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Book Review of Better Than Beauty: A Guide to Charm

Better Than Beauty: A Guide to Charm
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Better Than Beauty was originally written in 1938 (for example, one section mentions having a date under three dollars-someting that would be difficult to pull off today), and thus this explains why some of the advice may seem dated. However, the charming drawings remain cute and original, and the advice can be applied to any decade.

Topics in Part One covered include how to dress, wear one's hair and look well-groomed. Part Two deals with manners, charm, relating to others, and how to be a good hostess/guest/all-around person.

A timeless, cute read that has a well-deserved place among etiquette books on today's bookshelves.