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IN THE HEART OF THE COUNTRYSIDE – A RELIABLE ‘GOOD VALUE’ WARDROBE
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A traditional countryside observer writes:
‘In the village, our ladies obey a few simple dress conventions. A working outfit must be strong, made of thick cotton, with woollens to guard against a chill. For a very special occasion, a complete costume can be worn, consisting of similar time-honored items – a simply patterned dress, a plain coat, and a well-preserved woven hat. A pair of light gloves stowed in a drawer may be brought out yet again to cover hands prone to weathering, or sadly, the onset of arthritis. Shoes originally bought for local dances many moons ago will serve for a long time as smart and reliable accessories. Far away from the turbulent world of city fashion, people are content to keep to the fashions they know, rather than always seeking something new. There is little competition for attention, so a visitor may find styles that city folks have long forgotten. A little photograph in the village post office, though a little grainy, is enough to help advertise a ‘good value’ sale, which many matrons, and the few spinsters, are wont to see as a prudent opportunity to find something from the local stock of better garments.’
Please comment if you have an opinion about traditional styles, whether in the village or in other places.
Village_Lady9_costume_simple1
IN THE HEART OF THE COUNTRYSIDE – A RELIABLE ‘GOOD VALUE’ WARDROBE
( Image owned by the account holder)
A traditional countryside observer writes:
‘In the village, our ladies obey a few simple dress conventions. A working outfit must be strong, made of thick cotton, with woollens to guard against a chill. For a very special occasion, a complete costume can be worn, consisting of similar time-honored items – a simply patterned dress, a plain coat, and a well-preserved woven hat. A pair of light gloves stowed in a drawer may be brought out yet again to cover hands prone to weathering, or sadly, the onset of arthritis. Shoes originally bought for local dances many moons ago will serve for a long time as smart and reliable accessories. Far away from the turbulent world of city fashion, people are content to keep to the fashions they know, rather than always seeking something new. There is little competition for attention, so a visitor may find styles that city folks have long forgotten. A little photograph in the village post office, though a little grainy, is enough to help advertise a ‘good value’ sale, which many matrons, and the few spinsters, are wont to see as a prudent opportunity to find something from the local stock of better garments.’
Please comment if you have an opinion about traditional styles, whether in the village or in other places.