You don't have to be a fashionista or a design aficionado to enjoy this fascinating look at the power of one dress to change society. ( )

I've read a few other books about influential dresses, so a lot of the material covered here was not new. All the basics were covered from Chanel's flapper dress to YSL's Mondia-inspired art piece and beyond, but the presentation lacked the glamour and sophistication of other sources. ( )

Although the selection made was from a very british point of view, it nevertheless presented an interesting choice of dresses, that somehow influenced how we perceive fashion. ( )

It was delightful. Nearly every dress I could say - Yes! I know that dress. Now explain it to me. I thought the authors did a moderately good job of that. ( )

Would have liked a little more detail, but still fun! ( )