Think of dress in every light
'Tis woman's chiefest duty:
Neglecting that, ourselves we slight
And undervalue beauty.
That allures the lover's eye,
And graces every action;
Besides, when not a creature's by,
'Tis inward satisfaction.
John Gay 1685-1732
Saturday, 3 November 2007
Thought for the day
Posted by Linda Grant at 07:05
Labels: Thought for the day
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2 comments:
I am sure you know "A sweet disorder in the dress.." and "Whenas in silks my Julia goes..." - Robert Herrick is your poet for fashion. Not bad for a country vicar.
Yes, indeed and they will be coming up.
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