Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge Chapters: Jumper, Kimono, Yukata, Burqa, Sari, Aodai, Cheongsam, Toga, Petticoat, Wedding Dress, Little Black Dress, Wrapper, JilbA?b, Dress, Poison Dress, Chiton, ожнмш Indian Wedding Clothes, Hobble Skirt, Clothing Sizes, Frock, Lehenga Style Saree, Mantua, Muumuu, Pareo, Aboyne Dress, Dirndl, Ballet Tutu, Dolly Varden, Ball Gown, Gymslip, Gown, Farshi Pajama, Polonaise, Jellabiya, Abaya, Cocktail Dress, Quadrille Dress, Sundress, Gomesi, Evening Gown, A-Line, Stola, Tea Gown, Halterneck, Tent Dress, Kirtle, Ethiopian Coffee Dress, Chima Jeogori, Gharara, Bungalow Apron, Train, Mekhela Chador, Pinar Eris, Robe de Style, Infinite Dress, Lugade, Corsage, Backless Dress, Shirtdress, Navajo Dolls, Sheath Dress, Delphos Gown, Maxi Dress, Kitty Foyle Excerpt: An a-line skirt An A-line skirt is a skirt that is fitted at the hips and gradually widens towards the hem, giving the impression of the shape of a capital letter A The term is also used to describe dresses and coats with a similar shape History The term A-Line was first used by the French couture designer Christian Dior to describe the new style of flared skirt introduced in his Spring Summer 1955 Collection He had previously used the term H-line to describe his pencil skirts , and this term is still used occasionally The A-line skirt and dress became very fashionable when Jacqueline Kennedy adopted the style in the early 1960s The style, with its simplicity, practicality, and elegance, has remained popular since Style details The A-line skirt is regarded as one of the simplest and most practical skirt styles It has no visible embellishments for ease, such as pleats or slits, but is fitted to the upper hip by means of seams and/or darts Its fastening is usually kept discreet, with a side or back zipper A belt is sometimes used P.  Данное издание2010 г Мягкая обложка, 232 стр ISBN 1155345657.