A sweet disorder in the dress Kindles in clothes a wantonness.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A small mess in clothing can make it look more attractive and lively.
- In plain terms
- Messy clothes can look more fun and stylish than perfect ones.
- What can you take from it?
- Perfection isn't always more appealing than natural imperfection.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is perfection always better?
- Why do flaws attract us?
Another view
This view favors casualness over neatness which may not fit all contexts.
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