NO NEED TO DESPAIR.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17188, 3 November 1923, Page 9 (Supplement)

NO NEED TO DESPAIR.

To be tall and slim i* undoubtedly the order of the day. But (writes one authority* there is no need for the sbcrt and somewhat stout girl to despair. It is quite possible for her to look as charming as her slender sister, and to follow Fashion’s fancies, if onl\ ehe will take a little care. Her watchword should be “ length.” Aud there are countless wavs of achieving this effect. To begin with she should avoid all “waisted” clothes. The drawing in of the waist always adds to the size of the figure. She should wear the long casaquiu blouse, the straight slip-over dress, and the •well-cut. long coat with ilu unbroken line. She should beware cf

belts, though loose, long, narrow girdle* may well become her. All her clothes should he free from unnecessary trimmings, which tend to break the line, and thus exaggerate fulness. But if she does indulge in trimming it must always be straight up and down never round the figure. Tli'- also applies to her use of stripes; striped materials are for forbidden to the fat girl, provided the stripes run lengthwise, anil are not too propeu near!. The best materials, however, for the girl of ample proportions are those with smooth, d ill surfaces, and with small, unobtrusive patterns. Black is a kind colour for her, though it she is young, she will naturally want n wider choice: she will lie safe with dull blues or deep greens, or with any of the brown family—with all quiet rolours, in fact. Long sleeves will suit her best, and the up-to-date wrap-over bodices are just right for her. The popular long chains of too, will add grace to her hearing. Neither the square nor the round neck is for the full figure, but always the V-shape. The stout girl has to he very careful about all the small, hut very important. accessories, like shoes, gloves, and hand-bags. There must be no discordant note to destroy the harmony of her whole appearance.