In this gorgeous style guide from the 50s, American fashion designer Anne Fogarty reveals the secrets of 'wife-dressing' - the art of looking chic on all occasions, be it at a cocktail party, on the tennis pitch or in the boudoir. Illustrated with Fogarty's stylish drawings and 50s fashion photography from John French, this handbag-sized guide contains all the advice and inspiration you need to make you the happiest and hippest couple in town.
Autorentext
Anne Fogarty (1919-1980) designed for Margot Inc., Saks Fifth Avenue and her own label, Anne Fogarty, Inc. She won numerous awards including the Coty American Fashion Critics Award and the Neiman Marcus Award and her designs can be seen at the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Inhalt
1.Wife Dressing
2. Breaking the Rules
3. You Can't Go Home Again
4. After the Trousseau, What?
5. The Care and Feeding of Your Wardrobe
6. The Two-Faced Goddess: Taste and Money
7. The Art of Being At Home At Home
8. The Wifely Art of Courage and Discretion
9. Am Wife - Will Travel
10. A Faint Cry in the Wilderness or Pardon Me While I Breathe Fire
11. Some Very Personal Answers to Some Very Personal Questions
12. Never Underestimate the Power of a Man
13. The Delicate Matter of Bargains
14. Facts and Fancies Plus a Chic Test to Determine your Fashion IQ
15. A Glossary and Friendly Guide to Fashion Jargon