There's one thing you can do well, Jo, that is, wear a shawl.

I can't, but it's very nice to see you, and I'm so glad Aunt March gave you that lovely one.

It's simple, but handsome, and those folds over the arm are really artistic.
Is the point of my mantle in the middle, and have I looped my dress evenly?
I like to show my boots, for my feet are pretty, though my nose isn't." "You are a thing of beauty and a joy forever," said Jo, looking through her hand with the air of a connoisseur at the blue feather against the golden hair.

"Am I to drag my best dress through the dust, or loop it up, please, ma'am ?" "Hold it up when you walk, but drop it in the house.

The sweeping style suits you best, and you must learn to trail your skirts gracefully.