Good Form for All Occasions / A Manual of Manners, Dress and Entertainment for Both Men and Women

A practical manual of social etiquette, dress, and entertaining that guides hosts and guests through occasions from country visits and teas to formal dinners, weddings, balls, and public receptions. It offers rules for invitations, appropriate attire for men and women, hosting duties, table and dance etiquette, automobile and hotel manners, and the conduct expected at bridge parties and performances. Chapters address variations for formal versus informal settings, seasonal considerations, and hospitality for out-of-town or distinguished guests, with concrete suggestions for planning, introductions, and responsibilities of host, hostess, chaperon, and guests.