The ability to dress well (the experience of Parisians)

Reprint from the publication. Translation from French. With Ill. Appendix to "magazine for housewives" and "Women"s Life", 1914, Moscow. The preface of the `toy marquise` (editors) says that this book is an expression of many years of experience of Parisians, who were the first to create a subtle and complex art of dressing. The book is built on two statements: 1) "The ability to dress well is science and art, to which every woman can learn. 2) The ability to dress well does not require wealth and splendor, it depends on taste and knowledge. " The presented publication is “not a boring tract, not a gray selection of rules and instructions, but a relaxed and interesting conversation set forth with liveliness and wit characteristic of French talent ... General rules for reduction, the principles of rational coquetry and hygiene are mixed in it with useful practical tips, small Excursions in the history of women"s costume, funny jokes and witty jokes. " The publication contains several sections with numerous essays, including: about fashion.- Method of removal of measurements .- Matter .- The art of decoration ... costume hygiene: compilation of a wardrobe .- Blouse .- City dress .- elegant toilets .- How to wear a corset .- linen.- Stockings and shoes.- sewing fur.- How to wear gloves.- Description of various lace.- Storage of pearls.- Flowers, feathers, ribbons. After lunch .- in the evening .- Christina.- Marriage.- second marriage. Circulation 30 copies. Made using Print-on-Demand technology