Quote by James Laver

The same costume will be Indecent 10 years before its time, Shameless 5 years before its time, Outr? (daring) 1 year before its time, Smart, Dowdy 1 year after its time, Hideous 20 years after its time, Ridiculous 20 years after its time, Amusing 30 years after its time, Quaint 50 years after its time, Charming 70 years after its time, Romantic 100 years after its time, Beautiful 150 years after its time.

The same costume will be Indecent 10 years before its time,

Summary

This quote suggests that the perception of fashion evolves over time. What may be considered unacceptable today ("Indecent" or "Shameless") may become fashionable in the near future ("Outr?"), and then later become outdated or unattractive ("Dowdy" or "Hideous"). However, as time passes, fashion that was once regarded as ridiculous or amusing gains a sense of nostalgic charm ("Ridiculous," "Amusing," "Quaint"), ultimately being admired as beautiful and even romantic several decades or centuries later. The quote highlights the cyclical nature of fashion trends and how our perspective of style changes as societal norms and values evolve.

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By James Laver

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