NEW IDEAS IN CORSETS

New Zealand Times, Volume LIII, Issue 12352, 23 January 1926, Page 15

NEW IDEAS IN CORSETS

PATENT ADJUSTMENT — i. 4,

“The first essential is to keep the line of the back perfectly straight and flat,” remarked the corset expert, who allowed me a number of new models. "With nearly all our best models we are providing the patent adjustment, which consiste of a three-inch wide belt, controlled by three buckles, one at the immediate back and the others at the sides. In this way the figure is under eontrol in a way that has never before been possible.” Another gadget enables one to wear

a perfectly low-out corset and, at the same time, retain the slim lines above the top of the hplt. This “control” is a triangular piece of broche cut in one with the corset, and standing upwards from it. It is well honed, yet does not produce the pigeon-waisted effect that is the bane of a high-cut model.

The corset-cover which acts as a brassiere is useful, not alone because it keeps the corset unsoiled, but also because it helps to give the smooth, unbroken outline that is so essential to-day. These coven, which aro mads of fine and olosely woven fabric, are attached to the stockings by means of suspenders—yet another ruse which makes for slimness. A strip of filet Jace across the top and two straps of pink satin ribban render tile garment perfectly suitable for evening ns .well as day, wear,—.