apparel quotes

We grant, although he had much wit, He was very shy of using it; As being loath to wear it out, And therefore bore it not about, Unless on holidays, or so, As men their best apparel do.

- Samuel Butler
  Hudibras, pt.1, canto1, l.45^50.

She was rich in apparel, but not bedizened with finery† She well knew the great architectural secret of decorating her constructions, and never descended to construct a decoration.

- Anthony Trollope
  Of Mrs Stanhope. BarchesterTowers, ch.9.