Big Beautiful Woman magazine February 1989 issue Submitter: I work at [University] Libraries. The periodicals collection still has many many volumes of this that have yet to be weeded. Looking at the item records indicates that no volume of this
Tag: fashion
Fabulous Fur
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 bothers me about this book is the purchasing advice and industry information. Are furs a good investment these days? Does this book talk about fake fur options?
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 It’s just dreadfully outdated – who is circ’ing this book???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
Fashion Forward?
Woman Style
Your Personal Guide to Timeless Fashion
Feldon
1979
I keep thinking fashion books should be a slam dunk for weeding say after 10 years. This book was also kind of cruddy on the outside. Seriously. Even though timeless is part of the subtitle, I can’t imagine that this book is worth hanging on to for this long.
Mary
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