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 You will find probably that a hat with a little trimming well placed is more becoming than a severely plain one. You will be wise to stick to small or medium size hats. As a matter of fact, a hat is never becoming that extends beyond the width of the shoulders. It’s a good rule to remember.

A blouse that has a square or round or V neck is apt to suit you better than one with a Buster Brown or flat Peter Pan collar.

In dresses, keep to fairly straight lines. Leave the fitted basque and petite flaring skirt for your little sister—that is if you are thinking about a street dress.

There is an exception to the straight silhouette in your case and that is the dance frock. Here you have the choice of two types—the bodice topped dress with bouffant skirt or the straight frock that’s often made of spangles or beads.

There is the matter of coats and suits, too! You can choose a dressier suit than the young girl without fear of over-doing it. Your suit may be soft velour, hand embroidered, and if it’s winter, banded with fur. The same rule holds true in your top coat. Unless it is for sports or the country, the fabric may be luxuriant, and trimmed.

As to material, you are at the happy inbetween age when you can have just about anything your heart desires.