An Imam in Paris (1826-1831) [ Practices ]
… the extreme cleanliness. One of their best customs is that they wear a chemise, underpants and a vest underneath their clothes. A wealthy man will change his underwear several times a week. In doing so, they attempt to prevent vermin from breeding and thus all but the very poor are free from fleas or any other such creatures. French women's clothes are very pretty, but there is a certain immodesty about them especially when they wear their most expensive …
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