I love fashion. From
the time I learned to sew, I’ve been fascinated by fabrics, color
and design. This book is a treat for anyone who loves clothes and
wants a more functional wardrobe at a reasonable price that says who
you are.
Much as clothes are
wonderful mood lifters, they can also be a drag on the environment if
we don’t choose carefully and take care of what we have. This book
goes into all aspects of the fashion industry. It discusses the
political and social ramifications of poorly made clothes that are
quickly thrown away.
Cline presents a
better way to enjoy fashion than following every trend, being left
with a stuffed closet, and then trying to decide how to get rid of
things that no longer work. Her suggestions are excellent. Buy
quality if you can. It’s also possible to buy used clothing that is
in good shape at significantly reduced prices. There are even sites
on the Internet where you can buy and sell your castoffs.
It’s important to
learn to take care of your clothes so they will last, but when you
want to get rid of them, it’s also important to do so responsibly.
Rather that tossing them in the garbage to clog the landfill, there
are places like some thrift shops that responsibly recycle clothing
and make it available to people in need.
I enjoyed this book.
It makes you aware of the place of the clothing industry not only in
your closet, but in the overall economy.
I received this book
from Net Galley for this review.
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