What Shall I Wear?, Claire McCardell, Tory Burch, Allison Tolman

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First published in 1956, What Shall I Wear? is revolutionary fashion designer Claire McCardell''s collection of fashion wisdom and philosophy, and a vivacious guide to looking effortlessly stylish. This new edition of the sought-after classic features a foreword by iconic designer Tory Burch and a color insert of photos from McCardell''s collections. "The testament to great design, Claire McCardell''s dresses look fresh, contemporary, and desirable eight decades after they were made, as the Costume Institute''s 2022 exhibit In America: An Anthology of Fashion demonstrated." --Nicole Phelps, global director, Vogue Runway and Vogue Business "Among the many surprises and insights I discovered in McCardell''s valuable book is that she wanted to call it Fashion is Fun. That may also be the secret behind her genius and enduring influence--she refused to take fashion too seriously." --Cathy Horyn, New York Magazine "The first designer to create a cohesive vision rooted in the American lifestyle of ease, McCardell an