Furs: An Appreciation of Luxury, a Guide to Value Cudlipp 1978 Submitter: I dug up this guide to fur coats and accessories last week. It’s from 1978. I love the chapter “Furs for men-why not?” Holly: Fashion faux-pas aside, what really
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Did You See What She Was Wearing?
How to Be a Teen Fashionista Koopersmith 2005 Submitter: I chose this to weed mostly because of the fabu-licious cover. Believe it or not, this book was published in 2005. I included a couple of pictures from inside the book,

Fashion for the 80s
Dressing Up How to look and feel absolutely perfect for any social occasion Berenson 1984 Any old timers remember Marisa Berenson? When I found this book I kept thinking I knew this actress from somewhere. Then I remembered the film

Like a Living Doll
Kids Clothes by Meredith Gladstone: A Sewing Book Gladstone 1976 Submitter: I found this at my local library. I knew I had to send it to you. It’s just dreadfully outdated – who is circ’ing this book??? OK, me, but
Clothing for the Handicapped
Clothing for the Handicapped, the Aged, and Other People with Special Needs Hoffman 1979 This is actually a very useful concept for a book. (We posted one at ALB with a similar topic. Click here to compare to take a

Tim Gunn Would NOT Approve!
Drawing and Designing Children’s and Teenage Fashions Ireland 1979 Submitter: Found this 1979 gem today at the public library I work at. I had to weed it in case any moms were tempted into a summertime retro sewing project! Holly:

Perfecting your “come hither” look
Lingerie and Sleepwear: 24 Original Designs You Can Make Yourself 1982 Submitter: My favorite lingerie pattern from this book is for a knitted bed jacket. I want to know what guy would actually find this attractive. It is the most hideous

Scarf Arranging
The Five-Minute Scarf Arranger Tryde Sandeman 1989 Submitter: Most of the “arrangements” in this book are pretty basic & do not require any instruction. For example, tie two scarves together & you’ll have a belt! or tie a scarf around