The Thoughtful Dresser : The Art of Adornment, the Pleasures of Shopping, and Why Clothes Matter (Paperback)

from liz.mabry

An interesting, but somewhat superficial, exploration of why clothes and fashion matter. I think I was expecting a bit more depth, but it was an enjoyable read nonetheless. I definitely think the book would have benefited from more critical editing - the overall flow could have been smoother, and...

from tandah

Initially its interesting, academic defence of fashion made me want to dress up a little, but the underlying theme moves to the forefront and it becomes a very different book.

from metamariposa

I enjoyed a lot of the anecdotes here, but the framing narratives were weak at best. A lot of the book felt like an attempt at defending high-class consumption and celebrated the need to spend as much as possible on clothing.

from jzdro

Poor proofreading and editing lessen the enjoyment and impact of this book.

from lizchris

This is a collection of essays, broadly linked by the argument that clothes, and an interest in them, is an essential part of humanity not a frivolous pastime. I enjoyed reading the individual pieces but overall found it a little thin. There are some striking stories about how the pursuit of styl...