2432. Modern boots and shoes are therefore often made narrow, just where they should be wide; and the foot, instead of being beautiful in shape, and graceful in its action, becomes long, narrow, distorted, and ungraceful when used.


2433. Gloves must be fresh and well-fitting to make the dress perfect.


2434. Ladies' dresses should be chosen so as to produce an agreeable harmony.


2435. Never put on a dark-colored bonnet with a light spring costume.


2436. Avoid uniting colors which will suggest an epigram; such as a straw-colored dress with a green bonnet.