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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.
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.
No man is esteemed for gay garments but by fools and women.
No man is esteemed for gay garments but by fools and women.
Eat to please thyself, but dress to please others.
Eat to please thyself, but dress to please others.
There is new strength, repose of mind, and inspiration in fresh apparel.
There is new strength, repose of mind, and inspiration in fresh apparel.
Keeping your clothes well pressed will keep you from looking hard pressed.
Keeping your clothes well pressed will keep you from looking hard pressed.
The Cat in Gloves catches no Mice.
The Cat in Gloves catches no Mice.
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.
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.
