No much more Alibis, by Sylvia of Hollywood (1935)
I got this as a present last night (OMG best.present.ever.) as well as am already entranced by the absolute sadism of Sylvia. inspect this out:
from The “In-Between” Figure”In-Betweens” have worse issues than the fat or skinny ones, who understand their figures are wrong. They don’t requirement anybody to tell them so. however you “in-betweens” frequently get the concept you’re all right. as well as you aren’t. just take a great look at yourself. No, you aren’t fat. as well as you aren’t thin. however look at that chest. It’s as well flat. your ankles are as well thick. Your abdomen sticks out. I haven’t area to tell you your other defects. however I bet they are there–and plenty!
from keep That ideal Figure! … you fat infants should always view your diet. as well as view those scales everyday just as a scare. now that your proportions are right, your scales will caution you the minute they begin to go up. That minute, back on the decreasing diet plan for you.
on liquids:Fatty people should not drink as well much water. two glasses a day are plenty with the liquids I’ve provided you. as well much water enlarges the stomach. …
on foundation garmentsI don’t believe in trying to hide bulges as well as bumps of fat by tight corsets. As a matter of fact, they are never hidden, just shifted from one location to another, in many situations making you look worse. The only practical thing is to get rid of those bumps. Don’t misunderstand me. I don’t imply that you ought to go waddling into a space without any type of corset. I’d phone call that stupidity.
on swimmingRemember, too, that swimming develops you up. It’s fantastic for you thin ones. however it won’t decrease you fat ones. For you, sun baths in moderation as well as chilly plunges in fresh or salt water are splendid.
on postureIf you believe I am as well difficult on you or exaggerate, just go to a museum as well as take a look at the early Egyptian figures. notice their sitting posture. You will see there wasn’t a slumping abdomen in a tombful, as well as that numerous countless years before Christ, the Egyptians utilized Sylvia’s methods.
on relations between the sexesI am aiming to please the husbands, too. I don’t want them to have to sit across a table from a lady with a imply disposition as well as hungry, wolf-like expression in her eye. It pays the nationally advertised beauties to take care of themselves since their living depends upon their looks. as well as much more as well as more, every woman’s living depends upon her appearance. all of us have to make our living one method or another. as well as guy are getting much more specific as well as crucial about women every day.
Oh, I might quote Sylvia all day! however I’ll stop now. much more later.
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