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Lucy Adlington has done something very impressive in making this a lively, vibrant and constantly interesting history – with each chapter focusing on a different area of the clothing, and the vastly different history that accompanies each item. Some of the stories here are utterly fascinating, some rather upsetting, and some surprisingly moving – not what you would expect from a history of clothes. This is no dry history tome – and the layout really means you miss quite how many facts and figures are being fed to you throughout – but needless to say you'll come away far more knowledgeable, and have a different viewpoint next time you open the wardrobe.
If this book appeals then you'll love [[The Button Box by Lynn Knight]]. This isn't the kind of book you'll be racing to read through – it's a lovely volume to keep on a desk and have a look through every now and then, as there are many stories, voices and ideas that deserve your time. Many thanks to the publishers for the copy. For further reading , I would recommend [[The Ancient Guide to Modern Life by Natalie Haynes]] – a book that, like ''Stitches in Time'', mixes both our current world with that of years gone by, in order to provide intriguing revelations and facts that fascinate, entertain, and stay with you. You might also appreciate [[Dress (with) sense: The Practical Guide to a Conscious Closet by Redress]].
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