Bridal fashion 1900-1950 - Kathleen A. York

From homespun to haute couture, the dresses worn by American brides in the first half of the twentieth century had myriad influences. In Bridal Fashion 1900-1950, living-history expert Kathleen York takes readers on an elegant journey back in time, marking the changes thateconomics, popular culture, and even politics have made to styleover the years. Both brides-to-be looking for inspiration and nostalgia-seekers will enjoy this lavishly illustrated tour of an era thatsaw the average wedding evolve from a simple affair for a few family members into a dazzling, and often expensive, gala for hundreds of guests.