Quotes for All
Even Alexia, spinster that she was, was given an allowance large enough to dress her to the height of fashion— although she did tend to stick to trends a little too precisely. The poor thing could not help it. Her choice of clothing simply lacked soul. Gail Carriger
If there is gossip to be garnered, garner it. If there are new dress styles to be imitated, imitate them. If there are hearts to be broken, break them. That’s my girls. Gail Carriger
Lord Maccon reflected upon the state of his life wherein he had somehow gained a spouse who could not give a pig’s foot for the latest dresses out of Paris but who whined about not owning an aethographic transmitter. Well, at least the two were comparable obsessions so far as expense was concerned. Gail Carriger
Quietly Sophronia added, And the soot on my dress, sir? I didn’t see anything. Professor Braithwope smiled down at her, showing a small hint of fang. Sophronia grinned back. I’m glad we understand each other, sir. The vampire looked out into the night. This is the right finishing school for you, isn’t it, whot? Yes … Read more
The important question is, what will your wear for a wedding dress, Alexia? You look horrible in white. Gail Carriger
Lord Macon deposited his wife into a chair and then knelt next to her, clutching one of her hands. Tell me truthfully – how are you feeling? Alexia took a breath. Truthfully? I sometimes wonder if I, like Madame Lefoux, should affect masculine dress. Gracious me, why? You mean aside from the issue of greater … Read more
Win walked over to me. He held out his palm. In the middle of it was a single black sequin from the dress Scarlet had lent me. You lost this, he said. I giggled, slightly embarrassed to be leaving bits of myself behind. I’m shedding. Gabrielle Zevin
Dance with me,’ Win said. ‘I know I’m probably making a fool of myself. You’re probably thinking, how many times do I have to reject this guy? Can’t he take a hint?’ I shook my head. ‘But somehow I don’t even care. I see you in your red dress, standing by the punch table, and … Read more
My heart was a little bit broken, but I still had to go to school. I buttoned my dress shirt over it and my winter coat, too. I hoped it didn’t show too much. Gabrielle Zevin
For a week I did not take off my mechanic’s coverall day or night I did not bathe or shave or brush my teeth because love taught me too late that you groom yourself for someone you dress and perfume yourself for someone and I’d never had anyone to do that for. Gabriel Garcia Marquez