Fashion for both men and women has witnessed tremendous changes throughout the 20th century, from the restrictions of the tight-laced bone corsets to the easy comfort of Lycra casualwear. Charting the vast range of styles from the beginning of the century right through to the end of the millennium. Miller's Collecting Fashion & Accessories features something for every vintage-fashion aficionado. Whether your tastes are for the prim, sculpted womenswear of the early 1900s, the eminently practical "Utility" clothing of the 1940s, the hourglass shape predominant in the 1950s, the hippy look of the 1970s, the shoulder-pads omnipresent in the 1980s, or the pared-down minimalism of the late 1990s, this is your essential guide to collecting fashion and accessories.

For ease of reference, the book is divided into decades and then subdivided into daywear, eveningwear, lingerie, accessories and menswear, with special sections on unisex clothing from the 1970s on. It features essential information on key designers, high-street names and memorable trends, price guides for every item shown, and is packed with hot tips on how to spot a bargain. Practical advice on where to buy is also included, together with information on caring for your collection, a glossary of useful terms and a full bibliography.