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How to Buy, Fix, and Keep Classic Clothing

Melody Fortier

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Quirk Books
10 January 2023

Self-help & personal development; Fashion & style guides

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.

By: Melody Fortier
Imprint: Quirk Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 173mm, Width: 135mm,
Weight: 369g
ISBN: 9781683693246
ISBN 10: 1683693248
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 10 January 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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