Tim Gunn's Fashion Bible

392 Pages·2012·27.56 MB·English

by  Ada Gunn

THOU SHALT LOOK FABULOUS.
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CONTENTS
Introduction
WHY A HISTORY OF WESTERN FASHION?
Chapter 1: Underwear
SECURITY VS. FREEDOM
Panties, bras, lingerie . . . In defense of the corset
Chapter 2: T-Shirts
FROM UNDERWEAR TO EVERY WHERE
Graphic tees, tank tops, V-necks . . . Why a white T-shirt signals sexual
availability
Chapter 3: Jeans
THE ITALIAN, FRENCH, GERMAN, ENGLISH, INDIAN,
ALL-AMERICAN GARMENT
Low-rise, boot-cut, skinny . . . Jeans, the great American wardrobe staple
Chapter 4: Dresses
FROM THE TOGA TO THE WR AP DRESS
Cocktails, shifts, sheaths . . . Are you a Cleopatra or a Helen?
Chapter 5: Capri Pants andShorts
THE PLAGUE ON OUR NATION
Bermudas, Daisy Dukes, hot pants . . . From the battlefield to the beach
party
Chapter 6: Skirts
MINI, MIDI, MAXI, AND MORE
Pencils, hobbles, poufs . . . The shorter the skirt, the younger—not
necessarily the sexier—the look
Chapter 7: Belts
FRIEND TO SOLDIERS AND VIXENS
Cinches, aprons, tool belts . . . Giving shape to the shapeless for
thousands of years
Chapter 8: Dress Shirts
PRUDERY AND PUFFERY
Collar stays, secretary blouses, French cuffs . . . Are you button-down
casual or buttoned-up dressy?
Chapter 9: Ties and Scarves
COLOR ME BEAUTIFUL, HERMÈS, AND OTHER
CULTS
Neckties, bandanas, pashminas . . . Men in the nineteenth century knew
dozens of ways to tie a tie; every man today should know at least one.
Chapter 10: Vests
TAKE THAT, FRANCE!
Tweeds, silks, waistcoats . . . Why vests are fashion’s freedom fries
Chapter 11: Suits
ALL HAIL BEAU BRUMMELL!
Business wear, zoots, tuxedos . . . Are you a single-notch or shawl-collar
man?
Chapter 12: Pants
THE TRUTH ABOUT DRESS REFORM
Khakis, trousers, cargoes . . . No, leggings are not pants—jeggings
either!
Chapter 13: Hosiery
FROM THE MAYF LOWER TO THE BEDROOM FLOOR
Socks, stockings, panty hose . . . Tights should look like tights.
Chapter 14: Shoes
THE WORLD AT YOUR FEET
Heels, boots, slippers . . . The more impractical the shoe, the richer the
look
Chapter 15: Athletic Wear
ATTACK OF THE PLAYCLOTHES
Sweat suits, swimwear, hoodies . . . Get thee behind me, yoga pants!
Chapter 16: Sweaters
KNIGHTS, FISHERMEN, AND SWEATER GIRLS
Jerseys, knits, crochets . . . The cavalry has arrived—wearing cardigans.
Chapter 17: Coats and Jackets
FROM CAVEMEN TO REAL HOUSEWIVES
Pelisses, trenches, peacoats . . . Why fur belongs in the dustbin of
history
Chapter 18: Hats
CROWNING GLORY
Baseball caps, fedoras, berets . . . The lost etiquette surrounding hats
indoors
Chapter 19: Gloves
THE LONG-LOST LOVE TOKEN
Mittens, gauntlets, fingerless . . . Why gloves went the way of the
crinoline
Chapter 20: Handbags
ENEMY OF THE POCKET
Purses, clutches, messengers . . . Size matters!
Conclusion
HOW TO SHOP WITH THE PAST, PRESENT, AND
FUTURE IN MIND
Appendix
YOUR CLOSET WORK SHEET
Acknowledgments
About Tim Gunn
Notes
Bibliography
Dedicated to fashion lovers past, present, and future