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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1957
Page
13
Youthful sleeveless dress design features a colorful cone contrast shawl collar. Pattern No 8483 from Barbara Bell lists sizes 10 through 20, with size 12 having a 32 bust. Include 35 cents, name, address, pattern number and size, send to Barbara Bell, Long Beach Independent, Chicago.
It's vital to choose a well fitting foundation garment with the wedding dress to ensure a flawless silhouette. For sheath dresses use an all in one corset, or a bra with waist cincher for tight bodices. a well fitting foundation can be worn beyond the wedding day as part of the trousseau.
A reader complains her mother opposes dating servicemen from towns away while she prefers local suitors. Abby advises against secrecy and suggests open discussion, noting youth should date within reasonable norms and avoid sneaky behavior. The column ends with instructions to write Abigail Van Buren for advice.
The text describes children around ages eight to nine seeking peer groups and private spaces as adults fail to meet their needs. Girls form exclusive circles, whispering and giggling at friends' houses to feel important and belong, while boys seek companionship elsewhere. It notes this pursuit of belonging as a core happiness for youngsters and includes a call to obtain Dr Patri's booklet Touching Things for 40 cents.
A Vintage note outlines essential under-fashion garments for travel and weddings. It advises four to five brassieres, girdles, a strapless or wide-shouldered strap option, a figure-friendly suit, and a pantie girdle for a tight wedding gown, with attention to backless or low-back dress compatibility.
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