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Nov 2017
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697: The Psychology Behind Clothing by K...

Justin Malik
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Kristin Wong of The Wild Wong shares the psychology behind clothing. Episode 697: The Psychology Behind Clothing by Kristin Wong of The Wild Wong (Style & Convenience - A Uniform in This American Life). Kristin Wong is a freelance writer and journalist who writes for Lifehacker, Mentalfloss, and New York Magazine. She frequently covers travel, personal finan ... Show More
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