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Dressed: A Philosophy of Clothes by Shahidha Bari

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emberthestylesage's review against another edition

adventurous challenging reflective relaxing medium-paced

5.0

I would recommend this even if somebody wasn't particularly into fashion. It explores mortality, sexuality, violence, religion, and so many other themes through the lens of clothing and in doing so brings up some great perspectives and makes you think.

A pleasure to read.

sblank99's review against another edition

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3.0

Someone ate a dictionary when writing this

breadandmushrooms's review against another edition

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informative reflective medium-paced

4.25

mahaliathenerd's review against another edition

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4.0

This book is a history of fashion. It was fascinating to read the historical moments in fashion. When I requested this book I was very curious about it wondering if I could use this a reference guide in my writing. The answer is definitely! I also picked up sewing so I am interested in the various fabrics and styles!

lienhsin's review against another edition

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3.0

this goes into so much more than just the philosophy of clothes. often bordering on film and literature analysis. i love the wide array of media it references in accordance with the objects of each chapter.