Writer
Frances Tucker writes popular articles targeted at the public and costume-makers.
Her particular specialism is to connect what people wore to the economic and social background of the times they lived in, 1066 to early 20th century. Underwear to outerwear, and the overall silhouette, are affected by technological innovation and political unrest. Such factors change the fabric and surface decoration seen in surviving garments and contemporary drawings, paintings and sculpture. How the hair is worn might be affected by changes in tax or who the King of the time decided to marry.
She is the editor of 'The Garter - the directory that supports costuming', a book that comes out at regular intervals. Updates are available 4 or 5 times a year at £1 plus a large SAE.