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should always be large, with broad, thick 

 soles and low, square heels. 



Trousers are of the same material as 

 the skirt, and are also re-enforced. Elas- 

 tic bands passing under the shoes keep 

 the trousers down. Tights should be of 

 the color of the habit, and fit smoothly 

 without being stretched. They come 

 in different weights, and either silk, 

 cotton, or wool may be worn. They 

 should have feet woven on them, thus 

 doing away with the necessity for all 

 underclothing below the waist. 



When breeches or trousers are worn, 

 tights may advantageously be substi- 

 tuted for the other usual garments 

 worn under such conditions. If tights 

 are not worn, whatever replaces them 

 should fit snugly and be without starch 

 or frills. The stockings should be 

 kept up from the waist, as garters chafe 

 the knee when it presses the pommel, 



