How Not to Look Old: Fast and Effortless Ways to Look 10 Years Younger, 10 Pounds Lighter, 10 Times Better
by Charla Krupp
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Author: Charla KruppEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2009-05-01
ISBN: 0446699977
Number of pages: 232
Publisher: Grand Central Life & Style
Book Reviews of How Not to Look Old: Fast and Effortless Ways to Look 10 Years Younger, 10 Pounds Lighter, 10 Times Better
Book Review: bought on a whim, found good advice
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this book on impulse at Costco and liked it enough to write a review here. I keep returning to it and reading sections. This is the first book of this type that I've read and I've recommended it to several friends already.
I like the fact that the book has lots of practical advice that you can easily use such as limiting accessories (and how to wear bling), don't match outfits too closely or have every hair in place, get properly fit for bras (and where to measure to see if your bra is working properly), and so on. Originally I was worried that the book would be too product specific and be something like an infomercial.
Particularly important these days; you can implement a lot of advice in her book without spending money. (Even though she obviously spends a lot on her appearance.) Here are a few examples.
- Don't hang clothing in outfits but put like items together such as all pants in one spot, all blouses in another. Take pictures of outfits if needed or make notes.
- Get rid of outdated clothing and accessories (and she tells you which those are)
- Follow her rules about not wearing matching outfits but mix those pieces with other items in your closet, etc.
- Don't travel in jeans, a baggy sweatshirt, and tennis shoes, but find something equally comfortable but dressier.
- When wearing heels, have more than one pair of shoes available over the course of the day, and limit the uncomfortable ones to a shorter time, and so on.
- Don't cut your bangs too short or part your hair in the middle.
I appreciate that when she recommends products she has recommendations for similar products at various price points--and chose many items that should be available nation-wide.
I also like that she points out what is current and not (jeans and glasses styles for example) and discusses what a current fit should look like, what to seek, and recommends some brand names. I also like that in each section of the book she discusses high, medium, and low maintenance options which roughly translate to high, medium, and low price points.
All of the photos were helpful although the makeup ones had some young models. It would have been nice to see every photo show women in the target age group.
Not all of her advice will apply to everyone and I don't agree with everything she says. For instance I think women can wear flat shoes and stylish flip-flops in town--in California for certain although I grant that perhaps they shouldn't in New York. I don't think every woman should highlight their hair but for those who choose to do so, her advice is good.
Most of all I like that she addresses looking current and employable--competitive with younger women. This book isn't about looking sexy or dressing too young. It is about keeping yourself well and dressing in a way that is current yet appropriate. Ageless really, rather than Y&H.
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Summary of How Not to Look Old: Fast and Effortless Ways to Look 10 Years Younger, 10 Pounds Lighter, 10 Times Better
How Not to Look Old the 15-week New York Times bestseller is now in paperback updated with over 150 new Brilliant Buys!Charla Krupp knows that aging sucks! So she's here to help. It's every woman's dream: looking hip, sexy, fresh, and pretty--whether you're in your 30's, 40's, 50's, or 60's. Now it's every woman's necessity: looking younger will help you hold onto your job and your partner--particularly when everyone around you seems half your age. It's about making the ultimate "to-do" list of LITTLE beauty and fashion changes that pay off BIG TIME.
Charla Krupp, beauty editor and expert, known for her real woman's approach to looking fabulous, offers brutally frank and foolproof advice on how not to look old.
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