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“This is the land of Narnia,' said the Faun, 'where we are now; all that lies between the lamp-post and the great castle of Cair Paravel on the eastern sea.”
― C.S. Lewis, The Chronicles of Narnia

“Out of the way! We are in the throes of an exceptional emergency! This is no occassion for sport- there is lace at stake!" (Ms. Pole)”
― Elizabeth Gaskell, Cranford

“Though it was bright sunshine everyone felt suddenly cold. The only two people present who seemed to be quite at their ease were Aslan and the Witch herself. It was the oddest thing to see those two faces - the golden face and the dead-white face so close together. Not that the Witch looked Aslan exactly in his eyes; Mrs Beaver particularly noticed this.”
― C.S. Lewis, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

“It's time to shop high heels if your fiance kisses you on the forehead.”
― Amit Kalantri, Wealth of Words

“Dresses don't look beautiful on hangers.”
― Amit Kalantri, Wealth of Words

“Dresses won't worn out in the wardrobe, but that is not what dresses are designed for.”
― Amit Kalantri, Wealth of Words

“They [best dressed women] don’t want to look like their daughters. They want their own individual brand of chic. °Ú…] The cut and fit must be exactly right, and they are willing to spend hours in the fitting room to make sure of it. They spend money, too. But if any one of them went broke tomorrow she’d rather choose one perfectly cut expensive dress and make it do for years than buy a dozen cheap ones.”
― Joan Crawford, My Way of Life

“He with the cleanest clothes isn’t necessarily the cleanest.”
― Mokokoma Mokhonoana

“A maid’s yard, house, wardrobe, fridge, etc. sometimes also serve as her master’s dustbin or dumpsite.”
― Mokokoma Mokhonoana

“The room was dark, though weak autumnal light filtered in through arched windows high on the walls, illuminating the room's rich aubergine brocade wallpaper. Its color cast a soft violet haze that floated through the bedroom, twinkling the huge diamond-shaped crystals that dropped from two immense, many-tiered silver chandeliers. They were larger than any I had ever seen, things out of a palace or a fairy tale. An imposing, heavily carved wardrobe, which looked as if it had been in place since the early fifteenth century, faced the bed where I lay. Beside it on the wall hung a large bronze shield with an iron French cross at its center, crowned by a gilded fleur-de-lis with a dazzling gemstone in the middle of the petal. Large portraits of nude ladies, odalisques that looked as if an Italian master- Titian, perhaps?- had painted them graced the adjacent wall. A heavy crystal vase of white long-stemmed roses sat on a table at the bedside, their petals tight, but their sweet perfume filling the air, mingling with the aroma of fresh baked bread.
I ran my hands down my body. I was not in my own nightdress but in a pale green gown of fine quality damask silk with a triangular neckline and long, full sleeves that cupped my wrists, draping white lace over my hands to the fingers. I had never seen such a rich garment. I imagined it was something that the queen's daughters would have worn.”
― Karen Essex, Dracula in Love

“I think a marvelous stunt would be to have your best friend (or the most critical acquaintance) take some candid color snapshots of you from all angles, dressed just as you usually appear at, say, six in the evening. The same hairdo, the same makeup, and if possible the same expression on your face. Be honest! Be sure to have her take the rear views, too.
There ought to be some other shots of you wearing your best going-out-to-dinner dress, or your favorite bridge-with-the-girls costume � hat, gloves, bag, and costume jewelry. Everything. Then have that roll of film developed and BLOWN UP. You can’t see much in a tiny snapshot. An eight-by-ten will show you the works � and you probably won’t be very happy with it. Sit down and take a long look at that strange woman.
Is she today’s with-it person â€� elegant, poised, groomed, glowing with health? Or is she a plump copy of Miss 1950? Is she sleek, or bumpy in the wrong places? How is her posture? Does she look better from the front than from the back? Does she stand gracefully? °Ú…] Feet together or one slightly in front of the other, is the most graceful stance.
°Ú…]
I always pin my bad notices on my mirror. How about keeping those eight-by-ten candid shots around your dressing room for a while as you dress?”
― Joan Crawford, My Way of Life

“If you think the dress is right for you, where are you going to wear it? Does it fit into the kind of life you lead? (If you live in the country, what are you doing with all those town suits and hostess pajamas?) Supposing the dress is all right. If so, what shoes do you wear with it? What hat, gloves? Handbag, jewelry? °Ú…] So many women fall in love with a dress, bring it home, and find absolutely nothing that will go with it.”
― Joan Crawford, My Way of Life

“Closets should be completely emptied twice a year. °Ú…] Then inspect every item in your wardrobe. Things you’re doubtful about are probably wrong. °Ú…] Give things away to someone they do compliment, or send them to charity or a thrift shop and resolve not to make the same mistake again.
That old saw, 'When in doubt, don’t,' is never so true as when it comes to clothes. Or getting married.”
― Joan Crawford, My Way of Life

“My most favorite personality wardrobe item is an authentic, everyday halo. It fits me in a supernatural and ethereal and way, to ensure I'm best-dressed for any occasion...any time of the day.”
― Tracey Bond

