Dress and Look Slender

audiobook

Dress and Look Slender

by Jane Warren Wells

EN·~2 hours·15 chapters

Chapters

15 total
1

Dress and Look Slender

0:12
2

FOREWORD

1:52
3

CONTENTS

3:25
4

CHAPTER I WHY WOMEN WANT TO LOOK SLENDER

15:14
5

CHAPTER II THE REAL SECRET OF DRESSING TO LOOK SLENDER

17:10
6

CHAPTER III THE LITTLE THINGS THAT MAKE THE BIG DIFFERENCES

15:31
7

CHAPTER IV FOUNDATIONS THAT SLENDERIZE

11:27
8

CHAPTER V CARDINAL RULES FOR DRESSES THAT CAMOUFLAGE SIZE

26:07
9

CHAPTER VI ESSENTIAL POINTS IN CUTTING AND FITTING

8:09
10

CHAPTER VII FABRICS THAT SLENDERIZE

12:10

Description

A practical guide for women who want to feel confident in their clothing, this book reveals how the right choices of lines, fabrics, colors, and accessories can create the illusion of a slimmer silhouette. Drawing on the principles of optical illusion, it shows readers how subtle adjustments—such as strategic seam placement, the correct use of necklines, and the selection of supportive undergarments—can dramatically reshape one’s appearance without drastic dieting or intensive exercise.

Packed with clear instructions, visual examples, and tips from seasoned designers, the text walks you through everything from posture and shoe selection to the nuances of fabrics that flatter the figure. Whether you’re updating an existing wardrobe or shopping for new pieces, the book offers adaptable rules that empower you to highlight your best features and achieve a polished, youthful look.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (160K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Richard Tonsing, Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Release date

2020-08-23

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Jane Warren Wells

Jane Warren Wells

1886–1981

A prolific American writer and educator, she helped turn home sewing and dressmaking into a field of clear, practical instruction. Her work reached generations of students through books, courses, and the Women's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences.

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