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No man is esteemed for gay garments but by fools and women.
No man is esteemed for gay garments but by fools and 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.
Eat to please thyself, but dress to please others.
Eat to please thyself, but dress to please others.
If a woman rebels against high-heeled shoes, she should take care to do it in a very smart hat.
If a woman rebels against high-heeled shoes, she should take care to do it in a very smart hat.
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.
Clothes don't make the man, but clothes have got many a man a good job.
Clothes don't make the man, but clothes have got many a man a good job.
The Cat in Gloves catches no Mice.
The Cat in Gloves catches no Mice.
Beauty when most unclothed is clothed best.
Beauty when most unclothed is clothed best.
