The Language of Clothes by Alison Lurie

New York: Random House, 1981. 'In this delightful book… the author delineates the grammar, syntax and vocabulary of the language by which we communicate with one another through our chosen dress. What are our hats, shoes, umbrellas, skirts, trousers- even our facial hair- telling the world about us? An entertaining journey into the sociology of fashion." 273 pages, illustrated throughout.  Some browning to endpaper. Short tear to jacket.