A Dictionary of Costume and Fashion

and authorities are not always agreed upon which pronunciation is preferred.

THE pronunciation of individual words not only varies throughout the world, but even in different regions within the United States. Many words are pronounced in two or more ways,

There are more than 750 line-cut illustrations.

the gain in your speech, and consequently find all fashions more interesting and yourself able to discuss them more intelligently.

When you read about fashions, keep this book at hand and use it.

FASHION writers delight in unusual words, making it desirable for the average person to be able to look up these words as he reads.

book, Economics of Fashion

frugality and extravagance.

Fashion writers should find this book an inspiration.

You who would know fashion and use it to express beauty and charm in your own clothes will find a study of this book invaluable.