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Ladies, there is nothing more detestable than the
word “aristocrat.” As a proud Patriot myself, I
cannot fathom even being associated with such a
class full of Loyalists, and I can imagine that you do
not either. With the topics of the Declaration of
Independence and natural rights in the air, you
cannot risk appearing like a supporter of the British.
Let me reiterate: do not flaunt your wealth.
Moreover, we are in the midst of a war for
independence, and there is no room for
cumbersome clothing. It is time to rid ourselves of
high shoulder dresses, voluminous hoop skirts,
high-heeled shoes, and broad-brimmed hats!
Independence comes first, so let us spend our
money on domestic materials whenever possible,
so that our husbands out on the battlefield will be
able to eat.
Natural Rights :
All of us have natural
rights that are God-
given, including life,
liberty, and the pursuit
of happiness. As
colonists, the British
have despised of us
those rights! If you
want to live freely, I
encourage you to
support the cause of
independence!
“Don’t look like an
aristocrat!”
Don’t look like an aristocrat! You’ll look nothing but
wealthy, which is the last thing you want in this era of
change! No woman should want to appear so old-
fashioned, so don’t wear hooped skirts! If you believe in
freedom, then free your waist too: Try this skirt with
small drawn gathers around the waist (much more
comfortable!) and ruffled hem.