Evening star., 1937-02-05

| dation garment that made almost a
perfect figure out of one that is far
from it. This light-as-a-feather af-
fair is made of lastex net through the
sides, which gives a, two-way stretch.
with satin lastex panels front and
back with vertical stretch only. This
is backless, step-in model, equally
good for day or evening wear. You
would be surprised at how firm that
veil of net lastex can be.
| And if, by chance. the figure is too
fiat above the waistline, let them tack
in little extra filters to make the con-
tour pleasantly rounded and fuller.
It's just another little synthetic trick
that you might as well make use Of.
Nature often has to be improved upon,
and when we have the means Of doing
it, we might as well use them. Why
not?
Suits are going to be so terribly i'm
portant this Spring that what goes
under them becomes equally important.
A suit always looks well with the
jacket on, but when you take it of.
there comes the test of good figure.
To insure q continuous, unbroken line
through the waist and over the thighs
you must have a girdle that extends
at least three inches above the waist.
That is the way they are making the
newest Spring models. We were
shown an excellent one of satin lastex
II inches in length instead of the
usual Is or less. 1t has well-defined
waistline curve, a talon fastening at
the left front and Is slimming through
the hips. Six garters keep it firmly
anchored. 1t is a grand model for the
tall girl.
A satin lastex foundation with net
top also suggested for the suit ana
general daytime wear molds the fig
ure without boning at any point. 1t
IS especially constructed to give nat
diaphram and built up firmly through
the waist for princess curves. A back
talon fastening is a well-liked feature.
For evening there is new all-in-one
model of contour-lastic with hook
opening at back and a lace-covered
front control panel of satin.
VERY often in local corset shops
a specialist will analyze figures
and suggest suitable types of garments.
In particular there are foundations for
the medium and heavier woman wear
ing sizes 35 to 40, these styles having
detachable bra tops, which offer a
whole corset wardrobe with a few
changes above the waistline. These
come in semi-stepin or full length
hook-up models and a choice of
fabrics.
For the heavy and extra size figure
there is a front lace corselette that
gives splendid control. It has a COM
plete side opening, with 1aces at the
front, serving to adjust the garment
more comfortably after it has been
fastened. It has the wider shoulder
straps that are liked by the larger
woman, and the lace bra top is care
fully fitted for proper uplift.
For many heavy figures the built-up
corselette is the ideal garment. Made
with the lace of the bra extending
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eliminates any tendency to rolls and
bulges under the arm at the back.
A brocaded panel continues above the
waist to the top of the bra for a
straighter backline.
There is an increased effort evident
on the part of manufacturers to de-
sign more youthful appearing models
for the larger woman; to give her
garment lighter in weight with a
smart lace top and a stretchable back
without boning. Side bookings have
been established as the most satisfac-
tory corset closing for the stout woman,
and the closing should be placed
neither too far forward nor too far
back, since many large women have
short arms. About inches from the
center Is the ideal location.
For information concerning items
mentioned in this column call Ma
tional 5000. extension 395, between 10
and II am.