You've walked down the aisle with the man of your dreams, now what? In this style guide from the 1950s, American fashion designer Anne Fogarty reveals the secrets of 'wife dressing' - the art of looking chic on all occasions, be it at a cocktail party, on the tennis court or in the boudoir. Fogarty's straight-talking advice, for both newly-weds and long-devoted wifes, covers everything from the wearing of tweeds in the city to what to put on when you're cleaning the house. Illustrated with Fogarty's stylish drawings, this handbag-sized guide contains all the guidance and inspiration you need to make you one half of the happiest and hippest couple in town.
- 144 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
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Art of Being a Well-Dressed Wife
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title page
- Contents
- 1. Wife-dressing
- 2. Breaking the Rules
- 3. You Can’t Go Home Again
- 4. After the Trousseau, What?
- 5. The Care and Feeding of Your Wardrobe
- 6. The Two-Faced Goddess: Taste and Money
- 7. The Art of Being at Home At Home
- 8. The Wifely Art of Courage and Discretion
- 9. Am Wife – Will Travel
- 10. A Faint Cry in the Wilderness or Pardon Me While I Breathe Fire
- 11. Some Very Personal Answers to Some Very Personal Questions
- 12. Never Underestimate the Power of a Man
- 13. The Delicate Matter of Bargains
- 14. Facts and Fancies Plus a Chic Test to Determine your Fashion IQ
- 15. A Glossary and Friendly Guide to Fashion Jargon
- Copyright page
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