By remembering that horizontal trimmings apparently decrease the height, and that vertical lines add to it, those who desire to appear at their best will use discernment in dividing their basques with yokes, or corsage mountings at the bust-line or frills at the hip-line.

Corpulent women must forego the swagger little basques or any sort of short, flounced effects below the waist-line.

Dufau exhibited two works"La grande Voix" and "Une Partie de Pelotte, au Pays basque."

"I never thought I'd come to wearin' a quilted silk basque with tossels on it," Abe remarked one day on being urged to try on a handsome smoking-jacket.