Evening star., 1938-02-25

clothes and like smooth all-in-one
for daytime.
However, the most important part
Of either choice must be the fitting.
It is imperative to try on these gar
ments in the store, to receive expert
advice on their suitability to the indi-
vidual, and to have them expertly
fitted, for which there is no charge.
Foundation garments should never be
bought casually or hurriedly. Just
the other day, in talking with the
buyer of a large corset department,
was interested to learn her views
on this subject. She said that they
much preferred to have even the
most inexpensive brassiere fitted, be-
cause it is the only way that it will
really give complete satisfaction. She
said that many customers do not
realize that this service is at their
disposal, and that brassieres very def
nitely should be fitted as well as gir-
dies and foundations.
Another bit of news that we learned
from this expert is that the woman
with large bust can be infinitely
more comfortable if she will wear
two brassieres-f1rst a short one to
give good support and over 1t a longer
one to give an extra lift, as well as
smooth line over the diaphragm.
This will reduce the pull on the
muscles that reach up to the neck
and often produce such q tired feeling
in the afternoon when one has been
standing a good deal during the day.
Our informant wears two herself and
speaks from actual experience.
ONE of the prettiest foundations that
we have seen makes use Of the
petal motif for beauty of design ana
for flexibility Of construction. These
petals of lastex satin, like the front
panel, are applied onto the net Of the
bra top to give it more uplift. At the
bottom, the foundation has deep
pointed petals of the satin with power
net" between, which is very good look
ing and also serves to give more
stretch across the thighs.
Tops for suits is the new model
girdle made with an elastic tape top
with short bones inserted at intervals.
This cannot roll over and makes
grand smooth surface under the suit
skirt. The belt fits over it perfectly.
We would also like to mention the
usefulness Of the brassiere with at
tached dress shields as an added meas
ure of precaution in keeping new frocks
immaculate This protective acces-
sorry was featured recently in Parade
Of American Fashions in New York.
Costumes shown were designed by
Hollywood stylists for various screen
favorites, and the need for such pro-
lection from the ravages Of hot kleig
lights was stressed. The diversified
activities of the modern woman in any
walk of life make equally heavy de-
mands on her clothes and an ounce Of
prevention is surely worth more than
q ruined frock any day.
One OF these double duty brassieres
is shown in the photograph above.
Even If you would not care to wear one
all the time, they are pretty convenient
things to have for particularly siren
uous days when you must look your
best and wear your smartest clothes.
yet know perfectly well beforehand
that you will be hot and bothered many
times before the day is over, and will
never feel quite 50 nice in that dress
unless you have played safe
and protected the most vital spots.
For information concerning items
mentioned in this column call Ma
tional 5000, Extension 1876, between
10 and IL am.