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# Dressed in Dreams: A Black Girl's Love Letter to the Power of Fashion

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Review: A Soulful, Down Home Memoir About A Black Midwest Girl And Fashion - So, let me start off by saying that Tanisha C. Ford is one of the leading experts on fashion who can make the subject reachable for general audiences. We tend to look down on fashion as a lightweight subject unfit for any real study and or deep inspection. Ford, through her work as a scholar, debunks that outlook immediately. But she does something more with "Dressed In Dreams." She reminds us of how important our clothes are to us. You are what you wear and it often reflects some aspect of your life. Clothes are about access. Reading "Dressed In Dreams" took me back to my childhood when I wanted to be one of the first kids in school to get the latest Jordans and the newest FUBU gear. We all wanted to be fresh. But I didn't really think about the culture behind why I wanted those things until I read "Dressed in Dreams." Also, I never considered that the Midwest had its own distinct culture that was ignored nationally. Growing up in Detroit, we were, in fact, a fashion city. Our signature garments were snake skin gators ("My Detroit Playas!") and fur coats. Fort Wayne, Ind., where Ford grew up, was a factory town like Detroit, but much less prosperous. Detroit and Fort Wayne are very similar in that they are both midwest towns, but as Black Detroiters, we had far greater access to top fashion items and a means to create a fashion culture that extended beyond our factory lives, yet, Detroit was never NYC or L.A. Ford brilliantly breaks down how she and the rest of black Fort Wayne made due. I mean, in the end, that's what most Negros do; make due. But we make due and look fabulous with so little and that is what Ford pays tribute to, but in memoir form. "Dressed in Dreams" is about Ford's journey in life via what she wore. But I promise you, if you are black especially, this book is about you, too. It is one of the few books I have ever read that made me feel I was as much a part of the story as the author.
Review: History Behind the Fashion - This book was nostalgic on so many levels. It weaves a history lesson into the memories of a black kid’s childhood in the most relatable way. I learned so much but also found myself nodding and saying “mmhmm” throughout the book. Ford explores the risk in being different within the Black community but also the importance of family, community and personal individuality. As a fellow lover of fashion, I simply loved the background behind each item. The chapter illustrations were an added bonus! Great read. I recommend it for book clubs or sister circles.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,208,599 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2,671 in Black & African American Biographies #3,326 in African American Demographic Studies (Books) #23,914 in Memoirs (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (95) |
| Dimensions  | 5.79 x 1.17 x 8.52 inches |
| ISBN-10  | 1250173531 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1250173539 |
| Item Weight  | 12 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 256 pages |
| Publication date  | June 25, 2019 |
| Publisher  | St. Martin's Press |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Soulful, Down Home Memoir About A Black Midwest Girl And Fashion
*by T***R on July 15, 2019*

So, let me start off by saying that Tanisha C. Ford is one of the leading experts on fashion who can make the subject reachable for general audiences. We tend to look down on fashion as a lightweight subject unfit for any real study and or deep inspection. Ford, through her work as a scholar, debunks that outlook immediately. But she does something more with "Dressed In Dreams." She reminds us of how important our clothes are to us. You are what you wear and it often reflects some aspect of your life. Clothes are about access. Reading "Dressed In Dreams" took me back to my childhood when I wanted to be one of the first kids in school to get the latest Jordans and the newest FUBU gear. We all wanted to be fresh. But I didn't really think about the culture behind why I wanted those things until I read "Dressed in Dreams." Also, I never considered that the Midwest had its own distinct culture that was ignored nationally. Growing up in Detroit, we were, in fact, a fashion city. Our signature garments were snake skin gators ("My Detroit Playas!") and fur coats. Fort Wayne, Ind., where Ford grew up, was a factory town like Detroit, but much less prosperous. Detroit and Fort Wayne are very similar in that they are both midwest towns, but as Black Detroiters, we had far greater access to top fashion items and a means to create a fashion culture that extended beyond our factory lives, yet, Detroit was never NYC or L.A. Ford brilliantly breaks down how she and the rest of black Fort Wayne made due. I mean, in the end, that's what most Negros do; make due. But we make due and look fabulous with so little and that is what Ford pays tribute to, but in memoir form. "Dressed in Dreams" is about Ford's journey in life via what she wore. But I promise you, if you are black especially, this book is about you, too. It is one of the few books I have ever read that made me feel I was as much a part of the story as the author.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ History Behind the Fashion
*by A***R on August 18, 2019*

This book was nostalgic on so many levels. It weaves a history lesson into the memories of a black kid’s childhood in the most relatable way. I learned so much but also found myself nodding and saying “mmhmm” throughout the book. Ford explores the risk in being different within the Black community but also the importance of family, community and personal individuality. As a fellow lover of fashion, I simply loved the background behind each item. The chapter illustrations were an added bonus! Great read. I recommend it for book clubs or sister circles.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This book is my favorite read of the year so far!
*by G***Y on September 10, 2019*

As black women, style is so deeply embedded in our cultural identity. Growing up, our style isn’t always inspired by fashion runways; it’s inspired by our mothers, our black culture icons, and the women in our hoods. @soulistaphd narrates her story of exploring identity through style so beautifully, and in such a relatable way! Every page felt like sitting down with a girlfriend and sharing about the first time your mom bought you a pair of bamboo earrings, or that one time you got that bad perm 😂 I would definitely recommend this book to every black woman who loves style. Currently reading: #MorethanEnough: Claiming Space for Who You Are (No Matter What they Say) by @elainewelteroth

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