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STATE COLLEGE EXTENSION CLOTHING SPECALISTYou’re a rare girl, indeed, if you have a good figure—-—the figure that’s5’5” and in perfect proportion. You can wear whatever fashion dictatesand look well. Not many girls are so lucky. They must seek correctionalclothes to improve their figures. If you recognize that you have figurefaults and are willing to do something about them, this lesson on linein dress is for you. It shows how you can make your clothes work foryou. . . r—

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and make the most of your figure:1. Make good posture your most important asset.2. Choose well—fitting garments and foundation garments.3. Remember the relationship of color and design to line.4. Accentuate good figure lines, minimize bad ones.5. Wear the latest fashion only when it’s kind to your figure.6. Remember that your shape is more important than your size.

Lines can perform miracles right beforeyour eyes if you’ll let them. Usedcorrectly, they add inches to the heightof a short, stout girl and subtractinches from her hips.

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Now look at the girl on the right.Do you see why she looks tenpounds heavier than the girl onthe left? Line makes the differ—ence——vertica1 lines are slim—ming, horizontal ones seem toadd pounds.

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If you want to change the way you look, you’ve got to analyze your ownproblems. Stand before a full-length mirror, step back, and take a goodlook. Pretend you’re looking at someone else. Is she tall, medium orshort? Is she slim, average or stout? Is she well—proportioned? What’syour line? Are you like Miss Bean Pole, Miss Talla Big, Miss Ima ShortaPlump, or Miss Tina Small?

MiAABea/m’Poflebe a little for her height. But if you’re tall,don’t feel awkward. Be proud that you can

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choose a wardrobe with a variety of designand style.

WearLINES: horizontal, brokenSTYLES: dramatic, simple, soft,flared, dressy, two—piece dressesNECKLINES: close, soft, round, orwith collarsBODICES: yokes, shirringSLEEVES: full, 3/4 length, soft

shouldersWAISTLI NES:

torsoSKIRTS: tiered, side—draped full,

wide belts, wide

peplums, tunics, box pleats,circylar, gathered, flowing

JACKETS: long, fingertip, flarediackets

COATS: 3/4 semi—fitted, full—length coats, belted toppersDETAILS: rounded curves like

scallops and yokes, largepockets, iabots, large bows

COLORS: light, bright, horizontalcolor contrastFABRIC TEXTURES: rough, nappedFABRIC DESIGN: bold plaids,

cross—wise stripes, splashy anddefinite patternsACCESSORIES: wide—brimmed hats,low hats, low—heeled shoes,contrasting belts, wide belts,bulky bags, large iewelry

Avoidvertical, unbroken linesdemure, slimming, button—down—front, bias cut, princess or mannishstylingdeep V—necklinesexaggerated shoulders, long linesshort, cap, or tight sleeves; sleeve—less garmentsbeltless waistlines

slimly pleated, tight, or tubularskirts

short iackets, boleros

fitted coats

trimmingsfussy details, angular

outfits of one color

shiny, clinging fabricstiny prints, vertical stripes

small, dainty accessories

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MEAATQMILBig is tall and full—figured. If you’re like her, there are certainfundamentals of line you must remember.

WearLINES: vertical, diagonalSTYLES: easy fit,comfortable lines

that carry the eye verticallyNECKLlNES: sthaped, draped

BODICES: off—center vertical lines,diagonal lines, darts or fullnessat shoulders

SLEEVES: loose armscye, closely—fitted at lower edge, squaredshoulders, set—in sleeves

SKIRTS:straight

gored,fullness

medium—widthwith easy

JACKETS: no longer than 2" belowhipbone

COATS: straight, 3/4, full length,semi—fitted

WAlSTLlNES: without emphasisDETAILS: simple features, interest

at neck and wrists, diagonaltrimming

COLORS: dark or low—keyedFABRIC TEXTURES: light weight,

soft, closely—wovenFABRIC DESlGN: small geometric,

shadowy patternsACCESSORIES: fairly large, low

hats; medium—wide, self belts

Avoidhorizontal, boxy linestight, paneled styling

square necklines; frilly trimming;wide, round collars; high, chokerstyle necklinesyokes, shirring

extended shoulders, baloon sleeves

all—round pleated, yoked, full—-gored, and short skirtsvery long or very short iackets,bolerosflared or tent coats

high,dainty details, large pockets, extrapanels, round trimming (scallops)

princess style waistlines

contrast between waist and skirt,vivid colorsbulky or rough,fabrics

clinging, shiny

spashy prints, round designs andshapes, stripeswide belts, belts of contrastingcolor, girdle—type belt, smallaccessories, small hats

There are practically no exceptions in figure

“Mallmgmm——either she can wear certain lines or shecan’t.

WearLINES: vertical, diagonal, full

length. Two lines close togetherare more effective than a singleone.

