FOR THE SMALL WOMAN

Dominion, Volume 25, Issue 168, 12 April 1932, Page 4

FOR THE SMALL WOMAN

“Streamline” Effect Paramount What every tiny woman should wear was outlined recently in an interview with Jliss Hopkins, the film player. Measuring just five fet tall, Miriam Hopkins believes she has successfully solved the problem of making her height ajipear chic in the present modes frankly created for women of tall stature. According to Jliss Hopkins, large hats, material with large designs, and frocks with ruffled skirts should be listed as untouchable by any woman measuring under five feet three inches. The now 1 long hemline offers a welcome haven for those of us who desire to appear taller. The evening gown with long, clinging skirt and rather high waist seems to add inches of length. However, the short evening jacket ruins the streamline effect. The long formal wrap is perfect for the small woman, since it does not break the line abruptly at the waist or hips, but continues with determination until it sweeps the floor. Among the raodes-of-tbe-moment that offer flattering effects to those of meagre inches, are the new berets trimmed with upturned stiletto quills; the long shoulder scarfs that form trains for evening gowns; the straightline skirt for street as well as formal wear, and the latest high necklines. “I would like to warn all tiny women against wearing bustle effects on their formal frocks, or any type of costume that tends toward the bouffant,” advises Jliss Hopkins. “There is also danger in the puff sleeve that Is too large or overly trimmed with embroidery and lace; largo ruffles about the nock or berthas tend to give the wearer a short appearance. “Briefly the code of fashion for those who are small comprises simplicity, perpendicular lines, millinery that tilts upward and very high heels.”