FilmIndia (1948)

July, 1948 FILM INDIA >g a quiet elegance of appearUice. Avoid anything that is too dd or will focus attention at any llint, such as a too wide belt, an 1/ersized pocket or too volumilius a sleeve. Bright colours, hoad patterns, plaids, checks or jripes tend to make the figure luch larger. Small designs, piniots, tiny checks or neat all-over wal patterns are a happier Loice. Rows of buttons down the font of a bodice should also be •oided. A too short dress, an irregular km or a close-fitting dress seek g a slim effect can be grotesque, i fact the hem of a frock must b carefully watched and it is a >od plan to keep this one inch iwer than the prevailing fashionpie length, at such a time. As to the actual design of a laternity dress, there is a wide noice, for special thought and till is now given to this type of arment, and no suggestion of owdiness or monotony is allowed p creep into the contour of the !resent-day dress. Simplicity of line is the aim, the i ont of the dress can fall straight j'ith concealed wrapover, which an be let out gradually from an djustable waistline. Alternatively ne or two soft impressed pleats re folded strategically under a elf-fabric belt or gathers are aught in at the back by elastic, L'hich automatically allows the ress to widen progressively. As n alternative to the side fastenng, some dresses are neatly zip•ered up the back to just below he waist. The fashionable cross-over line, een on so many dress bodices ometimes is ideal, as it gives tiie necessary freedom. Similarly the •road square neckline in which an be worn a lace or pique gilet s very becoming. A soft, not too ull sleeve, gathered into a narrow vristband, is a good feature for a ongsleeved dress. A pinafore frock, with a long ross-over opening and a soft oose pleat running over the houlder, its fullness caught into i narrow belt, is a most practical l.oice, for it will keep your secret and at the same time keep you in step with fashion. Under this can be worn many blouses which other wise would languish by reason of their unsuitability. A full length coat is another essential possession, and here again the present new style is kind to the expectant mother. The straight falling swagger, with loose flared or pleated back is just the right kind of coat. . Materials are light and smooth and soft neutral shades predominate, another point in its favour, for it is advisable to wear light-weight materials both for outer and under garments. Warmth and lightness of clothing should be studied, for as the months go by the exertion of exercise may cause overheating and weariness if clothes are too heavy. It is better to wear a little extra light weight woollen underwear, with a fine woollen dress rather than a heavier weight dress and topcoat. Also, a good maternity belt is a great support and help to the figure. It is worth the extra expenditure for the expectant mother to be measured for one at the same time as she chooses her dress. The line and fit of this will depend to a large extent on a good foundation. One last word about hats. Overtrimmed or funny-looking hats should be avoided. The classic style is best. They can be large or small according to height, but their soft lines are feminine and becoming and need little trimming. * Vitaminized Wax *Vita: iine Hair Tonic — A sure cure for Dandruff A Tonic Food for the skin and an invaluable aid u beauty — Ideal for Pimples. VI/ MP (10) 33 L