Certainly—Girls May Be Both Smart and Pretty

Bay of Plenty Times, Volume LXIX, Issue 13139, 13 September 1940, Page 6

Certainly—Girls May Be Both Smart and Pretty

By JACQUELINE HUNT

To tell a girl she must choose between being pretty and feminine and being smart is as silly as telling her she must wear a corset these days. She can be both pretty and smart. As for the corset, she can take it or leave it, as she chooses. In any case, her figure should be attractive to start with. Any girl with persistence can have an attractive figure—-without the aid of a corset, incidentally. Given a slim waistline, a flat diaphragm, rounded hips and a high firm bust, a girl can wear almost anything becomingly. It is up to her, however, to decide which type of clothes best expresses the side of her personality she is most eager to show to the world, and to dress accordingly. She must select clothes that have definite character. Too many articles lack smartness because of inharmonious colour combinations or too many ornaments.

Cliic arid Feminine

If you wish to be both chic and feminine, choose dresses, suits and coats that are clean-cut in line. And choose definite but flattering colours. Each season’s wardrobe should be built around not more than two main colours and, if possible, the accessories should be used interchangeably. See what thrilling things you can do with tailored suits worn with the right accessories, the right hair-do and the right make-up. This is an idea adapted by many of our loveliest screen stars, with glamorous results. A precious jewel loses*some of its beauty if placed in an ornate setting, and the fine, clear-cut lines of a lovely face or lovely figure are lost in tjhe detail of fussy clothes.

With your tailored suits choose one of the flattering new coiffures that adds height at the front of the head with both waves and carefully placed rolls or curls. The back hair should be medium in length and curled softly over the hairline. Unless you have naturally thick, richly coloured hair that is an asset in itself, avoid a really long or full bob. It’s jlikely to make you look older than I you are or just plain untidy, instead j of giving the soft, youthful effect you want. . Dress Suggestions With your suits wear plain' sweaters or, blouses with a high, straightacross neckline. Such a sweater or blouse is lovely indoors and gives you a chance to wear a short,'flattering neckline, jewelled lapel ornaments or flowers. It is pleasant, too, if you like to wear a scarf tied into .a loose-: Ascot or simply crossed over your bosom. No how plain it is, a scarf never- appears mannish or tailored. Avoid blouses of the shirtwaist variety, if you wish to look feminine. As for make-up, use the lightest film of tinted foundation crkam to give your skin a fine, even tekture and colour. Into this blend paste rouge in the areas that give your face the most soft, flattering lines. Rouge your lips to accent their fullness, if they are naturally inclined to be thin. Avoid too brilliant colour or harsh lines. The same is true of eye. make-up. If your eyebrows are sparse, or light in colour, touch up with an eyebrow pencil or damp mascara brush to give them definite, neat lines. Avoid using too much colour. Use brown pencil or mascara, unless you are a definite brunette. A heavy line looks artificial and unattractive.