THE FULL-LENGTH MIRROR

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17218, 8 December 1923, Page 9 (Supplement)

THE FULL-LENGTH MIRROR

“Tt doesn ! t matter what a woman wears,"’ a fashion expert once said, “if When you look around at a gathering of women, some of whom are dressed carefully, some badly and some indifferently, this truth is very forcibly brought home. Sartorial sins arc committed, not necessarily through negligence, but simply because many women obviously do not realise the »m----portanee of a good mirror in which to examine minutely every detail of their toilette before facing the world. There is usually a long mirror of sorts in the bedroom, but generally it is placed in such a position that a woman i>: happily under the delusion that she looks smart when she doesn't. 'l'he wardrobe glass, for instance, is too

narrow and too high from, the ground for the purpose of critical survey; and it is often placed opposite a window, so that it only reflects a vague shadow. No wonder there are so many badly turned out women. The blatant light of day reveals all the blemishes the badly placed mirror hides—shabby, faded skirts, dusty collars, hanging petticoats and stray wisps of hair are pitifully obvious. Every woman should invest in a full-length mirror that can be moved about the room to catch the best light. There is no need to have a heavy rosewood or mahogany frame. Buy a large piece of glass, really good and clear, and have it set on a stand and framed in wood painted to match the decoration of the room. This will not be expensive, and it will pay for itself ove»* and over again in the additional selfconfidence and smartness it will enable you to attain. -—A.T.