1. Review
When presidential first ladies and fashion are spoken of in the same sentence, the first image that comes to mind is the infamous Jackie Kennedy. ... Yes, Marling puts forth a new perspective on Mamie Eisenhower as an important figure in the rising post-war world of fashion. ... Fashion is one of the few areas where Marling's book depicts the "growing generational divide" of the 1950s, and the "sack dress" was at the center of that divide (41). ... "Moderately priced fashions" on display at the 1958 Brussels World's Fair "stood for American classlessness and freedom of choice" (46)...
- Word Count: 2184
- Approx Pages: 9
- Grade Level: Undergraduate