A comprehensive analysis of Second World War dress practice and appearance; this study places dress at the forefront of a complex series of cultural chain reactions. As lives were changed by the conditions of war; dress continued to reflect important visual narratives regarding class; gender and taste that would impact significantly on public consciousness of equality; fairness and morale. Using new archival and primary source evidence; Wartime Fashion clarifies how and why clothing was rationed; and repositions style and design during the war in relation to past expectations and ideas about clothes and fabrics. The book explores the impact of war on the dress and appearance of civilian women of all classes in the context of changing social and economic infrastructures created by the national emergency.The varied research elements combined in this book form a rounded and definitive account of the dress history of British women during the Second World War. This is essential reading for anyone with an active interest in the field; whether personal or professional.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Decent monologues; only a few might not be appropriate for Middle School.By The Lost LenoirDecent monologues; though not all may be appropriate for MS.There were a few that my students would not have been able to handle. There was one about bra shopping; and some others of similarly giggle-worthy content that some classes may not be able to work with. Overall they are good; short; monologues and worth the purchase.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Ray RodriguezFantastic10 of 10 people found the following review helpful. I must disagree with earlier reviewsBy teachmAfter reading the reviews of this book; I was hoping to find current monologues that would interest and entertain my seventh and eighth grade intro to public speaking classes. The selections in this book may cover topics my students talk about; but parts of the book contain material I dont find suitable. A monologue about a girl and her mother shopping for a bra is not something to share in a classroom of both boys and girls. Instead of ending a monologue with "bite me" in pig Latin; perhaps another phrase could have been used with the same effect.A girl telling her mother not to wear the girls clothes because the mom is supposed to look like a mom--not a high school student might have ended there instead of continuing with the girl telling her mother shes one step away from being on Jerry Springer; and all she has to do is seduce one of the girls friends. When I read the "comic" monologue "Object of Desire" in which a young man talks about teachers having babies with their students and then expresses his concern about a teacher who might "have a thing" for him; I had seen enough. I am returning the book today.