Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-21
coRsETs AND BRAssIEREs
 FOR THE 1918 SEASON.
Correct Models in What Are Really Foundation of Smart Dressins-The Vogue of the Bandeau Brassiere.

While all other Easter needs of fem inity have been looked out for, Fash ion has by no means forgotten the corset. which. after all. is the founda- tion of good dressing
 Approved Makes.
 This season the approved makes show a lower bust and longer skirt In those models which have come to be known as sport corsets the types are short. with free hips, and are lightly boned
 Leading Materials.
 The leading materials in favor this spring are brocade, satin, coutil and batiste. As coutil and steels in par ticular are so difficult to get. it is not surprising that even the most con servative makers have advanced prices fully 3S per cent Tt is the war!"-
 On Symmetrical Lines. More than ever. the aim of the spring corset is to mold the form to symmetrical lines, while giving sup port at every point. For full figures, the clever designers have devised a " elastic insert on the hips, curved seams helping to produce a satisfac- tory fit.
 Slender figures are provided for hI' means of a eouti motel, with straight seams, very long skirt, cutaway at the front. and having elastic inserts at the bust.
 For Average Figures. The average figure is taken care of in model with medium length skirt having wide, free hip space. The top is cut to- give perfect freedom at the bust; but at the back it is little lower, thus affording complete sup port for thel shoulder blades. In broche, pink or white, a model of this style sells at s4.
 Silhouette Effect. L. A particularly good model noted cut designed for a full figure, yet in- surfing the stylish silhouette effect This model had deep cloth gores at the bust, a very long skirt and silk elastic inserts at the hips. In silk figured hroche, pink or white, this type is priced s15.
 The types referred to were of tht back lace order. In the front laced styles, the designers have done mucf this year to achieve comfortable fit with scientific support at every point accentuating graceful lines. so as tt make the wearer appear more slender Silk polka dot batiste, pink or white is developed in a number of chic de signs, one in particular, priced a s4.5o, being especially good. | Triple Boning.
 For the stout figure, one make in spected yesterday, of the Bon Ton line l had triple boning, which, with deel cloth gores and front lace, was sub l stantial and artistic enough to insur . smart figure for even the bulkiest o buyers.
 The 1918 6rassieres. Scarcely less important than tn l well-cut, weli-made corset is the prop CT model brassiere. The distinctly features of the seasons styles are ex tra large arm shields in all brassiere where ar mshields are practical, figure 5 improving lines, and such quality C !. fabric, embroidery and laces as satis fies the taste of the most fastidiou 3 shopper.
 At the same time, the makers hay : had in mind a garment to insure com T fort along with style. Bandeau Indispensable. r The vogue of the bandeau brassiel s is especially marked this spring, tf
 new device resulting in a smoot l wrinkleiess fit, complete eliminatio of the ugly corset ridge, while provir
 indispensable to smart style and col
 rect posture on the part of the weare Two Garments Necessary.
 Naturally, the we'll dressed woma
 will select the semi fitting brassier
 to be worn over the bandeau, for u i, purpose of softening the tight, tailor . ed-Iooking lines of the latter. < A good, stylish figure makes eve T the plainest, most inexpensive cioth <. look smart. Hence the importance U proper corseting.
 Q Where to find stocks which Fashis {. approves may be learned by study e what The Bulletins advertisers ha' IS to say this morning.