Change Quote by Alice Meynell
“It is principally for the sake of the leg that a change in the dress of man is so much to be desired. The leg is the best part of the figure and the best leg is the man s. Man should no longer disguise the long lines, the strong forms, in those lengths of piping or tubing that are of all garments the most stupid.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Art of Dress, 1895
She argues that clothing should reveal the natural form of the body, especially the leg, rather than hide it with unnecessary structure.
In simple terms: Clothes should show, not hide, the leg.
Key Takeaway
Design clothing that celebrates natural lines.
Themes
fashion
body positivity
authenticity
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- runway shows
- personal styling
- fashion design education
Key Concepts
aesthetics
human form
design philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does modern fashion hide or reveal natural form?
- What design choices honor the body?
A Different Perspective
May limit practicality or modesty concerns.
