[2ndDivisionVet]

We were lower middle class but my mother had half a dozen hats (in hat boxes) and wore gloves and a dress when leaving the house. That’s how you dressed.

[lysie]

Exactly. It’s call self pride. Not, hey, look at me... look at me.

[Jamestown1630]

I wasn’t allowed to go to church as a little girl without a hat and gloves. All the men wore hats on the street, too; and took them off if they entered a building or stopped to speak with a lady.

In terms of style, it was a much cooler time.

[boxlunch]

My mom too. I loved that and wish it would come back!