Three kinds of length of dress according to Ellen G. White (EGW)
How the Dress Reform Was Revealed [FOR AN INFORMATIVE PRESENTATION ON THE "REFORM DRESS" ADOPTED IN RESPONSE TO THIS VISION, AND PREVAILING CONDITIONS WHICH MADE SUCH A CHANGE DESIRABLE, SEE STORY OF OUR HEALTH MESSAGE, PP. 112-130.] Question.--Does not the practice of the sisters in wearing their dresses nine inches from the floor contradict Testimony No. 11, which says they should reach somewhat below the top of a lady's gaiter boot? {3SM 277.4} Answer.--The proper distance from the bottom of the dress to the floor was not given to me in inches. . . . 278 But three companies of females passed before me, with their dresses as follows with respect to length: {3SM 277.5} The first were of fashionable length, burdening the limbs, impeding the step, and sweeping the street and gathering its filth; the evil results of which I have fully stated. This class, who were slaves to fashion, appeared feeble and languid. {3SM 278.1} The dress of the second class which p