Basically, this is a guide to looking your best. Whether it's to improve your chances at an upcoming job interview, or to give yourself a makeover, it covers everything you need to know to dress and style yourself successfully. I'd heard nothing but good things about the first edition of this book, but I didn't buy it because it was rather dated. Imagine my delight when I learned they were finally updating and revising it! I purchased it as soon as it was released and it's every bit as good as I'd hoped. Some of the topics it covers: * Choosing appropriate colors for your wardrobe, accessories, and makeup. * Determining what silhouette your body is, and picking clothing styles that will flatter your shape. * Choosing fabrics and accessories that are scaled to flatter your size, whether you're tall, average, or short. * Choosing hairstyles, glasses, and jewelry that will look best with the shape of your face. * Finding your personal style, whether it's classic, sporty, romantic, artistic, or dramatic, and dressing accordingly. * Sorting through your closet--tossing items that don't work, and adding pieces that go together to create multiple outfits. * Picking the best undergarments. * Updating older garments for a new look. Really, this book covers everything you need to know for a complete makeover from head to toe. Not just clothing, but hairstyles, makeup, and accessories. It addresses different body types, different style preferences, and different color palettes, so no one is left out. It's filled with photos, sketches, and diagrams that illustrate all the tips and tricks, and these are, for the most part, updated to reflect current styles. Now, I wouldn't say this is cutting edge fashion . . . if you're searching for advice on how to look like a runway model, this isn't the book for you. It's more about picking flattering styles that will endure for awhile. Some of the advice given is traditional, like choosing V-necks to help you look taller and more slender, or adding thin shoulder pads to balance your upper body if you're fuller in the hips (or have sloping shoulders). But a lot of the advice is unique, tips I'd never heard before. All in all, this book is a great resource! I'm recommending it to anyone who wants to adjust their image, take things up a notch style-wise, or just learn how to dress and accessorize appropriately for their size and shape (whatever that might be). Five stars!