RANDOM REMINDER

Press, Volume CIII, Issue 30499, 22 July 1964, Page 28

RANDOM REMINDER

EXPOSURE MATERS

Against our better judgment, but in deference to the wishes of the herd, a word on topless bathing costumes. Our information is that they are unlikely to be seen in numbers on Brighton beach in the coming summer, and naturally no-one would dream of such a thing at Clifton. Without going into detail, one of the most relevant facts is that they would not suit all women, and they are the ones who will

try, with some success, to persuade the others that the new suits are not worth wearing, or not, as it were. Sunburn must be an immediate danger. It would take a while to get over that. And think of the storm of protest from those engaged in the manufacture of brassieres etc., an industry which, to judge from newspaper and television advertising, would put up stout resistance against any campaign to promote topless swim suits or evening frocks. The

evening frock idea has very little prospect indeed of becoming successfully established. The diner with the most elegant of bosoms would surely feel less than comfortable if she had the misfortune to spill some hot soup. The Wool Board might not like to see less material being used, and opposition would not end there. No, woman is like the parcel in the bran tub; it’s much better to keep the wrappings on, to avoid disappointment