Knit & Wrap: 25 capelets, cowls & collars Mornu 2010 Submitter: Part of our public library weeding criteria is relevance, and don’t mistake me for a fashion expert, but I figured this one wasn’t exactly fashionable anymore. It’s not just
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Fashion 101
Looking Terrific Cho and Grover 1978 First, props to the author for using the word “weeding” with respect to one’s personal wardrobe. Second, I kind of like how this book is set up with before and after. As a certified
Girl Lessons
Here’s How Schreiber 1967 This is one of those special books that tells you how to be a girl: appropriate hair and makeup, sewing, entertaining, diet, decorating, and gift wrapping. These are skills that will really pay off when you
Break Out the Curlers!
Beauty and Hair Fashions by Suzanne 1971 Do you want some nice hairstyles? This little book will help you put the curlers in the right place so you will look your best. I would like to point out that all
Wearable Wood
Easy Wearable Projects for Wood Shapes Seelig 1986 I should probably admit some bias here. Decorated sweatshirts are only for kindergarten teachers and children’s librarians. Think of it as a uniform. No one should be out clubbing in these monstrosities
Fashion Vests
Shrink Tops Seven Styles to Crochet and Knit 1971 That lovely vest on the cover reminds me of several (yes, more than one) I wore when I was a teen. They all had that crochet circular design on the front
The Fashionable Mature Man
The Mature Man’s Guide to Style Diet, Exercise, Fashion, and Grooming for a Man’s Best Years Gale 1980 Finally! A comprehensive book on diet, fashion, and grooming for the more mature man. It’s time to embrace your golden years! There
Hot Tips for that 80’s Professional
Hot Tips 1000 Fashion & Beauty Tricks Stein 1981 Aside from the fact the fashion is way out of date, and the illustrations are not great, this kind of book is a great idea. Dressing professionally was a big deal