The Classic Ten(English, Paperback, MacDonell Smith Nancy)

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The Classic Ten(English, Paperback, MacDonell Smith Nancy) is written by MacDonell Smith Nancy and published by Penguin Putnam Inc. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0142003565 (ISBN 10) and 9780142003565 (ISBN 13).

Nancy MacDonell Smith explores the origins, meaning, and remarkable staying power of the ten staples of feminine fashion: * the little black dress * the white shirt * the cashmere sweater * blue jeans * the suit * high heels * pearls * lipstick * sneakers * the trench coat Tracing the evolution of each item from inception to icon status, she reveals the history and social significance of each, from the black dress's associations with danger and death to the status implications of the classic white shirt. Incorporating sources from history, literature, magazines, and cinema, as well as her own witty anecdotes, Smith has created an engaging, informative guide to modern style.