Finding that few costume books provided her with the information she needed for her coursework, Stephanie compiled her own. Lavishly illustrated with her own sketches of the costumes and sculptures she researched, the book ranges through the centuries, giving concise information. Lists couturiers, designers, collections and exhibitions. Stephanie Davies was a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. She was also Head of Art at Malvern Girls’ and Cheltenham Ladies’ Colleges.