The Long and Short of It: The Madcap History of the Skirt

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Book Synopsis: From its simple beginnings as a unisex body wrap to its bold march forward as an iconic symbol of femininity to a haute couture fashion statement, the skirt has had a perilous journey—one day subject to accolades, the next ridicule, and even coming under fire before the Supreme Court. Cultural icon, garment of personal expression, verb or slur, the significance of the skirt is grander than merely serving as an article of clothing.

Through the years, skirts have been both liberating and restricting, inspiring and exasperating. Skirts transcend mere fashion, serving as barometers of the cultural zeitgeist. The Long and Short of It will humorously detail the evolution of the skirt and the women (and men) who wore them. Loosely divided by different skirts (the bustle, the hobble, the pencil skirt, the peasant skirt, miniskirt, etc.), the book will chronologically cover ancient times, pre-twentieth century, World War I, the flapper era, Hollywood years, World War II, rock n' roll, free love, women's lib, the Power Decade, and several others.

The Long and Short of It will feature:

the relationship between women's salaries and their hemlines
the history of the skirt through the changing wardrobe of America's first ladies
religious references to the sacred nature of skirts
nineteenth century fashion tips
laws protecting women and their skirts
The change in censorship of women's legs—by the length of Jane's skirt in classic Tarzan films
crazy cases brought to court involving women's skirts—including a 2004 case of a woman lawyer barred from a courtroom by a judge—for wearing trousers

Snappy and fun, with two-color illustrations and amusing quotes and sidebars, this sassy history from famed book packagers becker&mayer! is the perfect combination of history, fashion, and culture.

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Are you ready to embark on a thrilling journey through the captivating history of the skirt? Introducing "The Long and Short of It: The Madcap History of the Skirt" - a whimsical book that takes you from the humble beginnings of this unisex body wrap to its status as a symbol of femininity and a fashion statement. Experience the rollercoaster ride of the skirt's fame, from being lauded one day to being ridiculed the next, even caught in legal battles before the Supreme Court. This cultural icon holds a significance that goes beyond its role as clothing, serving as a true barometer of the cultural zeitgeist.

Discover how skirts have both liberated and restricted society, inspiring and exasperating in equal measure. This delightful book, divided by different skirt styles like the bustle, hobble, pencil skirt, peasant skirt, and more, takes you on a chronological journey through history. Explore ancient times, the pre-twentieth century era, flapper years, Hollywood glamour, rock n' roll rebellions, women's liberation, and the iconic Power Decade. "The Long and Short of It" features enthralling chapters depicting the unique relationship between women's salaries and their hemlines, the wardrobe transformations of America's first ladies, religious symbolism associated with skirts, nineteenth-century fashion tips, laws protecting women and their skirts, censorship of women's legs, and even outrageous court cases involving women's attire.

Oh, and did we mention that "The Long and Short of It" is not just a fantastic read, but an aesthetically pleasing one too? With quirky two-color illustrations, amusing quotes and sidebars, this sassy history from the renowned book packagers becker&mayer! will keep you entertained and educated. Dive into a world where history, fashion, and culture intertwine, and uncover the captivating stories of the brave women (and men) who wore skirts throughout the ages. Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of fashion history. Grab your copy of "The Long and Short of It" now!

Order it today and embark on an unforgettable journey through the captivating history of the skirt!

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