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 I am going to put cascaded folds in a paragraph all by themselves. They are such a friend to the tall woman. Cascaded folds on a skirt, or a rippling cascaded fold from the shoulder to the hem, seem to be planned especially for the tall woman.

The tall woman’s suit coat may ripple and flare. It may have a bulky collar, too, and plastrons of embroidery or large buttons for trimming.

And you women who are tall, capes are made for you. Evening wraps that are bulky and drape will become you. If you happen to like an unbelted, rippling back, top coat, you can wear it well, too.

In choosing a fur, you will do well to select a long-haired pelt.

Remember that long-haired pelts are one of your special privileges, for only tall women can wear them well. Of course, short-haired pelts if made in a suitable style are often very becoming to a tall woman. Do not select so small a piece that it looks skimpy. You will look better in a broad scarf or a cape effect.

I have just a few cautions to add.

Perhaps you are tempted to flatten out your hair and wear low-crowned hats and flat-heeled shoes just to make yourself look a little shorter. Well, it really doesn’t accomplish that result. It’s far better to dress your hair becomingly, wear a hat that is just right