The national encyclopædia of business and social forms, embracing the laws of etiquette and good society (1879)
McCabe, James Dabney, 1842-1883. [from old catalog] · Philadelphia, Chicago [etc.] The National publishing co · leaf 62
r, a long linenduster should be worn over the dress. It should be belted at the waist. A lady should consider her age in choosing her costume. An old womancannot afford to dress like a young girl. No one should dress in the heightof the fashion. Moderation is a sure mark of good breeding. It is… … Nothing is of greater importance to a lady than the selection and arrange-ment of the colors of her dress. The effect of the most elaborate and costlycostume may be ruined by an error in this respect. The color of the dressshould be in keeping with the ladys appearance and age. Bright, gay…
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