A good collection of clothing is an investment in self-esteem, which is a vital part of one's strategy for self-fulfilment.

Dressing well does not mean following fashion blindly but rather knowing what suits you and your lifestyle. Every wardrobe, whatever spending power it represents, contains its fair share of misfits, disappointments and downright disasters. As budgets shrink and fashion messages conflict, it becomes more difficult to know what to buy, how much to spend and how to distinguish between good quality fashion, genuine trends and passing fads. More importantly, it becomes more difficult to know what to wear and how to wear it.

The guide has been written in an easy-to-use, easy-to-understand format (each section features colour illustrations or photographs of all the do's and don'ts) and shows you, both visually and practically, how best to make your wardrobe work for you.;Chata Romano shows you how to highlight your assets and camouflage your faults; make yourself look taller or thinner; wear the right colours; mix and match creatively; and pack for a trip.

The art of wardrobe planning is a fascinating one. It is about self-knowledge and attainable aspirations; investment and return; perception and proportion; and creative expression and skill.