Why Would Anyone Wear That?
Fascinating Fashion Facts
Distributed for Intellect Ltd
Illustrated by Leslie Stall Widener
84 pages
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30 color plates
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9 x 9
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© 2013
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Table of Contents

Contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction: “Why Would Anyone Wear That?”
Fascinating Fashions
Hennins
Mad as Hatter
Feathered Hats
Powdering
Scented Cones
Ruffs
The Hope Diamond
The Koh-i-Noor Diamond
Giraffe Women
Muslin Fever
Burqas
Zoot Suits and Teddy Boys
Leisure Suits
Breast Binding
Flea Furs
Corsets
Caged Crinolines
Bustles
Chastity Belts
Bloomers
Pumpkin Breeches
Hobble Skirts
Poison Rings
Codpiece
Parti-colored Hosiery
Chinese Lily Feet
Poulaines or Cracows
Chopines and Pattens
Running Shoes
Disposable Fashions
Interpreting and Predicting Fashion
Bibliography
Introduction: “Why Would Anyone Wear That?”
Fascinating Fashions
Hennins
Mad as Hatter
Feathered Hats
Powdering
Scented Cones
Ruffs
The Hope Diamond
The Koh-i-Noor Diamond
Giraffe Women
Muslin Fever
Burqas
Zoot Suits and Teddy Boys
Leisure Suits
Breast Binding
Flea Furs
Corsets
Caged Crinolines
Bustles
Chastity Belts
Bloomers
Pumpkin Breeches
Hobble Skirts
Poison Rings
Codpiece
Parti-colored Hosiery
Chinese Lily Feet
Poulaines or Cracows
Chopines and Pattens
Running Shoes
Disposable Fashions
Interpreting and Predicting Fashion
Bibliography
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