In the present report, the same subjects as in the previous ones were used. Here they wore everyday dresses (knitted ones) over the same underwear, those with foundations of three different fits and no foundations, referred to in previous experiments.
Aesthetic effects on the figure in a standing posture were evaluated by paired comparison and were shown in quantity.
Results are as follows:
1. Differences in size of the foundations have effects on the physical measurements, especially girth.
2. According to evaluation through sensory test, foundations which are hygienically too tight are not good, as they reduce the aesthetic effects on the figure. Foundations, as long as they are of moderate degree of tightness, heighten the effects.
To sum up the above three reports, it can be said that the proper foundation to be selected is the one which measures 5cm shorter in girth than the wearer's actual measurement. Not only subjectively but also from the standpoint of effects on physical functions, those well-fitting foundations have almost the same satisfactory evaluation as when foundations are not used.
In certain areas, work efficiency is promoted and aesthetic effects on the figure are almost as good as when tighter foundations are worn.