Erika Stalder is a San Francisco-based writer who has contributed to Wired, Missbehave, Planet, and The Journal of Life Sciences. She worked with the International Museum of Women to produce the Imagining Ourselves anthology and wrote the De column for ABC Family's The Secret Life of The American Teenager website.
How does a midiskirt differ from a pencil skirt? What's the history of hot pants? Presented in a spacious format and the language of a fashion magazine, this breezy, informative overview of women's clothing and accessories will illuminate even seasoned fashionistas. Divided into apparel categories, from underwear to overcoats, the chapters introduce archetypal styles (e.g., sailor pants and skinny jeans) with clear line drawings, background history about each style ('Who Made It'), the cultural icons who popularized it ('Who Made It Hot'), and tips for making outfits ('How to Rock It'). The up-to-the-minute fashion sensibility and casual language may date quickly, but any teen interested in clothing will devour this compendium of quick historical facts and practical advice, such as 'the key to rocking parachute pants is not looking like you've just woken up from a generational slumber.' A sure bet for reluctant readers.--Booklist-- "Journal"
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