Fashion in Costume 1200-2000 - Joan Nunn

An illustrated account of the development of dress and fashion over eight centuries in England, W.Europe and the USA. The text describes and illustrates the garments and accessories worn and examines how dress has throughout history been an expression of status, occupation, and social and moral values as well as a form of art. It also looks at how the constant variety and innovation of fashion has reflected the spirit of each period.
The book gives an outline of the historical and social background of the period followed by a description of the underwear, outer garments, hats, footwear, hairstyles, accessories and jewellery, fabrics and colours worn by men, women and children."