New to You: How to Buy, Fix, and Keep Secondhand Clothing


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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 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.

Author: Melody Fortier
Publisher: Quirk Books
Published: 11/08/2022
Pages: 192
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.66lbs
Size: 6.76h x 5.34w x 0.49d
ISBN13: 9781683693246
ISBN10: 1683693248
BISAC Categories:
- Self-Help | Fashion & Style
- Crafts & Hobbies | Fashion
- Antiques & Collectibles | Textiles & Costume

About the Author
Melody Fortier is proprietor of Tangerine Boutique, a vintage-clothing emporium located in Gardner, Massachusetts, as well as online at www.tangerineboutique.com.