New to You : How to Buy, Fix, and Keep Secondhand Clothing
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Overview
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 or landfills--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.
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- ISBN-13: 9781683693246
- ISBN-10: 1683693248
- Publisher: Quirk Books
- Publish Date: November 2022
- Dimensions: 6.76 x 5.34 x 0.49 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.66 pounds
- Page Count: 192
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