own...) to Zest ("There is no beauty that is attractive without zest"), with plenty in between.

He loves, among other things, black ("the most popular and the most convenient and the most elegant of colours...I could write a book about black...), bows, checks, grey, knitwear, perfume, pink, quality, red, silk, velvet, white, wool and exclusivity (...your way to be exclusive is to be yourself").

He dislikes include (surprisingly) darts, dyed hair, too-high heels ("vulgar and hideous"), nonsense ("trick fashions - designed only for publicity's sake"), and extravagance.

This is a lovely introduction to Dior, whether you are a student of fashion or just want to know a little more about one of the most glamorous designers of the twentieth century. But beware: it might make you want to change the way you dress!

Help other customers find the most helpful reviews

Was this review helpful to you?

Report this | Permalink

Comment Comment

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Ideal Present for your Fashionista Friends, 4 Feb 2009

By	C. Algie "Shoe Queen" (Hitchin Herts) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Little Dictionary of Fashion: A Guide to Dress Sense for Every Woman (Hardcover)

I bought this for a number of friends for Christmas. Add this to a Dior Lip gloss and you have an ideal pressie for your fashion princess friends who have everything. Friends loved it and I wish I had bought one for me too. Ideal book for your coffee table or next to the bath.

Help other customers find the most helpful reviews

Was this review helpful to you?

Report this | Permalink

Comment Comment (1)

Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review

› See all 2 customer reviews...

.jsOffDisplayBlock { display: block; } .jsOffDisplayInline { display: inline; } .jsOffVisibility { visibility: visible; } .jsOnDisplayBlock { display: none; } .jsOnDisplayNoneBlock { display: block; } .jsOnDisplayNoneInline { display: inline; } .jsOnDisplayInline { display: none; } .jsOnVisibility { visibility: hidden; } .jqOnDisplayBlock { display: none; } .jqOnDisplayInline { display: none; } .jqOnVisibility { visibility: hidden; } .jqOnDisplayNoneBlock { display: block; } .jqOnDisplayNoneInline { display: inline; }