We are Americans! Don’t
associate yourself with
Britain and their country
full of injustice! Let us
follow the fashion of the
country right next door,
France. During this past
quarter of a century,
French influence has
grown immensely in both
arts and fashion. The
French Republic shies
away from our weighty
dresses, instead, she
favors narrow skirts with
soft, clinging material.
Avoid British imports! We are in the Age of Homespun. Don’t call
homespun clothing “rough.” In fact, it is sophisticated! Even the
most urban elites are becoming involved in spinning bees. The
young women who attend spinning bees are “of good fashion and
unexceptionable reputation.” according to even to the eldest, most
sensible wealthy ladies.
“Avoid British
exports!”