On the hunt for a good book about vintage clothing, I discovered Christa Weil's Secondhand Chic: Finding Fabulous Fashion at Consignment, Vintage, and Thrift Shops. This book is a treasure chest of information concerning fabric, care, and fit. Weil explains the advantages and disadvantages of fabrics as well as how to develop your knowledge of fabric based on touch. There is, also, a wonderful section on the hallmarks of quality clothing and diagrams that illustrate what to look for. Weil, also, discusses visual and feel cues to help you decide if a garment fits properly. There are even a couple pages dedicated to laundry icons, so you won't shrink your new purchase. I highly recommend this book if you are looking to expand your knowledge of clothes or if you are interested in vintage or thrift shopping.
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