BATHING BEAUTY.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVII, 17 December 1927, Page 17

BATHING BEAUTY.

ri.MABT SWIMMING SUITS

One should say swimming beauty for the days of giggling girls at the water’s edge are past. Most girls swim, and some ol them with cleaner and more beautiful strokes than men. Of necessity, then, swimming suits are more workmanlike affairs than they used to bo, but possibly all the smarter for that. »Some people, the lucky ones who can afford to go to some or the fashionable sun-bathing as well as sea-bathing x-esorts, have a bathing suit as well as a swimming suit—one to laze about and even play games in on the beach, the other for swimming and diving. The bathing toilette for the more fashionable resorts is naturally a more elaborate one, though even at these places- you may iind that it is wisest to let simplicity be your- keynote. With bathing particularly it is always as well to remember that only the most perfectly endowed can afford to look conspicuous. A good plan, is to keep your bathing suit reasonably simple, and if you must have something original or colourful , let yourself go a little with your bathing wrap. Most attractive towelling may be bought by the yard nowadays —striped and checked in all colours and contrasts. Wraps are simple enough to make, but perhaps you would prefer just to have a long length which you can wrap round n« you please? Little cretonne kimonos are certainly attractive. They are to be seen lor river bathing and sea-bathing, and a little sunshade to match makes an attractive finish.

Now for your suit. A well-fitting suit, and by* this one does nor mean a tight suit is best. This year little suits with coloured or fancy tops are all the rage. The idea originated in Canada, where the white vest and black shorts are particularly popular for men. Vomen’s suits are naturally more fancifulblack and white check with black is one attractive combination, orange and black, red and black, green and black, and others. Your cap must match, of course. But if you are a swimmer, and your hair is curly or you don’t miml . getting it wet, the handkerchief tied gipsy fashion is probably the most attractive solution of the cap problem. A cap may be worn underneath if you wish. You may, however, still prefer the one-colour suit, and the black or navy

suit at that, and these can hardly ho beaten if they are well cut and finished off with a scarlet or white belt. If you indulge in one of the ultra smart costumes, for beach wear rather than sea wear, you will probably find it is made complete with a little brassiere. Indeed, many suits are so fitted nowadays, and they are certainly very practical for the girl who “lives” in her suit. Beach games are quite a feature at some places, and your bathing suit is, after all. the easiest garment to play in. Last, but not least, have two suits in use for swimming alone if you “live in the sea.” W here bathing conditions are ideal, people bathe three or even four times a day, and what is worse than getting into a damp, cold suit? And be careful how you sun bathe. Lie in the sun before you go into the water rather than when you come out, especially when you are breaking yourself in, so to speak. And if you want to tan evenly and becomingly, rub a little olive oil into your skin beforehand. If the sun is very fierce, have a shady hat or sunshade to protect your eyes.