What Shall I Wear?: The What, Where, When and How Much of Fashion - Tapa dura

"What I truly appreciate was her fabric sensibility, even with more constructed fabrics like denim. She made them all look so soft and drapey. The halters she did were so modern. The thing is, you look at some of the things she did, and you can't believe it was the '40s."--Anna Sui

"Humble fabrics and rich designs--Pure Americana! Purely inspirational!McCardell broadened all of our visions and elevated the entire fashion industry to another level."--Geoffrey Beene

"I identify so much with Claire McCardell . . . that I can't believe it."--Isaac Mizrahi

"Her sportiness and chicness for me are definitely revolutionary."--Guillaume Henry, Creative Director, Carven

"Claire McCardell's clothes were timeless. She was the first designer to look not to Paris for inspiration but to the needs of the American woman." Michael Kors
"What I truly appreciate was her fabric sensibility, evenwith more constructed fabrics like denim. She madethem all look so soft and drapey. The halters she didwere so modern. The thing is, you look at some of thethings she did, and you can't believe it was the '40s." Anna Sui
"Humble fabrics and rich designs--Pure Americana!Purely inspirational!McCardell broadened all of our visions and elevated the entire fashion industry to another level." Geoffrey Beene
"I identify so much with Claire McCardell . . .that I can't believe it." Isaac Mizrahi
"Her sportiness and chicness for me aredefinitely revolutionary." Guillaume Henry, Creative Director, Carven
"Claire McCardell . . . has had tremendous influence on fashion even up to today . . . there is a spirit of independence and humor that transcends the context of the era." Sarai Mitnick, Coletterie"

First published in 1955, this retro fashion guide from the originator of mix-and-match separates, pedal-pushers, bareback summer dresses, strapless swimsuits and feminine denim fashion features charming illustrations, sewing instructions and still-solid advice.