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.

The Cat in Gloves catches no Mice.

The Cat in Gloves catches no Mice.

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.

The well-dressed man is he whose clothes you never notice.

The well-dressed man is he whose clothes you never notice.

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.

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.

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.