It will be seen that, on the whole, the verdict of the artists on the
present style of ladies' dress is considerably more favourable than
might have been anticipated from the adverse criticism to which it is so
commonly exposed. Indeed, the consensus of opinion is one which cannot
fail to gratify our lady readers, since, in reality, it affirms not only
that they are themselves, as ever, the delight of painters, but
that--tomfooleries of tight-lacing and high heels apart--their everyday
attire may be so also.
_How the Redoubt was Taken._