New to You, Melody Fortier
New to You, Melody Fortier
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New to You
How to Buy, Fix, and Keep Secondhand Clothing

Author: Melody Fortier

Narrator: Kelsey Navarro

Unabridged: 4 hr 7 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 03/28/2023

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

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:

● 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

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!

About Melody Fortier

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


Reviews

Goodreads review by Panda

This is a thorough guide to purchasing and maintaining vintage clothing. The back of the book makes this clear, but the title doesn't. I requested this from the library expecting it to be another general mending and upcycling book, and was surprised by the actual focus. I'm not sufficiently interest......more

Goodreads review by Marlee

I think this book is for people who have a bit more of a passion for vintage clothing and will either be spending more money than I likely ever will on it, or else have far more time to put in to their clothing than I ever will. It was mildly interesting, but I doubt I will ever use the techniques d......more

Goodreads review by June

An interesting book with lots of expert tips. I especially enjoyed the author's section on fashion tips by decade(s) for women's vingage clothing such as silhouettes, collars, sleeves, accessories, skirts, etc. I borrowed this book from the local public library. ####################......more