Gentleman's Magazine Grubstreet Journal (1731) [ Concepts ]
… than an impertinent alertness. The author goes on to make some remarks upon dress, which respect either the head or the body. The attire of the head is either natural, or such as seems so; or additional. The antients used to signify strength … Says, there cannot be a better likeness of a Magdalen, than a French lady in a state of compunction. The attire of the body is purely additional In the last place takes notice of the qualities requisite to set off dress; such as vivacity in …
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