Take a photo of a barcode or cover
4.01 AVERAGE
4.01 AVERAGE
I won a Kindle copy in a Goodreads giveaway, and I'm happy I was able to read through this! I thought would love to pick this up as a coffee table type book one day, but I'm actually very impressed with it as a heavily researched and inclusive reference text. "Fashion moments" suggested to me that it would be a compilation of 50 celebrity/influential red carpet or pop culture looks. While there are some of those included (like Lady Gaga's meat dress or Elizabeth Hurley's safety pin dress), the work mostly focuses on specific style movements and their historical, political, religious, and/or cultural meanings. Very in-depth, yet easy to consume. You'll learn a lot about why the clothes, makeup, hairstyles, and accessories women wear make a huge statement beyond the aesthetics.
Won in a Giveaway, Would Recommend
Nevertheless, She Wore It gives an overview of some iconic fashions and quickly hits the high points of why they were frowned upon at the time and what they came to symbolize. Organized alphabetically, only two to four pages long, and with a stylized picture at the end, each section concise and easy to understand. The sole, admittedly minor, gripe I have is that time period bounces around from section to section because the text is ordered alphabetically rather than chronologically, but that's not a major issue let alone a deal-breaker. I was a tad annoyed starting out that actual images were not included, but the stylized artwork is good and puts the emphasis on the clothing being spotlighted, which I think was the point. (Also, I didn't notice until I finished the book and went to write this review, but the artwork appears to be same as in the author's other books, thus giving Nevertheless, She Wore It a look that harmonizes with the other books on similar topics that this author has published, which was undoubtedly intentional.) This book is an enjoyable read that can be understood by adults as well as by children as young as middle school age. It is a book that I'm very pleased to have won in a giveaway and it is one that I would recommend.
Nevertheless, She Wore It gives an overview of some iconic fashions and quickly hits the high points of why they were frowned upon at the time and what they came to symbolize. Organized alphabetically, only two to four pages long, and with a stylized picture at the end, each section concise and easy to understand. The sole, admittedly minor, gripe I have is that time period bounces around from section to section because the text is ordered alphabetically rather than chronologically, but that's not a major issue let alone a deal-breaker. I was a tad annoyed starting out that actual images were not included, but the stylized artwork is good and puts the emphasis on the clothing being spotlighted, which I think was the point. (Also, I didn't notice until I finished the book and went to write this review, but the artwork appears to be same as in the author's other books, thus giving Nevertheless, She Wore It a look that harmonizes with the other books on similar topics that this author has published, which was undoubtedly intentional.) This book is an enjoyable read that can be understood by adults as well as by children as young as middle school age. It is a book that I'm very pleased to have won in a giveaway and it is one that I would recommend.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
I really enjoyed this book. It's the perfect length for an afternoon read when you want to learn about feminist history but don't have the attention span for a heavy book (perfect for the pandemic world that we are now living in). Fashion is a big part of a lot of people's lives. It was interesting to learn how fashion has been used to help and better the lives of women while also making them look and feel wonderful.
Thank you for the ARC Netgalley.
Thank you for the ARC Netgalley.
The ARC of this book was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Did you know that the bikini was named after the Bikini Atoll (a location in the United States used for nuclear bomb testing) because of their bombshell impact on the fashion industry? Neither did I, but this book gives its readers incredibly interesting information on 50 of the most iconic women's fashion trends. I loved learning about the history behind not only the trends themselves, but also the women who were bold enough to introduce them to the world.
I highly recommend this for fashionistas and history buffs but also pop-culture lovers too. It makes a great (and pretty!) coffee table book and could spark some interesting convos with dinner guests!
Did you know that the bikini was named after the Bikini Atoll (a location in the United States used for nuclear bomb testing) because of their bombshell impact on the fashion industry? Neither did I, but this book gives its readers incredibly interesting information on 50 of the most iconic women's fashion trends. I loved learning about the history behind not only the trends themselves, but also the women who were bold enough to introduce them to the world.
I highly recommend this for fashionistas and history buffs but also pop-culture lovers too. It makes a great (and pretty!) coffee table book and could spark some interesting convos with dinner guests!
Richly illustrated, well written and highly entertaining.
I liked this book, recommended.
Many thanks to Edelweiss and the publisher for this ARC
I liked this book, recommended.
Many thanks to Edelweiss and the publisher for this ARC
informative
fast-paced
Wow wow wow. I am not the most "hip" on fashion but I do love some good pop-culture history. This book does a great job diving into the societal importance and impact of these styles and women who wore them. It was fascinating to see the statement behind many of these looks. On top of the great writing and well-researched content, the artwork was beautiful! - I wouldn't be mad to have a few of them as prints in my home.
Title: Nevertheless, She Wore It
Author: Ann Shen
Rating: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Pub Date: 01 Sep 2020
Thank you Chronicle Books for providing me with an e-ARC of this book via Netgalley in exchange for my impartial review.
Five stars to this amazing book. It was so fun and powerful at the same time. I loved how the author was able to touch on so many facets of the female appearance - clothes, beauty, makeup, body hair and hairstyles. It was an incredibly feminist read and I enjoyed every bit of it.
It was so jarring to read about how many (basically almost all) of our modern everyday wear was subject to scrutiny and debate by the male gaze. There might never ever be a book like this written about general male fashion because men wear and do whatever they want - no questions asked, no debate sparked. Each item in this book came with so much history and research it was so eye opening and enlightening. I could tell that the author did a lot of research before going on this journey.
Ann Shen covered general clothing items like jeans and crop tops; specific moments in fashion like Lady Gaga's meat dress and Nancy Pelosi's fire coat; she also covered hairstyles that the pixie cut and the afro; and also makeup and beauty entries like the red lip and the unibrow.
The title of this book is so powerful and it resonated in every entry as the woman in question or women everywhere wore that s*** anyway.
The illustrations were such an integral part of the book and each one was amazing. Ann Shen is a genius and I'll be checking out her 2 other works - "Bad Girls Throughout History" and "Legendary Ladies" . This book is out on the 1st of September, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to everyone.
Author: Ann Shen
Rating: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Pub Date: 01 Sep 2020
Thank you Chronicle Books for providing me with an e-ARC of this book via Netgalley in exchange for my impartial review.
Five stars to this amazing book. It was so fun and powerful at the same time. I loved how the author was able to touch on so many facets of the female appearance - clothes, beauty, makeup, body hair and hairstyles. It was an incredibly feminist read and I enjoyed every bit of it.
It was so jarring to read about how many (basically almost all) of our modern everyday wear was subject to scrutiny and debate by the male gaze. There might never ever be a book like this written about general male fashion because men wear and do whatever they want - no questions asked, no debate sparked. Each item in this book came with so much history and research it was so eye opening and enlightening. I could tell that the author did a lot of research before going on this journey.
Ann Shen covered general clothing items like jeans and crop tops; specific moments in fashion like Lady Gaga's meat dress and Nancy Pelosi's fire coat; she also covered hairstyles that the pixie cut and the afro; and also makeup and beauty entries like the red lip and the unibrow.
The title of this book is so powerful and it resonated in every entry as the woman in question or women everywhere wore that s*** anyway.
The illustrations were such an integral part of the book and each one was amazing. Ann Shen is a genius and I'll be checking out her 2 other works - "Bad Girls Throughout History" and "Legendary Ladies" . This book is out on the 1st of September, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to everyone.