The Cat in Gloves catches no Mice.

The Cat in Gloves catches no Mice.

Do not conceive that fine clothes make fine men, any more than fine feathers make fine birds. A plain, genteel read more

Do not conceive that fine clothes make fine men, any more than fine feathers make fine birds. A plain, genteel dress is more admired, obtains more credit in the eyes of the judicious and sensible.

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.

Eat to please thyself, but dress to please others.

Eat to please thyself, but dress to please others.

Beauty when most unclothed is clothed best.

Beauty when most unclothed is clothed best.

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.

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.

If honor be your clothing, the suit will last a lifetime; but if clothing be your honor, it will soon read more

If honor be your clothing, the suit will last a lifetime; but if clothing be your honor, it will soon be worn threadbare.

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.