Costume Design

Book Description

The second edition of COSTUME DESIGN provides a basic introduction to costume design and takes students through the entire process of costume making, beginning with the idea for a costume to the final fit. The text is thoroughly illustrated, providing guidelines for the student for creating the figure and the costume design, examples of many styles of costume presentation, a guide to historical costume shapes, and scale drawings of the basic historical patterns with photos of them made up in muslin. Many theatre departments require all theatre majors take a course in costume design.

Customer Reviews:

Cletus is the man.......2001-02-08

I have Cletus as my design teacher at Carnegie Mellon University this year. I have looked at the book, and it is definitely worth using and referring to regularly. The main thing to know is that Cletus has done everything, knows everything and really, he is the end all source of theatre, costume and artistic information and advice. He got through Yale School of Drama Grad program without ever turning in anything late... think about that. Now why would you choose another book?

The only book to cover concept and craft.......1997-02-08

I have used this book as the text in my Costume Design class for years and find it is the only one to my knowledge that covers both the conceptual aspects of costuming for the theatre as well the craft of rendering and construct. It even addresses historical information briefly. I was saddened to hear that the book was out of print. I am hoping a new edition will be out soon

The New Professional Image: Dress Your Best For Every Business Situation (2nd Edition)

Average customer rating:

Good book for people just starting to look after their apperance

The New Professional Image: Dress Your Best For Every Business Situation (2nd Edition)
Susan Bixler , and Nancy Nix-Rice
Manufacturer: Adams Media Corporation
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

General | Industries & Professions | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

General | Etiquette | Reference | Subjects | Books
Similar Items:

5 Steps to Professional Presence: How to Project Confidence, Competence, and Credibility at Work
New Women's Dress for Success
Chic Simple Dress Smart for Women: Wardrobes that Win in the Workplace
Looking Good: A Comprehensive Guide to Wardrobe Planning, Color & Personal Style Development
Dress to Impress: How a Navy Blazer Changed My Life!

ASIN: 1593372973

Book Description

Starting a new job search?
Looking to increase your status and/or your salary at your current job?
Got an important presentation coming up?

Does your appearance increase your prospects . . . or will it destroy them before you even start to talk?

It doesn't matter how smart, hardworking, or dedicated you are-if you don't look the part, you're simply not going to succeed in today's business world. Every look you put together is more than a collection of clothes, accessories, and good grooming-it is truly your personal logo. In The New Professional Image, 2nd Edition, image consultant Susan Bixler, whose advice has been featured in Time, The Wall Street Journal, and Vogue, is your indispensable guide to creating your wardrobe and tailoring your appearance for every day and every challenging business situation.

The New Professional Image, 2nd Edition answers all of your most pressing concerns, such as:

What's the best look for that make-or-break interview?

How do you determine which colors will make you sparkle?

How do you select the cuts and styles will enhance your body type?

How can high-quality choices actually save you money?

What's too casual for "casual Friday"?

Now completely updated and with a special chapter dedicated to plus-size professionals, wherever you are in your career, you can't afford not to read The New Professional Image.

Customer Reviews:

Good book for people just starting to look after their apperance.......2007-07-16

Its too broad
If you are just beggining to think about or change you apperance then this book id for you.
If you are well and truly in the know how with how you look and what you can and can not wear then this book is NOT for you

This book covers the general speal on apperances counta and professional presence.
It goes over broadly traditional business dress, business casual dress, and plus sized professionals.
its good because it has pictures scattered through out. Over all it is a good book if you are just beggining to change your apperance.

I would wait until it goes down in price however as I dont think it is a fantastic ROI.

Dress Smart: A Guide To Effective Personal Packaging

Average customer rating:

Dress Smart: A Guide To Effective Personal Packaging
Anne Fenner , and Sandi Bruns
Manufacturer: Fairchild Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Communications | Skills | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

Fashion & Image | Business Life | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

General | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

Household Hints | How-to & Home Improvements | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books

All Titles | Qualifying Textbooks - Fall 2007 | Stores | Books
Similar Items:

Designing Your Business: Strategies For Interior Design Professionals
Color Studies
Materials and Components of Interior Architecture (7th Edition)
Designing Commercial Interiors
A History of Interior Design

ASIN: 1563673169

The New Professional Image: From Business Casual to the Ultimate Power Look

Average customer rating:

Okay, but nothing new here...
The ultimate guide to looking your best...
An essential part of a working wardrobe.
Finally, a book to show you how to look successful!
Success is Yours in 30 Seconds--With This Book!

