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clothes! Always they have been the outward expression of
woman's charm. They accentuate her beauty, they enhance
her loveliness, they silently bespeak her infinite
variety. The sweetest memories--the clearest pictures--of
a long ago that we all cherish come back as we take in
our hands again a treasured frilled or lacy gown that a
loved one wore. A dear recollection of childhood is often
centered in a simple, becoming frock. Girlhood's fresh
beauty knows no glory like a dashing dress that heightens
the bloom on glowing cheeks and sets new stars in
sparkling eyes. Nothing stirs a lover's heart like the
one woman gowned with that artistry wherein every line
and every tone bespeaks her own intimate and individual
charm. And wise wives and mothers know the happy secret
that fresh and pretty clothes hold back the years and
inspire anew admiring, warm affections. ~Harmony In Dress, 1928 Throughout history, clothes have been worn
not only for warmth and as a covering, but also, with
continuous variety and uniqueness. Clothing has its own
language which communicates status, wealth, personality,
and the social and moral values of people. Every time
these pages are updated, we have the opportunity to
glimpse into the past and examine the changes over the
years in clothing styles--changes that are affected by
textile supply, manufacturing techniques, and the
religious atmosphere of each culture. |
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| ~Lady of Green Gables, by Tiffany McDonald | ~ Eras of Elegance : Guide to Fashion |
| About the Editor Tiffany McDonald is the daughter of James and Stacy McDonald of Homeschooling Today® magazine, and the second oldest daughter in a family of nine children. Tiffany is slowly learning to be content in all things as she prepares for her future as a keeper at home. She loves readings, writing, cooking, and experimenting in the kitchen with her Crème Brule torch! She loves beautiful dresses from days gone by and has a passion for poetry and Reformation history. |
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"I have had many people comment that I look, and remind them of Anne [Shirley]... maybe it is the red hair?" Tiffany quips. "One of my friends and I were at a conference together. I had my hair up; hers was hers down (she has really dark hair). We were stopped by countless people, who all told us we reminded them of Anne and Diana." |
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