{"product_id":"9780486817804","title":"The Cult of Chiffon: An Edwardian Manual of Adornment","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"The subject of woman, that is to say, the modern woman, with her varying instincts, pursuits, and peculiarities alone would fill many large volumes. I feel bound, therefore, to confine myself to the discussion of one particular side of her nature, one for which personally I have most sympathy, and one which perhaps can best be described by the epithet 'womanly.'\"\u003cbr\u003eOriginally published in 1902, this extremely rare volume offers a remarkable snapshot of the fashionable Edwardian woman. The author — fashion editor for \u003ci\u003eThe \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eLady's Realm\u003c\/i\u003e, a monthly London magazine for more \"enlightened\" readers — offers rich counsel on how to cultivate charm and social standing through the subtle art of dress. \u003cbr\u003eIllustrated fashion tips feature a wide range of advice on corsets, petticoats, hats, jewelry, footwear, accessories, and more, with chapters on \"The All-Important Question of Colour,\" \"Hats Sublime and Ridiculous,\" \"The Revival of Fashions of the Past,\" and \"The Aggressiveness of the Smart Woman.\" A selection of vintage advertisements for London-area fashion shops is also included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dover Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47122195022064,"sku":"9780486817804","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780486817804_p0.jpg?v=1763709011","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780486817804","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}