SLIM SUGGESTIONS

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XIX, Issue 282, 13 November 1929, Page 10

SLIM SUGGESTIONS

(By “Olive.”) If you want to look slimmer than you are—wear anything but con-spicuous-looking clothes. The wellcut, quieter modes will be more becoming to you, states an exchange. Don’t effect tight lacing. The tootight corset qr too-small brassiere will give a matronly outline, and surely it is better to look a rather plump girl than a plain matron! Avoid fancy-strapped shoes. Court shoes, giving a long, graceful line to the whole leg, are far more “slimming” in appearance. See that your clothes fit you and avoid unnecessary looseness, as this tends to give undue breadth. It is wise to have frocks and coats shaped; that is, for the waistline to be noticeable. — Shun large designs and large expanses of plain materials. The smallpatterned material will add to your appearance rather than detract. Do not wear your skirts too short, even if they are fashionable, or you will look top-heavy. For you, the uneven hemline is a boon I Keep your shoes and stockings in the same shade or tone whenever possible. The contrasting coloured, stocking to a shoe is only for the slim leg and ankle. Don’t wear fussy, frilly frocks, no matter how much you admire them on your friend. A simply made style with a long V front is more successfully “slimming” for you than any other style. Avoid wearing beads, bands, or any tight-fitting necklaces round your throat as these will tend to make the neck seem squat. Rather choose a long string which will lengthen the neckline.