Evening Star Newspaper, March 27, 1930, Page 7

THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON; D. C. THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 1930. ; - THEN THE FROCK Paris has issued an edict: French design- ers say you cannot wear last year's figure with this year's fashions. The foundation garment is an absolute necessity. If you would dress becomingly, follow this advice: Do not adopt ‘the new styles until you have first been fitted with the right kind of body-moulding under- garment. To meke sure of smartness, choose the foundation first, then the frocks Graceful ss a goddess may the slender or average person be in & Tip-Top of plisble Swami. Innocent of stays, it moulds the figure to modern lines, accenting hips and bust, defining the waist. forthis yeakof grace ...NATURE'S RIVAL A period outstanding in fashion history is this year of grace ..1930. With costumes close-fitting . . frankly fem- inine . . beautiful figures are the very basis of all style. To herald this charming era : : and to make it possible for every woman to have a figure that conforms to the pres- ent mode in outer apperel .. Nature's Rival now presents a tremendous new array of bdy-moulding foundations. Curved slimness, not flat is the order for figures this season. And it is the correct indication of the hip-line with the Circle Sash that explains countless women advo- cate Nature's Rival. Freedom is assured in the model shown for it has no stays, > | Almost breathtaking in their loveliness, these models " boast Parisian authenticity. Artful designers co-operating with the leading dress houses of France, created these A Mpk-mrpose. garment is this well-designed Garter Brassiere. The abterials are deiicate and bl::lv, yet it supports the end con- ‘ceals any “rubber tire” tend- ency atthe waist. Tubs easily. garments with the definite purpose of sculpturing the wearer's figure to the slim, princess lines of her frock. See and try on these new foundations. You will marvel et the ease with which they give the flattering figure you want . . slightly indicating the hipline . . defining the nor- mal waist . . and correctly accenting the bust. Not that they mould rigidly. Quite the opposite. Stiffness and restriction are words not contained in the Nature's Rival vocabulary. Instead, the many models are amazingly supple, flexible, bending freely with the body. Some are lightly boned. Others have no stays. With elastic sections or merely by clever cutting of the goods they accomplish their aim of confining the figure in the most @ood form in figures - fashionable, comfort-giving way. for those inclined towerd stoutness is found+in a Na- ture’s Rival Girdle-Brassiere fashioned to lines such as these. It hes & boned inner belt to hold the disphragm Hat, elasticto control hips and waistline and fitted bodice to gracefully mould the bust. Equally as interesting as the variety of styles, is the wide range of materials. Slipper satin with real lace, crepe de chine, moires, brocades and embroidered nets are a few of the Spring possibilities. And for Summer there are lighter-weight offerings in Flesh or White with Sun-tan backs. Ask at leading Stores and Shops for a Nature’s Rival demonstration. NATURES RIVAL Division of Associated Apparel Industries, Ine. CHICAGO NEW YORK SAN FRANCISCO QUEBEC LONDON SYDNEY Fitted but flexible are several Girdle-Brassiere styles which sculpture the figure. to beautiful contours despite the fact they contain 0o stays. Elastic panels front and back modify the hip curve in eccord with new fashions.