If the fashion suits you and is sensible, follow it; if it is not, have things made to suit yourself.  Independence in this respect is highly commendable, to say the least.

–it is as objectionable as being over-fashionable.

unless it accords with good sense.

to sweep the ground; such women are not clean and tidy, and will make “slovenly,” dirty housekeepers.

A tidy, cleanly girl will not wear such a dress, no matter what the fashion is.

–such persons are intellectually weak.

–keep your clothes clean and tidy.