The Little Black Dress and Zoot Suits
Depression and Wartime Fashions from the 1930s to the 1950s
From the Series Dressing a Nation: The History of U.S. Fashion
What would you have worn if you lived during the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s? It depends on who you were! For 1930s high fashion, nothing beat Coco Chanel’s women’s suit—a slim, straight skirt with a matching boxy jacket. And for a classy evening, men donned black tuxedos and velvet smoking jackets. Read more about depression era and wartime fashions—from the form-fitting little black dress to polo shirts, stylish snoods, and chic chignons—in this fascinating book!
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Awards
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Reviews
The Horn Book Guide
“Well-researched texts…archival photos and entertaining sidebars contribute to a lively read.” —The Horn Book Guide
Library Media Connection
“This series, a history of fashion in the United States, is more than a simple account of fashion during particular eras. A variety of interesting aspects are examined, such as the ever-present influence of Europe on American tastes and how wars affected fashions.” —Library Media Connection
School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
“These well-written and appealing books place clothing and fashion, from underwear to headgear, in the larger context of American history, emphasizing that for most of our past, clothing signified status and reinforced societal roles, especially for women….. This series is certain to draw both researchers and browsers.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Booklist
“The book’s sharp, bold, rather tidy design features eye-catching art from the period.” —Booklist