Yeah, her writing style is hit or miss with readers. For what it's worth, what people wore/their appearance mattered a lot in Victorian times and a person's dress was the quickest way to determine their social status. So I can see why Ms. Carriger gives detailed descriptions. But if you're someone who dislikes physical description info-dump, I can see how it gets grating after awhile.

I will hand it to Ms. Carriger, though, hers is the first novel where I've been more attracted to the werewolf than the vampire! :P