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.

I say, beware of all enterprises that require new clothes, and not rather a wearer of new clothes.

I say, beware of all enterprises that require new clothes, and not rather a wearer of new clothes.

Clothes make the man.

Clothes make the man.

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.

Be careless in your dress if you must, but keep a tidy soul.

Be careless in your dress if you must, but keep a tidy soul.

Beauty when most unclothed is clothed best.

Beauty when most unclothed is clothed best.

There is new strength, repose of mind, and inspiration in fresh apparel.

There is new strength, repose of mind, and inspiration in fresh apparel.

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.

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.