Jane Austen's Wardrobe

Hilary Davidson, 2023

Overview

Dress historian Hilary Davidson offers an intimate look into the clothing of author Jane Austen, revealing insights into her daily life and material world. Drawing on Austen's letters and surviving garments, this book reconstructs the variety of clothing she possessed, from gowns to undergarments. It challenges perceptions of Austen as dowdy, presenting her as a reader alert to fashion trends who was also thrifty and resourceful. Her letters, filled with wit and irony, detail her thoughts on clothes, shopping, and taste, providing a unique glimpse into the closet of a stylish writer.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in Jane Austen's life and times.
• Those fascinated by historical fashion and dress.
• Individuals curious about the material culture of the Regency era.

Key features

• Binding: Hardback
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Year: 2023
• Pages: 240
• ISBN: 9780300263602
• Dimensions: 263x200 mm