Brandt, Iva2020-06-302020-06-302017-03-17https://dr.lib.iastate.edu/handle/20.500.12876/39875<p>"For the apparel oft proclaims the man." The truth of this saying is probably more applicable today than it was at the time of Shakespeare. At that time class distinction was the main thing that clothing indicated. Today we can estimate bank accounts, guess at occupations, judge of mental, moral and social standing by the clothing that is worn. Efficiency is increased or decreased, positions are retained or lost, confidence is gained, and peace of mind secured, because of the way we dress.</p>articleisulib-bepress-aws-west14159692016homemaker/vol2/iss9/8Home Economics