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Index
Introduction
WHY A HISTORY OF WESTERN FASHION?
Chapter 1: Underwear
SECURITY VS. FREEDOM
Panties, bras, lingerie . . . In defense of the corset
Chapter 2: T-Shirts
FROM UNDERWEAR TO EVERY WHERE
Graphic tees, tank tops, V-necks . . . Why a white T-shirt signals sexual availability
Chapter 3: Jeans
THE ITALIAN, FRENCH, GERMAN, ENGLISH, INDIAN, ALL-AMERICAN GARMENT
Low-rise, boot-cut, skinny . . . Jeans, the great American wardrobe staple
Chapter 4: Dresses
FROM THE TOGA TO THE WR AP DRESS
Cocktails, shifts, sheaths . . . Are you a Cleopatra or a Helen?
Chapter 5: Capri Pants andShorts
THE PLAGUE ON OUR NATION
Bermudas, Daisy Dukes, hot pants . . . From the battlefield to the beach party
Chapter 6: Skirts
MINI, MIDI, MAXI, AND MORE
Pencils, hobbles, poufs . . . The shorter the skirt, the younger—not necessarily the sexier—the look
Chapter 7: Belts
FRIEND TO SOLDIERS AND VIXENS
Cinches, aprons, tool belts . . . Giving shape to the shapeless for thousands of years
Chapter 8: Dress Shirts
PRUDERY AND PUFFERY
Collar stays, secretary blouses, French cuffs . . . Are you button-down casual or buttoned-up dressy?
Chapter 9: Ties and Scarves
COLOR ME BEAUTIFUL , HERMÈS, AND OTHER CULTS
Neckties, bandanas, pashminas . . . Men in the nineteenth century knew dozens of ways to tie a tie; every man today should know at least one.
Chapter 10: Vests
TAKE THAT, FRANCE!
Tweeds, silks, waistcoats . . . Why vests are fashion’s freedom fries
Chapter 11: Suits
ALL HAIL BEAU BRUMMELL!
Business wear, zoots, tuxedos . . . Are you a single-notch or shawl-collar man?
Chapter 12: Pants
THE TRUTH ABOUT DRESS REFORM
Khakis, trousers, cargoes . . . No, leggings are not pants—jeggings either!
Chapter 13: Hosiery
FROM THE MAYF LOWER TO THE BEDROOM FLOOR
Socks, stockings, panty hose . . . Tights should look like tights.
Chapter 14: Shoes
THE WORLD AT YOUR FEET
Heels, boots, slippers . . . The more impractical the shoe, the richer the look
Chapter 15: Athletic Wear
ATTACK OF THE PLAYCLOTHES
Sweat suits, swimwear, hoodies . . . Get thee behind me, yoga pants!
Chapter 16: Sweaters
KNIGHTS, FISHERMEN, AND SWEATER GIRLS
Jerseys, knits, crochets . . . The cavalry has arrived—wearing cardigans.
Chapter 17: Coats and Jackets
FROM CAVEMEN TO REAL HOUSEWIVES
Pelisses, trenches, peacoats . . . Why fur belongs in the dustbin of history
Chapter 18: Hats
CROWNING GLORY
Baseball caps, fedoras, berets . . . The lost etiquette surrounding hats indoors
Chapter 19: Gloves
THE LONG-LOST LOVE TOKEN
Mittens, gauntlets, fingerless . . . Why gloves went the way of the crinoline
Chapter 20: Handbags
ENEMY OF THE POCKET
Purses, clutches, messengers . . . Size matters!
Conclusion
HOW TO SHOP WITH THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE IN MIND
Appendix
YOUR CLOSET WORK SHEET
Acknowledgments
About Tim Gunn
Notes
Bibliography
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