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May lay the Necklace, and the Drops aside,
Half comb her Locks, and all her Linnen hide;
But no such License is to Those allow'd,
Whose undistinguish'd Forms make up the Crowd.

How plain soe'er you Dress, be throughly clean,
Nor let the Smock be foul, because unseen;
But chiefly You, that are to Plump inclin'd,
And You, whose Hair is of the Carrot Kind.

Be wond'rous tight about the Leg and Foot;
Those Parts neglected, soon betray the Slut:
In chusing Stockings, shun the Vulgar Blue,
And braid, as well as lace, the Damask Shoe.

When you put on, to grace a solemn Day,
Your best Attire, and ev'ry Charm display;

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