Secondhand Chic by Christa Weil

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Would you like to find a mint-condition Yves Saint Laurent jacket for $25.......a brand-new, pleated wool skirt still bearing the original $40 price tag, for $7......a genuine Dior suit for $75? Now you can!! In this amazing book, you'll discover where to look, what to look for, and how to buy quality. In fact, you'll get all the secrets of spotting a valuable bargain so you can shop brilliantly whether you're in a consignment, thrift, or vintage store. Expert shopper Christa Weil shares the insider information that will help you buy the best clothes you've ever owned...at a fraction of the retail cost!

Soon you'll know....

• how to judge the age of a garment from the care label
• what the rolled edge of a scarf reveals about is quality
• what to wear when shopping at a thrift store - or any shop without a dressing room
• which hats you should never pass up
• the do's and don'ts of buying at auctions
• how to mesure waistbands - with your fingers!
• the pitfalls of "diffusion lines" --- similar name, different quality
• how to buy resale in London, Paris, Amsterdam, Geneva --- and more!