Description: This outstanding volume spans 300 years of fashion history, from the gay and extravagant costumes of the Stuart period to such innovations as cycling knickerbockers for women in the late 19th century. In addition to the informative, well-researched text there are over 400 detailed, accurate illustrations (including 32 plates in full color) of garments, ranging from 17th-century dresses with Medici collars and long coats to women's blouses and men's Norfolk jackets at the end of the 1800s. Also included are important details of hair styles, beards, hats, and cravats. Illustrations and their accompanying commentary are grouped chronologically in this excellent reference, sure to be welcomed by costume historians, designers, and anyone interested in the evolution of English clothing styles.

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