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Show Woman's World Analyze Face, Figure Problems Then Dress According to Rules ' VXTOMEN Just wouldn't be worn- en, would they, if they were content just to put on any kind of dress without heed to its cut and color and fit? And, if they were, most of us would be a sorry looking look-ing lot indeed, for clothes make the woman as well as the man. As I have mentioned before, statistics statis-tics show that very few of us are without some failing of face and figure, fig-ure, but these deviations generally are easily overcome with proper dress, good make-up and some down-right common sense, j The question of how to dress is I uppermost In most women's minds right at the moment, now that fashions fash-ions have taken such a radical turn. Many women are sitting on an imaginary imag-inary fence wondering just which way to jump, so to speak. Some feel they should just ignore fashion dictates, and others are grasping every idea. Just how far can we go in following follow-ing the new fashions? I would say, continue to use common sense about the problem, and do not wear anything any-thing in which you don't feel attractive. attrac-tive. The big question at the present time is what length of skirt to use. Some of the extremely short women ff5 H w Discover your figure problem . . . feel they don't want skirts which are 10 inches from the floor. I can understand this. If you are a bit on the sturdy or squat side, I'd suggest you try the 12 or 14-inch lengths. The length of one's legs has a lot to do with the length of dress, as does their shape. If you are short in stature, but have relatively long legs, you undoubtedly will be able to wear the longer skirts exceedingly exceed-ingly well. Just In case you think too harshly of the longer skirt, remember they are a boon to women whose legs aren't as shapely as they would like. For the tall girl, the longer skirts will make her look more regal, and even shorten her slightly. Stocking fashions seem to agree with most everyone Just now, judg- Urrn Impression of length at the waistline. waist-line. Now if you're tall with a sway back, don't wear a plain back with front fullness. Fill in the sway with a partial peplum and a bloused back. Even tall girls sometimes have pouchy tummies. In that case, don't wear a dress with a single file of buttons down the front, or have the sleeves widening at the wrist just where they hit the waist or tummy when the hands are down. Contrasting Contrast-ing belts are out and so is the tight waistline and skirt, a too close hat and a sloping shoulder line. Try to direct the eye sidewards with a diagonal button or trim treatment. treat-ment. Use well-fitted waistlines, soft blouses and a hemline flare to balance a large middle. You'll be able to find many of these dresseSi today. Fashion Pointers For Plump Girls Many plump women have nice shoulders and legs but their "middle" "mid-dle" is not always as it should be. They are thick-waisted and have a large tummy which should never be dramatized by using bright colors through the mid-section.. The first trick is to avoid a tight bodice and the second is to choose a side-closing dress with a self belt, preferably prefer-ably in a neutral shade. If you have wide hips and plump legs, fashion today is doing everything every-thing to counteract that effect. Don't introduce too many lines or intricate details into the skirt of the dress, but form narrow panels with a few pointed ups and downs in lines. Balance the silhouette, directing direct-ing attention to the upper part of the body, as to the neck and shoulders. Keep trimmings away from the hips and legs. Is your figure top heavy? Snug fitting bustlines, wide, contrasting sleeves and too-tight skirts will emphasize em-phasize the figure fault. Use a skirt that gives length and fullness. Use a simple slashed neckline, bloused bodice and slim sleeves. Dress From Underneath To Improve Figure Lines To achieve the proper appearance, most women and even teen-agers have to resort to a foundation garment gar-ment of some kind to give them more proper proportions. When you buy a garment, select one you like from the standpoint of material and workmanship. Choose one suitable for the purpose you have in mind daytime, sportswear or dress and check your judgment with the saleswoman. sales-woman. One of the most important considerations consid-erations in a foundation garment is to have it fit comfortably. Also make sure the garment will fill the functional needs required by your age and figure type. Teen-agers usually want a "refining "refin-ing garment." Abdominal molding is frequently needed; and there may be a definite need to control her muscular mus-cular structure. She wants to minimize mini-mize the suggestion of a rearward shelf and to eliminate awkward hip motions in walking. The young woman usually has neither of these problems. Her main concerns may be a slightly rounded abdomen and a roll of flesh at the waistline. The bust usually requires suspensory support as well as a degree de-gree of separation best suited to the individual. The mature woman will want to select a garment that is somewhat heavier than the other two mentioned men-tioned above. Light boning usually is necessary as it helps to flatten hips and abdnrnen. The large-figured matron needs still another type of garment. Heavier Heav-ier boning, both heavier material and elastic and perhaps even lacing are essential to proper foundation for her dress. then dress accordingly. lng from the number of women buying buy-ing the darker hose. They are designed de-signed to be most flattering to the leg, for they slim the heavy legs, as well as making slender legs look well. Choose These Types If You're Tall If you are a tall girl with a short waist, don't ever wear the directoire type of dress with the high waistline waist-line and the long skirt. You will be much better fitted if you try to pull attention downward with the long torso line. A wide draped sash to match the blouse also will give the |
