Dressed in Dreams: A Black Girl's Love Letter to the Power of Fashion
Dressed in Dreams: A Black Girl's Love Letter to the Power of Fashion
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2019
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2019256
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
United States • 1990s
2019
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Dressed in Dreams: A Black Girl's Love Letter to the Power of Fashion, Tanisha C. Ford explores the intersection of fashion, identity, and culture, tracing her journey from a young girl in the Midwest to a prominent figure. Through personal narrative, Ford highlights how clothing shapes experiences and personal identity for Black women across generations.
Inspirational
Nostalgic
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
347 ratings
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Review Roundup
In Dressed in Dreams, Tanisha C. Ford offers a heartfelt exploration of fashion as a medium for identity and empowerment among Black women. Critics praise its engaging narrative and cultural insights. Some note a lack of depth in certain historical contexts. Overall, the book is celebrated for blending personal memoir with social commentary effectively.
Who Should Read Dressed in Dreams: A Black Girl's Love Letter to the Power of Fashion?
Readers who relish personal narratives blending fashion and social history would enjoy Dressed in Dreams. Fans of The House of Gucci by Sara Gay Forden and Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay, who appreciate the intersection of identity and style, will find Ford's insights appealing.
347 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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256
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
United States • 1990s
2019
Adult
18+ years
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