Lydia Sherman continues to explore traditionalist clothing and home decorating at her blog, Home Living. She writes on these subjects within the larger context of the spiritual mission of home. Unlike Martha Stewart, who recommends that women meditate and eat chickpeas to attain enlightenment, Lydia hearkens to the Bible and the traditions of the West.

This painting by Charles Edouard Boutibonne of 19th century women mountaineers in comely, modest attire is one of many she has posted. Women, as Lydia often states, can do physically challenging tasks and look feminine at the same time.

But, we’ve come a long way since then. Fashion has been revolutionized and we’ve been liberated. Now we can look like this:

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