A Dictionary of Costume and Fashion - (Dover Fashion and Costumes) by Mary Brooks Picken (Paperback)

This comprehensive guidebook, "Compendium of Fashion Terms," is a must-have for anyone interested in the world of fashion.

With over 10,000 definitions of words associated with wearing apparel and fashion, this book is a treasure trove of information for fashion enthusiasts, writers, designers, manufacturers, buyers, salespeople, and anyone else interested in the history of fashion.

The book is organized alphabetically or by dress parts, fabrics, elements of design, and other style categories, making it easy to find the information you need quickly and easily. The book includes over 750 illustrations that depict stitches, weaves, laces, garments, collars, shoes, jewelry, hair styles, and other sartorial features, providing a visual aid for understanding the terms and their applications.

Whether you're looking to increase your fashion vocabulary, inject a stimulating term or phrase into conversations about wearing apparel, or make articles written about clothing more understandable, this book is the perfect reference tool.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to elevate your knowledge and understanding of the fashion industry with this comprehensive and authoritative guidebook.