Madame Dariaux, for years the directrice of the Nina Ricci salons, wrote down her views on timeless elegance in 1964. Her ABC of fashion and etiquette takes you from the beach to cocktail parties, restaurants and weddings. From bargains, budget, necklines, knees, to posture and men. Times, customs and dress expectations have radically changed since then, but this retro style guide still contains pearls of wisdom that hold true today.

What to Wear, Where is all about creating outfits for the many different social events in your life. Looks that are appropriate for the occasion and that feel true to your style. Hillary and Katherine from WhoWhatWear.com provide practical guidelines for 50 social occasions. They model the ensembles they would personally wear, and throw in extra outfit suggestions for every event. Additional “Go For”, “Steer Clear” and “Risky Business” sections offer further insight into which silhouettes, fabrics and accessories are musts or no-nos. From art gallery via courtroom and family reunions to day and evening weddings, this hands-on style guide wants to help you put your own spin on things.

Nina Garcia shares with us the one hundred pieces that have become her wardrobe essentials. A style guide not intended as the ultimate must-haves list, but aimed to help you build a fully functioning wardrobe with clothes that “suit your style, your body, and your personality”. Each item comes with a short description, a little background history, and how-to-wear tips. From A-line dress, over Frye Harness boots and safari jackets, to zippered hoodie… Nina’s fashion ABC paired with Ruben Toledo’s beautiful illustrations provide plenty of inspiration for picking your personal classics.

TV personality and style expert Jené Luciani shares her own struggles with self-image related to breast issues and talks all things bras to help women everywhere find the all-important proper fit. This book, based on three years of research, also tackles topics like how to actually put on your bra, different bras for different stages in your life, bras for every body type, clothing silhouette and occasion, and how to avoid bra faux pas and look your best at any shape or size. With helpful diagrams and a tear-out tips sheet to take shopping with you.

Finding the perfect gown is top priority for any bride-to-be. Often there’s tremendous pressure to get every single detail absolutely right. Nancy Di Fabbio designed wedding gowns for 30 years and in this book gives tips on everything from establishing a budget, picking a dress style and selecting a bridal shop, to how to deal with sizing issues and who to take shopping with you. All the while never losing track of her goal: “minimize the stress and maximize the fun”.