Secondhand Chic by Christa Weil
Secondhand Chic by Christa Weil
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!
Share
Details
-
Secondhand Chic
Christa Neil
9780671027131
-
Binding: Soft Cover
Copyright: 1999
Pages: 328
Size: 8 x 9 in.
Condition: New
About us
Collector Bookstore is a leading specialty retailer of price guides and reference books to inform and educate collectors and professionals in the antiques and collectors markets. Our customers include individual collectors, dealers, appraisers, auctioneers & other industry professionals.