Secondhand Chic: Finding Fabulous Fashion at Consignment, Vintage, and Thrift Shops
In recent years, increasing numbers of people have become aware  of something that impecunious but savvy folks have known for a long time: You don't have to be rich to wear high-quality, high-fashion clothing. You just need to know how and where to shop for  it at incredible, bargain prices--secondhand, vintage, consignment, and  thrift stores.Christa Weil goes the whole nine yards here, explaining how to spot  quality, understand labels (and fakes!), and find your size when labels are missing. She  knows which flaws  are easily fixed, how to organize your wardrobe, how to look "done"  without looking "overdone," how to care for your clothing and accessory treasures, and even how to make money on your unwanted clothes.For anyone who likes to dress well and get an incredible bargain in the process (and who doesn't?), this is an indispensable guide. Weil's light, conversational writing style and her numerous hilarious asides (like "Why Socks Disappear in the Wash") make this an entertaining and lively book to read or browse.--Mark A. Hetts