Fashion Through the Ages: From Overcoats to Petticoats Knight, Margaret

**Fashion Through the Ages: From Overcoats to Petticoats** whisks you through centuries of style with Margaret Knight's signature wit and irreverent take on fashion history. From medieval tunics to Victorian bustles, this pop culture romp reveals how clothing shaped (and squeezed) society. Knight dissects fashion's relationship with power, sexuality, and social rebellion—proving that hemlines and politics have always been bedfellows.

Perfect for fashion enthusiasts, history buffs, and anyone who's ever wondered why people wore those ridiculous ruffs. Knight, a respected fashion historian and former museum curator, serves up serious research with a generous helping of snark.

This preloved paperback from Patina Paperbacks shows gentle shelf wear but remains completely readable—think vintage charm, not shabby.

**Reader Reviews:**
"Finally, a fashion history book that doesn't put me to sleep! Knight makes corsets and codpieces equally fascinating." - Sarah M.

"Brilliant blend of scholarship and sass. I now understand why our ancestors suffered for fashion—and why we still do." - James K.