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The Dude of the 17th Century

The Dude of the 17th Century.jpg ThumbnailsLouis XIV, for the first time, receiving his ministersThumbnailsLouis XIV, for the first time, receiving his ministersThumbnailsLouis XIV, for the first time, receiving his ministersThumbnailsLouis XIV, for the first time, receiving his ministersThumbnailsLouis XIV, for the first time, receiving his ministersThumbnailsLouis XIV, for the first time, receiving his ministers

Avoid what is called the "ruffianly style of dress" or the slouchy appearance of a half-unbottoned vest, and suspenderless pantaloons. That sort of affectation is, if possible, even more disgusting than the painfully elaborate frippery of the dandy or dude.