“On the way to the cake shop I kept stopping to shake the wet leaves off the soles of my brown suede Whistles boots. I bought them at Sue Ryder, the charity shop in Camden Town. [...] I know how to find good clothes in those places. First scan the rails for an awkward colour, anything that jumps out as being a bit ugly, like dirty mustard, salmon pink or olive green with a bit too much brown in it. A print with an unusual combination of colours â€� dark green and pink, bright orange and ultramarine â€� is also worth checking out. If the quality of the fabric is good, pull the garment out and check the label. Well-cut clothes can look misshapen on a hanger because they're cut to look good on the body. I'll buy a good piece if it fits, even if it doesn't sometimes. Even if it's not my style or has short sleeves, or I don't like the shape or the buttons. I learn to love it. I never tire of clothes I've bought that I've had to adjust to. It's the compromise, the awkward gap that has to be bridged that makes something, someone, lovable.”
― Viv Albertine, To Throw Away Unopened

“Your life will become more fulfilling once you realise what you have within yourself and your wardrobe - and then learn to use what you have.”
― Glynis Mackenzie

“Magnus was frankly offended. He had not invite any wives of crazed hate-cult leaders to come around and pass judgement on his wardrobe.”
― Cassandra Clare, The Bane Chronicles

“If a woman can earn money to buy lovely things while she’s young, she should have the privilege. I know a woman who said once, 'I’ve worked all my life. And now that I can afford to buy myself diamonds, my hands are too old.'
This woman was only forty-eight or fifty but she had work hands, ugly hands, that were no fit background for the beautiful big diamond she had just bought. The same thing goes for lovely clothes. A woman should have them, if she can earn them, while she’s young, straight, graceful, slim, and can show them off like an angel.”
― Joan Crawford, My Way of Life

“I love preshrunk cottons for traveling. Mamacita can wash and press them overnight â€� another space-saving trick. Whatever I’ve worn that day goes into the hotel bathtub for a good soak and some squishing back and forth, and then after a time Mamacita goes in and rinses them, rolls them in big towels, and irons them while they’re still damp.”
― Joan Crawford, My Way of Life

“That trick shouldn’t be reserved for the movies or stage. I pass it on for any woman to use °Ú…]. For a romantic scene by candlelight, let your face and figure â€� and your expression â€� play the leading roles. Underdress. Play down the accessories. Leave the startling hat or jewel at home. For a public appearance, on the other hand, when I’m going to be mingling with hundreds of people, I try to give them something stunning to look at. I especially like to give them color.”
― Joan Crawford, My Way of Life

“My most important [wardrobe] rule is: Never put anything back soiled.”
― Joan Crawford, My Way of Life

“Your personal appearance speaks volumes before you say a word out your mouth.”
― H.L. Sudler, From Man to Gentleman: A Beginner's Guide to Manhood

“Right/Wrong Things To Say To A Client About Updating Their Look

Don’t Say� Your wardrobe is out of date.
Do Sayâ€� Looking at your wardrobe, would you be interested in adding some new styles that will be perfect for the office and also carry out to a night on the town?”
― Cindy Ann Peterson, My Style, My Way: Top Experts Reveal How to Create Yours Today

“Right/Wrong Things To Say To A Client About Wardrobe Transition

Don’t Say� I can see you have lost your edge for dressing. It’s so sad when you see a person lose their identity.
Do Sayâ€� I am so glad you called me. I am thrilled that we get this time to work together and define your next great life adventure. Let’s get started. This is what I’m trained to do, you’re in great hands! It’s my pleasure to help you today.”
― Cindy Ann Peterson, My Style, My Way: Top Experts Reveal How to Create Yours Today

“Belle examined the dresses skeptically. Of course, if things went the way they did in fairy tales, they would all fit her perfectly. The question was, was this a "Bluebeard's Wives" situation? Or something else?”
― Liz Braswell, As Old as Time

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“...the Diderot effect describes the tendency for one purchase to lead to others... First a fishing pole, then tackle boxes full of fishing gear.
Perhaps the place in our homes where we most clearly see the Diderot effect operating is in our wardrobes as clothing purchases lead to other clothing or accessory purchases.”
― Joshua Becker, The Minimalist Home: A Room-by-Room Guide to a Decluttered, Refocused Life

“Opposite the bed is a cabinet built in to the wall, taking the whole length of it. It has a painted clock face on the front, with constellations instead of numbers. The arms of the clock are pointed toward a configuration of stars prophesying a particularly amorous lover.

Inside, it appears merely a wardrobe overstuffed with Cardan's clothes. I pull them out, letting them fall to the floor in a pile of velvet cuffs, satin, and leather. From the bed, Cardan makes a sound of mock distress.”
― Holly Black, The Wicked King

“. . . Marie Antoinette's wardrobe was the stuff of dreams, and the space of nightmares.”
― Caroline Weber, Queen of Fashion: What Marie Antoinette Wore to the Revolution

“He dumped you in public on the last day of school. You do not need him.â€�
"Thank you for the unsolicited opinion on my personal life, Would you also like to advise me on the experiences of women in STEM, my wardrobe, and my dental hygiene?”
― Becky Dean, Hearts Overboard