Chats on Costume

"Chats on Costume" by G. Woolliscroft Rhead is a journey through time, looking at how what people wore showed what they valued and how they saw beauty. The book avoids uniforms and church clothes to focus on everyday fashion as a reflection of society. It kicks off by talking about why we wear clothes: to cover up, to feel good, and to look good. The author pulls in ideas from history and different cultures to show how clothing isn't just fabric, it's a way of expressing who we are. It sets the stage for diving into details about specific clothes, making readers think about fashion as a key part of culture and design.