Book of Etiquette, Volume 2

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to be actively engaged in some business or profession of her own meant one of two things: either she

ds than those limited merely to the home. There are women in law offices, women in courts as reporters and interpreters, women in the stock exchange, women edi

e sex difference; and advanced though she prides herself on being, woman is still considered mentally inferior-for the simple reason that she is a woman. It may take many years of slow development before woman is considered m

is to dress so well and so wisely in business that the most exac

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nnot afford to sacrifice self-confidence, if she wishes to make a success. Self-confidence brings with it a certa

nd of one's thoughts and bearing. The woman who would be a success in business, must remember that she cannot do justice to the business of the moment, if she is wondering whether her skirt falls just right, whet

surrounded by eager spectators, facing the jury,-in a gown that was fashionable, becoming, yet inappropriate and uncomfortable. We could not do it. We knew that she could never have made the impassioned appeal that freed the defendant if she had been thinking of her clothes, rather than of the case. We pictured her in a conservative s

uable assets to have in business. Correct

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bout the slattern. And yet, some bits of advice we can give

rn. The woman who looks as though she had jumped into her clothes quickly, dashed off to the office without glancing in the mirror, and then forgotten all about straightening her hat and be

investments, need not spend large sums on clothes. With one very smart, tailored suit of a good material, and several attractive blouses, she can always look neat and well-dressed. Satin

en she is attending to her social duties. And being well-dressed does not mean expensively or elaboratel

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r its authenticity nor permanency, is to become very soon a literal "slave of fashion." To avoid this, women of good taste adopt only tho

ure that may be worn for a month or two and then discarded. She should never search among the "fads" for her blouses, but choose instead those simple, tailored, becoming waists that

cut and fine material rather than attractive style, the business woman will soon find that she is ga

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iate gaudy, attractive clothes are in the business atmosphere. The stenographers may continue to wear their flimsy waists and gaudy clothes without ever feeling sorry for i

eally adapted to the business environment. How much more sensible she looks, how much more eager one is to trust her with confidential information, with responsible duties, than the flippant person who wears gaudy cl

can be no reason for a bright orange georgette waist, or a finely plaited white crêpe de chine skirt worn to business. Women who wish to

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s woman will attest. There seems to be a dignity about a suit that is lack

y may be simple, belted models with large patch pockets and straight-line jackets. Heather is a good color, or gray

st popular and most becoming of all is the navy blue serge suit. It is always appropriate. It can be worn with white or colored blouses, and always presents a neat appearance. If it

y wear simple frocks of gingham, chambr

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niably evident in the simple, one-piece business dress of navy blue serge or tricotine. A bit of lace at the neck, or perhaps

hat we are attempting to do is merely point out for you what is correct and incorrect to wea

nd attractive frocks that would be better fitted to the dance floor. She wonders why her superiors hesitate to trust her with important responsibilities. She does n

made with a regard for simplicity and inconspicuousness. However, the most appropriate business coat is made of a heavy cloth, plain or fur-trimmed for winter, and light-weight, dark-colored material f

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conduct herself in such a way that there can be no regrets and vain longings for the return of the woman of yesterday. By her manner and her dress a woman determines her pla

use she is a woman. What she does and says and wears during the hours of her social life is entirely distinct from her business life, though,