I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
MY RATING:
Synopsis:
Ever wonder what Elizabeth Bennet wore while stealing Mr. Darcy’s heart? Or how Emma Woodhouse’s outfits matched her flair for matchmaking? In Dress Me Jane Regency Era Fashion Style, we take a peek into the closets of Austen’s heroines—and a few others from the era—to uncover the secrets of their style.
From clever quotes you might have missed to surprising details about who wore what (and why), this book blends wit, charm, and a love of fashion to bring Regency wardrobes to life. Whether it’s Emma’s flowing gowns or a dandy’s perfectly tied cravat, you’ll find inspiration in every page. It’s time to dress the part of your favorite literary icons, one empire waist at a time!
- Pages: 132
- Genre: Nonfiction
- Publication date: January 8, 2025
- Format: Kindle, Paperback
- Source: HiddenGemsBooks
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THE REVIEW:
This was a very interesting and informative read.
I really enjoyed the artworks included to help with the visualisation of what women had to wear throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. A piece of history, a piece of art in itself, those dresses were definitely something and certainly not everyone could afford but as Aifel mentions, only “women of means” could afford to have enough dresses for all the occasions they were supposed to go to and not only. The fashion they had to follow with accessories, make-up and whatnot. We women have endured a lot over the centuries, and high fashion back then was without a doubt a lot! Being forced by society to wear uncomfortable, revealing and unflattering attire is something that hopefully we will never have to experience again.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This book will be really helpful when I pick up my classics and try to envision what our FMC wore back then, contributing to a more immersive and comprehensive reading experience.
The writing style reads as an essay with citations of various fashion books and classics of the respectable time period and art references.
Overall, a solid 4-star read for me, which I do recommend if you are interested in how women’s fashion progressed over those centuries.
Lin's Perspective 
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