Booking and Membership Forms

Please note that whereas booking and membership forms were previously included as inserts in WECS Wardrobe, as a result of our new arrangement with the printers, this will no longer be the case. Instead, members who are on email will receive them by that means and members who are not on email will receive them separately by post.

Nevertheless, bookings and membership application/renewal can always be made via this website.

Welcome to the West of England Costume Society

We are a group of fashion and costume enthusiasts with varied levels of knowledge of the history and study of fashion, costume, accessories and textiles.

Based in and around Bath, our events have included themed study days with talks and discussions led by academics and practitioners, visits to collections, workshops, factories and online presentations.

Our events are open to all, but take a look at the benefits of annual membership.

Have a look around the site, and do contact us if you have any questions.

Photo: Fashion Museum, Bath

Our next events Find out more

  • AGM & Alexander McQueen
    Afternoon Meeting
    AGM & Alexander McQueen

    Saturday 15 February 2025

    Bath & County Club, Queen's Parade, Queen Square, Bath BA1 2NJ

    Sally Chidlow Grant will talk about the work of Alexander McQueen.

  • The frill and the froth of it – a look at lace
    Study Day
    The frill and the froth of it – a look at lace

    Saturday 22 March 2025

    Bath & County Club, Queen's Parade, Queen Square, Bath BA1 2NJ

    The day's lineup will include Sophie Ploeg and Pat Poppy. Details of the remaining speaker to follow.

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Our Magazine Find out more

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