Gok Wan's Invaluable Advice
I was listening to an interview with Gok Wan on the radio earlier on today when he was talking about his new book - "How to Dress: Your Complete Style Guide for Every Occasion". I have to admit I was pretty surprised, as I have not been too big a fan of Gok in the past, finding him slightly over the top and just a tiny bit annoying. However, listening to him on the way home in the car he was extremely entertaining and he really did speak about things which had me nodding along in agreement.
Gok Really Does Understand Women
He does seem to genuinely understand women and the way we are about clothes. For instance, one of his anecdotes related to the rush to the high street stores to buy a whole new wardrobe before going on holiday abroad because, as we all know, it would totally spoil the whole holiday if we didn't have a new outfit for every night (which I was totally agreeing with).
He then pointed out that most women pack all their "gorgeous" new purchases in their suitcase with the tags still attached and the items not tried on. He described how this then leads to total disappointment when, in that Greek or Caribbean hotel room, the new item when tried on is not quite as imagined, i.e. it does not fit, it is too tight, it looks hideous etc. Gok totally understands how, for us girls, this can TOTALLY ruin the holiday - I was nodding in agreement so much by this point my sunglasses fell off! (By the way, this is also the point on the holiday when your other half has departed the room for the hotel bar in desperation telling you to meet him down there when you are finally ready.)
The Book
As I have only just managed to get hold of a copy today, I haven't had chance to read all of Gok's book yet, but believe me, as well as giving good advice, it's also good for a giggle. The chapters cover Underwear, Workwear, Going Out, Holidays(!), Weddings and lots more.
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Gok's Book: How to Dress: Your Complete Style Guide for Every Occasion