Edith Wharton and the Making of Fashion Book

Preface Acknowledgments Abbreviations Introduction: Remnant and Meaning
". . . the sweep and amplitude of the great artist's stroke . . ."
Dressing Up
". . . my newest Doucet dress . . . it was pretty . . ."
The Underside of Fashion
". . . the utensils of their art . . ."
Philanthropy and Progress
". . . thin shoulders in shapeless gingham . . ."
Desire in the Marketplace
"What you want is the home-made article."
The Cut of a Gown
"Why not make one's own fashions?"
Dressing for Middle Age
"—don't try to make me look like a flapper."
Democracy and Dress
". . . 'the American girl,' the world's highest achievement. . . ."
Conclusion: The Costume Side
"—the small rest!—will, I think, be interested in the 'costume' side . . ."
Notes Bibliography Index