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A modest woman, dressed out in all her finery, is the most tremendous object of the whole creation.
A modest woman, dressed out in all her finery, is the most tremendous object of the whole creation.
You'd be surprised how much it costs to look this cheap.
You'd be surprised how much it costs to look this cheap.
Why not be oneself? That is the whole secret of a successful appearance. If one is a greyhound, why try read more
Why not be oneself? That is the whole secret of a successful appearance. If one is a greyhound, why try to look like a Pekingese?
If you are not in fashion, you are nobody. - "Letter to his son", April 30, 1750.
If you are not in fashion, you are nobody. - "Letter to his son", April 30, 1750.
 Everything is not gold that one sees shining.
 [Fr., Que tout n'est pas or c'on voit luire.]  
 Everything is not gold that one sees shining.
 [Fr., Que tout n'est pas or c'on voit luire.] 
Style is the image of character.
Style is the image of character.
Even knowledge has to be in the fashion, and where it is not, it is wise to affect ignorance. - read more
Even knowledge has to be in the fashion, and where it is not, it is wise to affect ignorance. - The Art of Worldy Wisdom, 1647.
 By outward show let's not be cheated;
 An ass should like an ass be treated.  
 By outward show let's not be cheated;
 An ass should like an ass be treated. 
Appearance is something you should definitely consider when you're going out. Have your girlfriend clip your nails or something like read more
Appearance is something you should definitely consider when you're going out. Have your girlfriend clip your nails or something like that.