The New Professional Image: From Business Casual to the Ultimate Power Look
Susan Bixler , and Nancy Nix-Rice
Manufacturer: Adams Media Corporation
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Motivation & Self-Improvement | Business Life | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

Fashion & Image | Business Life | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

Labor Policy | Popular Economics | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

Labor & Industrial Relations | Economics | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

General | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

Running Meetings & Presentations | Skills | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

General | Crafts & Hobbies | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books

General | Fashion | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books
Similar Items:

5 Steps to Professional Presence: How to Project Confidence, Competence, and Credibility at Work
Always in Style : The Revised Edition of the Acclaimed Classic on Creating Your Personal Style : Style, Bodyline, Wardrobe, Color, Hair, Make-Up
Business Casual Made Easy
In the Dressing Room with Brenda: A Fun and Practical Guide to Buying Smart and Looking Great
Looking Good: A Comprehensive Guide to Wardrobe Planning, Color & Personal Style Development

ASIN: 1558507299

Customer Reviews:

Okay, but nothing new here..........2002-05-08

It seems that in our ever-increasingly casual society, we have lost some of our common sense when dressing for the office. This book has no surprises - there are no hidden secrets for compiling a work wardrobe - if we put a bit of thought into it, I'm sure most people could determine on their own that belly tops, sandals, frayed jeans, see-through blouses and poor grooming are potentially career-limiting moves.

The information in this book is pretty basic. Save your money - you can probably get this quality of advice from Mom - for free.

The ultimate guide to looking your best..........2001-07-07

If you are looking for a comprehensive guide to making a positive impact through appearance, this is your book. I am a recruiter with a Fortune 100 company in the US, and a professional image consultant recommended this book to me when I originally began my position. As a person who was looking for solid guidelines around professional dressing, as well as a reference for others who are looking to improve their appearance, I have found no other book to be comparable.

There are many aspects which make this book such an important resource for professionals:

1. The author provides specific guidelines around what items should be in a professional wardrobe, even going as far as to outline what quantities are particularly helpful of each piece of clothing.

2. The book is filled with "before and after" pictures, which allow the reader to see first-hand how the author's recommendations can make a startling appearance alteration.

3. To reflect the variety of workplace formality levels, there are six levels of workplace dress covered in the chapters. For those people who work for companies that have never successfully defined "Casual Friday", this book gives a lot of great hints of how to dress casual but still remain professional.

4. Two separate chapters outline accessories and generic grooming guidelines, and I have only found those hints in this particular guideline book.

5. For people looking to improve their wardrobe on a limited budget or a first job out of school, the author does not suggest spending a fortune on designer clothing. Rather, she suggests some key pieces to acquire first, and then others that can be obtained after your finances begin to improve.

Overall, I see the negative impact every day in my position from candidates who do not make the extra effort to go from "dressing up" to "looking professional". I strongly suggest that you make the $15 investment in this book, since it could help you to acquire the high paying career of your dreams!

An essential part of a working wardrobe........2001-05-24

This book is an excellent guide to dressing for the workplace regardless of where you work. I especially liked the sections on business casual (for both men and women). This section helped me to see that, though I am a manager in my firm, I was dressing like the delivery man. There are so many options for dressing these days and dress has become so casual that we lose sight of the impact that our clothing has on others and the subtle signals we send. The authors do an excellent job of demonstrating how important dress is, especially for women. And, it doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg to dress well, it just takes conscious buying and this book as your guide. If you feel like you are not making the impact at work and maybe in your life that you would like to make, get this book. Perhaps your appearance is sending a different message.

Finally, a book to show you how to look successful!.......2001-04-20

As a young woman entering the workforce, I recognized the need to make a strong first impression. What I lacked was the concrete rules to pull this off. This book is outstanding! Given to me as a present, it will surely serve as my dressing bible for years to come. I was especially helped by the dress/grooming guidelines given for specific occasions and the tips for creating a more polished overall look.

Just be forewarned that the women's photos show fashions which are about five years out of style, but the overall ideas are still applicable to everyday life. Men's fashions are a lot more constant so their section is still current.

Success is Yours in 30 Seconds--With This Book!.......2000-02-15

I am currently beginning my second career and needed the Zero to 60 information, now, to level the playing field. You may think, gee, this guy should know all the rules--but my first career was 25 years in the military. Susan Bixler and Nancy Nix-Rice have me confident that when I walk into the interview, I will have the external factors covered (the first 30 seconds)--they even give you hints on how posture, speak, and express the internal you--your knowledge, skills, and ability. I notice people much more now--I look for the suit and tie color, suit make, belts, shoe style, etc., to see the type client the individual is playing up or down to. If you're at all uncertain--this is your next book--you will not be sorry.

