CHOOSING NECKLINES

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22643, 3 February 1937, Page 4

CHOOSING NECKLINES

EFFECT ON APPEARANCE , Tho shape and cut of a collar; a scarf, and the way it is worn, will materially alter the appearance of the face, neck, and chest. For instance, a high collar will make a full face look much larger. On the other hand, when a low-cut evening gown is worn the low neckline will make the face appear much smaller. This is because the face is surrounded by a larger area of uncovered neck and shoulder. When choosing a dress, the neckline should first be considered, and, if it " : s unbecoming, while all else may be perfect, tho purchase is not advised. .Read the following list, so that in future you will readily understand the typo of neckline which will suit you. A "V"-shaped neckline will lengthen the face and make you appear taller than you really are. An oval neckline will soften the features. The cowl neckline is also softening, and is practically applicable to every type. The round necklino will make a thin face appear much broader. The square neckline will make the shoulders appear broader, and is therefore to be avoided if you are already large in this part of the body. A neckline which is made high by either the addition of a scarf in summer time, or a coat with a high fur collar in winter time, is suitable to most women, and has a slenderising effect. Jewellery should also play an important part in disguising neck and face defects. A necklace of beads which are the same shape all the way round will make tho face appear fuller than it really is, while a necklace which is graduated, having larger beads at the front, will give a slendering effect. A long, thin neck can wear a choker r.eclclaee. When wearing beads it must be remembered that they draw attention to the throat and neck, so do be sure that it is fit to be seen. Earrings, if they are large and round, will make the face appear wider; on the other hand, if they are long and slender they tend to make the face appear so. Only the woman who has a firm throatline, and no double chins, should wear this type of adornment. They draw attention to sagging cheeks, and, unless you feel some justifiable pride in the firmness of your facial muscles, this typo of adornment is best left alone.