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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 | |