Rainbow Wave

A size chart is a kind of map, and the one shown here is as lucid as a street directory. On the left, the names of the sizes are lined up like suburbs, and on the right, the figures for US sizing stand in for the distances between them. The presentation is so clear that even a man could understand it. And it's handsome into the bargain, with the black on white as chic as a tuxedo. The only touch of colour comes from the rainbow stripes on the pattern under discussion: an adornment that makes the whole arrangement look gay, in the old sense of the word. The garment itself, a two-part consisting of a top and pants, is made of a mixture of polyester and spandex, and is machine washable for convenience. The importer has thoughtfully compiled a list of the dimensions associated with each size, so that the customer can make a reliable guess at the fit. Provided you know your way around a tape measure, you are in no danger of making a wrong turning.