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| Introduction | |
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| Why a History of Western Fashion? | |
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| Underwear | |
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| Security vs. Freedom | |
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| Panties, bras, lingeri… In defense of the corset | |
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| I Shires | |
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| From Underwear to Everywhere | |
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| Graphic foes, tank tops, V necks… Why a while T-shirt signals sexual availability | |
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| Jeans | |
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| The Italian, French, German, English, Indian, All-American Garment | |
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| Low-rise, boot-cut, skinny… Jeans, the great American wardrobe staple | |
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| Dresses | |
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| From the Toga to the Wrap Dress | |
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| Cocktails, shifts, sheaths… Are you a Cleopatra or a Helen? | |
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| Capri Pants and Shorts | |
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| The Plague on Our Nation | |
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| Bermudas, Daisy pukes, hot pants… From the battlefield to the beach party | |
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| Skirls | |
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| Mini, Midi; Max I, and More | |
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| Pencils, hobbler, poufs… The shorter the skirt, the younger-not necessarily the sexier-the look | |
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| Bells | |
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| Friend to Soldiers and Vixens | |
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| Cinches, aprons, tool belts… Giving shape to the shapeless for thousands of years | |
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| Dress Shires | |
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| Prudery and Puffery | |
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| Collar stays, secretary blouses, French cuffs… Are you button-down casual or bittoned-up dressy? | |
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| Ties and Scarves | |
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| Color Me Beautiful, Hermes, and Other Cults | |
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| Neckties, bandanas, pashminas… Men in the nineteenth century knew dozens of ways to tie a tie; every man today-should know at least one | |
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| Vests | |
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| Take that, France! | |
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| Tweeds, silks, waistcoats… Why vests are fashion's freedom fries | |
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| Suits | |
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| All Hail Beau Brummell! | |
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| Business wear, zoots, tuxedos… Are you a single-notch or shawl-collar man? | |
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| Pants | |
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| The Truth About Dress Reform | |
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| Khakis, trousers, cargoes… No, Leggings are not pants-jeggings either! | |
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| Hosiery | |
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| From the Mayflower to the Bebroom Floor | |
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| Socks, stockings, panty hose… Tights should look like tights | |
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| Shoes | |
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| The World at your Feet | |
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| Heels, boots, slipper… The more impractical the shoe, the richer the look | |
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| Athletic Wear | |
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| Attack of the Playclothes | |
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| Sweat suits, swimwear, hoodies… Get thee behind me, yoga pants! | |
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| Sweaters | |
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| Knights, Fishermen, and Sweater Girls | |
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| Jerseys, knits, crochets… The Cavalry has arrived-wearing cardigans. | |
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| Coats and Jackets | |
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| From Cavemen to Real Housewives | |
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| Pelisses, trenches, peacoats… Why fur belongs in the dustbin of history | |
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| Hats | |
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| Crowning Glory | |
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| Baseball caps, fedoras, berets… The lost etiquette surrounding hats indoors | |
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| Gloves | |
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| The Long-Lost Love Token | |
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| Mittens gauntlets, fingerless… Why gloves went the way of the crinoline | |
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| Handbags | |
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| Enemy of the Pocket | |
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| Purses, Clutches, messengers… Size matters! | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| How to Shop with the Past, Present, and Future in Mind | |
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| Appendix | |
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| Your Closet Work Sheet | |
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| Notes | |
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| Bibliography | |
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| Acknowledgments | |