Casual Power:: How to Power Up Your Nonverbal Communication & Dress Down for Success

Average customer rating:

Things my mother tried to tell me.
Excellent
Dress for Success
Very interesting to put to the test
BUY THIS TODAY!

Casual Power:: How to Power Up Your Nonverbal Communication & Dress Down for Success
Sherry Maysonave
Manufacturer: Bright Books (TX)
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

Communications | Skills | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

Fashion & Image | Business Life | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

General | Job Hunting & Careers | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

General | Self-Help | Health, Mind & Body | Subjects | Books

Success | Self-Help | Health, Mind & Body | Subjects | Books

General | Sports | Subjects | Books
Similar Items:

New Women's Dress for Success
Chic Simple Dress Smart for Women: Wardrobes that Win in the Workplace
You've Only Got Three Seconds
5 Steps to Professional Presence: How to Project Confidence, Competence, and Credibility at Work
The New Professional Image: Dress Your Best For Every Business Situation (2nd Edition)

ASIN: 1880092484

Book Description

What are you saying before you speak a word? Does your nonverbal communication limit your effectiveness? In this enlightening guidebook, Sherry Maysonave shows you precisely how to commnad respect, inspire trust, and project personal power when you dress down for business. She emphasizes the silent but potent - nonverbal aspects of clothing, demeanor, and body language. She reveals how nonverbal factors determine the responsse you receive from others factors that impact your ability to maximize success.

Sheery Maysonave puts an end to the confusion that surrounds casual attire in the workplace and social invitations requesting casual dress. In this groundbreaking book, she decodes the confusing catchall term "casual." For varied occasions, Sherry explains and clarifies two primary questions: 1) How dressed down is too casual? 2) How dressed up is not casual enough?

Using fascinating case studies, Sherry exposes the personal saboteur that works behind the scenes to undermine success. Personifying this conniving part of the human psyche, she introduces McSly, a friendly monster that seduces you into making choices that can disempower you. Sherry and McSly use real-life situations to show you exactly what casual apparel and what nonverbal communications sabotage or empower you and your career goals.

Sherry gives you key strategies for powering up your nonverbal communications and for taking control of your image. Using her expert tips, you can dress down with flair and confidence. Sherry's painless shopping strategies show you how to quickly examine clothing store inventories to find those garments that are empowering to you. Her secrets on creating wardrobe miracles are refreshing and exciting.

Sherry Maysonave brings needed clarity, sophistication, and wit to all dress-down issues in today's workplace. This inspiring, humorous, visually-rich book is the millennium's "How-To-Dress-Down-For-Success" bible. Log on to www.casualpower.com and find out how to enhance your personal power even more!

Customer Reviews:

Things my mother tried to tell me........2006-09-23

As a former clothing buyer spending all of my work time selecting, presenting, and advertising the latest fashions I now wish I had Sherry's book to impress upon me personally how very important MY dress was to my success. She has impressed me with her convincing argument that although what you say is important, how you say it via dress is about 55% of that impression. I loved her real life, before and after stories which has left me paying much more attention to my new leisure image. Thanks Sherry!

Excellent.......2006-05-19

I re-read this book again and realized how lazy I had gotten on my dress. I went through my closet again and anything that did not wow me, I through out. The last couple of months I have followed the guidelines of this book and have been amazed the way I am treated differently at work. My boss now includes me on meetings, that I never attended before and has given me a lot more responsibility. I went from sundresses and sandals to a much more professional dress and the results have been amazing.
Thank you for this book, it has changed my life.

Dress for Success.......2005-07-19

With "Business Casual" being the norm now in what to wear to the office, this book is great at giving you insight on how to dress for success at the workplace in a business casual environment. Filled with lots of helpful tips and how to "get noticed" at work by those who matter!!

Very interesting to put to the test.......2005-05-20

I'm more of a "tomboy," who like to dress comfortably and casually. I work for a corporation that allows this and have worn cargo shorts, short sleeved shirts, and other very casual attire to the workplace.

When my company went through a shakeup (that eventually resulted with many employees being cut), I started to implement much of the advice from this book. Suddenly, though I had always been overlooked, I was noticed by management and was actually asked to apply for a more senior position.

In response to the person who says that a person in a low-level position can't benefit from _Casual Power_, I would say that it is not true. I'm in a completely entry-level position at a customer-service oriented phone call center. According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, almost 2 million workers in America have a similar position. How are you going to stand out if you are one of these 2 million? Despite my entry-level income, I was able to afford better clothing at discount stores such as Target or by shopping online.

