Ebook How to Read a Dress A Guide to Changing Fashion from the 16th to the 20th Century Lydia Edwards 9781472533272 Books

Product details Paperback 216 pages Publisher Bloomsbury Academic (March 9, 2017) Language English ISBN-10 9781472533272 ISBN-13 978-1472533272 ASIN 1472533275

How to Read a Dress A Guide to Changing Fashion from the 16th to the 20th Century Lydia Edwards 9781472533272 Books Reviews

• This book leaves out the first half of the 18th Century and focuses on upper class and court clothing.
• This book was obviously written for someone who doesn’t know a thing about basic fashion. I can’t believe this is even written for an adult. It’s insulting. Each era is rushed through in only 5 or 6 pages, with microscopic photos and information that doesn’t even skim the surface. How is it remotely possible to learn anything useful for each 100 year era in only 5 pages? If you live under a rock and don’t know what a neckline, skirt, or what sleeves are, then I guess you’ll be enlightened by this book. For those who actually want in-depth historical coverage, look elsewhere.
• This book belongs in the library of anyone who has an interest in costume history. The information precisely presented. The book offers examples from smaller collections which aren't often seen. After reading it cover-to-cover, I've already consulted it several times.
• This is a fabulous reference for period clothing. I've also learned the actual name of some things that I didn't before.
• 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.
• An absolutely fantastic guide to understanding what historical costumes "tell" us about the people who wore them and the times they lived in. If you want to understand anything from busks to bustles, this is your go-to resource!
• Good images, basic information that could be helpful for the newcomer to fashion history
• This book is perfect for teaching HISTORY OF COSTUME courses.