clothes don't make the man
clothes don't make the man
You cannot judge a man's character based on his clothing and appearance. A: "I can't believe John embezzled all that money. I always thought he seemed so professional." B: "Well you know what they say— the clothes don't make the man." I really need to get some better work clothes, but I just don't have the money right now. At least the clothes don't make the man!
See also: clothes, make, man
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- clothes make the man
- stick to (one's) fingers
- stick to fingers
- stick to someone's fingers
- not have a stitch of clothing (one)
- without a stitch of clothing (on)
- tall, dark, and handsome
- with not a stitch of clothing (on)
- civvies
- make your blood boil