Modest Dressing
; Immodestly '■ dressed women will be rigorously excluded .from the famous cathedral of Lisieux, according to orders just issued by Mgr; ;Emanuel Selestin Siihardi Bishop- of '.B'ayeux and Lisieux, says the "Daily Mail." The order is part of the crusade;started by the International Congress of Women 'a Catholic Leagues (which was recently held in Rpuie), and said .to have the approval of the Vatican authorities.' St. Theresa of Xtisieux," The, Little Flower of the Child Jesus," has been chosen patron of. the .campaign. Asked- what- he considered modest dress for women the bishop' gave tlie "following' general definition:."Dresses must extend from the neck to below the calf. Sleeves must fair below .the elbow. 'Clothes must not. adhere ' or." be.' transparent. Stockings must not'be either transparent :or-flesh-coloured." Models seen at Longchamp races •'• this afternoon show- thai; the'trend ;of fashion >this year is distinctly' , towards longer dresses.',' The ,Paris /dress designer inclines, more and more -to* longer, dresses for iSocjal Wear iand functions. .'The entirely distinct wardrobe,for the many varied i and strenuous sports '• in which modem women "< indulges tends : to' he more ma'sculihe 'than feminine :in appearance. ' ."•'.■.,
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Evening Post, Volume CX, Issue 41, 16 August 1930, Page 19
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187Modest Dressing Evening Post, Volume CX, Issue 41, 16 August 1930, Page 19
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