The San Francisco call., 1897-01-31

than one. And / am not advocating the
banishment of the corset, as l approve
of it in most cases; but this new model l
hope to see in some of our stores ere long,
as the results to be obtained by wearing
1t are productive of so much good
and are largely appreciated by New
York's best-turned-out women. Calve is
said to be responsible for the change, and
besides very low bust, a perfectly
straight line down the front with no curv-
Ing In at the waist, and an unfettered
springiness over the hips are demanded of
every well-made woman. And now that
the best corsets are to be had in at least
twenty different models that include al
most every figure, the high and low bust,
Inc small and large hip, the long and
short waist, ETC., advise you all to first
try and see II you cannot find what you
desire ready made" and this is the first
time have ever giv.n such counsel, as 1t
Is a well-known fact that no French
woman ever thinks of incasing herself in
a corset not especially made to order, and
the results are beyond criticism; but the
very worst corset ever put on was made
to order, cost SIS, was of plain coutille and
did not lit OF ALL even after being sent
PACK twice for alterations, and besides
was bideously uncomfortable, SO l shall
IN future not give any more suggestions OF
this character; but before purchasing the
ready made article be sure to have 1t tried
on by an experienced filter before having
IT sent home, as iEsensibly your figure
changes and one size larger or smaller
means greater amount OF COM
Tort IN many cases; and this per-
formance need not be gone through
with frequently, for all who can afford 1t
order at least three pairs at once. as con-
stant changes from one to another keeps
the fl-ure in proper shape and goes long
way toward preserving the girlish curves
and springy outlines of the figure. AL
ways. when possible, change your cor
set for the evening when you do your
dress This used to be q necessity, but
with the lowered bust it will be so no
longer. However. you will be repaid for
your exertion if you do SO, as corsets last
much longer when not required 10 do con-
slant service.
Real whalebones and the best coutille
make excellent corsets, which may be had
for $6 only. When you can afford il have
your corsets match your silk petticoats, as
they are both pretty and fashionable,
nevertheless it is great mistake to put
all your money into a single pair, for one
OF the secrets of keeping your figure young
ana elastic is never 10 allow yourself to
wear corset after it becomes stretched
and soiled, as corset is never thoroughly
satisfactory that has been washed or
cleaned, and one writer says in her advice
TO society women and girls concerning
corsets: ''Economize elsewhere rather
than limit yourself to two or three a year.
Six corsets, including negligee, bicycle
and evening wear, ought, however. to
carry one very comfortably through a
twelvemonth." Slender women are made
the proper size and shape by little light
weight pads composed of the very finest
or hne hair that comes from Paris direct
already shaped so as to fill in every possi-
bic gap or scoop in hip, shoulder blade or
bust. These are perfectly adjusted inside
the corset.
All plump women are wearing the
most elastic in stays, that fit almost like
the skin, for the day has gone by when
heavy cloth, steel and bones are employed
10 compress the flesh in one direction,
thus causing it TO bulge out in an absurd
manner where it was never intend ed TO
obtrude. The weight and thickness of
such corset adds materially to the size
and tremendously to the discomfort of the
unfortunate wearer. Now instead are
patronized thin, lightweight corsets of
coutille and whalebone built out IN all
necessary parts with Ruithel elastic,
woven like stockinet, but as firm as can
vas. Such stays are low in the bust, long
below the waist line. and when necessary
slit and laced over the hips, with band
OF elastic silk strapped securely over tue
abdomen. Such models hold the body
properly and yet admit of much comfort.
Several new models have lately been