Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters mentioned in this. They
belong to Margaret Mitchell. Don't sue me! I have no money!
A Southern Belle's Guide to Beauty
Skin
You need to keep your skin ivory pale. Don't go out in the sun without a hat, gloves, and a parasol. You don't want any freckles or sunburn. If you do, how will you get any beaux?
Hair
Your hair needs to be very long. Never cut it. Wear it down as a sign of virginity. Only an old, married matron would wear it in a bun. What belle wants to look like that?
Face
Your lips and cheeks must be naturally red. Never wear makeup. If you are not granted with beauty like this, pinch, poke, scratch, bite, and prod at these features until they are red and raw. This will make your lips crimson and very soft and your cheeks pink.
Body
Your waist needs to be very small. Seventeen inches is a good size, but you can go smaller. Your breasts need to medium. A heavy bosom adds years to a young lady and small ones do not attracted the looks of many men, except maybe Rhett Butler.
Clothes
If your waist is not small enough you must wear a corset. Tighten it until you feel faint. Wear your dresses low-cut unless it is the morning. You must never wear an afternoon dress too early.
If you follow these requirements you will be a true Southern Belle, not unlike Scarlett O'Hara. You can have any man for your beau, including Ashley Wilkes.
THE END!
A Southern Belle's Guide to Beauty
Skin
You need to keep your skin ivory pale. Don't go out in the sun without a hat, gloves, and a parasol. You don't want any freckles or sunburn. If you do, how will you get any beaux?
Hair
Your hair needs to be very long. Never cut it. Wear it down as a sign of virginity. Only an old, married matron would wear it in a bun. What belle wants to look like that?
Face
Your lips and cheeks must be naturally red. Never wear makeup. If you are not granted with beauty like this, pinch, poke, scratch, bite, and prod at these features until they are red and raw. This will make your lips crimson and very soft and your cheeks pink.
Body
Your waist needs to be very small. Seventeen inches is a good size, but you can go smaller. Your breasts need to medium. A heavy bosom adds years to a young lady and small ones do not attracted the looks of many men, except maybe Rhett Butler.
Clothes
If your waist is not small enough you must wear a corset. Tighten it until you feel faint. Wear your dresses low-cut unless it is the morning. You must never wear an afternoon dress too early.
If you follow these requirements you will be a true Southern Belle, not unlike Scarlett O'Hara. You can have any man for your beau, including Ashley Wilkes.
THE END!