Meanings of plainer one in English

While the heifer trade was solid, Michael said the plainer one was "quieter".

A plainer one would have done just as well.

Madame Bélisaire threw aside her wedding-dress, assumed a plainer one, and at once entered on the duties of the day.

And, even though I sometimes feel that I'd like a plainer one, I can't be sorry that she gave it to me.

Grandmother handed her the little square of fine linen, exquisitely embroidered with her own monogram, and took another and plainer one from her bag.

It is correct to carry flowers-nota shower bouquet, however-withsuch a gown, which is to be changed for a plainer one for actual travel.

The Cup-Cake rule makes good but plainer ones.

"Some are to wear in the evening and the plainer ones are afternoon dresses, and the linen and gingham ones are for morning wear."