Bowman Karen. Corsets and Codpieces: A Social History of Outrageous Fashion

Pen and Sword Books, 2016. — 175 p.Take a fresh look at history's hidden fashion disasters and discover the stories behind historical garments:
• How removing a Medieval womans headdress could reveal her as a harlot
• Why Tudor men traded in their over-sized codpieces for corsets
• The ridiculous roof-raising results of four-foot high Georgian headgear
• How the crinoline caused a spate of shoplifting among Victorian ladies
A fascinating read for fashionistas and history fans alike.