Stylebook
out of 10
2015-03-08
Grace Kuan
The abundance of applications for tablets and mobile founds have found a niche in the fashion industry. Modern fashionistas on the go can make the most out of their wardrobe with Stylebook app. Stylebook is an expert wardrobe organization and closet management tool created by a fashion industry insider, who got her start as an intern in the Vogue fashion closet and is an alum of Lucky magazine. For only $3.99, you can organize your closet virtually and get fashion advice in a flash.
Utility
Think of Stylebook as your really hip best friend. Catalog every single item of clothing in your closet and pair clothing items, shoes, purses, and accessories together to create different outfits. Categorize, keep notes of specific pieces in your wardrobe and keep track of outfits in a calendar so you can remember what you wore on that first date, or for a job interview.
Features
Stylebook has over 90 features to help you curate your closet and get more out of what you own. You can easily import your actual clothes, create magazine-style outfits, plan what to wear, create packing lists and learn more about your wardrobe with statistics like cost per wear. From there, within the outfit editor you can use different layering tools and unlimited accessories to help you complete your look.
Once you’ve created your perfect outfit, you have the ability to share your creation on Facebook, email it or add it to your wardrobe calendar to remember when to wear something or track when you last wore the outfit. God forbid you wear the same outfit two Friday's in a row! After you’ve archived every last belt, scarf and hat in your closet, find inspiration on how to bring together an outfit by browsing and searching different images from blogs and other sources as well.
Stylebook has a lot of other useful features, like a packing list and size tracker. There is also a shopping feature where you can get inspiration from different stores and brands and purchase items directly from the retailer's website.
Ease of use
The Stylebook app is easy to navigate with user-friendly thumbnails and iPhone-style menu bars. A helpful tool when documenting your own wardrobe is the background removal tool which makes your clothes look stylized like in a magazine - keeping in mind that lighting is key when taking your photographs. While there are definitely functions that could be improved upon like the search functionality, overall the app is intuitive to use and covers all the basics and more.
Design
The app was originally created for use in the fashion industry and you can see the fashion magazine and publishing background clearly in the design of the app. A minimalist design and white background focuses on the fashion in a clear and organized way. You could easily be browsing a clothing catalog but it's your own wardrobe!
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Conclusion
If you need an app to make getting ready in the morning way easier, Stylebook is for you. Sure, you will have to invest a Sunday afternoon to cataloging your closet, but once you have, you'll be able to save a lot of time and expand your creativity to put together outfits in ways you never would have thought of before. For discerning fashionistas or for meticulous women on the go, Stylebook is an app to have in your arsenal.
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