Style is not just the clothes on our backs—it is self-expression, representation, and transformation. As a fashion-obsessed Ojibwe teen, Christian Allaire rarely saw anyone that looked like him in the magazines or movies he sought out for inspiration. Now the Fashion and Style Writer for Vogue, he is working to change that—because clothes are never just clothes. Men’s heels are a statement of pride in the face of LGTBQ+ discrimination, while ribbon shirts honor Indigenous ancestors and keep culture alive. Allaire takes the reader through boldly designed chapters to discuss additional topics like cosplay, make up, hijabs, and hair, probing the connections between fashion and history, culture, politics, and social justice. *A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

"This exploration of regalia throughout the world and the ages, and the powerful figures who exemplify each style -- from the ceremonial robes of Chinese emperors to the wigs and stockings of seventeenth-century couriers to the casual college-inspired blazers and sunglasses of American politicians such as JFK -- provides a fascinating and comprehensive view of the sociological aspects of clothing. If there is truth in the saying 'tell me what you were and I'll tell you who you are,' then it is also true to add, 'I'll tell you what kind of society you live in." -- Dust jacket.

Become the most magnetic and attractive version of yourself effortlessly, one outfit at a time. ✓Do you find it hard to find a style that works for YOU? ✓Are you tired of having to spend so much time putting outfits together? ✓Is it an eternal challenge to blend style and comfort, and look 'put together' at the same time? What would it mean for you to dress in a way that makes you feel alive, unique and seen for who you truly are? If the answer is 'everything', Style Power is for you! After thousands of hours helping people with their style, Alma Barrero saw a pattern emerge. While all her clients would become 'perfectly' styled, for some, the styling process would ignite a connection to a deeper sense of self within them. She knew there had to be a way to unlock real change for every person who came her way, the kind of change that would lead to unshakable confidence and embodying a sense of self that dazzles and inspires all those around them. A style aligned with their ultimate being, the reason they were put on this planet, their soul. The result was the Style Power Formula(TM), a magical three-step process to achieve real transformation from the inside out, which Alma walks you through in this book. Style Power is a tribute to you. It's the ultimate expression of owning your light and bringing it to the world. It provides a dynamic path that evolves as you evolve because Style Power happens when you listen to yourself and dress in a way that honours your unique imprint in this lifetime. You'll put together intuitive outfits in seconds and create a wardrobe that lifts you up, bringing you back to your essence when you most need it. Style Power is not only a book about style but a catalyst of inner connection and possibility. **** Alma Barrero is an intuitive style and empowerment coach, former corporate executive, wife and mother. Her proprietary Style Power Formula(TM) is a simple and life-changing reference to creating a wardrobe aligned with who you truly are. As a pioneer in blending style and soul work, Alma believes in the undeniable relationship between our unlimited power and dressing to honour our true light. She's an international speaker, mentor, author and entrepreneur who helps people create a life-changing connection with their wardrobes while manifesting more freedom and success in their life. She's helped her clients achieve more unshakeable confidence, heightened intuition and a greater sense of self, one outfit at a time. Alma lives in Sydney, Australia with her family. Outside of work, you'll find her having kitchen dance parties and eating delicious food with her husband and two sons, always honouring her Spanish roots. Find her at www.almabarrero.com

Get your style therapy with Power of Style: Everything You Need to Know Before You Get Dressed Tomorrow by Today Show style editor Bobbie Thomas. This thoughtful and inspiring guide provides the information you need to feel stylish, smart, sexy, and satisfied—with a look that’s uniquely your own—in order to become your most confident and beautiful self. You’re invited to gain self-awareness, clarity, and confidence, and take full advantage of the fashion tips, tools, and lessons that Bobbie Thomas lays out, including how to identify your best colors, how to select the most flattering clothes for your individual shape, how to edit your closet, and how to shop smart—to harness the power of self-expression. The foreword by fashion icon Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas, and color illustrations throughout, reinforce Bobbie’s mantra of self-expression: “Style is the way you to speak to the world without words.”

Evaluates the First Lady's emergence as a style icon and her growing influence on a changing American understanding of etiquette and femininity, in an illustrated account that also tours the cultural contributions of previous First Ladies. 60,000 first printing.

Many people associate fashion with style and although it took me many years, I realized that they are two different things and serve different purposes. If you know anything about my company, Lady Stylistique, then you know that I see fashion as a money scheme and believe it hinders you from becoming the best version of yourself. I believe it’s personal style that not only helps us better connect with ourselves, but it also helps us become the best version of ourselves, which you’ll see by the end of this book. So what is style? Style is anything people can see, touch, hear, smell or speak as it relates to you that reflects who you are. It’s symbols and clues that allow people to get to know you and for you to know yourself without you saying a word.

Power has an appearance and appearance has power. Ideally those two would line up together and the world would be full of good, masculine men who dress and look like good masculine men. But all too often, reality is something different. There are good men and strong leaders out there who dress and look like children or bums. There are awful, lazy men in the world who dress in a way that hides their vices from those around them and makes them appear better than they truly are. In an attempt to correct for these disparities, our current culture tries to rob both appearance of its power and power of its appearance - to say that the way a person dresses or looks doesn't - or at least shouldn't matter. We're given platitudes like, "don't judge a book by its cover" and there's a often a cultural rush to prove ourselves as non-judgmental as we can. But a man's appearance has been an integral part of humanity since before the dawn of civilization. As human beings we use mental shortcuts when assessing our surroundings and the people within them. It is inefficient and dangerous to treat every object, scenario, and person as a blank slate or an unknown. And, because it is our tendency to judge according to visual stimuli, we use physicality, body language, grooming, and clothing to quickly and effectively communicate who we are and how we want other people to perceive us. Some men dress to appear more physically threatening, others to convey status and power within social spheres, some attempt to fit in and not draw attention to themselves, and others will use their clothing to show their disdain for the social norms around them. Regardless of what your intentions are, your clothing says something about you. And no, this doesn't just apply to you, but to every man who has ever interacted with another human being. From the ancient shaman, to the Wall Street banker, the Pope to the gutter punk, all men use clothing and appearance to tell the world who we are. Which means it's worthwhile for you to understand how to use this tool effectively. The purpose of this book is to outline the underlying principles of how clothing affects men and masculinity. Understanding and applying those principles will take you far beyond looking like you've been dressed by an image consultant, in one of his five variations of acceptable clothing, and into the realm of being well-dressed all the time.