A History of Women's Fashion from 1790 to 1820

by Natalie Garbett

The Empire Line is perhaps the most familiar historical style dress, now synonymous with the ever popular adaptations of Jane Austens novels. It was the first fashion trend to be adopted by a wider portion of society, due in part to its simplistic form, and also the use of cheaper mass produced fabrics courtesy of the Industrial Revolution. Unlike in previous centuries, this new design was the first to not require corsetry or other artificial means...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1473855713
• ISBN13: 9781473855717
• Release Date: March 2021
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Books
• Length: 256 Pages