Bridal Fashion 1900–1950

Download or read book Bridal Fashion 1900–1950 written by Kathleen York and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2013-02-10 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From homespun to haute couture, the dresses worn by American brides in the first half of the twentieth century had myriad influences. In Bridal Fashion 1900–1950, living-history expert Kathleen York takes readers on an elegant journey back in time, marking the changes that economics, popular culture, and even politics have made to style over the years. Both brides-to-be looking for inspiration and nostalgia-seekers will enjoy this lavishly illustrated tour of an era that saw the average wedding evolve from a simple affair for a few family members into a dazzling, and often expensive, gala for hundreds of guests.