The art of dressing

Reprint from the publication. St. Petersburg, editors of Zhurn. "Vestn. Fashion ", 1892. With ill. Tables: I. Can we make ourselves beautiful? II. Where does ugliness come from? Do we have the right to be ugly, III. The concept of male and female beauty, IV. The concept of colors. The ability to use them, V. Paints in application to clothing. Bodily color, VI. The head and features of the face. The beauty is classical and the beauty of expression, VII. Hair, beard and hairstyle of men, VII. Hay of women, IX. Head jewelry: crests, studs, veils, flowers and so on, X. Hats and hats, XI. About the bust, XII, men"s dress. Frag and blouse, XIII. Clothing women. Dress. Corset, XIV. Color and light in matters, XV. Mantle, cape, shawl, scarf, apron, XVI. Fur, XVII. Lace, XVIII. Hand and glove, XIX. Leg, XX. Trousers. Short trousers. Boots, XXI. Stockings and shoes of women, XXII. Precious stones, XXIII. Small devices: rings, bracelets, necklaces, brooches and so on, XXIV. Fan, screen, stick, umbrella, etc., XXV. The influence of artificial lighting on colors, XXVI. About decency in clothes and jewelry, xx? II. About the manner of carrying a suit