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Fashion Boomers boon Flattering swimwear makes a splash Helen Burggraf Back in the 1960s when the oldest baby boomera were still in their teens and pop culture was preoccupied with the bikini From the modest versions worn by Annette to the teeny weeny yellow polkadot num whose owner was afraid to leave the water bikinis were hip But now even the youngest baby And when It comes to bathing suits they and their fellow boomers have become more con with their hips than with being hip And with their tummies With a baby boomlet underway more bits were born last year than any year since 1964 Consequently there are also more flabby midriffs to be hidden or at least helped at beadies and pools this summer According to DuPont women be tween the ages of and account for approximately percent of all sales Since no manufac turer has ever gone broke catering to the baby boom latest whims savvy swimwear makers have responded with an ocean of specially designed figure- flattering suits many of which are just reaching stores These bathing beauties are a far cry from the matronly orthopedic looking suits that have always existed for full figured women The designers of the new generation of swimwear utilize styling tricks colors prints and only the gentlest most Invisible fabric Most of these suits are indistinguishable from regular women except by their hang tags Not everyone between the ages of and Is fat But according to manufacturers virtually every woman in her mid to late or older has one or more figure flaws that she must consider when choosing her bathing suit We operate on the assumption that there is no perfect figure out there says Catherine Han sen merchandise manager tor worn en at Jan lien Inc Pour years ago became one of the first companies to make flattering bathing suits a pri with Its Lbs Less collection Since then other manufacturers have Introduced slimming lines of their It doesn t take five pounds off you but it does give you a nice feeling of control that you don often have In a Less That psychological feeling of control is as what the suit itself does for the wearer uses a power net lining In the front of its Jul la to lightly control errant stomachs kind of like con trol top hose explains Hansen Janlxen also allows for extra length to prevent women most common complaint fanny creep Christina of Canada targets 25- to 44yearold women with Its high fash ion Simply Slim collection debuting In stores spring Each suit contains a lightly supportive Lycra lining Two years ago Wlor Corp a Los Angelesbased lingerie manufacturer entered the business with a collection of figureenhancing It dubbed the SllmsuiL Today is the company largest with sales around million The response nationwide has Just been phenomenal says merchandise manager Jerry Kenton AH Slimsults come with tape measures affixed to hang tags according to Kenton so consumers can see for themselves that the suits live up to their promise to take an inch off the waist Prom left floral sweetheart bandeau tiger print tiger print tank with Inset leg 1 V front suspender back tank all from Christina of Canada Simply Slim collection How to choose the right swimsuit One way to lessen the agony choosing a Is to give yours plenty of lime and be willing to try on iots of suits say experts Be open- minded about trying new ask for help Go for a color you like don feel you have to stick to black If you have an area you re unhappy with such as your tummy try to forget about It and work on enhancing the positive your legs shoulders back In general the experts suggest you look for prints and textured and stay away from flat pale colors For flabby or thick waists Look for V shaped or diagonal stripes sur pllcc or wrapstyled onepiece suits are also generally flattering Blouson styles are also good as Is any tank or with shirring or cutouts on the ides Look into the new tummy-coo- Halton Hills job board DENTURE THERAPY CLINIC TRENTON DT CHURCH STREET GEORGETOWN FROM LIBRARY AND CULTURAL CENTRE The Canada Centre is open Monday to Friday a to The office is located at Guclph V Georgetown The following represents only a few of the jobs listed on the CEC Job Order PRODUCT CLERK Permanent fulltlme evenings Must have at least 1 year previous experience and be neat and well groomed BOO week Order MATERIAL I1AND1 PR Permanent to start Order BODY REPAIRER Motor Vehicle Permanent Must be a licensed repairer Must have experience frame and construction Ability to write estimates on asset Order Seasonal full time Must have previous experience as a Gear class driven license and own transportation Safety required Salary Is negotiable depending on experience Order TRUCK DRIVER Must have a clean class D license and at least one years experience Must be reliable tilhour depending on experience Order ASSEMBLER Permanent lull time Previous ex perience In printed circuit board assembly is preferred Employer is willing to train a reliable stable worker tohour or more depending en experience Order SMALL ENGINES Permanent Minimum one year experience In repairs to small motors Valid G license In order make deliveries 7hour lBALTONHnxaoUTLOOK8atarfay Fair Queen Contestants of the Miss ton Pageant will be on hand from I liam as the Brampton Farmer Market officially return to downtown Brampton on Satur day June for the 1998 season Local fanners and craftspeople will return to sell their own farm grown fruits and produce and handmade craftwerk every Satur day rooming to 1 until October Tne Queens Square parking lot will be reserved on a firstcome basis for any vendor wishing tell hisher product Seasonal vendor will have referr ed spots Parking will be available on the west side of the parking lot The of Brampton Busmen Development Department will lie latest In were at a fashion stow hotted by the HUlt Kinder School recently Light and teeny he order of the evening at out fits like this were shown of Lane and Day Bio High twopiece suit 138 am high neck suit with waist stripes Mil both from Jantzen lac trol versions In both one- and two- unless It s high walsted or you re piece styles Don t choose a twopiece to hang out Avoid tight belts 80 WASHERS DRYERS DISHWASHERS NOW ENDS SOON Come See Our Display At The 1 1 Show Well Be In Booths No 404 408 GOODLETS HOMELAND FURNITURE HOMELAND FURNITURE a u pn