Kiss My Knits!

Welcome to a new feature, which will run daily until I run out of responses or until I get tired of doing it, whichever comes first. Fresh from the July 1897 Ladies’ Home Journal, I bring you…

Young ladies write in with questions, and Ruth writes back discreet responses on proper etiquette and fashion.

Today is a response to “Mattie.” I can only assume that Mattie wrote about some really sweet piece of wedding bling. Ruth has a definite opinion.

So there you have it. Just like that, Ruth dashes Mattie’s hopes sets Mattie straight. If you like it then you should put a ring on it, but not too big a ring, because that would be gauche.

Until next time!

From July 1897 Ladies’ Home Journal. In addition to the usual soaps and baby foods, this issue was full of ads for bicycles, bicycle accessories, and “modern” undergarments.

Rock those bloomers, liberated lady.