How to Read a Dress: A Guide to Changing Fashion from the 16th to the 21st Century

by Lydia Edwards

Book Overview

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. With overviews of each key period and detailed illustrations for each new style, How to Read a Dress is an appealing and accessible guide to women's fashion across five centuries. Each entry includes annotated color images of historical garments, outlining important...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1350172219
• ISBN13: 9781350172210
• Release Date: November 2021
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Visual Arts
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.5" x 9.7"