In addition, this book even has advice as to how to "power up" your look if you're stuck in a "work uniform" such as those worn in fast food or retail locations. It is for people at all levels in the work force.

BUY THIS TODAY!.......2004-05-12

From Joe Catal. Author of the book "Telesales Tips From The Trenches". As a national sales trainer, this book is a must for anyone who wants to get ahead at the job and their career. The majority of sales people I train don't realize how they're destroying their own success by the way they dress. This book will teach you exactly what you need to learn to have the image you want/need to succeed. One of the best books I've ever read in my life. Get it, you won't be disappointed.
Joe Catal.

Book Description

The Fashion Handbook is the indispensable guide to the fashion industry. It explores the varied and diverse aspects of the business, bringing together critical concepts with practical information about the industries structure and core skills, as well as offering advice on real working practices and providing information about careers and training.
Tracing the development of the fashion industry the book looks at how fashion can be understood from both social and cultural perspectives. Each chapter contributes to the knowledge of a particular academic or vocational area either through building on existing research or through the dissemination of new research undertaken into specialist vocational disciplines.
The Fashion Handbook uses case studies, interviews and profiles and includes chapters written by recognized academics and fashion industry experts. Specialist topics include fashion culture, luxury brands, fashion journalism, fashion buying, design and manufacturing, retailing, PR and styling.
The Fashion Handbook includes:
* a unique and wide overview of the fashion industry
* chapters on specialist topics
* contributions from recognized experts in both academia and the fashion industry
* expert advice on careers in fashion retailing.
A must for all students of the fashion world.

Communicating with Pattern: Circles and Dots (Communicating With Pattern)

Average customer rating:

Fascinating and inspirational

Communicating with Pattern: Circles and Dots (Communicating With Pattern)
Mark Hampshire , and Keith Stephenson
Manufacturer: RotoVision
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
Similar Items:

Communicating with Pattern: Stripes (Communicating With Patterns S.)
Principles of Pattern Design (Collections of Graphic Art in Dover Books)
Art Deco Ornamental Ironwork
The Photographers Guide To Light
Theory and Practice of Perspective

ASIN: 2940361169

Book Description

Unique showcase exploring the use of pattern for visual communication across design disciplines.

The second in this highly collectible new series translates the language of circles and dots in design. This colorful, image-packed book showcases stunning examples of designs that incorporate these familiar motifs, but also explores the meaning and origin of these patterns and forms, and how they can be used in contemporary design to communicate a variety of messages and influences. From the dot and circle paintings of Damien Hirst, to polka dots, smileys, Pointilism, and corporate logos, Communicating with Pattern: Circles and Dots is an entertaining and highly informative read.

Circles and Dots celebrates the roundest, spottiest, and dottiest design from around the globe, from every design discipline, giving designers an understanding of the graphic language of pattern. This is an inspirational must-have to accompany the rest of the Communicating with Pattern family.

Customer Reviews:

Fascinating and inspirational.......2007-07-28

I bought this book out of curiousity, knowing nothing about it except for the short blurb on Amazon. I love it! It set me off on a whole series of mixed media and machine embroidery pieces using circles. I keep it close at hand in my studio and when I feel the Muse is taking an extended coffee break, I dip into it. It taught me to look at the world around me in a different way and I learned a lot of circle related trivia at the same time. It has photographs of everything round from crop circles to man hole covers to logos and everything in between. Truly fascinating!

Average customer rating:

Everything you need to know about an internship

The Fashion Intern
Michele Granger
Manufacturer: Fairchild Books, Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Fashion | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books

General | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books

General | Crafts & Hobbies | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books

Running Meetings & Presentations | Skills | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

All Titles | Qualifying Textbooks - Fall 2007 | Stores | Books

Arts & Photography | Qualifying Textbooks - Fall 2007 | Stores | Books

Business & Investing | Qualifying Textbooks - Fall 2007 | Stores | Books

Home & Garden | Qualifying Textbooks - Fall 2007 | Stores | Books

Professional | Qualifying Textbooks - Fall 2007 | Stores | Books
Similar Items:

Mathematics for Retail Buying

ASIN: 1563672723

Customer Reviews:

Everything you need to know about an internship.......2006-07-15

This book is excellent. It starts with locating internship opportunities, then moves on to how to write a resume, have an interview, and get the job. Highly recommend it!

