The title of this book
makes it sound like it might be about a woman with issues with alcohol, when in
fact it is about a woman who runs the personal shopping department of Bergdorf
Goodman in NYC. The title refers to her raising a toast to her helping women
dress well.
The author, Betty
Halbreich, was a coddled wife and mother until her marriage to a serial
adulterer ended. She took time to hit
rock bottom emotionally and then moved on with her life. Being offered the job at Bergdorf gave her a
place to grow into herself.
This book will be interesting
to anyone who has a passion for fashion.
Halbreich’s comments on the changes that have occurred over the forty
years of her employment are sharp and on target. She dresses celebrities, wealthy clients from
all over the world, and regular shoppers.
Throughout the book she stresses that she never just sells the most
expensive dress or accessory just for the price.
I found this book a lot
of fun to read.
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