A Dictionary of Costume and Fashion: Historic and Modern
- ISBN13: 9780486402949
- Condition: New
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Product Description
Fascinating, fact-filled compendium defines over 10,000 words associated with wearing apparel and fashion. From bateau necklines to trilbys and vamps, individual terms are assembled alphabetically in groups according to dress parts, fabrics, and other style categories. Enhanced with over 750 clearly detailed illustrations, this comprehensive guide will be welcomed by fashion writers, designers, and anyone interested in the history of fashion trends.
A Dictionary of Costume and Fashion: Historic and Modern
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Patrick Snyder
August 4, 2010 at 10:32 am
The previous reviewer, Michelle Willingham, does not seem familiar with the use of a dictionary. It is not intended to be read, but consulted when information is needed.
This is an excellent reference work, a classic in its field.
Rating: 5 / 5
Karen L. Moench
August 4, 2010 at 12:17 pm
I found this book to be rather comprehensive in terminology and volume of terms. I would have liked to have seen some dates for items, at least approximately. Eg: It is important to know when the zipper was invented in order to make a historically correct dress. But all in all the book has been helpful with definitions and illustrations.
Rating: 4 / 5
Susana Cuomo
August 4, 2010 at 1:03 pm
I believe the book is very complete, not only because of the word definitions, but also because of the pictures which show how costumes were in each fashion trend and in which we can see diferences between time an place. I have just recieved the book and that is the impresion I have from a quick look.
Rating: 5 / 5
DF
August 4, 2010 at 3:32 pm
If you need to discover all about a certain time period’s costume details, this book isn’t what you need. However, as a fantasy writer, I find this book an incredibly useful tool in helping me get the right word for costume parts. Organized in the form of a dictionary, the book requires you to know what you are looking to find; but it’s still useful as more than a dictionary: You can look under general topics, such as ‘skirts’ or ‘sleeves’ and learn a lot about various styles in a backwards fashion.
All in all, a bit difficult to use, but a good book to have in your library.
Rating: 5 / 5
parvafuscaorca
August 4, 2010 at 5:46 pm
This text was required for my costume history course. I found it lacking — many definitions do not have images to illustrate them, making learning difficult. Definitions are not very descriptive: if you’re looking for a comprehensive fashion dictionary, this isn’t it.
Rating: 1 / 5