Madame Dariaux, for years the directrice of the Nina Ricci salons, wrote down her views on timeless elegance in 1964. Her ABC of fashion and etiquette takes you from the beach to cocktail parties, restaurants and weddings. From bargains, budget, necklines, knees, to posture and men. Times, customs and dress expectations have radically changed since then, but this retro style guide still contains pearls of wisdom that hold true today.