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

In this guide, anyone interested in women’s clothing can learn valuable skills to make informed purchasing decisions, identify quality pieces, and care for their garments. Whether the reader is a seasoned vintage shopper or a beginner, this guide covers essential topics such as:

- Avoiding overpaying for clothing

- Distinguishing between good and bad quality items

- Identifying minor flaws and major issues with clothing

- Discovering your ideal silhouette, including tips for plus-size shoppers

- Altering and repurposing garments to extend their life

- Caring for delicate vintage fabric

This updated edition includes a new introduction and resources to help the reader evaluate online and brick-and-mortar shops.

(This book may contain a sharpie mark on the top or bottom edge and may show mild signs of shelfwear.)