The difference between style and fashion is quality.

The difference between style and fashion is quality.

Only great minds can afford a simple style.

Only great minds can afford a simple style.

The novelties of one generation are only the resuscitated
fashions of the generation before last.

The novelties of one generation are only the resuscitated
fashions of the generation before last.

You, sir, I entertain for one of my hundred; only I do not like
the fashion of your garments.

You, sir, I entertain for one of my hundred; only I do not like
the fashion of your garments.

A fashion is merely a form of ugliness so unbearable that we are compelled to alter it every six months.

A fashion is merely a form of ugliness so unbearable that we are compelled to alter it every six months.

We are shaped and fashioned by what we love.

We are shaped and fashioned by what we love.

I'll be at charges for a looking-glass
And entertain a score or two of tailors
To study read more

I'll be at charges for a looking-glass
And entertain a score or two of tailors
To study fashions to adorn my body:
Since I am crept in favor with myself,
I will maintain it with some little cost.

On matters of style, swim with the current, on matters of principle, stand like a rock.

On matters of style, swim with the current, on matters of principle, stand like a rock.

And as the French we conquer'd once,
Now give us laws for pantaloons,
The length of breeches read more

And as the French we conquer'd once,
Now give us laws for pantaloons,
The length of breeches and the gathers
Port-cannons, periwigs, and feathers.