Are Your Legs Straight? - 1905

"So simple you wonder why someone didn't think of it before" They will send you "instructions to make them appear straight, trim and stylish". "Endorsed and used by men of fashion everywhere"!

Van Dresser Fashion Drawing Lessons - 1905

Here's a way to be "fitted for a profession now most profitable". Just complete "fifty interesting and practical lessons" and you'll be prepared to earn money a as fashion illustrator in your own city!
Actually Mr. William T. Van Dresser did some lovely illustrations, including (I assume) the lady in this ad. He did the art for this charming children's book and you can find magazine covers with more lovely ladies. So maybe he was on to something and you could have had a career!

Butterick lowers the cost of patterns to 10¢, 15¢, 20¢ - 1905

"Butterick makes announcement of one of the most radical moves in the history of paper patterns". In 1905 they lowered the prices!

Hackett-Carhart "Uncommon Goods" - 1905

Isn't he a fine specimen of a man? He must have looked at their "Style Book showing the authoritative fashions for men and boys." Or maybe he sent away for the "set of drawings"..."that show the characteristic poses and physical development of the American athletes who made the year 1904 great in the annals of athletic history."

"We have never seen handsomer garments..."

"Absolutely necessary to the woman who wishes to dress well at moderate cost."