20 Sections totalling over 100 pages when printed on A4. Copyright 2001-2005
The aim of my ebook is to give you tips and to help you understand vintage fashion. As you read the pages so you will develop your own approach presenting, selling and collecting Vintage clothing. The principles apply to dresses and accessories of any era. I will also give you examples of quality vintage items from several respected internet vintage sellers.
I will share with you my verification of costume knowledge. As you turn the pages, so you will gain and understanding of the vintage/antique market. This should start you thinking about the implications of going into vintage. The ebook covers tips on preparation for sellers, how to photograph to best effect using a mannequin. In particular I will advise you on cleaning old garments and shipping items to customers. We also look at vintage from the buyers perspective and analyze how to assess a garments condition.
In the ebook we will explore what is vintage, covering aspects from antique to Retro, through to re-enactment and Repro. I will pose a few questions, the answer to which should point you to the best vintage era to start collecting. We will use the 1950's as an example to see how to collect quality items from a particular era.
Most importantly, you can easily print out the book as a whole book using either a PDF file or a Microsoft Word copy link on the printer friendly page. Download the ebook and print out the 100+ pages or read the pages offline in your browser. |
Topics - for Undergarments.
Early Corsetry - Crete to farthingales, bum rolls and boned stays.
C18th Paniers - Development of the sack dress, styles of panier hoops.
Stays to Corsets - Stays replaced by corsets after 1840.
Crinolines - Differences in crinoline styles from 1830s to 1860s.
Bustles - How to Differentiate Between the bustles of 1870s & 1883/5.
Edwardian Corsetry - S bend corset, corsets after 1907 and 1911.
Bras and Girdles Before 1950 - Brassières to 1915, Bras/girdles to 50s.
Bras After 1950 - Sweater Girl 1950s, The 1960s all change to 2000.
Drawers to Knickers - Pantaloons, Drawers, Knickers to Panties.
Rational Dress Reform - Mrs. Bloomer, Rationals, Dr.Jaeger, Swimwear.
Other Underwear - Chemise, Chemisettes, Camisoles and Petticoats. |
