How to Not Wear Black

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<b> <b> <i>Find your style, create your forever wardrobe</i> </b> </b> <b>Shop better, buy less, and dress to tell the world "this is me!"</b> Anna Murphy, Fashion Director of <i>The Times, </i> shares her tricks for dressing to feel <b>confident</b> and<b> comfortable</b>, look modern and fabulous, and define your personal style--without always resorting to black. When you dress, you stake your place in the world to a voice, a path, a future. Choose who you want to be and <b>how to dress well </b>accordingly. As Mark Twain said, "There is no power without clothes." Anna draws on her years of inside<b> fashion</b> knowledge and<b> style </b>experience to help you figure out your "clothing happy place." What best flatters your body? What expresses your sense of self? And how do you build a<b> sustainable wardrobe </b>that will serve you day in, day out, for years to come? Explore why less is more; <b>how to layer</b>, the tricks of mixing and non-matching, and how to dress up neutrals. Follow Anna's tips on the<b> 9-5</b> work wardrobe, what to wear for that special occasion, and how to carry off <b>athleisure</b> wear in style. Also discover the best length of dress or pants for you, your perfect jeans, and how to invest in a handbag that you will use and love forever. Immerse yourself in this inspiring, realistic, and practical <b>style book </b>and you, too, will be able to throw together <b>chic </b>outfits effortlessly, have something you want to wear for every occasion, and create a wardrobe that, with occasional shopping forays, can last forever. Make <b>fashion </b>your friend!