The Lost Art of Dress: The Women Who Once Made America Stylish
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| Rating | : | 4.95 (874 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0465036716 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 400 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-03-15 |
| Language | : | English |
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Linda Przybyszewski is an associate professor of history at the University of Notre Dame. The author of "The Republic According to John Marshall Harlan," the editor of "Some Memories of a Long Life, 1854-1911," as well as a prize-winning dressmaker, she lives in South Bend, Indiana.
Fascinating Chris Not having grown up during the era of the 'Dress Doctors,' as Przybyszewski calls them, I didn't have any preconceived notions of them or negative biases towards how their home economic programs may or may not have been carried out in schools. That being said I found this history of their work fascinating and well worth my time.It's no secret that American women today lack a certain level of, shall we say--classiness--in their clothing choices and this book sheds light on the rise of the women whose work it was (among many other things) to keep our ladies lo. "Finally, an explanation for why everyone is walking around in rags" according to Tess. I really enjoyed this book. For about the past year, I have been trying to really step up how I present myself to the world. I have always cared about dress, but lost my way a little as people around me started showing up to work in jeans and t-shirts. If I would wear a dress to work, I'd get asked "why are you so dressed up?" As I hit Finally, an explanation for why everyone is walking around in rags Tess I really enjoyed this book. For about the past year, I have been trying to really step up how I present myself to the world. I have always cared about dress, but lost my way a little as people around me started showing up to work in jeans and t-shirts. If I would wear a dress to work, I'd get asked "why are you so dressed up?" As I hit 45, I realized that the art of dressing was becoming more and more important to not only deal with my changing body, but also to accentuate my experience, maturity, and absolute comfort in my own skin. I've been reading a lot . 5, I realized that the art of dressing was becoming more and more important to not only deal with my changing body, but also to accentuate my experience, maturity, and absolute comfort in my own skin. I've been reading a lot . "Excellent look at the history of clothing in america" according to Avid reader. It is difficult for current lovers of fashion to imagine the difficulty of learning about fashion at the time Dr. P writes about. Currently books, blogs, magazines and U-tube bring daily fashion information, complete with full color pictures, advice, and store information. They also frequently provide email addresses so you can immediately order what you see.This story of how women learned about fashion in the past is fascinating. Much of the text references extension pamphlets, home economics class curriculum, and sewing patterns. It is a reminder of a time
"The Lost Art of Dress" calls us to resurrect our stylish roots and bring tasteful beauty back to our everyday routine." Claire Shaeffer, author of "Couture Sewing Techniques"""The Lost Art of Dress" by Linda Przybyszewski is a fascinating history about the Dress Doctors teachers, writers, retailers, and designerswho advised women how to dress appropriately. After reading "The Lost Art of Dress," you ll think twice before running to the store in sweat pants. Przybyszewski excavated the lost texts of home economists and others who taught the art and science of dress through the application of five principles of art. of History and Gender Studies Program, University of Southern California, author of "Marilyn: The Passion and the Paradox" Linda Przybyszewski takes her readers on an imaginative journe
In the first half of the twentieth century, a remarkable group of womenthe so-called Dress Doctorstaught American women how to stretch each yard of fabric and dress well on a budget. As a glance down any street in America quickly reveals, American women have forgotten how to dress. Millions of young girls read their books in school and at 4-H clothing clubs. As Przybyszewski shows, the Dress Doctors concerns weren t purely superficial: they prized practicality, and empowered women to design and make clothing for both the workplace and the home. A captivating and beautifully-illustrated look at the world of the Dress Doctors, "The Lost Art of Dress" introduces a new audience to their timeless rules of fashion and beautyrules which, with a little help, we can certainly