Early Family Life

High School Experiences

Challenging Young Adulthood

Life in New York City

Reflections on the Family

Facing Personal Struggles

Embracing Individuality

Reconciliation with the Past

Present Experiences and Observations

Concluding Thoughts

Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim is a collection of 22 autobiographical essays by David Sedaris. The book's stories bring a comedic look at his upbringing in middle-class Raleigh, North Carolina, his relationships with family, and his work/life experiences. Sedaris skillfully turns the everyday mundane into poignant and hilarious narratives.