Published in 2023
247 pages
Growing up with a mother as a seamstress, Andrea Cheong picked up all the details of what constitutes a good quality garment. Fast-forward to today in an age where greenwashing runs rampant without accountability, she shares her expert knowledge of supply chains and fabric quality that garners a formidable 1.6million views a week on TikTok (tiktok.com/@andreacheong). Why Don’t I Have Anything to Wear? is her debut book.
What is this book about?
Have you ever opened your wardrobe, filled with clothes, and felt you had nothing to wear? Have you ever bought a jumper that only lasted a few washes? Have you ever wondered if an item of clothing was actually worth the price for the quality?
Why Don’t I Have Anything to Wear? holds the easy solutions to these questions. In her five-step programme, Andrea Cheong will teach you how to break free from damaging shopping patterns, helping you to save money, shop smarter and create a wardrobe that works effectively for you. This simple guide will give you the tools and knowledge to confidently assess whether a garment you want to buy is value for money or a rip-off. Filled with fun interactive quizzes, checklists and decision trees, Why Don’t I Have Anything to Wear? will help you:
- How retailers can play mind games
- The difference between sustainable buys vs sustainable brands
- The value of the secondhand and rental market
- The different types of materials
- How to shop less to shop better, and so much more.
