Transvestia

All dresses are based on rectangles and in these illustrations, each oblong is the same size, but appears different. Number 1 is cut horizontally by a light color- ed band. This had the effect of widening the oblong. In number 2, the break is perpendicular and as a result the area appears narrower and longer. In number 3 and 4, the area is cut diagonally and the results are more pleasing than number 1 and 2. Numbers 5 and 6 show other methods of cutting the space by diagonal lines. Adding the dark tone to the outer panels in Number 5 makes the oblong appear narrower. Adding the emphasis in the center, as in number 6, makes the inner panel appear narrow, but the light areas at the edges add width to the rectangle as a whole. Breaking a panel monoto- nously in even proportions as in number 7 and 8 is very dull. Breaking them unevenly, as in number 9 and 10 is more interesting.

This matter of line becomes all important in the se- lection of the right garment. To digress from dresses to hose, see what line does for legs.

THIN LEGS

FAT LEGS

So, if you have thin legs, don't wear seamed hose.

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