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The well-dressed man is he whose clothes you never notice.
The well-dressed man is he whose clothes you never notice.
The body is the shell of the soul, and dress the husk of that shell; but the husk often tells read more
The body is the shell of the soul, and dress the husk of that shell; but the husk often tells what the kernel is.
No man is esteemed for gay garments but by fools and women.
No man is esteemed for gay garments but by fools and women.
Women dress alike all over the world: they dress to be annoying to other women.
Women dress alike all over the world: they dress to be annoying to other women.
Many a one, for the sake of finery on the back, has gone with a hungry belly, and half-starved their read more
Many a one, for the sake of finery on the back, has gone with a hungry belly, and half-starved their families. "Silks and satins, scarlets and velvets, put out the kitchen fire," as Poor Richard says.
Beauty when most unclothed is clothed best.
Beauty when most unclothed is clothed best.
The Cat in Gloves catches no Mice.
The Cat in Gloves catches no Mice.
Keeping your clothes well pressed will keep you from looking hard pressed.
Keeping your clothes well pressed will keep you from looking hard pressed.
