About the book
“Overdressed does for T-shirts and leggings what Fast Food Nation did for burgers and fries.”
—Katha Pollitt
Cheap fashion has fundamentally changed the way most Americans dress. Stores ranging from discounters like Target to traditional chains like JCPenney now offer the newest trends at unprecedentedly low prices. And we have little reason to keep wearing and repairing the clothes we already own when styles change so fast and it’s cheaper to just buy more.
Cline sets out to uncover the true nature of the cheap fashion juggernaut. What are we doing with all these cheap clothes? And more important, what are they doing to us, our society, our environment, and our economic well-being?
Editions of Overdressed
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781591844617
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781591846543
- EBook
- ISBN 9781101560587
Read an Excerpt
“Overdressed does for T-shirts and leggings what Fast Food Nation did for burgers and fries.”
—Katha Pollitt
Cheap fashion has fundamentally changed the way most Americans dress. Stores ranging from discounters like Target to traditional chains like JCPenney now offer the newest trends at unprecedentedly low prices. And we have little reason to keep wearing and repairing the clothes we already own when styles change so fast and it’s cheaper to just buy more.
Cline sets out to uncover the true nature of the cheap fashion juggernaut. What are we doing with all these cheap clothes? And more important, what are they doing to us, our society, our environment, and our economic well-being?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Overdressed about?
“Overdressed does for T-shirts and leggings what Fast Food Nation did for burgers and fries.”
—Katha Pollitt
Cheap fashion has fundamentally changed the way most Americans dress. Stores ranging from discounters like Target to traditional chains like JCPenney now offer the newest trends at unprecedentedly low prices. And we have little reason to keep wearing and repairing the clothes we already own when styles change so fast and it’s cheaper to just buy more.
Cline sets out to uncover the true nature of the cheap fashion juggernaut. What are we doing with all these cheap clothes? And more important, what are they doing to us, our society, our environment, and our economic well-being?
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Overdressed?
Economics, Finance, Business and Management > Industry and industrial studies > Manufacturing industries > Apparel, garment and textile industries
Where can I read a sample of Overdressed?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781591844617
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Overdressed?
Elizabeth L. Cline
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Overdressed is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781591844617) and paperback(ISBN 9781591846543) and ebook(ISBN 9781101560587)
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