The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-02-07
A GRACEFUL BEARING.


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The first secret of successful dressing
is graceful carriage and we'll
shaped form which must not be too
plump or too slim.
OF course beauty of form varies in
different women, while we do not all
admire the same type of beauty. In
deed if every one admired the same
type of beauty, it would go very hard
with some of us. Undoubtedly a h;ty.d-
some form is much to be admired in
deed it may be questioned if perfect
form does not possess a power of cap
tivating beyond any charms that the
most beautiful face possesses.
The natural figure does not take the
curves of the hourglass, and a SIN. Il,
pinched-in waist does not mean beA ty
of form. Far from it, for it is most
detrimental to beauty, for it destroys
health
A perfectly formed woman will stand
from feet 5 inches to feet inches,
and weigh from 125 to 140 pounds Her
shoulders and hips will strike a straight
line, drawn up and down, and her
waist will taper in gradually and
measure "A to 26 inches, and her bust
IL inches larger-that is SO to 3s inches.
The bust can be enlarged easily and
safely, and those whose forms are too
slight should certainly give attention
to this most important point Monde
velopment can be overcome with
patience and proper treatment ~
nature will not be hurried Such exer-
else as throwing the shoulders well
back, then drawing in long. deep
breath, holding it by effort for a few
seconds, then gradually letting go, is
splendid exercise This should be re-
night, for it expands and strengthens
the chest more than any other exercise.
Keep the shoulders well back and
head erect, while if there is any ten
dency to STOPPING, wear shoulder braGes
as much as possible to strengthen the
back. The bust is easier of Develop
ment than any other part of the body,
and will yield to gentle and regular
treatment. For giving firmness to the
bust, cold bathing is most effectual.
Battle in cold water for ten minutes
night and morning, and then dry the
skin and friction it gently with soft
towel to induce healthy circulation.
Milk is fattening, and those who are
attenuated should take three or four
| glasses of milk daily. Again, black
grapes are excellent for the figure, SO
eat as many as you can, and next to
grapes come raisins.
A nicely rounded form is necessary
with day or evening dress, for the day
dress will look far nicer on a natural
and well-developed form; while even
ing dress simply should not be worn
unless the neck and bust are plump,
for it is anything but pleasing to look
upon ''scragginess, and those whose
forms are fat and thin should decidedly
wear high neck gowns,
A woman never looks better than in
evening dress.
| Foods of starchy nature, such as rice,
| potatoes and farinaceous foods, are
| beneficial to the bust. Rest after meals,
avoid violent exercise and throw off all
worry and anxiety. Never use padding,
for it overheats and reduces the size %
the bust. The bust requires room and
light clothing, not only for health
sake, but for beauty. for this most de-
lightful part of woman requires that
the bodice should be flexible to the
motion of the body and the undula-
tions of the shape.
Wear thoroughly good, well-shaped
corsets, wear dresses to suit your form,
choose pretty fabrics, which cost no
more than ugly, conspicuous ones; wear
soft folds over the bosom, and spend a
certain amount of time over your toilet,
for it is woman's mission to be as grace
full and beautiful and attractive as she
can.-Cincinnati Commercial