Corsets and Codpieces: A History of Outrageous Fashion, from Roman Times to the Modern Era
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.58 (626 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B072KNY5F6 |
| Format Type | : | |
| Number of Pages | : | 484 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-10-19 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
In the days before cosmetic surgery, people used bum rolls and bombastic breeches to augment their figures, painted their faces with poisonous concoctions, and doused themselves with scent to cover body odor. Have you ever wondered why we wear the type of clothes we do? Packed with outlandish outfits, this exciting history of fashion trends reveals the flamboyant fashions adopted (and discarded) by our ancestors. Corsets and Codpieces is a fascinating listen for history buffs and fashionistas alike.. Take a fresh look at history's hidden fashion disasters and discover some of the stories behind historical garments: How removing a medieval woman's headdress could reveal her as a harlot Why Tudor men traded in their oversized codpieces for corsets How crinoline caused a spate of shoplifting among Victorian ladies Karen Bowman charts our sartorial history from the animal skins first used to cover our modesty and show off hunting skills, right up to the twentieth-century drive for practicality and comfort
ReaderA fun educational read Reader4Ever This book is FULL of information and a fun read.I found it interesting to read about all the crazy get-ups we havecreated for ourselves over the years in the name of fashion, andthe lengths ( and pains ) we will take to achieve our idea of perfection.. Ever said A fun educational read. This book is FULL of information and a fun read.I found it interesting to read about all the crazy get-ups we havecreated for ourselves over the years in the name of fashion, andthe lengths ( and pains ) we will take to achieve our idea of perfection.. Fun and fascinating! Kindle Customer It's absolutely amazing what women put up with in the name of fashion across the centuries. The hair, the shoes, the girdles, bustle, crinolines - how did they get anything done? The historical insight alone made the book valuable, especially when it came to sumptuary laws.. Clothing Trivia? Who knew? Jeff S. Book does a great job of making some of the more bizarre clothingfashions?interesting with more depth than you'd find in a simple web search. Also collects a lot more than you'd easily find search the web.Takes a topic that *should* be incredibly dull and polishes it up for some fascinating reading.