Your Executive Image: How to Look Your Best & Project Success for Men and Women

Average customer rating:

This book is pure "crap"
Would have been better with photos
Lacking depth
Excellent Use Of Time
Getting To The Top

Your Executive Image: How to Look Your Best & Project Success for Men and Women
Victoria A. Seitz
Manufacturer: Adams Media Corporation
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Motivation & Self-Improvement | Business Life | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

Fashion & Image | Business Life | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

General | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

Management | Management & Leadership | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

Entrepreneurship | Small Business & Entrepreneurship | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

Running Meetings & Presentations | Skills | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

5 Steps to Professional Presence: How to Project Confidence, Competence, and Credibility at Work
New Women's Dress for Success
The New Professional Image: Dress Your Best For Every Business Situation (2nd Edition)
Power Etiquette: What You Don't Know Can Kill Your Career
Attention to Detail: A Woman's Guide to Professional Appearance and Conduct (Attention to Detail)

ASIN: 1580621783

Customer Reviews:

This book is pure "crap".......2005-05-16

I should of paid more attention to the other reviews of this book before making my buying decision. My copy as well ended up in the garbage, where it belongs. Not only is the author inaccurate, most of the chapters are redundant; cut and paste statements. The individual that wrote this book should consider a new profession, and stop writing books. Needless to say, it deserves less than a 1 star. I am so mad at myself for wasting my time and money on this piece of garbage.

Would have been better with photos.......2004-12-17

There are some good pointers in this book but I would have liked to seen photos and more visual examples.

Lacking depth.......2002-03-05

I am a firm believer in ongoing personal development, so I have continued to read and grow my perspective. Your Executive Image looked interesting because of attention given to clothing, space, gestures, etc...

Then I read it. Not all of it, but as much as I could before I realized this was a waste of time. For instance, the entire posture chapter could have been replaced with a single line: Posture is important as it conveys confidence or insecurity... The rest of the chapter reinforced this one point. Twenty minutes of time for a thirty-second concept. In some chapters, I didn't even see a worthwhile thirty-second concept (like the chapter on space).

Money could have been better spent elsewhere.

Excellent Use Of Time.......2001-07-21

This book continues all the sound advice I have received from my parents while I was growing up. The material contained in this book is an excellent reference for any person at any level of employment. I have been able to easily relate parts of the book to past experiences.

Getting To The Top.......2001-07-20

If a business minded individual wants to successfully make it to the top of the corporate ladder, then this book is a must. The author explains in great detail exactly what it takes to achieve "Your Executive Image." To keep and maintain employment the right image is a must and the author takes you there and keeps you there. I give this book as a gift to all of my friends.

Average customer rating:

Fashion as Communication
Malcolm Barnard
Manufacturer: Routledge
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Textile & Costume | Design & Decorative Arts | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books

General | Fashion | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books

General | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books

Communications | Skills | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

Popular Culture | Social Sciences | Nonfiction | Subjects | Books

Communication | Words & Language | Reference | Subjects | Books

All Titles | Qualifying Textbooks - Fall 2007 | Stores | Books

Arts & Photography | Qualifying Textbooks - Fall 2007 | Stores | Books

Business & Investing | Qualifying Textbooks - Fall 2007 | Stores | Books

Nonfiction | Qualifying Textbooks - Fall 2007 | Stores | Books

Reference | Qualifying Textbooks - Fall 2007 | Stores | Books
Similar Items:

Fashion, Culture, and Identity
Fashion and Its Social Agendas: Class, Gender, and Identity in Clothing
The Fashioned Body: Fashion, Dress and Modern Social Theory
Fashion, Desire and Anxiety: Image and Morality in the 20th Century
Fashion Cultures: Theories, Explorations and Analysis

ASIN: 0415260183

Book Description

What kinds of things do fashion and clothing say about us? What does it mean to wear Gap or Gaultier, Milletts or Moschino? Are there any real differences between Hip-Hop style and Punk anti-styles? In this fully revised and updated edition, Malcolm Barnard introduces fashion and clothing as ways of communicating and challenging class, gender, and sexual and social identities.

Drawing on a range of theoretical approaches from Barthes and Baudrillard to Marxist, psychoanalytic and feminist theory, Barnard addresses the ambivalent status of fashion in contemporary culture. He looks at the producers, consumers and critics of fashion, exploring the tensions between haute couture and high culture, and asking how meanings are generated, and by whom.

Examining concepts such as culture, meaning, class, gender, reproduction and resistance, Barnard demonstrates that fashion is not an innocent form of communication, and uncovers the ways in which clothing can be used both to create and contest identities.

Books:

Books Index

Books Home

Recommended Books