1. "In our culture, buying a ton of new stuff every year has become the norm. We are so used to buying new clothes, gadgets, and knickknacks all the time that buying less, repairing what you have instead of immediately replacing it, and putting time and effort into selecting new purchases all seem like foreign concepts. An effective way to reset what you consider normal and gain a new perspective is going on a temporary shopping fast. Don't buy anything for one whole week and see how you feel. Or don't buy anything new for one moth except for food and essentials like shampoo and toilet paper. You can also limit your shopping fast to just one specific group of things you're having trouble with, like clothes or beauty products. Throughout your fast, keep a little diary of how you feel so you can later go back to identify your personal triggers for wanting to shop and find replacement activities." (220)
2. [Cotton] "Check the density of the fabric by holding it up to the light. Even if it is very fine, the fabric should not be transparent. If the fabric lets through a lot of light, it's a sign that it is not very dense and therefore will not be very durable." 226
3. "Always check the care instructions before you buy a linen piece. Linen is very prone to shrinking, and many linen garments can only be dry cleaned or washed in cold water." (227)
4. "Oftentimes, a small amount of synthetic fiber improves the fit of an otherwise natural fabric. Spandex, poyester, or Lycra especially, mix well with cottons or wools to add stretch and elasticity and make sure the garment keeps its shape after washing. For fitted items that you want to curve around your body (such as Jeans and T-shirts), look for a fabric composition that includes about 2 to 5 percent of a stretchy synthetic material." 233
2. Sit down.
3. Walk
4. Bend over (as if you were tying your shoes).
If you like, you can also do some lunges or a little chicken dance." (244)
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3/5 I think this is a creative book. I felt it was more tailored for young people, however, such as those in college or just starting out. I would have loved more examples for types of styles, and their descriptions. I would have loved more focus on how to look put together when you're a mom and the only thing you want to wear are yoga pants and sweatshirts. I did find the chapter on how to know if a garment is high quality invaluable. I loved that aspect of the book!
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