Quote by Ada Leverson

She thought that most women make a great mistake in allowing dress to be the master instead of the servant of their good looks; many women were, she considered, entirely crushed and made insignificant by the beauty of their clothes.

She thought that most women make a great mistake in allowing

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker believes many women make a significant error by allowing their clothing choices to overpower their natural beauty. The speaker argues that women should view dress as a tool to enhance their good looks, rather than letting it dominate and overshadow their personal qualities. Furthermore, the quote implies that some women are rendered unimportant and unremarkable due to their heavy reliance on extravagant clothes, arguing that their true value lies in their inherent attractiveness, not solely in the garments they wear.

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Beauty Women Mistakes

By Ada Leverson

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