I've been looking around for a while, and I haven't found the book that I wish existed -- guides to style for women are more often about "expressing yourself" than systematic "this looks good, this looks bad" manuals. The closest I've found is What Not To Wear. -- there's also a matching book.

Of the fashion magazines, Lucky is the most practical -- the clothes are almost affordable and there are sections that detail how to put together a pretty outfit.

Still trying to figure out clothes, though. "Flattering" is hard to pin down. More advice would be welcome.