Just Try It On »

Susan Redstone has been a fashion and style writer for over a decade. She has appeared on the Today show, Good Day New York, Fox Chicago, NBC's Shop and Style, and more. Her work has appeared in In Style, Marie Claire, The New York Times, The New York Post, The Times of London, Brides, and on InStyle.com. She lives in Manhattan with her cat, Shorty.

THE INSIDE SCOOP ON SCORING THE SEASON'S HOTTEST ITEMS!

What month do winter coats arrive in stores? When will the latest denims hit the racks? Fashion expert Susan Redstone shows you how to shop the way real fashion insiders do, from when to eye it to when to buy it. She reveals retail's secrets to help you get the best selection and lowest prices on each season's must-have items. Month by month, you'll be armed and ready to look fabulous, no matter what the occasion! You'll discover how to:

• Assemble your must-have fashion emergency kit
• Find the slickest styles for $150 or less
• Get shoe smart-the two most important times of the year to buy!
• Be the best-dressed wedding guest
• Snag the swimwear that makes you smile
• Dress like a style icon without breaking the bank
• Give gorgeous gifts all year `round

Whether you're wheeling and dealing at a business lunch, wowing at a black-tie fundraiser, or unwinding during a weekend at the beach, Just Try It On provides easy-to-follow shopping tips for every month of the year to help keep you looking your best.

Contents

Introduction....................ix
Acknowledgments....................xiii
January: Your Fashion Emergency Kit (F.E.K.)....................1
February: Style for Less....................28
March: The Coolest Shades....................46
April: Squirm-Free Swimwear....................62
May: Style Icon Status....................76
June: Be the Best-Dressed Wedding Guest....................91
July: The Jet-Set Wet Set....................107
August: The Right Bags, the Right Bling....................126
September: Get a Shoe In!....................153
October: Fashion Etiquette....................172
November: The Red-Carpet Rules....................184
December: Holiday Style and Gift Giving....................206