New to You : How to Buy, Fix, and Keep Classic Clothing
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
New to You : How to Buy, Fix, and Keep Classic Clothing
By (Author) Melody Fortier
Quirk Books
Quirk Books
10th January 2023
3rd November 2022
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Fashion and style guides
746.92
Physical Properties
Paperback
192
Width 135mm, Height 173mm
Description
Sick of cheap, wasteful, disposable fast fashion Learn how to shop for vintage clothing and accessories and build a more sustainable, stylish closet. In this indispensable guide, anyone who buys or wears women's clothing will learn how to- . Avoid overpaying . Sort trash from treasure . Fix minor flaws-and spot major ones . Find your ideal silhouette (including tips for plus-size shoppers) . Alter and repurpose garments . Care for delicate vintage fabrics Buying older clothing means getting beautiful pieces that are built to last, without contributing to sweatshops orlandfills-but only if you know what to look for. Let a vintage clothing expert guide you to ethical fashion bliss! Previously published as The Little Guide to Vintage Shopping in 2009, this updated edition includes a new introduction and resources for evaluating online and brick-and-mortar shops.
Author Bio
Melody Fortier is proprietor of Tangerine Boutique, a vintage-clothing emporium located in Gardner, Massachusetts, as well as online at www.tangerineboutique.com.
