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    Art of Being a Well-Dressed Wife
    Art of Being a Well-Dressed Wife
    Art of Being a Well-Dressed Wife
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    Art of Being a Well-Dressed Wife

    By Anne Fogarty

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    You've walked down the aisle with the man of your dreams, now what? In this style guide from the 1950s, American fashion designer Anne Fogarty reveals the secrets of 'wife dressing' - the art of looking chic on all occasions, be it at a cocktail party, on the tennis court or in the boudoir. Fogarty's straight-talking advice, for both newly-weds and long-devoted wifes, covers everything from the wearing of tweeds in the city to what to put on when you're cleaning the house. Illustrated with Fogarty's stylish drawings, this handbag-sized guide contains all the guidance and inspiration you need to make you one half of the happiest and hippest couple in town.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherV&A Publishing
    Release dateFeb 1, 2011
    ISBN9781851777457
    Art of Being a Well-Dressed Wife
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    Anne Fogarty

    Anne Fogarty (1919-1980) was a famous fashion designer and designed for Margot Inc., Saks Fifth Avenue and her own label, Anne Fogarty Inc. She won numerous awards including the Coty American Fashion Criti Award and the Neiman Marcus Award. Her designs can be seen at the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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      Art of Being a Well-Dressed Wife - Anne Fogarty

      Urbia, suburbia, exurbia, wherever you live, whatever the climate, wife-dressing should echo the Scouts’ motto, ‘Be Prepared!’

      Think beyond the dressing-room mirror. Will you be away all day? All evening? Just a few hours? Is it going to rain? Get very warm? Turn cold? Are you going to be sitting down a lot? Walking your feet off? A combination of both?

      In this context, wife-dressing is like a military exercise. You must develop your survival instincts and be fully prepared to meet both the expected – and the unexpected. What you’re aiming for is a combination of self-containment and mobility. You want adaptability in what you’re wearing and freedom of movement. You can have all these advantages at your fingertips by carrying a tote-bag – which I sincerely believe is the best thing that’s happened to women since the vote.

      I think of my oversized pouch as a kind of conjurer’s bag full of magical tricks that help me preserve my appearance and change it at will. I always carry a small clutch bag in the tote for quick errands away from the office or to go out for

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