History Fancy Dress Costumes

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This bestseller brings the authors' analysis of Western dress up to date and adds a number of new features. Survey of Historic Costume, 4th Edition, is a basic text for readers who want an overview and chronology of costume, discussing the dress of each era within its historical, cultural and economic contexts.

Horrible Histories Monk Costume, Brown, with Tunic with Hood & Attached Belt

Clothes define people. A person’s clothing, whether it’s a sari, kimono, or business suit, is an essential key to his or her culture, class, personality, or even religion. The Kyoto Costume Institute recognizes the importance of understanding clothing sociologically, historically, and artistically. Founded in 1978, the KCI holds one of the world’s most extensive clothing collections and has curated many exhibitions across the globe. With an emphasis on Western women’s clothing, the KCI h... [Read More]

Size Chart:(Please see chest, waist and hips size in Amazon Women's Size Chart) M: shoulder width: 15.4'' / 39 cm, shoulder to wrist: 23.6''/ 60 cm, full length: 62''/ 158 cm L: shoulder width: 16.5'' / 42 cm, shoulder to wrist: 23.6''/ 60 cm, full length: 63.8''/ 162 cm XL: shoulder width: 17.3'' / 44 cm, shoulder to wrist: 23.6''/ 60 cm, full length: 63.8''/ 162 cm XXL: shoulder width: 18.5'' / 47 cm, shoulder to wrist: 23.6''/ 60 cm, full length: 64.2''/ 163 cmSize Notice:We can customize cos... [Read More]

Survey of Historic Costume, 6th Edition, is the best-selling introduction to Western dress from the ancient world through the twenty-first century. Each chapter presents social, cross-cultural, environmental, geographic, and artistic influences on clothing. With visuals, illustrated tables, and in-depth discussions, readers come to recognize recurring themes and concepts and understand the role of dress from a diverse, global perspective. The new edition features more than 1,000 full-color photo... [Read More]

Egypt, Babylon, Greece up through 19th-century Europe; based on surviving pieces, art work, much more. Includes many clear, measured patterns for reproducing historic costumes. Full text. 595 illustrations. "...landmark in the field of Western European costume...exceptional value for its price." — American Artist.

Fashion is ever-changing, and while some styles mark a dramatic departure from the past, many exhibit subtle differences from year to year that are not always easily identifiable. With overviews of each key period and detailed illustrations for each new style, How to Read a Dress is an authoritative visual guide to women's fashion across five centuries.Each entry includes annotated color images of historical garments, outlining important features and highlighting how styles have developed over t... [Read More]

What does it mean to people around the world to put on costumes to celebrate their heritage, reenact historic events, assume a role on stage, or participate in Halloween or Carnival? Self-consciously set apart from everyday dress, costume marks the divide between ordinary and extraordinary settings and enables the wearer to project a different self or special identity. Pravina Shukla offers richly detailed case studies from the United States, Brazil, and Sweden to show how individuals use costum... [Read More]

\The vagaries of fashion throughout the ages are a source of endless interest, not only as indication of our infinite capacity for invention, but also because of the relationship of costume to shifting cultural patterns. Laver presents in this classic study the underlying motives of fashion as well as a survey of the history of costume. He describes the means which have been adopted to satisfy the three functions of clothes: protection, expression of the personality by sartorial display, and att... [Read More]

Now you can be fancy just like Nancy in her signature dress! Fancy Nancy's dress is her signature outfit from the Disney Junior television series and includes shimmery bodice, pink detailed neckline, blue sash and double layer taffeta skirt with iridescent trim. Bodice includes character cameo of Fancy Nancy. Now you can be fancy just like Nancy in her signature dress! Fancy Nancy's dress is her signature outfit from the Disney Junior television series and includes shimmery bodice, pink detailed neckline, blue sash and double layer taffeta skirt with iridescent trim. Bodice includes character cameo of Fancy

NOTE: It's Asia size, run much small, please order 1-2size up, or please check the measurement chart carefully before you buy the item.Please note that slight color difference should be acceptable due to the light and screen.(1 inch = 2.54

If you've ever been called a witch, look the part with this Black Velour Witch Hat. The traditional, silver buckle at the base. Cast all your spells in style this Halloween with this perfect witch hat.Includes: 1 x