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CORSELETS
The corselet is a full length one piece garment that gives an unbroken smooth line to the figure. Unless the corselet is custom-made to individual measure­ments, it may be difficult for the woman of irregular proportions to obtain a good fit with this one piece garment. A girdle, or corset, and a long line bra may be a better choice for her. Some manufacturers are making corselets in half-size proportions to fit the shorter waisted woman.

Size
To determine the size for a corselet, take an easy measurement over the fullest part of the bust. Then subtract from this bust measurement one of the amounts given below, depending on the size of the bust cup. (To find the size of the bust cup, follow directions given on page 8).

If bust cup size is:
 * A cup&mdash;subtract 1 inch
 * B cup&mdash;subtract 2 inches
 * C cup&mdash;subtract 3 inches
 * D cup&mdash;subtract 4 inches

For example, for the figure with an overbust measurement of 36 inches, and a B cup the correct size corselet would be a 34B. The overbust measurement determines size, but figure type must also be con­sidered in the one piece garment. As for the girdle, take a snug waist measure­ment and a measure over the fullest part of the hips. Subtract the waist measure­ment from the hip measurement to give the hip type. See page 12.

A fourth measurement is needed to determine if a half-size garment will give the best fit. Measure from the back underarm at the joint where the arm joins the body to the exact waistline (Figure 12). If this measurement is 8 inches or less, a half-size garment is needed instead of average or regular length.

Corselets come in a variety of fabrics and constructions, as do girdles and corsets. A study of the control needed for the figure, the amount and place­ment of elastic and rigid fabrics, will help you choose the corselet to give the support you want.