Customer Reviews:
 Review for the 3rd Edition of 'Historic Costume' June 4, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is the textbook from my History of Fashion course. Like nearly all Fairchild Publication books, this is extremely well put together. It describes the dress of the time, construction and what it was made of, as well as the social/historical events at the time that helped influence the dress styles. It covers women's wear, men's wear, and children's wear. It is truly an excellent resource.
Awsome! April 29, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
The book came in great condition! It was shipping fast, which is great because it was needed for a college class. I would definitely use them again for future purchases.
 Boring with Confusing Pictures December 30, 2007
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
There are some real photos of paintings from the time periods, but also a lot of drawings of tiny cartoon people wearing time period clothing which are confusing. The author could have at least made the drawings bigger and drawn arrows naming each piece of the outfit, but under many pictures the caption just reads "women's attire" which leaves the student forced to read through the entire chapter and match up the cartoon character's garments to the clothing descriptions. It takes longer to learn and study for tests and is often confusing. I wouldn't reccomend this book! If your costume teacher has a PHD please let them know it is their duty to write a new history of costume book!!!
great book filled with info !!! December 2, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is perfect for anyone who wants to become familiar with what people have worn through history of clothes.
I loved it.
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