Fashions for Mermaids

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 520, 24 November 1928, Page 22

Fashions for Mermaids

When a Bright Costume Is Quite , Quite Wrong

For Plump Girls

Every girl wants to look as attractive a mermaid aa she can when she skips across the sands and dives into the water. Many have the mistaken idea that as long as a costume is smartly cut and brilliantly coloured, nothing else matters beyond a pair of sandals, a cap, and' a wrap to tone. The same rules apply to the surfing ensemble as to garments of everyday wear. All frocks won’t suit all figures. If your legs are shapely, tapering down to slim ankles, then you may sat-

isfy your fancy -with any of the nov;el suits made bloomer fashion. Plump Legs But if your legs are plump and short, wear the plainest knickers, finishing a good way above the knees. On the other hand, if you are like a telegraph pole, don’t make your long legs look longer by covering them up with lengthy knickers. And above all, if you are short and turn the scales at over 11 stone, don’t be tempted by very bright colours. Dim shades are friendly deceivers of large proportions. .