Here, also, are two vertical parallel lines. They are straight—test them—but the other lines radiating from the center, make them appear “bowed.” In the dress above a similar design makes the wearer appear stouter and heavier than she really is.

Author

Dress and Look Slender
by Jane Warren WellsPublished in 1924
Available from gutenberg.org

Posted on

Tuesday 1 September 2020

Keywords

20th Century, America, Fashions, Women

Albums

• Places / America
• People / Regular People / Women

Visits

633