THE SHORT WOMAN.

Putaruru Press, Volume IV, Issue 142, 22 July 1926, Page 2

THE SHORT WOMAN.

CULTIVATING A TALL LOOK. To-day is the day of the short woman, so there are few who are bewailing their lack of height. Some short women and girls, however, dislike being so small, and would willingly make themselves taller if they could. While it is impossible actually to add to one's inches, one can, with a little contriving, give the appearance of being taller than one really is. The first important point is to acquire a good carriage. Always stand and walk perfectly upright. Certain exercises will help one to carry oneself well. Walking round and round a room on the tops of one's toes, and with one’s arms stretch upwards, is good for this purpose, so is stretching the arms above the head as far as they will go, at the same time rising on the tips of the toes, and then sinking on tb© heels and letting the arms fall to the sides. Dresses should not be too short, or hats have too wide brims. Pleated skirts and coats, vertical stripes, hanging ends and ties, sashes, and scarves, high-erbwned hats, high-heeled shoes, stockings and shoes the same colour as the dress—all give an impression, of height. White is a good colour for creating an illusion of tallness; grey is also good. Bright colours and a patchy appearance should be avoided.