Amazon describes this book as, “The only comprehensive guide to shopping for vintage and designer resale, including specific stores in all the major U.S. & Canadian cities, favorite haunts of celebs and stylists, Internet thrift shopping, vintage expos across the continent. Whether you’re on a budget or ready to splurge on mint-condition Givenchy, this is your roadmap to the timeless cool of vintage HCing.”

Reviewers say, “Retro Chic is the ultimate, in-the-know, guide to finding the good stuff, in stores and online.” — Jan Lindstrom, Daily Variety and “This smart guide to shops all over North America tells you where to find the best buys of yesteryear.” — Travel and Leisure, February 2003

We call this a must read!

NMark Hetts, reviewing this book on Amazon, says,

“In recent years, increasing numbers of people have become aware of something that impecunious but savvy folks have known for a long time: You don’t have to be rich to wear high-quality, high-fashion clothing. You just need to know how and where to shop for it at incredible, bargain prices–secondhand, vintage, consignment, and thrift stores.

“Christa Weil goes the whole nine yards here, explaining how to spot quality, understand labels (and fakes!), and find your size when labels are missing. She knows which flaws are easily fixed, how to organize your wardrobe, how to look “done” without looking “overdone,” how to care for your clothing and accessory treasures, and even how to make money on your unwanted clothes.

“For anyone who likes to dress well and get an incredible bargain in the process (and who doesn’t?), this is an indispensable guide. Weil’s light, conversational writing style and her numerous hilarious asides (like “Why Socks Disappear in the Wash”) make this an entertaining and lively book to read or browse.”