The true Democrat., 1855-09-18
For the True Democrat. Hints at Dress, etc.

l Many people imagine that to be dressed gau- dily is to be dressed well. A greater mistake never was committed. Brilliant colors and quantities of jewelry are unmistakable evil dences of the very worst possible taste.
 No one should dress in a manner to render himself conspicuous attire should be good but "quiet." An affectaton of extraordinarily shaped hats, curiously cut trowsers, and gaudy waistcoats, is indicative of vulgarity of taste, and is sure to be attended with vulgaritv of manners
 Those who are characterised by this affecta tion must possess an uncommon degree of self concet, because their only possible reason for bedizening themselves with the hues of the peacock, and hanging themselves iu chains of | glittcring metal, can be to attract attention. For our parts, we cannot understand the plea sure of being so conspicuous that every person turns round to look at you as you pass along the street.
 In respect to jewelry, plain gold ring on the last or little finger of either hand is cor rect. A gold watch guard may also be worn
 
 part shown should be the links that pass round the button holes of the waistcoat pocket con- taining the watch. Great care should be taken in selecting these articles, as shops nowadays, can turn out very good limitations, and if you do wear chain and ring, you may well ex- hibit those which by their color, make and gen. eral appearance are too evidently of the real material to be mistaken for base.
 Plain gold studs are not improper; but they should not have chains attached to them. 1 In respect to linen, remember that cleanli- ness is next to godliness. A clean shirt and a clean pocket handkerchief are absolutely ne- cessary The bosom of the shirt should not be worked, and the plaits should be large, plain and perfectly smooth. High collars are apt to lap over and impart slovenly air to the gene ral appearance. Rutfles should only be worn 1 by those who have washerwomen at home, and neat wife to oversee the ironing, quill ling, etc.
 Shoes and stockin gs in the day time, are not correct: neat boots are far preferable; and even of an evening" unless at parties of very formal nature, a well polished boot is more genteel than foot encased in a silk stocking and a thin shoe like dancing masters.
 With regard to articles of dress, the rules are simple:
 1 A frock coat should be worn in the day time, when such garment suits the figure of the wearer, ond the re are few whom it does not suit Dark colors are preferable. Noth- ing is more genteel than black with low vel vet collar. Velvet facings may be worn in the winter but not in the summer Persons of. slight figure should wear single breasted coats those of robust figure, double breasted. Black dark blue and invisible green are the most be- coming colors.
 Dress coats should always be worn at par ties Blue coats with brass buttons are not in good taste.
 We need scarcely observe that gloves form an essential ingredient of respectable attire, neither should these be laid aside at church or a party. For convenience sake however, the glove may be occasionally removed from the right hand and carried in the left
 Frequent changes in the nature of attire are very incorrect. If you appear to-day in dark colors, and tomorrow in light ones, sensible people will immediately suppose that your motive is simply to display the extent and va- rety of your wardrobe.
 A due regard to fasEion should be observed by all; at the same time, we do not for mo- ment inculcate the absurd doctrine that you are to watch the monthly and quarterly returns" from Paris, or any other authorative source in this department. Every time you order new suit of clothes or purchase new hat, it will be time enough to inquire in what respect the fashions are changed since you last equipped yourself. More anon. J.