It Has Been Said

It has been said, by others,
"clothes make the man."
So tell me how it does
and help me understand.
I wore a hat when I was young;
a great time for me,
back in the year, 1943.
My little Sister, stood by my side.
To this day she is my friend.
She has a recurring Cancer, back again.
I pray for her nightly; can't pretend,
I'm worried for her recovery
and will pray for her once again.