The Metropolitan Museum of Art has published a wealth of knowledge. But did you know that the full text of many of their publications are online for free? This is such a wonderful resource for anyone with even a passing interest in art and art history. For the benefit of all those who love fashion and textile industry, I've made an index of titles that might be useful. Enjoy!
Fashion History Texts Spanning Multiple Periods
Dance: A Very Social History (Includes a chapter on dress for dance.)
18th Century
19th Century
20th/21st Centuries
Armor and Accessories
Non-Western Cultures
Textiles
Portraiture