How to Read a Dress: A Guide to Changing Fashion from the 16th to the 20th Century
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| Rating | : | 4.26 (720 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B06XF2XH1B |
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| Number of Pages | : | 361 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-10-09 |
| Language | : | English |
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. Lydia Edwards is a Lecturer at Edith Cowan University, Perth, Australia
Fashion is ever-changing, and while some styles mark a dramatic departure from the past, many exhibit subtle differences from year to year that are not always easily identifiable. Readers will learn how garments were constructed and where their inspiration stemmed from at key points in history – as well as how dresses have varied in type, cut, detailing and popularity according to the occasion and the class, age and social status of the wearer.This lavishly illustrated book is the ideal tool for anyone who has ever wanted to know their cartridge pleats from their Récamier ruffles. With overviews of each key period and detailed illustrations for each new style, How to Read a Dress is an authoritative visual guide to women's fashion across five centuries.Each entry includes annotated color images of historical garments, outlining important features and highlighting how styles have developed over time, whether in shape, fabric choice, trimming, or undergarments. Equipping the reader with all the information they need to 'read' a dress, this is the ultimate guide for students, researchers, and anyone interested in historical fashion.
Sherri said Well worth a read. Not my usual choice of reading, but I have always been interested in women's fashion. This is a great visual and text explanation of historical styles.. Leslie Littell said Three Stars. Good images, basic information that could be helpful for the newcomer to fashion history. Jody Stokes said She loved it!. Gift to my daughter, who is an apparel designer. She loved it!
E. “This original, accessible take on fashion history is packed with color images, and each example garment annotated with terminology, key elements of the shape and construction, and other details of note.” -C. Berg, Museum of History and Industry, CHOICE