The Beauty Suit

Author : Lauren Shields
Publisher : Beacon Press
ISBN 13 : 0807093920
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Beauty Suit written by Lauren Shields and published by Beacon Press. This book was released on 2018-05-15 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A young feminist finds herself questioning why “hotness” has become necessary for female empowerment—and looks for alternatives. Looking good feels good. But in a society where looking good is posited as being strong, while negotiating for better pay is statistically proven to damage our careers, is it fair to say that wicked eyeliner, weekly blowouts, and a polished Instagram feed are the keys to our liberation? If so—if “hot” really is a good enough synonym for “empowered”—why do so many of us feel, deep in our bones, that the sexy-as-strong model is a distraction? Is “pretty” still the closest to power women can get? Why is looking fierce an acceptable substitute for living in a world where women are safe? Inspired in seminary by American Muslimahs who wear the hijab for feminist reasons, Lauren Shields took off what she calls the Beauty Suit—the “done” hair, the tasteful and carefully applied makeup, the tight clothes and foot-binding shoes—for nine months. She’d really only wanted to do an experiment. Instead, her life—especially her views on what constitutes “liberation”—changed forever. Rooted in feminist theory and religious history, and guided by a snappy personal narrative, The Beauty Suit unpacks modern American womanhood: a landscape where the female body is still so often the battleground for male ideals, and where we struggle with our rights as human beings to define and exercise our freedom.

Author : Lauren Shields
Publisher : Beacon Press
ISBN 13 : 0807093939
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Beauty Suit written by Lauren Shields and published by Beacon Press. This book was released on 2018-05-15 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A young feminist finds herself questioning why “hotness” has become necessary for female empowerment—and looks for alternatives. Looking good feels good. But in a society where looking good is posited as being strong, while negotiating for better pay is statistically proven to damage our careers, is it fair to say that wicked eyeliner, weekly blowouts, and a polished Instagram feed are the keys to our liberation? If so—if “hot” really is a good enough synonym for “empowered”—why do so many of us feel, deep in our bones, that the sexy-as-strong model is a distraction? Is “pretty” still the closest to power women can get? Why is looking fierce an acceptable substitute for living in a world where women are safe? Inspired in seminary by American Muslimahs who wear the hijab for feminist reasons, Lauren Shields took off what she calls the Beauty Suit—the “done” hair, the tasteful and carefully applied makeup, the tight clothes and foot-binding shoes—for nine months. She’d really only wanted to do an experiment. Instead, her life—especially her views on what constitutes “liberation”—changed forever. Rooted in feminist theory and religious history, and guided by a snappy personal narrative, The Beauty Suit unpacks modern American womanhood: a landscape where the female body is still so often the battleground for male ideals, and where we struggle with our rights as human beings to define and exercise our freedom.

Author : John Bytheway
Publisher : Deseret Book
ISBN 13 : 9781609075156
Total Pages : 131 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Suit Up written by John Bytheway and published by Deseret Book. This book was released on 2013 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Lydia Edwards
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1350071188
Total Pages : 231 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Read a Suit written by Lydia Edwards and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2020-02-06 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fashion is ever-changing, and while some styles mark a dramatic departure from the past, many exhibit subtle differences from year to year that are not always easily identifiable. With overviews of each key period and detailed illustrations for each new style, How to Read a Suit is an authoritative visual guide to the under-explored area of men's fashion across four centuries. Each entry includes annotated color images of historical garments, outlining important features and highlighting how styles have developed over time, whether in shape, fabric choice, trimming, or undergarments. Readers will learn how garments were constructed and where their inspiration stemmed from at key points in history – as well as how menswear has varied in type, cut, detailing and popularity according to the occasion and the class, age and social status of the wearer. This lavishly illustrated book is the ideal tool for anyone who has ever wanted to know their Chesterfield from their Ulster coat. Equipping the reader with all the information they need to 'read' menswear, this is the ultimate guide for students, researchers, and anyone interested in historical fashion.

Author : Jason Reynolds
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1442459506
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Boy in the Black Suit written by Jason Reynolds and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-01-06 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Soon after his mother's death, Matt takes a job at a funeral home in his tough Brooklyn neighborhood and, while attending and assisting with funerals, begins to accept her death and his responsibilities as a man.

Author : Clare Sheng
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780648286509
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Suit Book written by Clare Sheng and published by . This book was released on 2018-05-14 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: YOU ONLY GET SEVEN SECONDS TO MAKE A FIRST IMPRESSION - ARE YOU MAKNG YOURS COUNT? A good suit is essential part of every wardrobe, yet so many men still don't know how to shop for, alter and style their suits. In The Suit Book, Clare Sheng decodes the process of buying and wearing a suit. Her advice is also a reminder that dressing well is an integral part of the road to success. Using real examples and illustrations, Clare outlines what to look for in a suit and reveals why even the most expensive garments will look cheap if they aren't fitted properly. These easy-to-follow tips will show you how to dress better and feel confident with the way you look. If you want to take your style to the next level, this book is a must-read. You will never again feel like an imposter in your suit or the menswear department.

Author : Nicole Kelby
Publisher : Little, Brown
ISBN 13 : 0316235660
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Pink Suit written by Nicole Kelby and published by Little, Brown. This book was released on 2014-04-29 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Inspired by the true story behind Jackie Kennedy's iconic outfit, Kelby has stitched a compelling tale of politics, fashion and history." -- People On November 22, 1963, Jacqueline Kennedy accompanied her husband to Dallas dressed in a pink Chanel-style suit. Much of her wardrobe, including the pink suit, came from the New York boutique Chez Ninon where a young Irish immigrant named Kate worked behind the scenes to meticulously craft the memorable outfits. Kate is torn between the glamorous world of Chez Ninon and her traditional Manhattan neighborhood. Finding balance is not easy in a time when women are still expected to follow the rules. And when you're in love, it's impossible. Kelby's luxurious narrative gives fascinating insight into the real story behind the iconic pink suit, introducing the reader to the wildly unforgettable characters that made Jackie Kennedy into the fashion icon of the century.

Author : Hardy Amies
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780704371699
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Englishman's Suit written by Hardy Amies and published by . This book was released on 2009-06-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An account of the development of the suit, from the seventeenth century to the present day, from the mysteries of button placement to the influences of princes and kings as early trend setters.

Author : Carol Snyder
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 56 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ike and Mama and the Once-a-year Suit written by Carol Snyder and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ike wants night-time blue for his once-a-year suit, but when Mama takes him and thirteen neighborhood boys shopping, he figures the chances of getting it are slim.

Author : Uri Shulevitz
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 0374347492
Total Pages : 45 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book When I Wore My Sailor Suit written by Uri Shulevitz and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2009-09 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A young child spends the day imagining himself to be a sailor on a grand adventure.