lucky, the petite junior sizes! Some of us, of course, end up with tall or women's sizes which are usually harder to find and cost more when we do locate what we like. This chart shows the sizes and the heights for each size type:

PETITE JUNIOR

JUNIOR

PETITE MISSES

MISSES

HALF SIZE

5'11⁄2" or under

5'2"

5'6"

5'22" or under

5'3"

—

5'7"

5'31⁄2" or under

5'4" 5'61⁄2"

WOMEN'S

TALL-BE-TWEEN (Lane Bryant)

5'6"

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5'10"

TALL or TALL MISSES

5'7"

6'

(There is also a TALL WOMEN'S size range, but clothes in these sizes are almost impossible to find.)

Next, arm yourself with a tape measure that does not stretch and a recent Sears-Roebuck, Montgomery-Ward, J. C. Penney or similar cata- log. At the center or back of the catalog in the miscellaneous pages you will usually find all of the various size charts.

Looking at the size charts, you will find only slight variations from firm to firm, since the sizes have been more or less standardized by the United States Bureau of Standards and the Department of Agriculture. The technique of measuring for your correct bra size is the major differ- ence, and, frankly, I've found the Sears technique to be most accurate and to give the best results for our special requirements.

Since the shoulders are the most important part of any garment as far as fit is concerned, it is best to buy dresses, suits, blouses and sweaters which fit the shoulders properly (skirts should fit the hips), and do any alterations on other parts of the garment.

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