STYLES THAT SLENDERISE

New Zealand Times, Volume LIII, Issue 12391, 10 March 1926, Page 5

STYLES THAT SLENDERISE

We hear a good deal just now about slenderisation —if I may coin a word—but most of us outside the magio pale of the designer’s studio know blissfully little as to the ways and means by which the goal may be reached, says a fashion writer ,

Now those who study these little maters ring the charges on a. number of little “gadgets” that do succeed in bringing about the desired effect of slendernesi ini a wonderfully efficient manner. One is the plain panel introduced into the front of a pleated skirt. By breaking up the expanse of pleats, the width is .distinctly reduced and a

wonderfully slim and slender result is gained. , , . Another is the addition of trimmings in tho form of an elongated “V” both to the front and the back of the bodice. Ending in a tassel, these arrangemerits of galon, braid, or bead embro?deries similarly blank up the expanse of bust and reduce its apparent solidity. Still another use for those who are generously eudowed is the introduction of the waist coat front to the dress of crepe do chine or of georgette. Hitherto reserved mostly for frocks of more serviceable and durable charms, these little fronts of tucked muslin or ninon suit themselves well to the lighter fabrics and certainly produce a slender effect.

To slenderise the woman of generous hips, the godets of the moment should bo restrained in their ardour. The flair must be kept well below the hiplino and tho fullness bo made ns slight as possible. Sleeves to the wrist help to slenderise, especially if the elbow to wrist portion be tight-fitting; and if the sleeve be cut so a* to cover the back of tho hand, so much the better.