How To Dress On 15 Pounds A Year As A Lady (1874) is a guidebook written by Millicent Whiteside Cook, which provides invaluable advice to women on how to dress stylishly and affordably. The book is a reflection of the Victorian era, where women were expected to dress in a particular manner, but not all had the means to do so. The author, therefore, offers practical tips on how to dress elegantly on a budget. The book covers various aspects of dressing, including the selection of fabrics, colors, and styles. It also provides guidance on how to create a versatile wardrobe with minimal expenditure. The author emphasizes the importance of investing in quality pieces that can be mixed and matched to create different looks. She also provides tips on how to care for clothes to make them last longer.The book is written in a conversational tone, making it easy to understand and follow. It is peppered with anecdotes and examples to illustrate the author's points. The book is also illustrated with sketches and diagrams, which make it easier to visualize the author's suggestions.Overall, How To Dress On 15 Pounds A Year As A Lady is a fascinating insight into the fashion and social norms of the Victorian era. It is a must-read for anyone interested in fashion history, as well as for women who want to dress stylishly on a budget.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.