STYLES: long, diagonal lines, easyor semi—fitted, keep stylessimple and soft, one—piecedresses are best

NECKLINES: small, pointed collars;moderate V—necklinesBODICES: slightly bloused; easily—-fitted unexaggerated shoulders;

centered or diagonal linesSLEEVES: simple, straight line;set—in better than raglan;

bracelet length better than 3/4lengthWAISTLINES: narrow, self—belts;

princess styleSKIRTS: slightly—flared gores;

straight side seams; easy,straight. skirt with center pleat

JACKETS: dressmaker jackets;iacket length slightly belowlargest part of hip

COATS: full—length coatDETAILS: simple and soft, plain

pockets, minimum trimmingCOLORS: dark, one color with con—trast in small amounts, solid

colorsFABRIC TEXTURE: dull, medium—weight, smooth finishFABRIC DESIGN: simple, smallACCESSORIES: matching, medium—

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Avoidhorizontal,figure—emphasizing lines

extreme styles, fullness around thehips, drapes

round, wide, square, high or chokernecklines; ruffles; wide Iapelslarge collars, capes, mannishshoulders, yokes, shirring, fulltuckssheeveless styles, dolman, puffed,raglan, wide—cuffed sleeves

set—in belts, wide belts, brightcolor accent at waisttight, short, all—round pleated orgathered skirts, hip decorationpeplumsboxy, short and 3/4 iackets, boleros

boxy, flared—back, or too fittedcoatsround collars, round trimmingfrilly detailshorizontal cut like two—tone suits;sharp, bright colors; large areas ofcontrastloosely—woven, shiny, stiff orflimsyfabricSpIOShy patterns, plaids, widestripes, large printswide or conspicuous belts, verylarge or very small accessories

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STYLES: simple styles, empire,princess, feminine, inclined tofullness, button—d own—frontdresses, one—piece dresses

NECKLINES: round and short V—neck; small, round collars; soft,frilly

BODICES: soft, rounded shoulders,vertical tucks; soft and in—clined to fullness

SLEEVES: easily—fitted, bloused,dainty

SKIRTS: knife—pleated, full, flaredbelow hips, gored

JACKETS: bolero, medium lengthCOATS: full—length, can be fitted

or princessWAISTLINES: nipped—in—styles,

princess, beltless, narrow self—belt, raised waistline

DETAILS: delicate trimming, oc—casional ruffles and laces,curved yokes, pleating, daintyshirring

COLORS: soft, bright, one—colorcombinations, greyed to darkcolors

FABRIC TEXTURE: soft, crisp,starchy

FABRIC DESIGN: small, daintyprint

ACCESSORIES: small belts, daintyaccessories

ll/l MATH/L0; 3mm“make her appear taller; and if she's thin aswell as short, she’ll also want clothes to makeher seem larger. If you have the same figureproblem, you can solve it by choosing clothesthat are line—right for you.

needs clothes to

Avoid

any exaggerated lines; tight, cling—ing, straight, severe tailoringtwo—piece dresses, ”outdoorsy”sports type, exotic fashions

deep V—neck, tailored, high—standing collars

mannish shoulders, exaggeratedshoulders, yo‘kes, long center clos—ing, clinging formpuffy or droopy, elbow length,tight, or tailored sleevesall—round box pleats, tight, short,wide gored. fussy skirts, peplumsover—long iackets (tuxedo)

strongly accented, low waistlines

large trimmings; big pockets, cuffsand Iapels; shirring; yokes; fulltucks; round trimming

sharp colors, overwhelming effects,contrast between skirt and waist

stiff, bulky fabrics

up and down stripes or large, bolddesignswide or contrasting belts, bulky orsplashy flat hats

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OUIWU QweA tom ngw’PMbWWould you be completely satisfied with your figure line—up if only . . .your hips were just a little smaller. . . or your arms not quite so big. . .or maybe your bust a little larger? Of course, losing or gaining weightis one way to help get that ideal figure, but correct “clothes lines”can be a tremendous help in getting the kind of figure your heart desires.

8mm NedaWear long, narrow V—collar or lowcollar—less necklines. Wear hats withupswept brim or those without brim.Narrow lapels are better than wideones. Avoid Close—fitting jewel necklineand choker beads.

Lonngtj/m NedaRuffled detail or scarfs at the neck areflattering. Also jewel necklines, highcollars, choker necklaces. Wear hatswith some brim. Avoid a neckline thatis too low.

LangQB«mtWear jacketed and softly tailoreddresses. Slightly—bloused bodices thataren’t too tight, flared skirts, darkercolors, vertical lines with V—necklines.Avoid tight skirts, high necklines,bright blouses, tight bodices, largenecklines, curved details in bodice,light—colored bodice with dark skirt.

LangeAbdomw/uWear loose—fitting clothes with fullnessand front skirt draping. Avoid knittedgarments.

Fear CmWear styles with square or boat neck—lines, fullness at waist, bodice withhorizontal emphasis. Wear fussy dressesand blouses with ruffles and jabots,round blouse pockets. Avoid knittedform—fitting garments and kimono orraglan sleeves.

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nghmddomHorizontal yokes and stripes that arehorizontal at. shoulders are good. Avoidsleeveless dresses.

Sleeveless dresses usually makeshoulders appear more narrow. Wearnarrow lapels, raglan sleeves. Avoiddetail at shoulders and large shoulderpads.

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vawurHUp/sWearing full skirts with pleats orgathers and choosing those with largedesign and bright colors or horizontalline helps to widen your hipline. Youare the lucky girl who can wear knittedskirts.

LangeHEp/sWear easy—fitting skirts with verticalemphasis; contrasting dark skirts;center front interest, like pleats, gores,slightly-.flared or button—down—front

Choose tailored styles, one-color outfits. Place emphasis at neck——

PUT YOUR FASHIONS IN LINE WITH YOUR OWN FIGURE AND AL—WAYS REMEMBER: A MODERN MISS + BECOMING LINES = A BETTERFIGURE.

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Published byTHE NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICENorth Carolina State College of Agriculture and Engineering of theUniversity of North Carolina and the U. S. Department of Agriculture, Co-operating. State College Station, Raleigh, N. C., R. W. Shoffner, Director. Dis-tributed in furtherance of the Acts of Congress of May 8 and June 30, I914.

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