Cf: Apparel makes the man (Am., Br.). Clothes make the man (Am., Br.). Fair feathers make fair fowls (Am., Br.). Fine clothes make the man (Br.). Fine feathers make fine birds (Am., r.). Fine feathers make fine fowl (Am.). The garment (tailor) makes the man (Br.). Nine tailors make the man (Am.)
Русско-английский словарь пословиц и поговорок. Академик.ру. 2013.