Corsets in one form or another have existed since biblical times. By the 19th century, they were so firmly entrenched in feminine life that it seemed impossible to live without them. These foundation garments altered more than the figure — their restrictions affected the wearer's behavior as well as impressions of her character. Until they were supplanted by diet and exercise, corsets offered the customary means of obtaining the currently popular shape: the rigidly flat torso and raised bosom of the seventeenth century; the eighteenth century's shoulders-back, flat-stomached, high-busted look; or the hourglass figure of the 19th century. This revealing history of corsetry ranges from the 19th through the mid-20th centuries, showing how simple laced bodices developed into corsets of cane, whalebone, and steel — many of them painfully constricting. Abundant illustrations include line drawings, photographs, and patterns from a diversity of sources, such as clothing catalogs, newspaper advertisements, and magazine articles. Costumers, designers, and fashion historians will find this volume a valuable source of information and inspiration.

Textile appraisers and collectors of fabrics, quilts, and antiques can use this book to recognize, identify, and date vintage American fabrics as used in quilts and clothing. Over 1,000 color fabric swatches are shown in this handy, pocket-size reference guide. Simply match antique fabrics by selecting a time period and comparing colors and prints.

Few publications illustrate so comprehensively what American men, women, and children wore in the 1940s than the Sears catalogs of those years, when the company's fashions typified the tastes of the American mainstream. This book is a compilation of 122 fully illustrated and captioned pages selected and reproduced from rare copies of Sears catalogs of the World War II era.Over 120 large-format pages have been carefully reprinted on high-quality glossy stock. They reveal in sharp detail the broad range of clothing fashions available during a period when wartime gasoline rationing made mail-order shopping reach new heights of popularity.Hundreds of accurately detailed drawings depict articles of clothing and personal accessories, including hats, overcoats, shoes, dresses, sportswear, undergarments, neckties, and more. Styles for children range from play clothes to "Sunday best." Men's clothing reflects the conservativism in male fashions during the period. Women's wear ranges from slacks, newly popular with women in the workforce, to dresses with plenty of "Oomph."Here is a richly revealing document that historians of costume and readers interested in fashion, social history, and Ame... [Read More]

Brand: HOTOUCH Material: 95% Polyester and 5% Spandex 3 Colors: Wine Red, Black, Brown Design: Open Front Collar: O-Neck Sleevev: Sleeveless Pattern: Solid Decoration: Tassel Opportunity: Perfect for Casual, Street, Halloween, Party, Festival, Spring, Summer, Autumn O-neck and sleeveless, faux suede fabric Open front vest top, long tassel, solid color Vintage style and casual, adjustable drawstring and hole. Our Model Information: Height 176cm, Bust 86cm, Waist 61cm, Hip 93cm US S(4-6) ----Shoulder 32.8cm/12.9"----Chest 93cm/36.6"----Center Back Length 84.5cm/33.3" US M(8-10) ----Shoulder 34cm/13.4"----Chest98cm/38.6"----Center Back Length 86cm/33.9" US L(12-14) ----Shoulder 35.8cm/14.1"----Chest 105.6cm/41.6"----Center Back Length 87.5cm/34.4" US XL(16-18) ----Shoulder 37.6cm/14.8"----Chest 113.2cm/44.6"----Center Back Length 89cm/35.0"

This book produced by the Fowler Museum of Cultural History combines research on Mayan dress and textiles for the period 1960-1980 in Guatemala. There are numerous photographs and location maps, organized by village. Items covered with photographs and descriptions include huipiles (blouses), tzutes (useful accessory cloths, such as carrying cloths), fajas (belts) and cortes (skirts). Men's clothing is also described, and there is a history of the development of indigenous costume (traje) over the centuries. There is also an extensive Bibliography for reference, and Appendices which define the terms used in English as well as native Mayan languages.

1960 photo Edward Villella, mid-air leap, in costume for his role as the Peppermint Stick in Tschaikovskys "The Nutcracker" as performed by the New York City Ballet at City Center

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The nightclub as avant-garde architecture: from Studio 54 to the Double ClubNightclubs and discothèques are hotbeds of contemporary culture. Since the 20th century, they have been centers of the avant-garde that question the established codes of social life and experiment with different realities, merging interior and furniture design, graphics and art with sound, light, fashion and special effects to create a modern Gesamtkunstwerk. Night Fever: Designing Club Culture 1960–Today is the first book to examine the design history of the nightclub, with examples ranging from the Italian clubs of the 1960s created by members of the Radical Design group and the legendary Studio 54 where Andy Warhol was a regular; to the Palladium in New York designed by Arata Isozaki and the more recent concepts by architecture firm OMA for a new Ministry of Sound in London. Featuring film stills and vintage photographs, posters, flyers and fashion, Night Fever takes the reader on a fascinating journey through a world of glamour, subculture and the search for the night that never ends.

The electrical fences and advanced technology of Jurassic World didn't stop the dinosaurs from escaping and terrorizing the visitors, just like nothing is going to stop you from having the best Halloween yet when you dress in this one-piece inflatable T-Rex suit. A built-in fan will keep you cool all night, so whether you're trick or treating through Jurassic World or you're going to a fun party with your friends, you'll be comfortable! You can also don this costume to the premiere of the upcoming film; you'll look so great, people will forget all about the movie and all eyes

Barry Allen becomes the Flash when lightning strikes the S.T.A.R. Labs particle accelerator where he's working. Your child may not be able to run faster than the speed of light, but this officially licensed DC Comics costume will make him look and feel just like the Flash! It includes a bright red muscle chest jumpsuit with 3D Boot Tops and 3D Gauntlets. It also includes a red half-face mask just like the one the Flash wears with its distinctive yellow horns above the ears. Your child will be ready to find the truth behind any number of crimes he discovers

Who ya gonna call? Ghostbusters! Prove that you're not afraid of ghosts and wear the Boys Ghostbusters Costume for Halloween. The costume features a khaki-colored jumpsuit with the Ghostbusters logo on the chest and arm, an inflatable back pack which is a replica of the particle accelerating proton pack and proton gun that catches any ghosts that are caught in its stream. What better day of the year to catch ghosts than Halloween? Just like the costume worn by the Ghostbusters in the movie, your child can use it to catch ghosts before they get slimed. The Ghostbusters Boy's Halloween