Big Dress Energy

Name: Big Dress Energy
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780349431840
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How Fashion Psychology Can Transform Your Wardrobe and Your Confidence

By Shakaila Forbes-Bell

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Big Dress Energy by Shakaila Forbes-Bell is a transformative style guide that goes beyond fashion, focusing on boosting overall well-being through wardrobe choices. Drawing on her expertise as a fashion psychologist, Forbes-Bell reveals how clothes express identity and influence mood and perception. The book offers practical, research-based advice on authentic dressing, mindful shopping, and sustainable wardrobe curation, alongside self-care tips involving makeup, skincare, and haircare routines.
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This book is perfect for readers interested in fashion psychology, those seeking to improve their style authentically, and anyone looking to enhance their confidence and well-being through mindful wardrobe choices. It particularly suits individuals who want to build a sustainable and inclusive approach to fashion.

The definitive guide on how fashion psychology can revolutionise your wardrobe - and the way you see yourself. Through practical advice that will empower you to upgrade your style, fashion psychologist Shakaila Forbes-Bell reveals how clothes protect us, boost our self-confidence, and help us assert our identity.

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This is a makeover for more than just your wardrobe, it's about improving your overall well-being.

Your days of screaming 'I have nothing to wear' while clawing your way out of a heaving pile of clothes are officially over. In this unique and transformational style guide, fashion psychologist Shakaila Forbes-Bell explores how our wardrobe acts as an extension of our identity and offers practical advice on how we can harness the principles of fashion psychology to upgrade our look - and dress in a way that feels completely authentic. Because what you wear matters: your clothes can affect your mood, how others perceive you and the way you see yourself. So how do you make sure that they are saying all the right things?

Drawing on in-depth research and work with clients, Shakaila offers universal tips and cutting-edge advice that will empower you to shop in a more mindful, sustainable and inclusive way. From insight on how to tap into the protective power of clothes, curating a wardrobe that lasts and turning your makeup, skincare and haircare routines into legitimate forms of self-care, Big Dress Energy will invite you to see your style in a new light so that you can leave the house feeling inspired, happier and more confident. It's about damn time!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780349431840

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Piatkus Books

Illustration: Two-colour with up to 15 illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 160.0mm

Height: 204.0mm

Weight: 600g

Pages: 240

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Arts & Culture Mindset & Self Help New Year, New You Non-Fiction Personal Development Philosophy & Psychology Self-Help & Personal Development Shakaila Forbes-Bell

About the Author

In 2016 Shakaila became the first Black person in the world to earn a master's degree in fashion psychology. Her research surrounded the underrepresentation of Black models in fashion media, its impact on consumer behaviour and the self-concept of young Black women. After her paper was published in the International Journal of Market Research she broadened her focus, created the platform 'Fashion is Psychology' and has worked with global brands to unpack the psychological impact of style and beauty.

She has been featured in The Guardian, Stylist, CNN, Who What Wear, Gal-Dem and more. Her work has been published in Vogue, Marie Claire UK, i-D, The Times and Sunday Times Style, and Grazia. She is regularly called on for comment and expert insight into trends, sustainability research, and representation in the fashion industry, and has worked with and provided psychologically focused PR, branding and marketing advice to international brands including Next, Afterpay, Tu Clothing and Stylist.