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The subtitle of this book
is “balance your wardrobe and your budget,” and
this describes what it is about in a nutshell. If you want
to avoid overspending and ending up with a closet full of
outdated unflattering garments, then this book might have
the answers. After the introduction, it is divided up into
three sections: theory, practical and revisions. Learn what
staples every wardrobe needs and what you can do without.
Think about your favorite brands and use the internet to find
out where to buy them. Making both local stores and the internet
work for you is a thread running throughout this book. Theory
topics include decluttering, finding out the looks that are
flattering to your figure type, shopping through the year,
choosing accessories and hairstyles, sensible vacation packing
etc. The practical section is filled with ways of updating
old fashioned garments, altering, dyeing or totally changing
existing items, and even making clothing out of things like
duvets or uniform workwear. Obviously some sewing knowledge
is essential for this section, but the projects are mostly
fairly basic and are illustrated with simple and colorful
diagrams. The revision section is short and mostly about looking
after clothes, such as washing tips, how to put items away
for later, and all about the clothes moth. At the back is
a section of websites in the UK and US so you can find out
how to get sale clothing, obtain vouchers, look for discount
villages of shops and read blogs. I like the workbook approach
to all this; it is relatively easy to get on with most of
these tasks straightaway, and it certainly got me thinking
about my own closets and shopping habits. There is also a
lot about being green and responsible; very much a book for
today.
If you
cannot find a good range of sewing materials locally try www.searchpress.com
for a list of suppliers.
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