The Long (and Short) of It: The Madcap History of the Skirt

The Long (and Short) of It: The Madcap History of the Skirt
By Ali Basye
Softcover, 176 pages ($14.95)

From humble wrap to high fashion, the skirt has seen it all. This snappy, concise but fact-packed examination of the world’s oldest article of clothing takes you from ancient loincloths to modern micro-mini’s, connecting the evolution of the skirt to various changes in style, history and culture. Bopping along breezily from era to era and illustrated with whimsical depictions of styles throughout the ages, it’s a fun way to recall the ups, downs and in betweens of a garment that’s certainly been around.
—Neil Pond, American Profile

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