--- product_id: 14930040 title: "Always Pack a Party Dress: And Other Lessons Learned From a (Half) Life in Fashion" price: "€ 34.12" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.it/products/14930040-always-pack-a-party-dress-and-other-lessons-learned-from store_origin: IT region: Italy --- # Always Pack a Party Dress: And Other Lessons Learned From a (Half) Life in Fashion **Price:** € 34.12 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Always Pack a Party Dress: And Other Lessons Learned From a (Half) Life in Fashion - **How much does it cost?** € 34.12 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.it](https://www.desertcart.it/products/14930040-always-pack-a-party-dress-and-other-lessons-learned-from) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Always Pack a Party Dress: And Other Lessons Learned From a (Half) Life in Fashion [Brooks, Amanda] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Always Pack a Party Dress: And Other Lessons Learned From a (Half) Life in Fashion Review: A Fantastic Book... - You know what? I LIKED this book... Yes -- I can see where people might think -- "Gosh -- she's got it all -- friendships with famous people like Diana Ross' daughter, mentors like DV, Anna Wintour (who comes across like more than a little controlling in these pages...), and famed photographer Patrick Demarchalier. Plus -- she's tall, blonde, thin, with a natural outdoorsy chic that Ralph Lauren has been trying to mint for decades. Oh, and she's created an enviable home life with her hunktastic husband ("Looks Brooks!") that she met and fell in love with at the age of 24. (So, yeah, not much heartache.) But for all that, I found Brooks' book readable, relatable, entertaining and yes, I even learned a few things. (And I know a LOT about fashion.) AB is an extremely good writer and the photographs alone are worth the book. I thought she came across as humble and grateful, even for her life. (Having known some of these gals, I sometimes have to wonder -- do they have any idea how fortunate they are? Some do, I suppose. Must, IMO don't, and take the fact that they were "born on third base," for granted.) I found Brooks extremely honest about her life even if it is more gilded than most -- but does that make her experience any less valid? A fun read. Very entertaining and moving. I am def sending a copy to my nieces. Review: Three Stars - a light read which is amusing but not that informative for someone interested in fashion ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #2,617,126 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #3,629 in Fashion Design #10,945 in Actor & Entertainer Biographies #51,663 in Memoirs (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars (99) | | Dimensions | 6.57 x 0.8 x 8.85 inches | | Edition | Illustrated | | ISBN-10 | 0399170839 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0399170836 | | Item Weight | 1 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 304 pages | | Publication date | May 26, 2015 | | Publisher | Blue Rider Press | ## Images ![Always Pack a Party Dress: And Other Lessons Learned From a (Half) Life in Fashion - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91WQBzeeUGL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Fantastic Book... *by A***R on June 9, 2015* You know what? I LIKED this book... Yes -- I can see where people might think -- "Gosh -- she's got it all -- friendships with famous people like Diana Ross' daughter, mentors like DV, Anna Wintour (who comes across like more than a little controlling in these pages...), and famed photographer Patrick Demarchalier. Plus -- she's tall, blonde, thin, with a natural outdoorsy chic that Ralph Lauren has been trying to mint for decades. Oh, and she's created an enviable home life with her hunktastic husband ("Looks Brooks!") that she met and fell in love with at the age of 24. (So, yeah, not much heartache.) But for all that, I found Brooks' book readable, relatable, entertaining and yes, I even learned a few things. (And I know a LOT about fashion.) AB is an extremely good writer and the photographs alone are worth the book. I thought she came across as humble and grateful, even for her life. (Having known some of these gals, I sometimes have to wonder -- do they have any idea how fortunate they are? Some do, I suppose. Must, IMO don't, and take the fact that they were "born on third base," for granted.) I found Brooks extremely honest about her life even if it is more gilded than most -- but does that make her experience any less valid? A fun read. Very entertaining and moving. I am def sending a copy to my nieces. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Three Stars *by P***O on August 22, 2015* a light read which is amusing but not that informative for someone interested in fashion ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A candid look at a woman's way to have it all *by L***Z on August 19, 2015* Like the other reviewers I really enjoyed this book. I thumbed thru it at first but when I got to the Fadhion Week challenges I could not put it down. I related to her dilemmas but was also interested in what it is really like to work in the Fashion industry. I went thru a similar choice to leave the corporate world and loved seeing that choice thru her eyes. She was generously candid. I look forward to another work from her. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.it/products/14930040-always-pack-a-party-dress-and-other-lessons-learned-from](https://www.desertcart.it/products/14930040-always-pack-a-party-dress-and-other-lessons-learned-from) --- *Product available on Desertcart Italy* *Store origin: IT* *Last updated: 2026-05-10*