Well, how pleased I am! Not one, but two of my daughters will be settled in grandeur estates in the course of three or four months. To my dearest hopes, Jane will soon be married to Mr. Bingley, for as she has so much charm no man has been able to resist her fine beauty. Oh, what an excellent arrangement for my eldest, for Mr. Bingley has a generous heart of a mortal, with what most would desire, a grand property, noble kindred, and extensive patronage. And oh, my dear Elizabeth, as she is not nearly as beauteous as my Jane, I never would have thought she could capture a bit of interest in anyone's eyes; she is a very headstrong foolish girl to be sure, more stubborn hard than a hammered iron! But Mr. Collins! What a splendid business to be …show more content…
Oh, it was splendid indeed! I cannot but wonder if Mr Bennet still remembers the evening’s engagements and most certainly the wedding. I must care to ask him soon and remove him from that library of his; why he is always busy knee deep in his books, he is like an old ship, easy towed yet awfully so hard to steer. But how well he dressed that day, I never saw my dear Mr Bennet look in greater beauty. Why he now always wears that unsightly nightcap and powdering gown for years too long. My, his appearance had been greatly in his favour, so impeccably dressed in a white shirt of muslin and a dark cut away tailed jacket. Good lord! The many times I tried to convert him to wear a richly embroidered waistcoat had been so worthless, he had instead worn one of blinding colours. I must dare say, it was as hideous as sin. Most definitely, his attire had been indecently incompatible with my dress, something I lucidly recall with absolute infuriation. Fittingly, I had been in my best Sunday dress, it was of white satin, heavily embroidered with leaves and Napoleonic bees in silver and gold. Ha, my gown and petticoat had been so thin that even my brother Gardiner supposed he could have put all the clothes worn by me in his pocket! Oh, can’t I wait for Jane’s and Elizabeth’s wedding day, all these memories of such finery have made my spirits
“The honored guests moved silently upon the platform, herded toward their high, carved chairs by Dr. Bledsoe with the decorum of a portly head waiter. Like some of the guests, he wore striped trousers and a swallow-tail coat with black-braided lapels topped by a rich ascot tie. It was his regular dress for such occasions, yet for all its elegance, he managed to make himself look humble” (Ellison 114)
But unlike to look upon, those ladies were, for if the one was fresh, the other was faded: bedecked in bright red was the body of one; flesh hung in folds on the face of the other; on one a high headdress, hung all in pearls; her bright throat and bosom fair to behold, fresh as the first snow fallen upon hills; a wimple the other one wore rounded her throat; her swart chin well swaddled swathed all in white; her forehead enfolded in flounces of silk that fraimed a fair fillet, of fashion ornate, and nothing bare beneath save the black brows, the two eyes and the nose, the naked lips, and they unsightly to see, and sorrily bleared. A beldame, by God, she may well be deemed of pride! (Norton 178)
Good evening. I would like to begin by welcoming each and every one of you to this joyous and stressful occasion.
Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen - I must admit, I am more nervous about participating in this wedding than I was as the groom (bridegroom) at my own wedding. Maybe it's because I have been married thirty years and I know what my son is getting himself in to!
(Stand up, mobile phone in hand)” Well thank you vicar it is a bit inconvenient at the moment I am just about to start the speeches."
Well, good afternoon everyone, for those of you that don?t know me my name is Lee and I?m Janie?s dad, and in keeping with tradition, it is my honor and privilege to deliver the ?Father of the Bride Speech?. Having to make this speech is one of the few opportunities in a married man?s life when he is allowed to do all of the talking...and I intend to make the most of it.
"This lady, who was long, lean and loosely put together, was clad in raiment intricately looped and fringed, with plaids and stripes and bands of plain color disposed in a design to which the clue seemed missing. Her hair, which had tried to turn white and only succeeded in fading, was surmounted by a Spanish comb and black lace scarf, and silk mittens, visibly darned, covered rheumatic hands." (129)
"Do not make yourself uneasy, my dear cousin, about / your apparel. Lady Catherine is far form requiring that elegance of dress in us which becomes herself and / daughter. I would advise you merely to put on whatever / of your clothes is superior to the rest / ...she likes to have the distinction of rank preserved" (137 Austen).
The early nineteenth century which was in the Regency Era consisted of harsh judgments towards what was believed to be a “wealthy” look and what was considered to be “proper.” In Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, the clothing is more than just a fashion statement, it determines how they are perceived and their overall rank and social class in society. Therefore, fashion represents the importance of self appearance during that time.
During the Regency era appearance was extremely important. If a woman arrived at a party under or overdressed she would be mocked and ridiculed for days by other women. Since propriety was valued as well, those who were dressed scandalously would be avoided by others to safeguard their reputation. Appearance was also and indicator of social status and wealth, which determined whether or not a person was worthy of acquaintance.
Importance of Clothing in Prologue of the Canterbury Tales   ; Countless people believe in the cliche "do not judge a book by its cover": but why not? Clothing often forms another's first impression of one. It speaks of where a person has been and where they intend to go.
Honestly Edward, I’m not really up here to embarrass you. You did a fine job of that yourself during your bachelor’s party (stag night). In fact, we were a little concerned when you made your cross-dressing tendencies public, that Nancy might have had some competition today. But given the formal nature of the occasion, I am pleased to see, Edward, that you've decided to copy my outfit, rather than hers.
It was about seven o'clock, scarcely light in the cold bedroom. Whiston lay still and looked at his wife. She was a pretty little thing, with her fleecy, short black hair all tousled. He watched her as she dressed quickly, flicking her small, delightful limbs, throwing her clothes about her. Her slovenliness and untidiness did not trouble him. When she picked up the edge of her petticoat, ripped off a torn string of white lace, and flung it on the dressing-table, her careless abandon made his spirit glow. (238)
Congratulations on getting over your teaching diploma,you're parent's must be really proud of you.I've got some great news. One of my father's friends who has a small travel agency,and she has been very kindly given me a holiday job.it was difficult in the beginning because I tend to find it very hardly to get up in the morning. My boss is very keen on some punctuality, and because I have often been late I got into terrible trouble like at first.so I make sure of i'm always on time now. I have to work very hard and, although pay isn't much good.i'm quite enjoying myself so far. The main thing I learn to do to is how to give detail informations to customers over the phone. Unfortunately , I also have to make the coffee and do other boring things!sometimes
" This description shows Davies either does not take a large amount of care in his appearance, or he cannot afford smart, tidy clothes. This makes the audience feel sorry for him. The audience recognises that his anti-social appearance sets Davies apart from the rest of society. The waistcoat Davies is wearing gives the impression that he was once a respected gentleman. However, the worn and shapeless clothes he is also wearing in contrast with the waistcoat make him look unkempt and scruffy.