Art of Being a Well-Dressed Wife

You've walked down the aisle with the man of your dreams, now what? In this style guide from the 1950s, American fashion designer Anne Fogarty reveals the secrets of 'wife dressing' - the art of looking chic on all occasions, be it at a cocktail party, on the tennis court or in the boudoir. Fogarty's straight-talking advice, for both newly-weds and long-devoted wifes, covers everything from the wearing of tweeds in the city to what to put on when you're cleaning the house. Illustrated with Fogarty's stylish drawings, this handbag-sized guide contains all the guidance and inspiration you need to make you one half of the happiest and hippest couple in town.

© 2011 V&A Publishing (Ebook): 9781851777457

Release date

Ebook: 1 February 2011